1. Announcements Week of January 18, 2016

2. 2016 HTM Italy Study Abroad! Dates: May 10 - June 7, 2016 Program Directors: Charles Baker-Clark and Lisa Sisson Courses Offered: HTM 175: International Food and Culture (3 credits)  Course fulfills general education World Perspectives requirement AND HTM 368: Geotourism (3 credits)  Course fulfills general education Issues requirement: Sustainability For more information contact: Bakercc@gvsu.edu or Sissonl@gvsu.eduBakercc@gvsu.eduSissonl@gvsu.edu February 1 Application Deadline !

3. Need Advising Help? Call the CCPS Advising Center to schedule an appointment! (616) 331-6890 www.gvsu.edu/ccpsadvising

4. Wednesday, January 20, 2016 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Henry Hall Atrium (Allendale campus) Start your journey at the Study Abroad Fair! Browse study abroad programs, meet students that have participated in the programs and talk to faculty program directors! Get answers to questions about program selection, funding, academics and more.

5. Have an interest in convention/event planning? Would you like to get ahead of other students? RUN FOR A POSITION ON THE PCMA E-BOARD! Elections will take place on Tuesday, January 26 th @ 7:00pm in DeVos 302C. Please email pcma.gvsu@gmail.com if you are interested ASAP!pcma.gvsu@gmail.com  President  PR/Advertising Chair

7. Stay Connected! Stay up-to-date on the latest HTM events, job/internship opportunities, and industry news! “ Like” us on Facebook: GVSU Hospitality & Tourism Management Follow us on Twitter: @GVSUHTM Add us on LinkedIn: GVSU Hospitality & Tourism Management

8. Want to work the 2016 Final Four? Email mpigvsu@gmail.com by Tuesday, January 26 th to sign up for an interview!mpigvsu@gmail.com Interviews will be on Friday, January 29 th Questions? Reach out to us!

9. Volunteers Needed! The West Michigan Wedding Association is in need of volunteers for their Winter Bridal Show Saturday, January 30 and Sunday, January 31 at DeVos Place. Three Opportunities to Volunteer: Load in (1/30): 8:00 am - 12:00 pm  7-8 volunteers needed Saturday Show (1/30): 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm  12 volunteers needed Sunday Show (1/31): 11:30 am – 3:00 pm  12 volunteers needed If interested, please contact: Mani Dieppa at mani@manis- studio.com, and Sierra Coay at coays@mail.gvsu.edumani@manis- studio.comcoays@mail.gvsu.edu

10. HTM Majors… Have you declared your emphasis yet, as part of your HTM major? If not, go to MyBanner, then click on Student Records, and click on the “Change Major” option to update or declare your emphasis area. HTM Emphasis Areas: Food and Beverage Management | Lodging Management Meeting and Event Management | Tourism Management

11. Volunteers Needed! Susan G. Komen for Michigan is looking for volunteers for their Experience Pink campaign which runs throughout the month of February. Skills Gained: Leadership, Community Engagement, Lead/ Set-up Registration, Public Speaking: Volunteer at the Hotels annual Dodgeball tournament Raggidy Girls roller derby game and quilt raffle GR Drive Game Skills Gained: Sales, cold calling, relationship building: Call downtown area restaurants asking they join our “Pinkilcious Week” Skills Gained: Event planning, sales, leadership, marketing Coordinate a fundraising event (we will provide ideas, tips, and guidance)  They can sell Experience Pink t-shirts to students, restaurants, etc. Skills Gained: Organizational skills Maintain our event list, contacts, and database If interested, please contact: Nakia Kyler nkyler@komenmichigan.org ornkyler@komenmichigan.org Megan Wesholski megan.wesholski@hilton.com.megan.wesholski@hilton.com

12. Wednesday, February 3 and Thursday, February, 4 Henry Hall Atrium (Allendale Campus) 1:00pm-3:00pm The Nonprofit Volunteer and Internship Fair is an opportunity for students to connect with various agencies in the greater Grand Rapids area. Over 50 agencies offering volunteer and/or internship opportunities will be present! Resumes and business attire are not required but may be appropriate for those looking for internships. The Nonprofit Volunteer & Internship Fair is FREE and does not require registration.

13. Jobs Added to HTM Website Last Week Baymont Inn & Suites  Front Desk Market Street Inn and Jacob Wendell House B & B Internship Amway Hotel Corporation  Valet Runner  Starbucks Barista  Housekeeping – Full and Part-Time  At Your Service Agent CityFlatsHotel - Holland  Night Audit Worklab by Custer  Concierge Program Suburban Collection Showplace  Summer 2016 Events Internship John Ball Zoo  Food and Beverage Seasonal Assistant Manager Covert/South Haven KOA  Customer Service Representative Blythefield Country Club  Pool Server Gull Lake View  Reservation Sales Agent Posh Petals  Events Intern and Small Business Intern University of Arkansas  UREC Outdoor Summer Internship Residence Inn Grand Rapids West  Front Desk

14. Hospitality and Tourism Management Department Main Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm Phone Number: (616) 331-3118 Location: 218C DeVos www.gvsu.edu/htm Stop in or call if you have any questions! Please call the CCPS Advising Center if you need to schedule an advising appointment. 616.331.6890