WEEK OF APRIL 18, 2016 WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

GRADFEST! Make sure you stop by to pick up your cap, gown and Commencement tickets! Allendale Campus Monday, April 18 & Tuesday, April 19 Pere Marquette Room | 2204 Kirkhof 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Downtown Pew Campus Wednesday, April 20 & Thursday, April 21 Hager-Lubbers Exhibition Hall 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Visit for complete details.

The HTM Faculty and Staff would like to wish you all GOOD LUCK on your exams next week! If you have questions about the final exam schedule, please visit the Registrar’s page at

HTM 440 FALL 2016 FYI: An ADDITIONAL section of HTM 440 for the Fall 2016 semester has been added!

PANCAKES WITH THE PRESIDENT When: Friday, April 22 from 9 a.m.- 11 a.m. Where: Alumni house For graduating seniors only, Pancakes with the President allows students to learn more about opportunities for alumni, while enjoying a free pancake breakfast with President Haas. Attendees must register at

HELP SUPPORT THE GVSU CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM! If you DO participate in this event, please let the HTM Department know, so you may be included in the official press release.

FALL 2016 IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION As you prepare to register, please be aware of these special course sections: An inaugural section of HTM 380 “The JW Marriott Hospitality Experience” (Monday afternoons) will be taught at the downtown JW Marriott by hotel managers / HTM adjuncts Nick Remes and Brian Behler. Registration permits are by application only. Learn more at: Only a few spots remain, so apply ASAP!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY! Interested in volunteering for this year's MSU Gran Fondo ? Join us at BOB's Brewery on Thursday, May 5 from 7-9pm to learn all about the fun ways you can get involved to help Michigan State University College of Human Medicine fight skin cancer. There will be live music from the B-Side Growlers, a special release of mango-chipotle beer, and free Cinco de Mayo themed food. This event is free and open to the public. If you already know you want to volunteer, no need to wait--just go to to schedule a volunteer position and shift that works best for you Questions? Please contact Ashlee or Kim at MSU Gran Fondo BOB's Brewery B-Side Growlers

WINTER 2017 IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION As you prepare to register, please be aware of these special course sections: Long time HTM instructor Chris Longstreet will be offering HTM 480 “Hospitality Management in Las Vegas”. This semester long course includes a class trip to Las Vegas (for a behind the scenes experience) during Spring Break.

JOBS ADDED TO THE HTM WEBSITE LAST WEEK Wheelhouse Restaurant Various Positions Artists Creating Together Event Planning/Fundraising Internship Food Design Catering Event Intern Bartender/Server Haworth Inn & Conference Center Housekeeping Catering Server Crowne Plaza Grand Rapids Various Positions GVSU Grand Haven Public Survey Team Member/Research Assistant Grand Rapids Student Advancement Foundation Special Events Intern Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Campaign Assistant Summer Internship Technomics Various Internships GVSU Padnos International Center Outreach Internship Crossing Boundaries, A Conlin Travel Co. Program Coordinator

HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT Main Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm Phone Number: (616) Location: 218C DeVos Stop in or call if you have any questions! Please call the CCPS Advising Center if you need to schedule an advising appointment