1. Announcements
Week of September 9, 2019

2. Outdoor Recreation National Campus Challenge 2019
SEPTEMBER 16 – OCTOBER 13, 2019
GVSU is competing against 97 other schools across the country to see who is the most “outdoorsy” and active.  Enjoy the outdoors, log your activities, win FREE stuff, and help GVSU win the title of National Outdoor Champion!
Must register between Sept 3-15 (before Sept 16)!
Download the AORE Campus Challenge app to create your account.
Open to ANYONE affiliated with GVSU.

4. Important Student Resources
Be in the know! During your time at GVSU, we want to make sure that you get any and all the assistance you may need to have a successful college career. Get to know the various resources available for you to utilize right here on campus, many of which are available to you AT NO COST.
Available resources include: Academics, Academic Support, Belonging and Campus Climate, Campus Safety, Finances, Wellness
Check out all of the resources available to you here:

5. Get your FREE HTM t-shirt BEFORE Wednesday, September 25 – the first ever #GVSUHTMTshirtDay! Show off your HTM pride at the CCPS Fall Kickback that afternoon from 1pm-3pm in the DeVos courtyard! Students who wear their HTM t-shirt on September 25 will be eligible to win some SWEET PRIZES! More details coming soon…

6. Contact the CCPS Advising Center to schedule an appointment.
Need Advising Help?
Contact the CCPS Advising Center to schedule an appointment.
321C DeVos

7. Interested in attending the 2019 Resort and Commercial Recreation Association National Conference in November? This is a great opportunity to learn and network with professionals from all over the country, and you will interview for internship positions at some of the top resorts around. If interested, please send a letter of interest and your resume to Scott Rood, at Applicants will be reviewed immediately and selections will continue until the group size is full. For selected students, there will be some cost-sharing – with students paying a portion, and GVSU assisting in the balance. Please note that preference to juniors and seniors who need a HTM 390/490 experience.
2019 RCRA Conference November 9-12 | Broomfield, CO Elevate your career, elevate your staffing, elevate your passion!

8. Volunteer Opportunities!
Boyne Mountain Resort – Skitoberfest
Date of Event: Saturday, October 5, 2019
Application Deadline: Friday, September 13, 2019
Paid or Unpaid: Paid
The Hero Foundation – Wine and Cheese Spectacular
Date of Event: Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Paid or Unpaid: Unpaid

9. GVSU PARC is takin’ Baltimore by storm in 2019!
September 23-26, 2019
Fly round-trip from Grand Rapids to Baltimore
Transfers from the airport to hotel
3 nights hotel at the Hampton Inn & Suites
Full national conference registration
Educational sessions & networking events;
FUN special events!
NRPA Student Membership
Student workshops & amazing speakers
Free breakfast & internet
APPROXIMATELY $200 PER PERSON (if funding request is approved)
Hosted by PARC advisor, Dr. Lorie Tuma
and Kendra Lippincott, PARC E-Board Member
More information, or to register please contact Kendra at
GVSU PARC is takin’ Baltimore by storm in 2019!

10. Jobs Added to the HTM Website Last Week Postings can be found on the “Internship and Job Opportunities” page on the HTM Website.
Downtown Market Grand Rapids
Special Events Intern
Embassy Bar and Grill
Bar and Wait Staff
Hilton Garden Inn Grand Rapids
Food & Beverage Manager

11. Learn where your Pumpkin Spice Latte originates from!
HTM Costa Rica Study Abroad 2020!
Tour Hacienda Alsacia Starbucks only coffee plantation!
For more info
Mark at Or
Gail at

12. Hospitality & 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