1. Week of January 11, 2016

2. The HTM Department wishes you the best of luck with the start of a new semester!

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

5. 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

6. 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. 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

8. 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!

9. Network…Have Fun…Be Involved! Winter 2016 Meeting dates will be announced soon!

10. 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

11. Friday, January 29, 2016 10:30am – 1:00pm | Chicago, IL The DePaul University School of Hospitality Leadership Career Fair 2016 gives students an opportunity to meet and network with recruiters in the hospitality industry. The Career Fair will host a variety of hospitality and tourism segments including lodging, food & beverage, private clubs, and meetings & events. If you are interested in attending this career fair, please contact Mike Sciarini, at sciarinm@gvsu.edu.sciarinm@gvsu.edu

12. 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!

13. Visit the “Student Resources” tab on the HTM website to view a complete list of scholarship opportunities specifically for HTM students.

14.  Catered Creations › Delivery Driver  CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids › Server/Bartender › Line Cook/Dishwasher  1928 Planning Co. › 2016 Internship (March 1, 2016 application deadline)  Easter Seals Michigan › Marketing & Development Intern  Pine Lake Country Club › Level I Internship  KROC Center › Server

15. 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