1. Week of January 25, 2016 ANNOUNCEMENTS

3. Dates: May 10 - June 7, 2016 Only a few spots left, so don’t wait to apply! Applications are due MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1! For more information contact: Bakercc@gvsu.edu or Sissonl@gvsu.eduBakercc@gvsu.eduSissonl@gvsu.edu 2016 HTM ITALY STUDY ABROAD!

4. BarFly Ventures (Hop Cat, GRBC, Stella’s Lounge, etc.) is holding open interviews for their new bar/restaurant, the Waldron Public House! Thursday, January 28! 4:00pm-6:00pm 58 Ionia SW (McFadden’s) Stop by with your resume, and be prepared for an on-the-spot interview! OPEN INTERVIEWS

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. Are you planning on graduating in Winter 2016 or Spring/Summer 2016? APPLY FOR GRADUATION TODAY! Visit www.gvsu.edu/commencement for more information about what you need to do in preparation for graduation.www.gvsu.edu/commencement HTM SENIORS…

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. 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 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

10. 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.

11. 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 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

13. JOBS ADDED TO HTM WEBSITE LAST WEEK Waldron Public House (Formerly McFadden's)  Hosts and Kitchen Staff Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown  All Entry-Level Positions - Host/Server/Line Cook/Front Desk Hydrangea Blu Barn  Event Coordinator Internship AHC + Hospitality  Various positions within the Amway Grand Plaza, JW Marriott GR, Downtown Courtyard GR Midtown Center  Event Intern Grand Rapids Homewood Suites  Internship Kalamazoo Homewood Suites and Courtyard  Internship Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort  Front Desk Operations Internship CityFlatsHotel Grand Rapids  Spring/Summer Event Internship Baymont Inn & Suites  Front Desk

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 HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT