Alumni News
Hospitality Asset Managers Association (HAMA) Recognizes The School’s Students
(May 24, 2013, East Lansing, Michigan) Two teams of two students each from at Michigan State University were recently selected as having two of the four winning entries in a competition sponsored by the Hospitality Asset Managers Association (HAMA). Recent … Continue reading
Spring Graduates of The School of Hospitality Business Ready to Hit the Ground Running Alumnus (Stu Wolff inspires as speaker)
(May 22, 2013, East Lansing, Michigan) You could not have asked for a more perfect weekend to celebrate the graduation of 182 seniors from MSU with degrees Hospitality Business! Warm and sunny on May 4-5, the campus was bursting with … Continue reading
Teamwork and excellence take the lead at the May 15 Chicago Forum
Leadership and teamwork—its challenges and rewards were on the agenda at the 7th annual Broad Executive Forum of Chicago, May 15, at the University Club in downtown Chicago. Some 80 Spartans turned out for an afternoon session to learn how … Continue reading
Save the Date: September 13, 2013, for MBA Broadlink at MSU
Alumni of the Broad College’s professional MBA programs are invited to save the date — September 13, 2013 — for a reunion and conference event exclusively for graduates of the Advance Management/Executive MBA, Full-Time MBA, the former Part-Time MBA and … Continue reading
Pure Michigan (State)!
(April 30, 2013, East Lansing, Michigan) The Pure Michigan Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Detroit on April 15 – 16 had a special Michigan State flavor this year, with several Spartans earning honors at the Monday evening “Stars of the … Continue reading
Broad College announces 2012-2013 honors for alumni achievement awards
Five Broad College alumni will be added to the list of more than 250 alumni business award winners, reaching back to 1967, who have been recognized with the college alumni achievement award for excellence in their career achievements and their impact … Continue reading
Alumnus and International Hotelier Chuck Abbott Returns to MSU Campus
(April 16, 2013, East Lansing, Michigan) Early in April, Alumnus and Regional Vice President with Starwood Hotels Chuck Abbott (BA ’79) paid a visit to campus to speak to students in The School. Chuck is Starwood’s regional vice president, South … Continue reading
Fellowship Awarded to Ph.D. Candidate Julie Tkach
(April 18, 2013, East Lansing, Michigan) The School recently learned that Julie Tkach, research assistant and instructor, has been awarded a Summer Support Fellowship for 2013 from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The $5,000 award will help enable … Continue reading
MSU Professors Recognized at Authors Reception
(April 19, 2013, East Lansing, Michigan) Several professors in the Broad College of Business, including two from The School of Hospitality Business, were among those recognized at the Michigan State University Libraries annual Faculty Authors Reception on Tuesday, April 9 … Continue reading
Weekend MBA alumni/students work with Demmer Center on Kaizen Event
On March 7th, the Lear Corporation’s Roscommon plant and students from the Demmer Center for Business Transformation completed the first ever Kaizen (refers to activities that continually improve all functions and employees and aims to eliminate waste through lean manufacturing) … Continue reading
MSU Hospitality Business Real Estate Specialization Students Learn From the Best
(April 8, 2013, East Lansing, Michigan) Students from The School of Hospitality Business at Michigan State University enjoyed a productive trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico last week, generously hosted by School Alumnus and Hall of Fame member Hugh A. … Continue reading
International Hospitality Scholar Visits The School
(April 8, 2013, East Lansing, Michigan) Professor Kaye Chon, Dean of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, visited MSU March 19 and 20, meeting with professors in The School of Hospitality Business and … Continue reading
A Green & White Evening in Boston, May 7, 2013
The MSU Alumni Association proudly hosts the Green & White Evening in Boston as part of its series of alumni events across the country. On May 7, the Boston program will feature Sanjay Gupta, PhD, associate dean of MBA and … Continue reading
MSU, Broad College Homecoming, October 12 — MSU vs Indiana
Mark your calendar to attend the 2013 Homecoming Tailgate Tent, sponsored by the Broad College Alumni Association, October 12, at MSU. You’ll find us close to the stadium. Just look for the Broad College flutter flags and the giant Sparty … Continue reading
New Alumni Receptions to be hosted at Cowles House April 29 and 30
Graduates of the 2013 spring and summer semesters are invited to attend the President’s Graduate Receptions, Monday, April 29 or Tuesday, April 30, 2013, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Cowles House. MSU President LouAnna K. Simon, college deans, … Continue reading
Grandparents University to welcome more than 1,000 participants
Grandparents University, Michigan State University’s popular inter-generational summer camp for kids 8-12 years and their grandparents, will welcome more than 1,000 participants to MSU’s campus, June 25-27, 2013. Classes and dorm life give young people a glimpse into what college … Continue reading
MSU After Work gathering planned for Bay Area alumni, April 24
The Broad College of Business invites you to join fellow Bay Area Spartans for a casual after work gathering on April 24, 5 pm to 7 pm, at the Park Place Restaurant & Bar in the Cypress Hotel, Cupertino, Calif. … Continue reading
Mark Hollis to be featured speaker at May 15 Chicago Forum event.
Register today for the 2013 Broad Executive Forum of Chicago, May 15, 2013, and special guest speaker Mark Hollis, MSU Spartans Athletic Director. Hollis will share insights into the business and leadership side of Division I collegiate athletics: the challenges … Continue reading
Celebrate Spring in Austin, March 21
Broad College alumni in Austin and the region are invited to join Dean Stefanie Lenway for an evening reception, 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Travaasa-Austin, March 21. Business alumni will be treated to a Texas-sized dose of Spartan Spirit … Continue reading
60 Years of Marriott Leadership Visits MSU
(February 25, 2013, East Lansing, Michigan) They didn’t just come for the basketball. Yes, Marriott executives Dave Grissen and Jim Kauffman, who visited MSU Monday, February 18 and Tuesday, February 19, had the rare opportunity to watch Monday’s practice AND … Continue reading
Destination Auction: Delivers Record Results Coast to Coast
(February 19, 2013, East Lansing, Michigan) After 22 years, there could be some coasting. Some “autopilot” lack of energy. But not in The School of Hospitality Business at MSU. At the 22nd annual Destination Auction on Saturday, February 9, produced … Continue reading
MSU Students Earn Spot in Finals of Student Startup Madness Tournament
(January 28, 2013, East Lansing, Michigan) It’s no secret that MSU produces some pretty remarkable students. And this year, a team of four of them has advanced to the “Entrepreneurial Eight” in the finals of South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive’s … Continue reading
Recruit Detroit Career Fair is open to alumni only
More than 60 top companies from the Detroit metro-area who are seeking to fill hundreds of open positions will be available at the Recruit Detroit Alumni Only Career Fair on Friday, Mar. 1, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. … Continue reading
Lodging Investment Conference Connects MSU Students with Alumni and other Leaders
(February 6, 2013, East Lansing, Michigan) It was an all-around success for The School of Hospitality Business at MSU. ALIS, that is. The Americas Lodging Investment Summit is produced by Alumnus and Hall of Fame member Jim Burba (BA ’77), … Continue reading
Business Speaker Series set for March 20, Troy
Alumni of the Broad College executive-style MBA programs (Advance Management Program, Executive MBA and Weekend MBA) will be joined by current students of the Weekend MBA Program on Wednesday, March 20, from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm, in Troy, Michigan, to hear … Continue reading
