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Upcoming Events

Sunday Mar. 24 - Apr. 6
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Destination Auction is the premiere fundraising event for The School of Hospitality Business, the student Hospitality Association, and its Alumni Association. Destination Auction features spectacular individual travel and experience packages donated by alumni and other industry friends. Destination Auction Exclusive Reception Saturday, April 6, 2024 Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center (Lincoln Room) 219 S. Harrison…
Saturday Apr. 13
Plan to join us! The premier annual dinner event in The School of Hospitality Business is Les Gourmets. Founded as a student organization in 1951, students in Les Gourmets produced their first dinner in 1955. Starting as a simple buffet and dinner dance, the event has since evolved into a formal world-class reception and dinner…
Wednesday May. 15
Join Kirt Butler, Ph.D., Eli Broad Associate Professor of Finance and Nick Hays, Ph.D., Eli Broad Associate Professor of Management as they discuss current topics of business relevance. Just like those months in the classroom- but without the homework or quizzes! The evening will also feature plenty of networking time to reconnect with classmates. Event is free,…
Monday May. 20
Plan to attend this popular networking reception in Chicago (in conjunction with National Restaurant Association Show).  Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while networking with alumni, students, and local industry professionals. Please consider a donation to support The School of Hospitality Business, Click here to donate Consider a sponsorship, your donation will help defray event expenses.…
Tuesday Jun. 4
Join Hospitality Business Spartans in NYC for a networking reception on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at Connolly’s Pub & Restaurant (121 West 45th Street, 2nd floor). This event is scheduled in conjunction with the NYU Conference. Please join us!
Tuesday Sep. 17
Join fellow alumni and friends from West Michigan as we introduce the new dean of the Eli Broad College of Business, David Souder. Dean Souder will sit down with Brian Calley, former lieutenant governor of Michigan and current president and CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan, for a conversation about economic development in…
Tuesday Oct. 1
Join fellow alumni and friends from southeast Michigan as we introduce the new dean of the Eli Broad College of Business, David Souder. Dean Souder will sit down with Quinetta Roberson, a professor of management and expert on organizational capability and creating value through diverse work teams, to discuss how businesses can continue to build…
Thursday Oct. 17 - Oct. 19
Join us! MSU Homecoming is scheduled for October 17-19, 2024. Hospitality business activities are below for your planning purposes. Thursday, October 17 8 a.m. – 4:20 p.m., Alumni Engagement Day (alumni in classrooms and student mock interviews) 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Faculty & Alumni Roundtable Discussion (Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, Red Cedar A/B…
Saturday Oct. 19
Join us for our Homecoming tailgate before the game against Iowa, hosted on the Secchia Lawn outside the Minskoff pavilion! Food, drinks, and entertainment will be provided. The event is free but we do request that participants register here.
Tuesday Dec. 3
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Giving Tuesday is an opportunity to make a difference for hospitality business students. Join Spartans near and far as we come together to make a better tomorrow. Consider a donation today! This giving season our efforts will provide hospitality business students and faculty support for conference, workshop, and competition travel. Click here to donate.
Tuesday Dec. 10
Get ready, New York City alumni and friends! Join us for an exciting evening as we introduce the new Dean of the Eli Broad College of Business, David Souder. Dean Souder will be sitting down with Dr. Quinetta Roberson, the renowned John A. Hannah Professor of Organizational Behavior, for an inspiring conversation on how businesses…