The hospitality industry is known for its generosity. At Missouri State University, our students learn the importance of giving back to the community. Over 90% of HRA seniors participated in community engagement activities this fall. Community engagement is one of the three pillars of the Missouri State University’s public affairs mission. The goal of this pillar is to … [Read more...] about HRA Students Committed to Public Affair Mission
This fall, over $34,000 in HRA departmental and hospitality association scholarships were awarded to HRA students this academic year. These students were recognized at the annual Hospitality and Restaurant Administration Reception in September. Ten students were also initiated in the Eta Sigma Delta, an international hospitality and tourism management honor society, at the … [Read more...] about HRA Students Honored
Join us on Sunday, February 28th from 3:00pm-5:00pm for the HRA Board of Advisors' annual wine tasting and silent auction event at Springfield’s Doubletree Hotel. All proceeds support HRA student scholarships! Wines from around the world will be available to sample. A VIP Tasting Pre-Event, 2:00pm-3:00pm, will allow guests to meet a winery representative in a more intimate, … [Read more...] about Make Plans to Attend HRA’s Annual Wine Tasting
The HRA 330: Banquet Operations Class teamed with Hospitality Leaders of Tomorrow (HLOT) to host our annual Casino Night for over 70 current and prospective HRA majors. Students played casino-like games, enjoyed refreshments and music, and also had the opportunity to meet other students, faculty and staff outside the classroom. The event allowed students to actively apply … [Read more...] about HRA Casino Night Welcomes Students Back to Campus
Seven HRA students were selected to represent the department as HRA Student Ambassadors for the upcoming academic year. Returning student ambassadors include Taylor Fritz and Kara Edwards. Those new to the team include Brandan Bates, Tyler Adams, Lauren McGrath, Wade Hagebusch and Rebecca Rice. The student ambassadors assist with recruitment activities and professional … [Read more...] about HRA 2015-2016 Student Ambassadors Selected