Professional development and networking are essential to career advancement. Hospitality students, Kaitlin Stein and Lauren McGrath, understand the importance of connecting with industry professionals. Both students along with hospitality faculty member, Jokima Hiller, represented our department at Kansas City Meeting Professionals International (KCMPI) Conference. KCMPI … [Read more...] about Hospitality Students Connect with Industry Professionals at Meeting Professionals International Conference
The hospitality industry is known for its generosity. At Missouri State University, our students learn the importance of giving back to the community early in their college career. This semester, Eta Sigma Delta (ESD) Hospitality Honor Society members, Lauren McGrath, Alexa Blankenship, and Jalyn Weaver recently volunteered at Habitat for Humanity's ReStore in Springfield along … [Read more...] about Hospitality Students Committed to Public Affairs Mission
Over $10,000 was raised at the Fourth Annual HRA Board of Advisors’ Wine Tasting and Silent Auction at DoubleTree Hotel Springfield on February 28th. All event proceeds support HRA student scholarships! Over 35 wines from various regions of the world were available to sample. Alumnus Matt Bekebrede, owner of Vino Cellars organized the wine and alumnus Brian Inman, General … [Read more...] about Wine Tasting Supports Hospitality Scholarships
Missouri State University (MSU) Hospitality and Restaurant Administration (HRA) Spring 2016 Recruiters Fair. Several hundred students, recruiters, faculty and staff in attendance! Over 35 recruiters looking to hire our students for internships and post graduation employment. Why study Hospitality at Missouri State University? The Hospitality and Restaurant Administration … [Read more...] about Missouri State University (MSU) Hospitality and Restaurant Administration (HRA) Spring 2016 Recruiters Fair
Special Thank you to Chris Morris President and CFO California Pizza Kitchen @calpizzakitchen for speaking to our Advanced Hospitality Leadership class and for being our keynote speaker in this years Board of Advisors Speaker Series Chris Morris is President of California Pizza Kitchen, where he oversees the casual dining chain’s more than 280 restaurants operating … [Read more...] about 2016 HRA Board of Advisors’ Speaker Series