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...]
Finding her place in hospitality Student ambassador Samm Hill-Prock discovered HRA after trying out a different major. She had a strong sense that hospitality was a great fit for her interests, which eventually led her to a position as the suites and catering administrator for Hammons Field. Samm is now looking forward to graduating; she shared a bit about her experience … [Read more...]
Finding her place in an exciting industry Reflecting on her time at Missouri State, soon-to-be HRA graduate Lauren Mattson said, "One of my favorite experiences was getting the opportunity to go down to Walt Disney World to participate in the Disney College Program as a Quick Service Food and Beverage Cast Member. That is where I completed my internship requirement, and I had … [Read more...]
Members of MSU’s chapter of Eta Sigma Delta (ESD), the International Hospitality Honor Society, traveled to New York City for three days in mid-November to attend the 98th annual International Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Show at the Jacob Javits Center. Over 550 hospitality industry suppliers were represented to almost 16,000 trade show attendees. The students also … [Read more...]