(L to R) Natalie Oddo, Jordan Lamb, Taylor Fritz, Kara Edwards, Jun Xu and Katie Shippert Kara Edwards, Junior Where do you work or where did you complete your hospitality internship at? I work at Hilton Garden Inn as a Guest Services Representative. I have not done my internship yet but hope to either do it with HGI or some hotel in Kansas City this … [Read more...] about Meet our 2014-2015 HRA Student Ambassadors
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...] about Samm Hill-Prock: Following her instincts led to the right major
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...] about Lauren Mattson: From Boomer to Mickey to Maritz
Six HRA students were selected to represent the department as Student Ambassadors for the upcoming academic year. Returning Student Ambassadors include Jeff Driskill and Lauren Mattson. New to the group will be Samm Hill-Prock, Lazarus Hardin, Ali Stonecipher and Kristin Wahl. The students will assist with recruitment activities and professional outreach. In the fall, they … [Read more...] about HRA Student Ambassadors Selected