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Spotlight on Co-operative Education: Q&A with HAFA alum Nicole Jackson

Only four years after graduating with her HAFA (Co-op) degree, Nicole Jackson is managing events at one of the most exclusive event spaces in Toronto - Malaparte. Owned by Oliver & Bonacini (O&B), Malaparte is located on the sixth floor of the TIFF Bell Lightbox and often hosts luxurious events, including celebrity parties during the Toronto International Film Festival. In addition to rubbing elbows with famous faces, Nicole simply loves her work.

Frankie Tomatto's Restaurant Innovation Competition

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Now in its second year, The Frankie Tomatto’s Restaurant Innovation Competition will serve as a platform for cash incentives for Ontario College and University hospitality students to create innovative ideas or concepts for the restaurant industry.

Students Selected to Represent HFTM at YHS

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HFTM students, Brittany Ho and Aaron Laurie will be heading to Lausanne, Switzerland to compete in the 2015 Young Hoteliers Summit.

Congratulations to you both!

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HAC Student Association Tours Three Toronto Hotels

HAC Tour of Toronto HotelsThe Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) student association had a successful event this week! On Monday, October 27th, twenty HAC-UOG members went to Toronto to tour three hotel properties: the Ritz-Carlton, Fairmont Royal York, and the Fairmont Corporate Offices. Students were able to interact with senior HR Managers as well as Guelph alumni working at each location.

HFTM Students Bring Home a 1st Place Win!

Gen YP Competition in New OrleansHFTM students JC Hough, Brittany Ho, and Professor Justin Taillon attended HFTP's Leadership Summit, HFTP's Annual Conference, and the Gen YP case study competition in New Orleans, LA, October 21-25.

New Wine Blog Launched by HFTM Student Caitlyn Pedersen

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After discussing her new-found interest with Professor Bruce McAdams, Caitlyn Pedersen launched an independent study project to develop a new student-run, wine-focused website for Guelph’s oenophiles and wine enthusiasts.

PJs To Host Canadian Federation of Business School Deans Conference Luncheon

The University of Guelph is hosting the Canadian Federation of Business School Deans (CFBSD) Conference from October 15-17, 2014. PJs luncheon for the Business School Deans will be held on Thursday, October 16th from 12:00 - 1:30. It will be a great showcase of PJs, HFTM and our students to this group of Canadian Business School Deans (approx. 45 participants).

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