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Video: Punit Shah (SHA ’02), 2017 Commencement Speaker
“No one is expecting you to be like any one else…all that’s expected of you is to continue to become a more successful version of yourself. Don’t fight who you are.” The Boston University School of Hospitality Administration was pleased to welcome Mr. Punit Shah as its 2017 Convocation Speaker on Saturday May 20, 2017. Mr. Punit […]
BU Hospitality Alumni Support No Kid Hungry with BU Global Days of Service
On Monday, April 24, 2017, Phoenix Porcelli (SHA ’11) and Leslie Lone (SHA ’06) joined fellow BU alumni to volunteer at Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry in New York City. The No Kid Hungry campaign connects kids in need with nutritious food and teaches their families how to cook healthy, affordable meals. […]
Catarina Chang (SHA’11), Co-owner of Boston’s Koy Restaurant, Featured in Priya Magazine
Managing 30 employees, greeting every guest from take-out to a drink at the bar, and traveling the country to find ways to blend traditional Korean meals with new trends — it’s all in a days work for Catarina Chang (SHA ’11), co-owner of köy restaurant in downtown Boston. This month, read about Catarina’s food and beverage […]
May Chow (SHA ’07) Voted Asia’s Best Female Chef 2017
Our very own @littlebaomay is officially Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Best Female Chef of 2017! We cannot be more proud! #Asias50Best #LittleBao A photo posted by Littlebaohk (@littlebaohk) on Dec 13, 2016 at 2:29am PST Today it was announced that May Chow (SHA ’07) was voted Asia’s Best Female Chef 2017. The award is presented […]
SHA Alumni, Kimberly Chang (SHA ’14) Makes Hotel Management Magazine “Thirty Under 30”
The School of Hospitality Administration is proud to share that Kimberly Chang (SHA ’14) was recently listed in Hotel Management Magazine’s 2016 “Thirty Under 30” list, highlighting the hotel industry’s top rising stars. Kimberly is currently a revenue management analyst at Westin Hotel and Resorts in Washington, D.C. See the full list of recipients here.
“Be Willing to Take Risks” A Conversation with Alumni, Adolfo Fastlicht (SHA ’89)
Adolfo Faslicht (SHA ’89) is the CEO of The Lot, a lifestyle entertainment company in La Jolla, California. The Lot is a multi-cinema complex with casual upscale dining, bar, and cafe. He shares his memories of coming to BU, how he developed his current company, and advice for SHA students. In 2016, he was named Alumni of […]
SHA Announces 2016 Alumni Award Recipients
The School of Hospitality Administration is thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2016 Young Alumni of the Year and Alumni of the Year Award. Every year, SHA nominates individuals from our outstanding alumni population to receive the Alumni of the Year and more recently established Young Alumni of the Year award. These individuals are leaders in […]
Juan Lesmes (SHA ’17) Co-Authors Article Discussing Latin American Tourism Potential Post Brexit
“After Brexit was approved by 52 percent of British voters last week, foreign investors can’t help to speculate about the future of the UK, and of Europe as a whole. As investment volatility seems to be one of the consequences of this decision, attention is gradually being shifted to another part of the world: Latin […]
Video: Hospitality Alumni Share Their Advice During Alumni Weekend
During Boston University Alumni Weekend 2016, we caught up with a few hospitality alumni to find out how they’re doing, where their hospitality degree has taken them, and what advice they have for our current students! Check out the video below: