Bradford Capuozzo, an undergraduate student at FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, presented research guided by Dr. Howook Chang at one of the nation’s largest graduate research conferences. Research presented: An exploratory investigation of particular matter pollution in restaurants In his own words| Bradford Capuozzo As an undergraduate student attending the 24th Annual Graduate Education and Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality and Tourism was eye-opening experience. By seeing the drive for deeper understanding of intricate areas of the hospitality industry, my own drive was ignited. Having first-hand experiences with individuals who are doing research, asking and answering questions, in relevant parts of hospitality has made me realize how much there is still left out there to uncover. Having the opportunity to network with these individuals was a bonus in addition to all the information and ideas I had already learned. While graduate education seemed something far out in my future, attending and presenting at the conference has sparked my interest in pursuing a graduate degree in the more immediate future.

FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management resumes renowned lecture series with visit from industry icon By Lazaro Gonzalez Hospitality industry giant, Michael A. Leven, spoke to FIU hospitality students, followed by an engaging Q&A session. His visit to the school on January 30, 2019 marks the revival of the school’s Michael E. Hurst Distinguished Hospitality Leaders Lecture Series. Co-founder of the Asian American Hotel Owners Association, the largest hotel owners association in the world, Leven today serves as CEO of the Georgia Aquarium after a very successful career as a hotel executive and entrepreneur. He began his career in 1963 at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City. Through the years, he climbed to the highest executive levels and ran the franchising businesses of companies like Days Inn and Holiday Inn. He has reinvigorated multiple hotel properties, including the Las Vegas Sands, and he also founded and sold a successful hotel franchising business. As he recounted his professional journey of more than five decades, Leven encouraged students to focus on developing diverse skills and knowledge about different areas of the industry and to be willing to take risks. “Brains are not a substitute for hard work. You have to believe that the work ethic you put in is going to amount to something,” he said. “You should not fear failure because making a mistake is not failure. Making a mistake can be a learning experience. If you never do things because you fear making a mistake, you’ll never do anything.” Dave Bordes, a junior hospitality management student, was part of a selected group of students who shared an intimate lunch with Leven. “It’s a tremendous opportunity being able to meet and speak [...]

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