Alumna Gives Keynote Address at the Greater Miami and The Beaches Hotel Association’s Sustainable Hospitality Awards Luncheon
The GMBHA's Sustainable Hospitality Council recognized outstanding hotel properties and [...]
Paid Part-Time Employment Opportunities Available for SOBEWFF 2015 – Be Part of the Action!
The 2015 Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Food & Wine (SOBEWFF) will take place February 19 – 22, 2015 and the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management is looking for students to take on key leadership roles within the Festival. Several opportunities are available now. Students can visit the FIU Human Resources website to search and apply for vacancies. Use the keyword SOBEWFF to search. Positions that are available include: SOBEWFF Grand Tasting Event Manager Assistant SOBEWFF Event Manager Assistant SOBEWFF Student HR Coordinator Be sure to visit the FIU HR website to often to view additional positions. Visit the South Beach Wine & Food Festival Presented by FOOD & WINE website to learn more about the Festival.
Carnival Gold Scholars Celebrated at Dedicated Event
On September 23, the five Carnival Gold Scholars and their families were acknowledged during a reception and dinner held at the Chaplin School. The students received their certificates and were recognized by [...]
Chaplin Faculty Leads Research for National Industry Survey
It all started in the Summer 2012 when Miranda Kitterlin, Ph.D., assistant professor at the Chaplin School, joined Professors Michael Moran and Percival Darby in Tampa, Florida as presenting guests at the National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) annual meeting. In an effort to better understand the industry and its members, NAC partnered with Dr. Kitterlin and initiated the Concessions Industry Data Survey. "Working with an academic research partner like [FIU Chaplin School] brings an outside big-picture perspective, added credibility and helped us deliver better information to the industry and other interested parties,” highlighted director of communications for NAC and author of the study, Chris Dammann. “We have already started talks about how to take the initiative to the next level and we look forward to continuing the long standing relationship between NAC and FIU,” added Dammann. “This project was a great opportunity to interact with the industry and stay current with the trends,” remarked Kitterlin. To read survey findings and next steps, visit the NAC website.
New Classroom Aims to Revolutionize the Educational Experience
After two years of conceptualization, design, and the complete overhaul of a tired, multi-purpose room inside the Hospitality Management building, the Chaplin School has completed the transformation of a new classroom into one of the most innovative learning spaces of its time. The classroom challenges traditional pedagogical methodology, removing the educator from the front of the class. At the center of it all, you will find cutting-edge technology and modular-style furnishing, providing educators and students with an environment carefully devised to encourage new levels of engagement and collaboration. While the new space still includes a white board, it is not surprising that this old tool takes a back seat. Given the five interactive LCD touchscreens raging from 70 to 80 inches, the three HD cameras and microphones at three different speaker zones, and the capability to stream, receive, and capture video simultaneously, you could say the roughly 1,000 sq. ft. space contains as much technology as a presidential control room. And so far, since faculty began using the classroom at the start of the Fall 2014 semester, the reaction has been passionately positive. “I love this new classroom. It removes barriers between the teacher and students. A class becomes more of a mutual discussion than a lecture, which makes learning fun,” said hospitality law professor John Thomas. The pragmatic use of technology in this room, which can be employed effortlessly, gives students an exceptional learning experience. “Technology plays the most important role in modernizing education. The abundant media technology in this classroom places the student in an environment that is connected with current student values, where multimedia, online communication, and peer-group interactivity carry profound importance,” said Dale Gomez, director of information technology at the Chaplin [...]
Chaplin Professor Opens the New York Times Global Roundtables Series at BBC for Fall 2014
On Tuesday, September 9, Nancy Scanlon, Ph.D., associate professor at the Chaplin School moderated the New York Times Global Roundtable on climate change held at Biscayne Bay Campus, the first event of the series for the 2014-2015 academic year. Students who attended had a chance to learn about key factors that have the potential to impact our lives, based on an article published the New York Times on August 26, 2014 entitled “UN Draft Report Lists Unchecked Emissions’ Risks”, Dr. Scanlon, a global expert on climate change, highlighted rising sea levels, rising heat temperatures, increased severity of storms, diminishing fresh water availability, and changing weather patterns as being the present and future game-changers. “I really enjoyed the round table event and I think that Dr. Scanlon definitely touched on some key important climate change issues that people might not necessarily be aware of. She emphasized the importance of educating the public on this subject and taking action immediately in any way that we can. It was very eye opening!” said Alex Sherter, hospitality management graduate student. Read the full article on the New York Times website. Photo: Dr. Nancy Scanlon (left), Stephanie Smith '15 (center), hospitality management graduate student, and Alex Sherter '15 (right), hospitality management graduate student.
Carnival Gold Scholar Carries the Torch of Knowledge at Class of 2018 Freshman Convocation
While graduation serves as an exit ceremony for FIU grads, the Freshman Convocation is a University tradition, a formal welcome for freshmen and their families and friends, to the Panther family. This year, Kandys Temes was one of the four students selected to represent the 4,500 incoming freshmen expected to graduate in 2018. The ceremony took place on Sunday, August 24 in the U.S. Century Bank Arena at FIU's Modesto A. Maidique Campus (MMC). The event was hosted by the University President, Provost, and distinguished faculty and staff. "Kandys was selected to represent her class and carry the Torch of Knowledge because she embodies FIU's Worlds Ahead qualities: academic excellence, community engagement through volunteerism, and a commitment to advance," stated Valerie Morgan, assistant dean of undergraduate education. "Of every incoming freshman at FIU, I was chosen to be one of the four distinguished enough to take part in such a remarkable event. I am filled with gratitude for everything FIU has brought my way in such a short time. I cannot wait to see what the next four years have in store for me. I am proud to be a Golden Panther and call FIU my home," said Temes. This past summer, Kandys was also selected as one of five incoming Hospitality Management students to be recognized as Carnival Gold Scholars at FIU in the program’s first year. Read More About FIU’s Carnival Student Scholars
Hospitality Student Joshua Frost Selected as Summer 2014 World Ahead Graduate
Joshua Frost was recognized by President Mark B. Rosenberg at the Summer 2014 Commencement Ceremony as a Worlds Ahead Graduate. Joshua was nominated by faculty at the Chaplin School as a student who went above and beyond what is expected. Joshua received the Woody Weiser Scholarship in 2013 for his leadership in hospitality management. During his years at the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, he also received the National Association of Concessionaires Scholarship and the Senator Jim King Scholarship. Among his other achievements, he made the Dean’s List in Fall 2012, and has served as an advisor on the Dean’s Council. Under the guidance of Professor Carolyn Lusby, Joshua has conducted research on active shooter incidents on campuses. “Florida Public Four- Year Universities Emergency Preparations through Active Shooter Programs” is an ongoing research project that aims to help public universities be better prepared in such cases. The research involved surveying students and police departments in 11 public universities in Florida, including FIU. An active member of Eta Sigma Delta, the International Hospitality and Tourism Management Honor Society, and Kappa Sigma, Joshua contributed to the success of community programs such as the Military Heroes Campaign and fundraising for the B+ Foundation. In July 2013, he designed and delivered Kappa Sigma’s social media presentation at the 69th Grand Conclave in Las Vegas. As a Kappa Sigma Fellow, Joshua serves as a national consultant for more than 300 chapters and chapters in the process of being chartered in North America. Joshua credits Hospitality Law Professor John Thomas, the faculty sponsor of the FIU Chapter of Eta Sigma Delta, as a mentor. After graduation, Joshua plans to further his education. He hopes to one day serve his [...]
Philip Goldfarb Appointed Chair of the Advisory Council at the Chaplin School
Philip Goldfarb, President and Chief Operating Officer at Fontainebleau Miami Beach, has been appointed the esteemed position of chair of the Advisory Council at FIU's Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management. Mike Hampton, Ed.D., Dean of the Chaplin School, announced. Dean Hampton is very pleased that Mr. Goldfarb accepted the position and has "every confidence that his leadership will build on the University's previous work." Goldfarb has remained an influential alumnus of the Chaplin School since his graduation. Most recently, Goldfarb served as vice chair and has been a key advisor for school’s strategic initiatives for almost a decade. "I am deeply honored to assume the chairmanship of the Advisory Council at my alma mater, Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management. I will approach this opportunity with enthusiasm and dedication, and look forward to using the expertise I have gained throughout my years in the hospitality industry to benefit the students, programs, and overall Chaplin School," states Goldfarb. As President and Chief Operating Officer at Fontainebleau Miami Beach, Goldfarb oversees all aspects of the oceanfront hotel that spans more than 20 acres and features over 1,500 rooms and suites. Goldfarb's education at the Chaplin School is the foundation of his extensive career in the hospitality industry, which has led to him implementing innovative programming and state-of-the-art physical enhancements at the iconic Miami Beach hotel. Under Goldfarb’s leadership, Fontainebleau launched BleauLive, an entertainment platform that merges one-of-a-kind vacation experiences with performances by top musical artists. Goldfarb has also been instrumental in numerous projects, including introducing new restaurant concepts and multi-million dollar renovations. He was awarded the school's "Torchbearer Award” as well as the University's prestigious "FIU Medallion" in 2007 and the Miami Beach Chamber [...]
Chaplin Student Lands Job after Using Symplicity for the First Time
When Chaplin School junior Diosmary Vega created a Symplicity account to begin her job search in May 2014, she did not know what to expect. She learned about the web-based program from e-mails sent by the career development staff at the Chaplin School and decided to give it a try. She applied for about seven different jobs, and just few days later, she was already interviewing with two hotels in Miami. Diosmary landed a job with the Courtyard Cadillac Miami Beach Oceanfront in June 2014, a hotel with a history of recruiting from the Chaplin School. "I think Symplicity is great for finding job opportunities and the process is really simple. I was working at a bank before and had no experience in hospitality. Symplicity helped me get my foot in the industry," Diosmary said. The J. Willard & Alice S. Marriot Foundation Career Development Program has made Symplicity available to Chaplin School students in January 2012. During the 2013-2014 academic year, over 1,700 opportunities for jobs, internships, and volunteer positions were posted. Currently, close to 4,000 students are actively using the system and over 2,000 employers are registered. The office has a dedicated staff who assists students and alumni with professional development workshops, resume and portfolio advising, as well as targeted job search. Chaplin School career advisor Lourdes Gomez was recently profiled in FIU News. Read More
