Dear SHA Community,
The HEC Board and I would like to welcome you back after a week of sandy beaches, swaying hammocks, and refreshing Piña Coladas. To those who had the pleasure of staying in Ithaca, we hope you enjoyed a week away from the hustle and bustle of classes and students.
Can you imagine that the 82nd Annual Hotel Ezra Cornell is only two weeks away? In this email, I will explain why HEC is relevant and important to you, update you on what’s hot on our program, and provide you with action steps on how to get involved.
Why is HEC important and relevant to you?
HEC is important to you because we’ve redefined our mission to be “Showcasing Hospitality Education Through Student Leadership.” Only your involvement can help us showcase the very best talents of the Hotel School to the rest of the industry—and HEC is the perfect place for that!
Moreover, our theme of “Sustainability Through Innovation” challenges a very relevant issue for you and our industry. How can we compel ourselves to achieve both organizational and environmental sustainability through continual innovation? Find out during HEC 82.
What’s HOT on our program?
Everything is! But of course, many of you will be very busy during the weekend, so let me highlight some key events that should not be missed:
- “The Entrepreneurial State of Mind”—Keynote Address by Leland C. “Lee” Pillsbury. Be inspired to embrace uncertainty, disruption, and risk when the world (and perhaps your boss) prizes confidence, calmness, and security. Friday, 8:45 AM, Statler Auditorium
- “Student Concept Fair.” This is your chance to see the Hotel School students shine. Watch your peers share their entrepreneurial ideas with you and then guests will “write a check” to invest in the best business plan. The winners will actually split a total of $3,000 in prize money! Friday, 11:15 AM, Park Atrium
- “Student Showcase”—the best projects from all classes in the Hotel School. Mingle with guests and chat with your peers because who knows, your project might be showcased next year! Saturday, 10:00 AM, Terrace Lounge
- “Sustainability Panel.” Industry leaders share their views on sustainability in their organizations with involvement from students in Cornell’s Sustainable Enterprise Association. Make sure you come with lots of questions for our panelists so that we can all learn how to adopt sustainable business practices for the future. Saturday, 12:15 PM, Statler Auditorium
- “Closing Cocktail”. The perfect ending to the best ever Hotel Ezra Cornell weekend. This event is only open to those who volunteered for HEC. Saturday, 9:00 PM, Park Atrium
Please feel free to check our website www.hotelezracornell.com for more information!
How can you get involved?
Aside from attending the events I outlined above, the best way to get involved is to VOLUNTEER for the weekend! We’ve created a number of opportunities for you to showcase your skills to the industry leaders. You can do anything from serving a meal to the President of Westin Hotels to turning down the room of the Director of Operations for Starbucks to many other opportunities!
Thus, please join us this week at our recruiting fair for more information and get some great HEC keepsakes for volunteering for shifts! I, along with many board members, will be there to answer any questions you may have for HEC and beyond. So whether you are a student looking to volunteer or a staff member wanting to learn more about HEC 82, join us this week:
Dates: This Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Time: 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Location: World Atrium
Remember, HEC exists for you! We’re here to provide you with an opportunity to connect with industry leaders, showcasing why the Hotel School is the best in the world. The weekend is only two weeks away. We’ve done everything we could to make HEC into the “Summit of Hospitality Education.”
Won’t you join our cause?
Thank you so much for your time, and see you around this week in the World Atrium!
Yours in service,
Arthur Chang '07
Managing Director
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