eUpdate
Bi-Weekly News for
Department of Hospitality,
Recreation & Tourism
Management
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Department of Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism Management
May 19, 2009
Spring 2009
No. 14
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HRTM News & Announcements
Attention HRTM Majors- Important Updates Below
Hello from the Chair;
Can you believe it? We have made it through another
academic year. Congratulations to our 92 graduates who
will be honored at the 2009 HRTM Spring Convocation on
Friday evening. All faculty and graduates should plan on
arriving by 5:30 to sign in and organize for the procession.
The Convocation will begin at 6 pm sharp. For those of you
not graduating, have a wonderful summer – we look forward to seeing you in
August – classes begin on August 24.
Remember, it is very important that HRTM students register as early as possible for
fall 2009 classes to guarantee enrollment. Those of you who normally wait to
register the first week of school, will be in jeopardy of not getting into all your
classes this fall.
One final reminder. If you are planning on interning either in the summer 2009 or
fall 2009 semester and did not attend the internship meeting in April, please contact
Alice Southwell (hospitality students) or myself (recreation students) ASAP. Have a
great summer!
Randy J. Virden, Ph.D
HRTM Chair and Professor
HRTM Dept. Convocation this Friday, May 22nd at
5:30pm (outside lawn between King Library & Science Bldg).
The HRTM convocation will take place on Friday May 22nd from 5:30pm-7:30pm on the
outside lawn between King Library & Science Bldg. This convocation is for all HRTM
students who completed their coursework in the fall (2008), spring (2009) or summer
(2009).
Additionally, the SJSU Commencement will be Saturday, May 23rd at 9am at the
Spartan Stadium for all to attend.
Additional HRTM Course Added for Summer 2009
Schedule
NuFS 20 (Sanitation & Environmental Issues) has been added to the HRTM Summer
2009 Schedule. This class will meet on Mondays & Wednesdays from 9-11:00am in Clark
Hall 202 and will be taught by Alan Finkelstein. This course begins June 1st and runs
through July 10th.
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Advising Information
Additional information can be found in SPX 50.
Spring 2010 Graduates: Paperwork is due by July 1st. Full-time
faculty will not be on campus this summer for advising.
To view the policies and deadlines for the graduation application, navigate to the
Registrars web site http://www.sjsu.edu/registrar/forms/ and click on the link titled:
Graduation Application PDF.
NEW Web Based SJSU Advising Hub for Undergraduate AND
Graduate Students. Here is the link:
http://www.sjsu.edu/advising/
Academic Advisors
Check with your assigned advisor to determine their availability at the start of the spring
semester.
Plan ahead, keep track and your progress towards your degree will go smoothly.
Dr. Ranjan
Bandyopadhyay
SPXC 53
53
ranjanb@casa.sjsu.edu
(408) 924-3002
Dr. Gonzaga Da Gama
MH 516
gonzaga@casa.sjsu.edu
(408) 924-3009
Ms. B.J. Grosvenor
SPXC 54
bjgrosvenor@casa.sjsu.edu (408) 924-3003
Dr. Suzy Ross
SPXC 52
sross@casa.sjsu.edu
(408) 924-3007
Dr. Jocelina Santos
MH 516
jsantos@casa.sjsu.edu
(408) 924-7192
Dr. Kate Sullivan
MH 515
kate@email.sjsu.edu
(408) 924-3201
Dr. Kim Uhlik
MH 515
kuhlik@casa.sjsu.edu
(408) 924-2998
Dr. Randy Virden
SPXC 48
rjvirden@casa.sjsu.edu
(408) 924-3199
Dr. Tsu-Hong Yen
SPXC 53
yen@casa.sjsu.edu
(408) 924-3292
Need advising?
Check the boards outside of the faculty offices on the first floor of Spartan
Complex and the fifth floor of Macquarie Hall for your name.
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SJSU Important Dates
All dates and times are tentative and subject to change.
Spring 2009
May 18-21, 2009
May 22, 2009
May 22, 2009
May 23, 2009
semester dates
Final Examinations
Final Exam Make-up Day
HRTM Spring Convocation @ 6:00pm – Lawn near MLK
University Commencement @ 9:00am – Spartan Stadium
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Student Association News
Call for SAC Members
The HRTM Student Affairs Committee (SAC) is an officially sanctioned group of students
and faculty charged with “Serving as a resource for students, student clubs, and the
Department.” The SAC meets once a month on a Friday, usually from 10:30 to 12noon.
Among its specific duties and activities are:
 Development, periodic review and update (each spring) of a graduate and
undergraduate student handbook.
 Organizing a spring convocation event for graduating students.
 Providing input to the Department on matters related to student recruitment,
retention, and advising.
 Periodically review the Department web site and propose updates for review by the
department chair as needed.
 Periodically (at least once a semester) facilitate communication by preparing a
departmental newsletter.
If you are interested in serving on this very important committee, please submit a letter
of interest and a current resume` to kulik@casa.sjsu.edu
The HRT Management Society is looking for people to join
our Relay for Life Team
Date: June 27-28th Saturday - Sunday
Time: 10:00 am - 9:00 am
24 hour walk
Location: Leland High School in Almaden
If you are interested, please contact Cree Daniels at lucreishad@yahoo.com.
Remember, we are doing this for a good cause and the bonus is it will be fun!!! One
person can make a difference but a group can make an impact. Sign up today!!!
Call for Student Representative to the CPRS District IV
Board of Directors
The CPRS District IV Educators’ Section is seeking one enthusiastic and motivated SJSU
student to serve as Student Representative. District IV meets once a month usually on
the Friday of the first full week of the month, at locations throughout the bay area.
Among the duties are to represent SJSU student interests in particular, and all
Recreation students generally, in matters concerning courses (curriculum), practicums,
internships, and workshops that lead to professional development. This is a stellar
networking opportunity, as well as an exposure to the recreation profession’s working
environment.
If you are interested in serving on this very important board, please submit a letter of
interest and a current resume` to kulik@casa.sjsu.edu
ATRA Annual Conference
October 2-5, 2009 | Minneapolis, MN
The meeting will be held at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis. Rooms must be reserved
before September 9. The room rate is $129 (Single/Double) and the number to call for
reservations is 612-370-1234.
Association for Experiential Education Conference
(AEE) is now accepting workshop proposals for
The 37th Annual International AEE Conference, October 29 - November 1, 2009, in
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
CONFERENCE LOCATION
& LODGING
The conference will take place at the Hilton Bonaventure in the heart of downtown
Montreal.
NRPA National Conference
The 2009 NRPA National Conference will be taking place October 13th through October
18th in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Graduation Tour of Europe
May 27-June 11, 2009
Greece Add-On, June 11-16, 2009
Bonjour! Buon giorno! Guten Tag! These are only a few of the greetings you will hear if
you join SJSU's Graduation Tour of Europe. The tour will visit Europe's favorite
destinations, including England, France, Germany, Italy and more. You can even visit
Greece as well!
Learn more about the Graduation Tour of Europe! The deadline to sign up is Sunday,
April 19; you won't want to miss this once in a lifetime opportunity!
If you have questions about any upcoming events or would like to RSVP for an
information session, contact Cecilia Almeda at 408-924-6517.
We hope to see you soon!
Interior Design Showcase needs Hospitality Volunteers
The Interior Design seniors are holding a showcase at the tech museum on Wednesday,
May 20th. They are looking for volunteers to help keep our catering cost down.
Volunteers would help refresh tables, pass around deserts, prepare trays and serve
beverages. Shifts will run between 10am and 11pm.
If interested, please email tara.m.rasmussen@gmail.com
SJSU Alumni Association Networking Social
When: Thursday, June 11 at 6-8 PM
Where: Location TBA
Make the important professional and personal connections that can take your career to
the next level. Meet and mingle with young professionals just like you at the Alumni
Association Networking Social!
For more info, please visit http://www.sjsualumni.com/ or contact the Alumni
Association at 408-924-6517.
USOC is currently accepting applications for its 2009
F.L.A.M.E. (Finding Leaders Among Minorities Everywhere)
program
Celebrating its 16th year, F.L.A.M.E. is a dynamic, educational program packed with
leadership enhancement opportunities, the chance to learn from USOC leaders,
Olympians and Paralympians, engage in sports demonstrations and enhance selfdiscovery. Participants will spend four inspirational-filled days at the U.S. Olympic
Complex in Colorado Springs, Colorado with other college student leaders from around
the country. Participants receive FREE roundtrip airfare from their hometowns to
Colorado Springs, Colorado, and live like Olympic hopefuls in the athlete dormitory.
Additional program expenses are also covered by the USOC.
Program will take place August 1-4, 2009.
Application deadline is June 12, 2009.
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Internship Opportunities
Additional opportunities posted on the bulletin boards outside of SPX 50.
Summer and Fall 2009 Interns (HRTM 170A,B & C; HRTM
191 A & B)
Internship forms are available on our web site www.sjsu.edu/hrtm. Click on the forms
link and scroll down to the appropriate class. Prior approval is needed (for a permission
code) to complete a summer or fall 2009 internships – Alice Southwell and Randy
Virden will go over the course requirements and get you started on your paperwork for
your upcoming internship (HRTM 170 A, B or C and also for HRTM 191 B. All internships
must be pre-approved (with faculty signature) PRIOR to starting the internship. The
summer/fall 2009 internship advisors/instructors are:
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Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism Management (HRTM 191 A or B)
Alice Southwell SPXC 52 alice_southwell@yahoo.com (408) 826-2472
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Recreation Management & Therapeutic Recreation (HRTM 170A, 170B or 170C)
Dr. Randy Virden SPXC 48 rjvirden@casa.sjsu.edu (408) 924-3199
The Plaza Suites Hotel is looking for Food & Beverage
Intern
Learn and assist The Director of Food & Beverage in all food service operations including
guest relations; staff supervision and development; sales and marketing; budgeting and
sales projections; general cleanliness of dining room and sales reconciliation.
Education:
High School graduate or equivalent required
2 year college degree preferred with emphasis on Hospitality
Experience:
1 -2 years of prior guest service experience preferred. Prior hospitality also preferred.
Contact Adrian Flores for more information:
Senior Director of Human Resources
The Plaza Suites
Direct: 408 350-4151
Fax: 408 350-4170
Larkspur Hotel is looking for Sales Interns for Summer
09
Summer interns will be working closely with sales team on administrative support,
dealing directly with clients on details of their programs responding to incoming
inquiries and working directly with a multitude of clients and departments.
The ideal candidate must be able to collaborate with team members and work
autonomously, with the ability to multi task. The position requires someone who is a
flexible, organized, manager of his or her time, and who is both personable and
professional when communicating (in-person, via phone and with email), with attention
to detail.
Please contact if you are interested in this unpaid internship:
Leanne Mack
Area Director of Sales & Marketing
The Sainte Claire, A Larkspur Hotel
302 South Market Street
San Jose, CA 95113
Direct 408-271-3324 or www.larkspurhotels.com
2009 ICHRIE Conference – Hospitality Management
student volunteer opportunity – July 29 – August 1
The 2009 ICHRIE (International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education)
Annual Conference will be held in in San Francisco from July 29th to August 1st, 2009 at
the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Hotel (at Embarcadero Center). This is the largest
hospitality education/research organization in the world. The 2009 conference will be
filled with informative presentations, the latest in hospitality educational research,
exciting displays at the ICHRIE Marketplace and lots of networking opportunities for
members and guests to reconnect.
There are opportunities for students to be volunteers at the conference – if you are
interested, please contact Dr. Randy Virden (rjvirden@casa.sjsu.edu) who is
coordinating the SJSU student volunteers and will have more information soon.
SJSU Archaeological Field School Internship
San Jose State Archaeological Field School (in the Caribbean) is accepting applications
for an executive chef/cook for the 2009 project season taking place June 5-28th in Bush
Hill Project, Nevis, West Indies.
Must be able to manage budgets, cook for crew of 17 persons (on time) shop and
prepare meals according to predetermined menu plan. Will work closely with project
staff.
Compensation: All travel expenses paid; airfare, in-transit hotel (San Juan, PR)
accommodations with staff, meals, University insurance, Saturday off. The well
organized individual will find plenty of free time during the day to explore.
Must be over 21, have valid drivers license and passport.
Hepatitis vaccination required.
If interested, contact Dr. Marco Meniketti, Department of Anthropology
marco.meniketti@sjsu.edu or 924-5787
See also www.caribbeanarchaeolgy.com
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Scholarships
Additional scholarship information can be found posted on the bulletin boards outside
of SPX 50.
Scholarships Available for Meeting Professionals
International Conference in July 2009
IMEX and MPI are again offering the opportunity to ignite your career through
scholarships to attend the Future Leaders Forum in conjunction with MPI’s World
Education Congress in Salt Lake City, UT.
30 students will be selected to participate in the program will receive complimentary
airfare, two nights hotel accommodations and a full conference registration for the
MPI World Education Congress (WEC) on July 11-14, 2009. Participants will gain
valuable insight into trends and strategic elements of the industry.
If you have any questions about the program, please contact Alan Baptista -Director
of Community Development at Meeting Professionals International
(abaptista@mpiweb.org) or call (972) 406-6517.
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Job Opportunities
Additional employment information can be found posted on the bulletin boards
outside of SPX 50.
Forebay Aquatic Center is Hiring an Assistant Manager
Chico State is looking for an Assistant Manager at our Forebay Aquatic Center. This
person will assist in the development, implementation, and management in all aspects
of FAC youth programs, special events, rental center, maintenance, and instructional
courses. It is a full time, temporary position (beginning immediately with employment
through October).
A minimum of one year experience is required in the implementation, training,
supervision, and/or management of an aquatic based or recreation program. Familiarity
with program administration, staff supervision, working with youth and college
students, and equipment and facility maintenance will be given preference. Completion
or progress in college level educational training in subjects related to student activity
development, outdoor recreation, or administration is highly desirable.
Job will be open until filled. For application and supplemental questionnaire, please visit
our website: http://www.aschico.com/?Page=323.
The City of Raleigh’s Adventure Program is now hiring for
seasonal full time positions for this summer.
The Summer Camp Programs we offer include Bike Touring, Surfing, Sailing, Survival
Skills, Mountain Biking, Canoeing, Whitewater Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting, Rock
Climbing, and Backpacking. Camps are formatted between day camps for ages 10-14
year olds as well as expedition trips for ages 13-17 year olds.
Any of the positions listed can also be tailored as an internship.
Available Positions:
Survival Camp Director
Survival Camp Assistant Director
One Week Adventure Director
Adventure Specialist
If you are interested in these positions please go to the enclosed link and fill out the City
of Raleigh Part Time Application and return it to the contact information listed below
along with a resume.
Seth Yearout
Adventure Program Manager
2401 Wade Ave. Raleigh, NC 27607 Phone: 919-831-6855
Feel free to visit: www.parks.raleighnc.gov/adventure.
Job Opportunity for Certified Therapeutic Recreation
Specialist
The Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist will work in a team oriented
environment partnering with experts in the field of Rehabilitation
Medicine encompassing Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech and Language,
and Rehabilitation Psychology.
Provide individual assessment and intervention for the purpose of developing or
restoring appropriate leisure lifestyle and participation in community activities for
patients with physical, mental, emotional or social limitations who are served on the
Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. Experience with TBI, SCI and Pediatrics a plus.
Contact Erica Brooks for more information.
206-987-7497 OFFICE
206-987-2620 FAX
erica.brooks@seattlechildrens.org
3 Job Opportunities- Activity Program Coordinator Assisted Living - San Jose, Sunnyvale
Upscale Senior Living Communities in San Jose and Sunnyvale, CA are seeking high
energy, self motivated, Hands-On Activities Directors to plan, coordinate and facilitate
activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Promote resident socialization by planning and implementing activities and programs
for our assisted living residents
Integrate the family and community in planned programs and activities
Coordinate volunteers to assist with various programs
REQUIREMENTS:
Associates Degree in Recreational Therapy or similar degree preferred
MINIMUM of 2 years experience in developing and coordinating activity and
recreation programs for seniors
Contact the Belmont Village at 281-292-7585 for application or for a virtual tour visit
www.belmontvillage.com.
Job Openings at the Four Seasons Hotel
The Four Seasons Hotel has some available positions, and is interested in SJSU
hospitality students. This is the perfect opportunity for students to get their foot in the
door.
If students would like more information, email the Human Resources dept directly and
let them know you are from the Hospitality Dept at SJSU.
Please contact Chiemi Mori at Chiemi.Mori@fourseasons.com or (650) 470-2855 for
more information.
E-Update is a bi-weekly e-newsletter from SJSU’s
Department of Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism Management
SPX 50
One Washington Square
San Jose, Ca. 95192-0211
Ph: 408.924.3000
Fax: 408.924.3061
www.sjsu.edu/hrtm