{"id":2309,"date":"2026-08-10T11:07:20","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T15:07:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/nolan\/?page_id=2309"},"modified":"2026-08-31T09:17:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T13:17:30","slug":"ddls","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/nolan\/ddls\/","title":{"rendered":"Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/head>
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The Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series (DDLS) is a long-running Friday afternoon tradition in the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration. We call it ‘Hotelie Friday.’  <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Our distinguished speakers<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n \n
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For nearly 100 years Hotelies have taken this course where top industry leaders in hospitality operations, food and beverage, and real estate—many of whom are our alumni—talk to students. They share their career journeys and provide insights on their leadership styles, business strategies, and industry trends. Students meet with the leader throughout the day in small group discussions and over shared meals. Journey through the most recent speaker lineup, below.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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