Centers & Institutes
Exciting things are happening within our centers, institutes, and special program initiatives. Here’s a collection of recent stories and updates.
Statler Hotel wins AAA honor, receives new uniform systems, and launches F&B educational events
There has been much to celebrate at the Statler Hotel this winter. In January, the Statler received its second consecutive AAA Four Diamond Award and installed new state-of-the-art uniform tracking and delivery systems thanks to generous donations from White Conveyors and InvoTech Systems. The Statler has also launched a series of Taverna Banfi EDU events. […]
AA&D and Corporate Affairs announces leadership changes
In late October, Charles Phlegar, Cornell’s vice president for alumni affairs and development (AA&D), announced several promotions and leadership changes in his division. One change that directly impacted the SHA was the promotion of Jon Denison to associate vice president for colleges and units for the university. Jon joined SHA in 2008 as associate dean […]
Hotel Ezra Cornell announces speakers
The 89th Annual Hotel Ezra Cornell proudly presents the first of its confirmed speakers for the conference being held March 20-23, 2014: • Abby Murtagh, Executive Director, Food & Beverage, The New York Palace • Beth Scott, Vice President Global Products, Hilton Worldwide • Brian Wansink, Author and Professor of Marketing, Cornell University • Mitchell […]
Executive Education Course Offers Back-of-House Access to Trendiest Sites in NYC
Exclusive. Trendy. Fascinating. Explore the New York City vibe for five special days this July while being treated to back-of-house access to some of the Big Apple’s most luxurious hotels and restaurants. This unique learning opportunity, the New York City Site Visit, is available through the Professional Development Program. Led by restaurant operations experts and […]
Student Showcase
Following his graduation, Nathaniel Rosen will work in Blackstone’s Real Estate Debt Strategies group in New York. Though an English major in the College of Arts and Sciences, Nathaniel supplemented his liberal arts coursework with numerous real estate and finance courses in the School of Hotel Administration. His summer internships were with Moore&Associates, a Washington, […]
Emerging Middle Class will Define China’s Hospitality, Real-estate Growth
Cornell faculty, international business leaders, Shanghai Vice Mayor Zhao Wen, and other Chinese government officials gathered at the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund on April 20 to examine the state of China’s hospitality and commercial real estate markets and discuss current trends, challenges, and opportunities. Half of the 275 attendees were Cornell alumni, and […]
Real estate students gain skills and industry certifications
The Center for Real Estate and Finance (CREF) and the Baker Program in Real Estate teamed up in February to provide students with two valuable hands-on learning opportunities. A total of 80 students from the undergraduate real estate minor, MMH program, and Baker Program participated in the special training sessions that were designed to enhance […]
Academic Seminar in Environmental and Urban Economics
The Fall 2012 semester saw the debut of a new seminar series, sponsored by the Center for Real Estate and Finance, the Cornell Economics Department, and the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The seminar series on Environmental and Urban Economics was developed by Associate Professor […]