Centers & Institutes
Exciting things are happening within our centers, institutes, and special program initiatives. Here’s a collection of recent stories and updates.
REMAC Connects Alumni to Students in Mentoring Program
The Real Estate Minor Alumni of Cornell (REMAC) has initiated a mentoring program that connects recent graduates to current students in the undergraduate real estate minor. Composed of students who have graduated with the minor in real estate, REMAC holds regular meetings in New York City and Chicago. Organized by REMAC members Daniel Mann and […]
“A truly unforgettable learning experience:” the MMH Master Class
By Sara Kim MMH ’13 After a finishing a seemingly never-ending week of exams, followed by heartfelt goodbyes to the CNI Singapore cohort, a group of 25 students from the Master of Management in Hospitality program made their way down to sunny Florida for the annual MMH Master Class. This year’s course was organized by […]
Earn an Online Master Certificate in Foodservice Management
Alumni interested in developing new skills and increasing profits in the food and beverage industry can now earn an online master certificate in foodservice management from SHA. This unique advanced certificate examines the issues and challenges of the foodservice industry and outlines strategies that contribute to a successful foodservice operation. Learn from the industry’s top […]
Popular Hotel Valuation Tool now available in Mandarin
A Mandarin-language version of the popular Hotel Valuation Software has been released by the Cornell Center for Hospitality Research (CHR), in conjunction with the Cornell Center for Real Estate and Finance (CREF). Available at no charge, the Hospitality Valuation Software is the number-one item on the CHR’s website with more than 7,000 user downloads. The […]
Llenrock Blog Features Commentary by Jan deRoos
In conjunction with his presentation to the Philadelphia Real Estate Council and prompted by the case of Marriott International v. Eden Roc, CREF Academic Director Jan deRoos provided an analysis of the case for the Llenrock blog. The Eden Roc case is important as it involves an owner’s ability to unilaterally terminate a hotel management […]
Boca Roundtable
On February 21st CIHLER held its 2nd annual labor relations roundtable. Professor David Sherwyn, the John and Melissa Ceriale Professor of Hospitality Human Resources and CIHLER Academic Director, who led the roundtable, said that it was incredible to have industry “competitors” sitting in one room, agreeing and disagreeing in a collaborative and intellectual way. The […]
CIHLER Blog Contributions Analyze the NLRB’s “Big Mac” Decision
Center academic director David Sherwyn, who is a professor of law at the School of Hotel Administration, contributed a guest post to the “OnLabor” blog. He examined a recent decision by the National Labor Relations Board that declared McDonald’s is a joint employer with its franchisees. The board’s decision rests on the level of control […]