Category / College of Hospitality & Tourism
Niagara University Celebrates Commencement 2013
Niagara’s commencement exercises began on Thursday, May 9, with the graduate students. Keynote speaker Kenneth D. Taylor, the former Canadian ambassador to Iran who helped orchestrate the escape of six Americans from captivity during the Iranian hostage crisis in 1979, received an honorary degree, along with William Lishman, an... Read on →
Twelve Students Inducted Into International Hospitality & Tourism Honor Society
A dozen Niagara University students were inducted into Eta Sigma Delta, the international hospitality and tourism management honor society, during a ceremony held April 29 in St. Vincent’s Hall. Eta Sigma Delta is open to hospitality, tourism and sport management students who have completed at least 50 percent of the... Read on →
Commencement Honorees Include Father Levesque, Bishop Malone, Ambassador Taylor and Nik Wallenda
The Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M., is slated to speak during Niagara University’s second undergraduate commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 11. It will be the final graduating class that he will address as president of Niagara University. Father Levesque will step down from the President’s Office this summer after spending... Read on →
Gouldrick, Chambers Join 28 Students as New Inductees of Graduate Honor Society
Twenty-eight Niagara University students were inducted into Kappa Gamma Pi, the National Catholic College Graduate Honor Society, during a ceremony held May 3, 2013, in St. Vincent’s Hall. The Rev. John Gouldrick, C.M., associate vice president for mission and director of the Vincentian Scholars Program, and Dr. Thomas Chambers, director... Read on →
Another Dual Degree Candidate Earns Best Paper Award at International Conference
Isa Witte, a student matriculating toward a dual degree from Niagara University and the International University of Applied Sciences in Germany, received the Best Undergraduate Research Paper Award at the 2013 Korea America Hospitality and Tourism Educators Association (KAHTEA) Conference, held April 12-13 in Las Vegas, Nev. Witte’s paper took... Read on →
Sixty-One NU Students Named to ‘Who’s Who’ List for 2013
High-achieving Niagara University students were recognized for their scholastic and community achievements on Friday, April 5, at the Castellani Art Museum. The 61 young men and women received certificates representing their selection for Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities, a nationwide accolade that dates back to... Read on →
Sigma Alpha Sigma Honor Society Holds 80th Tapping Ceremony
Sigma Alpha Sigma, the undergraduate honor society of Niagara University, inducted new members from the Classes of 2013, 2014 and 2015 at its 80th Annual Tapping Ceremony on April 5, 2013, at the Castellani Art Museum. The Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M., university president, inducted 36 students into Sigma Alpha Sigma,... Read on →
Gary Praetzel, Ph.D., Named to Darwin Martin House Board of Directors
Dr. Gary Praetzel, dean of Niagara University’s College of Hospitality and Tourism Management, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Darwin Martin House. The 22-member Board is responsible for the oversight of the multi-structure estate designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for Darwin D. Martin and widely considered... Read on →
‘Toast of the Town’ Fundraiser Slated for April 12 at Statler City
“Toast of the Town,” an annual fundraiser for Niagara University’s College of Hospitality and Tourism Management, is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Friday, April 12, at Statler City (107 Delaware Ave., Buffalo). Attendees will be treated to wine and hors d’oeuvres upon entering the event. The remainder of the evening... Read on →
Annual Graduate School Open House Scheduled for April 13
Niagara University will host its annual Graduate School Open House Saturday, April 13, 2013, on campus in the Castellani Art Museum. The free event begins at 9:30 a.m. A continental breakfast will be offered to all attendees. Graduate School Open House is an excellent opportunity for prospective students and their families... Read on →
