GVSU department to celebrate 30th anniversary with reception

What better way for GVSU's Hospitality and Tourism Management Department to celebrate its 30th anniversary than to host a gathering with alumni and friends?

The department will host a reception on Friday, April 4, beginning at 6 p.m. in the DeVos Place in Grand Rapids. Alumni, current students, industry professionals and guests will experience the department’s growth through taste and visual presentations. For example, an Italian pasta station will reflect on the department’s study abroad program in Piedmont, and an Australian barbecue station will reflect a partnership with a Sydney university.

Paul Stansbie, assistant professor and department chair, said like the industry it serves, HTM has grown considerably over the years and now includes more than 500 students.

Tickets for the reception are $25 and available by calling the department at (616) 331-3118 or visiting the Web site www.gvsu.edu/htm .