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John Lipford Discusses the Cannabis Operations Management Minor
December 19, 2022
Professor John Lipford discusses GVSU being one of the universities in Michigan offering cannabis courses with the trade journal of the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association.
HTM Student Throws End of Semester Bash
December 15, 2022
Junior Grace Nieboer used Tik Tok to invite fellow students to an end of the semester party. She used her own money to rent the space, hire a DJ and photographer, and cater the event.
Kristen Jack, Program Director, Discusses Networking Opportunity for HTM Students
November 16, 2022
Kristen Jack, HTM Program Director, discusses educational and networking opportunities for students attending the Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer, and Food Festival.
Volunteers from CECI Help Beautify Historic Cemetery
October 8, 2022
Staff and faculty from the College of Education and Community Innovation volunteered to clean gravestones, plant trees, and perform general maintenance at the historic Oakhill Cemetery in Grand Rapids.
Cannabis Regulations and Tourism will be required for students seeking a badge in cannabis operations
August 3, 2022
Starting in the Fall semester, this course will be required for students seeking a badge in cannabis operations or the cannabis interdisciplinary certificate or minor. It is open to all students.
John Lipford speaks about our rapidly filling cannabis tourism courses
June 30, 2022
John Lipford spoke about our rapidly filling cannabis tourism courses on the Michigan Marijuana Report.
John Lipford, Affiliate Professor, speaks on our new cannabis program offerings in HTM with WOOD-TV
June 15, 2022
"We're really hopeful that it's going to make a meaningful impact and allow people to talk about something that has been so historically stigmatized," Lipford said.
GVSU Hospitality and Tourism Management Professor First Woman Appointed as Administrator to National Jet Ski Organization
June 7, 2022
Congratulations to Lorie Tuma, she is the first woman to be appointed as an Administrator to the National Jet Ski Organization!
Hospitality and Tourism Management unveils cannabis operations curriculum
June 1, 2022
Coursework focuses on hospitality and tourism principles for state's expanding cannabis industry.
Caring for Michigan Tourism Professor's volunteer project reaches 10th anniversary, $1 million in volunteer value
June 1, 2022
"Part of it is about the connections you make and the relationships you build," said Paul Stansbie (Associate Dean). "Students are working side by side with industry professionals, and you lose all the uncomfortableness of an interview."