9/22/95

West Lafayette, IN

   The Purdue University Board of Trustees voted to award an associate degree on behalf of an Indianapolis student killed last summer in an auto accident.

   Michael Barrett Adcock was pursuing the Associate Degree in Food Service and Lodging Supervision at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis prior to his death last June 29. He was in his sophomore year.

   “The graduation requirements were met by applying some advanced courses he had previously completed to the associate degree option”, says Linda Brothers, chair of the Department of Restaurant, Hotel, Institutional, and Tourism Management at IUPUI.

   “Michael was very ambitious, he worked full-time and went to school,” notes Brothers. “He had planned on continuing in the baccalaureate program and would have been a wonderful asset to the hospitality industry.”

   Adcock is survived by his mother and sister.

Schedule of Laboratory Classes 96-97

   Due to the shared laboratory facilities with IVYTECH, the following courses will be offered following a strict pattern of frequency. It is very important that all majors plan for the sequence of these courses in order not to delay graduation.
   FN 203: offered fall and spring
   RHI 292: offered spring
   RHI 291: offered summer I
   RHI L291: offered summer I
   RHI 391: offered fall
   RHI 492: offered spring

New Courses in Tourism and Meetings

   The RHIT department is expanding with more courses in tourism and meetings. An additional convention/meeting management course has been added to the spring 96 schedule. RHI 271, Mechanics of Meeting Planning, an analysis of details pertinent to the organization and execution of a meeting. Topics include finances, contracts, site selection, program development, marketing, evaluation and wrap-up. The class will meet Wednesdays from 5:45 - 8:25 pm. RHI 171, Introduction to Convention/Meeting Management, an overview of the conventions, expositions and meetings, will meet Mondays from 5:45 - 8:25 pm. A new Tourism course will be offered in the spring, RHI 372, International Travel Geography, analysis of US and world travel destinations, exploration of principal geographic features, population centers, attractions, customs, traditions, habits, festivals and events as they relate to the hospitality and travel industry. This course will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 am -12:15pm. RHI 272,The Tourism System, investigation of travel, trends, travel-modes, and economic impact on destination areas, will meet on Mondays from 5:45 - 8:25 pm. Two additional Tourism courses are proposed, RHI 172 for fall, 96 and RHI 472 for spring, 97.

RHIT Student Organizations
By Jim Bennett

   Now that the hectic pace of registration and schedule adjustments is over, it may be time for students to focus on some extra-curricular activities! The RHIT Department sponsors two student groups: the Restaurant and Hotel Society (RHS), and the Travel and Tourism Society (TNT).

    RHS has been in existence since 1982. Headed by Dr. Linda Brothers, the purpose of RHS is to expose it’s members to career opportunities within the foodservice and lodging industries while promoting a spirit of comraderie within the department RHS is involved with a variety of activities such as “Super Snack” luncheons, fundraisers, and excursions to places of interest. This fall the club is planning a hayride and trip to Metamora to participate in their annual “Christmas Walk”. The highlight of the year takes place in May with the annual trip to Chicago’s McCormick Place for the NRA food show. Dues are $6 for the semester or $10 for the year.

   TNT is a new student organization started this past August by Sotiris Avgoustis. Its purpose is to make students aware of career opportunities within travel and tourism as well as the economic impact the industry has on our economy. The club has already sponsored a car wash fundraiser and plans several other activities for the year, which include a visit to Indianapolis International Airport, participating in the Campus Quest Scavenger Hunt in October, a trip to Chicago in November, and a trip to the Mardi Gras in New Orleans in February! Dues are $10 for the year.

   It is not necessary to be a RHIT major to join these two organizations. It is a great way to meet people and to become involved in the hospitality industry. Please see any RHIT faculty member to express your interest or call Pat May at 274-2599.

Scholarship Fundraiser Dinner
By Linda Brothers

   The department faculty has planned a scholarship fundraiser dinner for Sunday, November 5 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the University Place Hotel Bistro. The purpose of this effort is to generate funds to award a scholarship in December to one of our majors and to reserve the rest of the funds to initiate an endowed scholarship account The menu will consist of New York strip steak, baked potato, mixed greens salad, rolls, pastry desserts, and beverage. Student volunteers are needed to help sell tickets. Prizes will be awarded for the top ticket sellers. See one of the faculty members to pick up tickets to sell or purchase. Tickets are $25 per person; call Pat May (274-2599) to make reservations. Chocks are to be made payable to the RHIT Department

Travel and Tourism Society - a new beginning
By Kelly McNeely

   Fall semester 1995 introduced a new society for ITJPUT undergraduates, graduates, and faculty The society’s membership is open to students and faculty in all schools and majors. The Travel and Tourism Society’s goal is to inform and educate about the travel industry

    Thus far, the society has fifteen members and hopes it will increase throughout the semester. A registration fee of $10 for the year opens all activities to members for participation. These activities include trips, tours, and fundraisers. During October, the society will welcome its first guest speaker, Lisa Dirkse. Lisa is the Director of Marketing and Project Coordinator at the Indiana State Tourism Division. In November, the society will take a tour of the Indianapolis International Airport and members may go on a trip to Chicago. For February 1996, the society is planning a trip to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. Students interested in these activities are invited to join the society.

   The Executive Committee for the Travel and Tourism Society is:
Carmen Marshall - President
Patty Powers - Secretary
Kelly McNeely - Treasuer
Kristi Cox - House of Organizations

QUESTIONS: Call RHIT Dept. at 274-2599 and leave a message, so that we may return your call.

The Restaurant Hotel Society Welcomes You
By Carrie Wright

   The Restaurant Hotel Society (RHS) is a student organization designed to help students explore different types of restaurants and hotels throughout the hospitality industry. Last year RHS participated in many fun-filled activities to accomplish this goal, RHS toured French Lick Resort, the Frederick Talbott Inn by Conner Praire, and went on monthly dinner parties. RHS members also enjoyed the Indianapolis Symphony Christmas Concert, a Spring Break trip to Las Vegas, and the annual Chicago Food Show!

   In order to raise money for these trips, we catered a Nelson Mandella Library Exhibit Function, sold lunches at Thanksgiving and Spring Super Snaks, and judged a Dow Brands Recipe Contest.

   This year promises to be the most exciting year yet for RHS members! This fall we are looking into a fall hayride and a Christmas train trip to Metamorra for the day. For spring semester, we are going to be attending the annual Chicago Food Show and take a Spring Break Trip! We also plan to have monthly restaurant outings all year.

    In order to defray the cost of these trips for students, RI-IS will have a Thanksgiving SuperSnak, a Spring SuperSnak, and a few other fundraising activities.

   If you are interested in learning more about RHS, please contact Came Wright, Christian Celis-Schemidt, Kari Bonwell, or Toby Slunaker.