UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Penn State Hotel & Restaurant Society (PSHRS) will celebrate the first National PSHRS Day on Thursday, June 23.
The society will host alumni networking events to welcome recent graduates and bring together local alumni in 14 cities across the United States. Details for each location are listed below.
“As the oldest Affiliate Program Group in the Penn State Alumni Association, PSHRS has a history of contributions back to the students and alumni from the school,” said Jason Bayona, president of PSHRS and associate director of talent acquisition and staffing for The Americas at Starwood Hotels and Resorts. “As we look forward to the School of Hospitality Management's 80th anniversary in 2017, we have created a National PSHRS Day that brings together alumni, students, industry partners, faculty and staff to celebrate our rich history, while starting a new tradition.”
The event, which will be held annually, is intended to help alumni across the country to stay connected. Penn State alumni who have a connection to the hospitality industry through their degrees, current work or past work are welcome to attend any PSHRS events.
“The idea on June 23 is that wherever you may be, you can stay connected at various network locations or join in on your own through social media to be part of this signature event,” said Ryan Spear, membership chair of PSHRS and director of sales for The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park. “Membership in PSHRS is not required to attend, but once you see the participation it will be hard not to join. Benefits include access to job boards, career enhancement, networking, educational seminars, mentoring and supporting ongoing student and alumni events.”
Join the festivities across the nation, be sure to follow PSHRS, and post, tag and share on social media June 23.
For inquiries, contact Spear at 917-790-2421.
Atlanta
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Marlow's Tavern Midtown
950 West Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30309
RSVP: http://goo.gl/forms/vUATjM2tiV47fAzI3
Baltimore
6 – 8 p.m.
The Rowhouse Grille
1400 Light St., Baltimore, MD 21230
RSVP: http://goo.gl/forms/WUOcdC6glQ6tK7aU2
Boston
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Westin Copley Place - Bar 10
10 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02116
RSVP: http://goo.gl/forms/n4krXveZ2ZxxTu6A3
Chicago
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Smoke Daddy
1804 W Division St., Chicago, IL 60622
RSVP: http://goo.gl/forms/wGzYsdat3ZPv2Fvu2
Dallas
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Malarkey's Irish Tavern
4460 Trinity Mills Rd., Ste. 100, Dallas, TX 75287
RSVP: http://goo.gl/forms/WDCPu8e3c0USUPIC3
Denver
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Rialto Café, 934 16th Street, Denver, CO 80202
RSVP: http://goo.gl/forms/VmyopOTrhAixQ7wi2
New York City
6 – 9 p.m.
Proper West
54 W 39th St., New York, NY 10018
RSVP: http://goo.gl/forms/Y2YvcvEYRrHTqbzn2
Orlando
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Orlando, Rocks Lounge
9801 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
RSVP: http://goo.gl/forms/q8CEBqo1bs6uQkpl1
Philadelphia
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
The Field House
1150 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
RSVP: http://goo.gl/forms/hVxGFGsgek5osS9x1
Pittsburgh
6 – 8 p.m.
Grist House Brewery
10 E. Sherman St., Pittsburgh, PA 15209
RSVP: http://goo.gl/forms/EkfgrudIptNmETgz1
San Diego
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Hard Rock Hotel - Bar 207
207 5th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101
RSVP: http://goo.gl/forms/TXDTYGiJeZsDbo3E2
San Francisco
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar
950 Mason St., San Francisco, CA 94108
RSVP: http://goo.gl/forms/9nilva0Qh4US4o212
State College
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Primanti Brothers
130 Hiester St., State College, PA 16801
RSVP: http://goo.gl/forms/8PQtDwUB03Zvualu2
Washington, D.C.
6 – 8 p.m.
Hampton Inn & Suites Washington DC-Navy Yard
1265 First St. SE, Washington, DC 20003
RSVP: http://goo.gl/forms/BDBAtvHDHl43P84O2