2008 Collins College News
Alumni Chapter President Steven Senft Featured in Poly@lumni (Dec. 19, 2008)
The Collins College of Hospitality Management Alumni Chapter was revised this fall with Steven Senft ’98 at the helm. The new chapter president has high hopes that the membership will grow, and he expects chapter’s first event to coincide with the college’s Hospitality Career Expo in February.
Carol and Jim Collins Pledge $5.25 Million to Jump-Start Donations for Expansion of
The Collins College at Cal Poly Pomona (Dec. 15, 2008)
Carol and Jim Collins, the namesakes and primary benefactors of The Collins College of Hospitality Management, have once again shown tremendous generosity to Cal Poly Pomona. They have pledged to match dollar-for-dollar $5 million in donations for a $10 million academic building.
Horsehill Vineyards 2008 Zinfandel Rosé Available for a Limited Time (Dec. 4, 2008)
Cal Poly Pomona is preserving the rich tradition of the Cucamonga Valley wine industry and creating new student learning opportunities with its private label wine - Horsehill Vineyards. The wine features grapes grown from prize-winning Zinfandel cuttings from the historic De Ambrogio Ranch in Rancho Cucamonga.
Cal Poly Pomona's Inaugural Wine Ready for Bottling in Temecula (Nov. 19, 2008)
Cal Poly Pomona is preparing to unveil its private label wine, Horsehill Vineyards, in time for the holidays. The rosé wine features grapes grown from prize-winning Zinfandel cuttings from the historic De Ambrogio Ranch in Rancho Cucamonga.
Collins Magazine Available Online (Oct. 22, 2008)
Collins is published twice a year by The Collins College of Hospitality Management and distributed to alumni and friends of the college. The magazine is intended to keep alumni and friends in the loop and engaged in the college community.
20th Annual Southern California Visitor Industry Outlook Conference: “Surviving Tough Times” (Oct. 13, 2008)
As the nation reels from economic uncertainty, learn how the Southern California tourism industry is preparing to weather the storm. On Thursday, Nov. 13, notable tourism and economic experts will gather for the 20th Annual Southern California Visitor Industry Outlook Conference at the Los Angeles Marriott Downtown. This year's conference is titled, “Surviving Tough Times.”
CEO of Dunkin’ Brands to Speak About ‘Lessons on Leadership’ (Sept. 26, 2008)
Jon L. Luther, a veteran in the food-service industry, will be the featured speaker in the 2008 Richard N. Frank Distinguished Lectureship Series on Tuesday, Oct. 14. The CEO and chairman of Dunkin' Brands will give a free presentation titled “Lessons on Leadership” from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in The Collins College of Hospitality Management’s Building 79-A.
Interim Associate Dean of Collins Appointed (Aug. 24, 2008)
Dean Andy Feinstein has announced that Michael Godfrey, who has taught for more than 10 years at The Collins College of Hospitality Management, has been appointed interim associate dean of the college. Godfrey replaces Joe Casey who came out of retirement two years ago to help run the college under interim Dean David Klock's leadership.
Special Announcement: The Collins School of Hospitality Management to be Designated a College
(June 6, 2008)
The Collins School of Hospitality Management at Cal Poly Pomona will officially be renamed The Collins College of Hospitality Management. The new status positions The Collins College of Hospitality Management to be the first hospitality management college in the California State University system and among about six nationwide.
Collins School Announces New Director of Communications & External Relations (May 21, 2008)
The Collins College of Hospitality Management is pleased to announce that Lisa McPheron, formerly of Cal Poly Pomona's Office of Public Affairs, has become the director of communications and external relations. She will oversee the production of a new biannual magazine about The Collins College of Hospitality Management as well as head the College's alumni program.