2024-2025 Events, Information Sessions & Trips
Events & Info Sessions
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| Date | Event | Time | Location | RSVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, November 1 |
Professional Development Day |
9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Indian Wells, CA | RSVP |
| Monday, December 2 |
Global Grapes & Plates Fundraiser |
5 - 7:30 p.m. | iHub 105 37023 Cook St. Suite 102 Palm Desert, CA 92211 |
Register |
Global Grapes & Plates
A Hospitality Management Program Fundraiser benefiting Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) student club at CSUSB
The Event
Date: Monday, December 2
Time: 5 p.m. Registration, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Program
Location: iHub Classroom 105
37023 Cook St Suite 102, Palm Desert, CA 92211
Ticket Information
Preregistration is required. Space is limited to 25 attendees.
More Information
For more information about the event or how to donate contact Dr. Michelle Russen, Assistant Professor of Hospitality Management at michelle.russen@csusb.edu or (909) 537-8226.
Annual Fundraising Gala
2025-2026 Gala TBA
The Need
Since the Coachella Valley has a $8.7 billion hospitality and tourism industry, there is often a need for qualified applicants for managerial positions. That’s why the Palm Desert Campus launched the Hospitality Management Program. CSUSB is building a world-class program that will attract the best students from the Coachella Valley and beyond.
Ticket Information
TBA for 2025
Purchase Tickets
TBA for 2025
More Information
For more information about the event contact Regina Garrison, Administrative Coordinator at Rgarriso@csusb.edu. For more information on becoming a sponsor or donations, please contact Dr. Joseph Tormey, Director, Hospitality Management Program at jtormey@csusb.edu or (909) 537-8213.
2023-2024 Gala Information
SAVE THE DATESPONSORSHIP LEVELS
Trips
Italy Study Abroad (Informational Flyer)
Date: Match 28 to April 5, 2025 (Spring Break)
Required course: HOSM 2500 Hospitality & Tourism Management (3 units)
Cost: $3,700 per person, all-inclusive ($2,200 grants are available for the first 10 hospitality management students who sign up).
What does it include?
Airfare (PSP), all land transportation, hotel lodging (double occupancy), meals, activities, museums, tasting tours, cooking classes, and food factory tours. Attend lectures by Italian faculty, government, and hospitality and tourism professionals in the cities of Florence, Reggio Emilia, Bologna, and Parma.
This trip is faculty-coordinated and led by Dr. Joseph Tormey, director and Dr. Michelle Russen, assistant professor of the hospitality management program.
Ready to start packing?
Learn more by contacting Dr. Joseph Tormey at jtormey@csusb.edu. Deadline to reserve a spot is December 1, 2024.