2021 marks the 40th anniversary of Jerry and Angelina Burtenshaw’s decision to create professional education opportunities for Carson College hospitality students. Discover the legacy of impact the Burtenshaws’ generosity has made in the Carson College through a distinguished lecture series, career fairs, scholarship, and many years of service on the Hospitality Business Management Advisory Board.
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Choosing to turn a personal loss into opportunity for others, Jerry and Angelina Burtenshaw created a legacy of professional development opportunities spanning four decades within WSU’s hospitality school.
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As the SHBM’s assistant director, Dipra Jha is the main point of contact when students, parents, and industry leaders visit the Pullman campus, and he has an active role in the SHBM’s social media presence. He also teaches courses in hospitality business management and international business. A passionate advocate for experiential learning and international education, Jha aims to develop and lead study abroad programs to destinations in Asia and the Middle East/North Africa region.
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Thanks to the compassion of several WSU Carson College of Business students, more than 60 senior living residents in several communities managed by Era Living are receiving a series of personalized cards and a bookmark to lift their spirits and let them know someone is thinking about them during the holidays.
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Alumna Alexandria Briggs, a lifestyle assistant at Revel Spokane, has always been able to see beyond society’s expectations for seniors. When she heard one of Revel’s residents had achieved a bucket list goal of zip lining, Briggs threw herself into her work, getting to know each resident on a personal level and designing activities to enrich their lives.
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Dr. Byron Marlowe’s new return-to-business guide offers best practices guidelines and a checklist for reopening a tasting room based on what has been required and recommended by health departments and the state. It includes recommendations on winery procedures for dine-in service, employee safety and health, cleaning and sanitation, as well as organizational and administrative considerations and personnel illness management guidelines.
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International businesswoman Jan Hazelton’s (’83) career began at the Westin Century Plaza Hotel in the management training program. Today she is an internationally seasoned hotel investment and development executive. Her number one tip for aspiring hospitality students: take risks!
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