Entries by Robert Mandelbaum

Inaugural CHS Cornell Hotelie Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

The inaugural CHS Cornell Hotelie Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony was very successfully held on November 13, 2022.  Over 270 were in attendance.  Almost all of the 17 inductees and the Rising Star and/or their families were in attendance. Unfortunately, we did not have family members for Dean Meek, Lilyan Affinito, and Vance Christian. The […]

MMH Student Research Survey – Alumni Assistance Requested

Employee Perceptions Regarding the Morality of Their Company’s HR Management Practices To most low-income students from Vietnam, getting a college degree is our dream, let alone a degree from abroad. Coming from a similar background as a first-generation college student, I overcame the social barriers and prove to others otherwise. Not only did I earn […]

San Diego Hotelies Gather to Celebrate SHA 100

On October 28, San Diego area Hotelies gathered to celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Hotel School.  It was the first event in almost four years for the San Diego chapter, but WELL worth the wait!  Farmer and the Seahorse’s Anderson Clark ’08 and Chef Sam Deckman lead alumni through an incredible reception and four-course […]

Atlanta Hotelies Celebrate 100th Anniversary

On Wednesday, September 28, 2022, more than 30 Atlanta area Hotelies celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Cornell Nolan School of Hotel Administration.  The event was held at The Iberian Pig Buckhead.  Our host was owner Stephanie Castellucci ’09.  The group enjoyed a variety of Spanish tapas and specialty drinks, as well as novelties from […]

Georgia Lodging Outlook 2023

On Wednesday, September 14, 2022 the Georgia Chapter of the Cornell Hotel Society collaborated with the Georgia Hotel & Lodging Association to host the annual Georgia Lodging Outlook breakfast seminar.  A crowd of nearly 400 area hotel industry professionals were in attendance.  This year’s event was held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Downtown […]

Nieberding ’13 / Yuschik ’14 Wedding

On October 23, 2021, Michele Nieberding ’13 married her high school sweetheart and fellow Hotelie James Yuschik ’14.  The ceremony was held at the Raspberry Plain Manor in Leesburg, Virginia.  Included in the wedding party were Michele’s brother (Chris ’13) and sister (Carolyn ’13).  Officiating was Michele’s uncle Lee Pillsbury ’69.  Michele and James celebrated […]