Eta Sigma Delta - American Public University Chapter

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09/24/2019

Has tourism become too much of a good thing? Have you noticed any changes to your favorite tourist attractions or surrounding areas?

Every week seems to bring new confirmation we've entered the era of too much tourism. What is the travel industry doing about too much tourism?

09/06/2019

Wondering if this page is still being used...?

05/11/2019

Congratulations to all of the 2019 graduates!!! If you are at Commencement, Have a great day! If not able to attend, take an easy day today, spoil yourself, and have a moment to breathe and celebrate your accomplishment! (:

If you know someone and can, tag them here to say Congrats!

05/03/2019

Friday is here. What are the plans?

04/26/2019

Marvel Endgame is out. What is impact on hospitality? Do highly anticipated movie releases bump up food service and events? Or...is it just another day? Did you watch the movie?

04/24/2019

Need a cupcake recipe? What's the best? Any preferred bakers or sellers?

04/22/2019

Happy Monday! Following the holiday, some of you may still be on your "weekend". What's for lunch? Are you at home relaxing or are you out and about?

04/17/2019

Good day! What's the good news with you?

04/15/2019

Happy Monday! Sunshine back in NC after a weekend of storms. What's up with you?

04/12/2019

Happy Friday...or for some of us in the biz...Happy "Wednesday"... 😉

04/11/2019

Throwback Thursday? hmmm...

What has been the most beneficial technological advancement in hospitality history?

04/10/2019

Good morning! NC having a beautiful day today. What's up with you?

04/09/2019

Wage increases hit the news cycle again with the commentary on some of the negative outcomes associated with mandated wage increases. What do you think?
[Be tactful...it is ok to disagree]

04/08/2019

Good day! What's new for the new week? What's the plan? What're the goals?

04/05/2019

Good day everyone! Hope all is well!

Kicking this back up... Who has positive hospitality stories/experiences? Who is doing things right?

12/05/2017

Day one of HOSP495 today! 🙌🏻

11/13/2017

Check out: Being of service, all expense paid trip, and some points for ESD. (:

http://www.cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/a13524545/jetblue-free-flights-volunteer-program/

A ticket in exchange for a good deed!

11/07/2017

Who here is a hotel sales manager? I found a position at the historic Concord Colonial Inn in Concord, MA. I’m really interested, but will probably have to take a significant pay cut from the current “desk” job I’m doing, in which I’m grateful to be making money and earning a paycheck (supplemented by my military retirement and 90% disability from the VA), but not my dream job.

10/09/2017

When dining out, do you select restaurants based off of their online reviews? Do you think customer reviews can really influence the success of a restaurant? These steps might help you if you plan on running a restaurant or hotel of your own!

These days, anyone with a smartphone, internet connection and an opinion is a potential food critic, heaping kindness or criticism on your restaurant for the world to see.

06/08/2017

Check it out:

https://portfolium.com/challenge/APUS_Open_Challenge

Enter the APUS Open Challenge on Portfolium and win amazing prizes, while showcasing your work directly to Portfolium

06/01/2017

It only takes a moment to thank a service member or Red Cross volunteer for what they do!! 📨Click on the link below ⬇️

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05/27/2017

Fellow Members,

As some of you head to the beach or have a BBQ with family and friends I ask that you at least take a memory and honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to the country they love.

These were not men and women who made the decision to go into combat/conflict. These are the brave men and women who raised their right hand and swore their lives to freedom. While we may not agree with intervention in X or support fighting in Y, our brave Marines, Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Coasties are just following orders. If you have an issue with conflict, use your anger to vote these people out of office. Our service men and women and just doing their job.

Some of these men and women have military blood in their veins and some joined to make a better difference for their families. Whatever the reason, they raised their right hand and deserve the ultimate respect. This weekend we officially honor their memories but we do not need a special weekend to do so. There's nothing wrong with honoring them any other time of the year.

For me personally, I am extremely fortunate and grateful to have never lost one of my soldiers. We did lose a helicopter crew during my OEF tour and while I barely knew them, it doesn't stop me from honoring them every year along with the rest of our fallen.

If comfortable, please that this opportunity to share the memories of those you know who are no longer with us. Maybe it will open a dialogue amongst us on what we can do to honor their memories.

Also, please remember organizations like Mission 22 that are fighting to stop su***de amongst service members and first responders who feel extremely broken. There are a lot of great charities and groups out there that you can volunteer your time to. In July, we will do our service project in support of Warrior's Heart but you can always do something any time of year.

Thank you. Whatever your plans are, please take a moment with you and your family to have a moment of silence for those who are no longer with us.

05/17/2017

Congratulations on ESD already making Silver Status for the year! Next stop a repeat of Gold!!!!!!!!!!

05/13/2017

Commencement weekend is going great! We had a great booth during the Alumni Rally, got to meet some of our great chapter members, and the Dean of the College of Business sends his congratulations to all of us!!!

In addition, our president, Mike Klesowitch, received the 2017 Academic Scholar Award for the Undergraduate of the Year in the School of Business and one of our chapter advisors, Professor Hernandez accepted our award for Outstanding New Student Organization of the Year.

So proud of us all!!!!

04/12/2017

"Can you imagine this happening at a hotel? You’re in your room that you paid for and they open the door and ask you to leave because a visiting sales executive with the chain needs the room? And if you refuse, cops come and drag you out?"

Just a different perspective...what do you guys think?

When the news broke yesterday about the United incident where a customer was brutally dragged off a flight, I was quick to judge — and I got it wrong.

03/23/2017

Some class books for sale

03/01/2017

Since the inception of the meal packaging program in December 2005, these meals have been used primarily to support school feeding programs in developing countries. Hunger is the common thread among the world’s most challenging issues. Targeting hunger — specifically by supporting school feeding programs — leverages support to other causes including poverty, disease, education, and the welfare of women and children. For more information on Rise Against Hunger and their mission, visit www.riseagainsthunger.org.

Student Organizations that choose to sponsor the Rise Against Hunger event will be featured on the t-shirt that is given to each participant and will receive Chapter Standards points as a community service project.

If you are interested in sponsoring the service event, please submit the Budget Dispersal Form by Wednesday, March 15, 2017.

Additional ways to participate in Commencement include:

Attend the Alumni Rally
The Alumni Welcome Rally fosters community, celebrates the achievement of graduates, and provides information about University programs available to students and alumni. During the event, alumni, current students, and potential members will also have the opportunity to learn more about student organizations. For more information, including hosting requirements, please review the Alumni Rally Agreement. The deadline to reserve a table is March 15, 2017; we have guaranteed space for 25 organizations.

Submit a Congratulatory Video
Student Organization leaders and members can submit a video congratulating the class of 2017. Student organizations will receive extra credit in the chapter standards program for videos submitted by March 8, 2017; 1 point per video, maximum 5 points per organization. For more information, visit the video submission page.

Amy Everson | Student Life Team Manager

02/22/2017

https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-panera-had-to-change-to-make-its-menu-clean-1487646541

CEO Ron Shaich says eliminating man-made preservatives, sweeteners, colors and flavors required reformulating 122 of 450 ingredients.

02/22/2017

http://www.restaurant.org/paconference

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