Missouri State University

Hospitality and Restaurant Administration

  CHRIE logoThe I-CHRIE Central Federation Research Symposium, generously supported by a grant from the Enterprise Holdings Foundation and hosted by Missouri State University and organized and led by Dr. Dan Crafts, will be held from April 13-14, 2012 at Kentwood Hall.  The symposium schedule features:

  • Eighteen poster presentations by undergraduate students from two countries (U.S. and the Philippines), two states, and four different institutions will take place on Friday from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm with awards from 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
  • Keynote speaker Jerry Henry, President, H2R Research, will present his research on the current state of the hospitality and tourism industry from 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm pn Friday
  • Five research presentations by faculty from three states and five different institutions will take place on Saturday morning from 9:00 am – noon 

Click here to register for the symposium.


Carrie's SignCarrie's Cafe, the student-operated restaurant, is managed and operated by hospitality students enrolled in HRA 435. It offers creative and impressive dishes, all of which are reasonably priced. The restaurant, located on the fourth floor of the Professional Building at 609 E. Cherry Street, will be open for lunch from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm on the following dates during the spring semester:

March 6, 8, 13, 27, 29

April 3, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26

May 1, 3, 8

Please preview the menu and join us for a delicious lunch!

Janis Milham

Fifth Annual HRA Board of Advisors Speaker Series

Janis Milham, Vice President and Global Brand Manager for Courtyard by Marriott was featured at the Fifth Annual HRA Board of Advisors Speakers Series on March 12, 2012. In her role, Janis has accountability for brand strategy development, multi-year planning, and brand integrity for over 800 Courtyard hotels worldwide.


ACPHA1Missouri State University's Department of Hospitality and Restaurant Administration is the only ACPHA-accredited program in the state of MIssouri.

Matt evansCongratulations to Matt Evans, a senior HRA student, for winning the 2011 Arthur J. Packard Memorial Scholarship, one of the top scholarships offered by the hospitality industry. As the first place winner, Evans will receive $5,000 and a commemorative plaque. The scholarship honors Arthur J. Packard, a third-generation hotelier, whose work for the American Hotel and Lodging Association extended over 30 years.  The scholarships are awarded through the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Foundation (AHLEF), the not-for-profit affiliate of the American Hotel and Lodging Association.

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