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6 Highlights from 澳门彩历史开奖记录结果 Reunion 2022

It was great to have amazing back on campus this summer to celebrate in person for the first time since 2019. There were 15 fun-filled and educational events that highlighted 澳门彩历史开奖记录结果 past, present and future. Here are some of the top moments from our favorite weekend of the year.

Distinguished Alumni Award winners 2022

THREE OUTSTANDING ALUMNI WERE RECOGNIZED AT REUNION IN THE CATEGORIES OF ALUMNI SERVICE, OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT, AND G.O.L.D. (GRADUATE OF THE LAST DECADE).

1. Distinguished Alumni Awards

The weekend began with the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Awards. During the event, we honored Jasmine Turner ’16 as our G.O.L.D. (Graduate of the Last Decade) recipient, Elána Frazier ’13 was honored with the Alumni Service Award and Clay Snyder ’93, ’15 Hon. received the Outstanding Achievement Award. Turner was recognized for her support of 澳门彩历史开奖记录结果 and quick career progression after graduation; Frazier was honored for her service to 澳门彩历史开奖记录结果, serving as the alumni representative on the university’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Steering Committee; and Snyder received his award for his dedication to 澳门彩历史开奖记录结果 and his outstanding commitment to and achievements within the hospitality industry.

Alum Chris Viaud '12 at Taste of 澳门彩历史开奖记录结果 2022

ATTENDEES WERE TREATED TO AMAZING FOOD FROM “TOP CHEF” CONTESTANT CHRIS VIAUD '12, WHO ALSO LEARNED FROM THE BEST AT 澳门彩历史开奖记录结果.

2. Taste of 澳门彩历史开奖记录结果

This event is always a high point of Reunion. The food-and-wine festival, featuring alumni chefs and restaurateurs, returned for Reunion 2022. It was a beautiful, sunny day, overlooking Narragansett Bay. Visitors got to taste delicious dishes prepared by top-notch chefs from around the country, including Chris Viaud '12 from Season 18 of Bravo’s “Top Chef” and Aarthi Sampath '14 from Season 3 of Food Network’s “Tournament of Champions.”

3. Shakin’ It Up: Craft Cocktails

Following “Taste of 澳门彩历史开奖记录结果,” Andrew Greenleaf '17, '18 MBA, Professor Jim Griffin, Ed.D '88, '92 M.S. and Liz Smith '15 shared the latest trends from sustainability to cocktails fortified with healthy infusions during “Shakin’ It Up: Craft Cocktails,” sponsored by Bully Boy Distillers. The lively presentation was held at the Cuisinart Center for Culinary Excellence (CCCE).

4. Chocolate: Spice Up Your Life

Attendees were also treated by chocolatier Aura Fajardo Quintero ’17, who led an interactive tasting during “Chocolate: Spice Up Your Life.” The menu: Chocolates of Latin American origin.

5. 50th Anniversary of the College of Hospitality Management celebrations

Throughout the weekend, Reunion marked the 50th Anniversary of the College of Hospitality Management with various programming and a special reception. Faculty and staff led guests down memory lane and explored what the future holds for the program.

Collage of alumni at Taste of 澳门彩历史开奖记录结果

REUNION IS A CHANCE TO WITNESS THE WILDCAT SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND THE LASTING FRIENDSHIPS CREATED AT 澳门彩历史开奖记录结果.

6. Our alumni

It was great to interact and see our passionate, engaged alums back on campus creating new 澳门彩历史开奖记录结果 memories. We hope all who attended enjoyed reconnecting with friends, classmates and faculty. The passion our alumni have for the university and the overall success of the 澳门彩历史开奖记录结果 alumni family is what makes Reunion so special.