Valencia Hospitality Society

12/05/2025

Looking for scholarships?? Apply today!

Calling all students: The 2026-27 AHLA Foundation scholarship application cycle is open!🧑‍🎓

Whether you're just starting your hospitality journey or advancing your education in the industry, the AHLA Foundation has 9 scholarship opportunities to support your growth!

🔗We are accepting applications from now until March 23rd: https://www.ahlafoundation.org/scholarships/

10/29/2025

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10/17/2025

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There are just two weeks left to apply for a $25,000 scholarship from the Chick-fil-A Community Scholars program! Applications are open to high school seniors and college or graduate students that are enrolled or planning to enroll at any qualifying institution for the 2026-27 academic year. Apply by October 28 at https://hubs.ly/Q03J_fPJ0.

10/15/2025

Volunteer today!! VHS will be at the Taste of Dr Phillips volunteering our energy to make it a success!

Look for the link to sign up in the VHS canvas course or contact us!

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09/12/2025

Calling all bakers!!

It’s P I E time, St. Cloud!! 🥧

Love to bake?

Have you ever been told you make the BEST apple pie in the world?!..

Here’s your chance to prove it, have fun and even win some prize money!!! 🏆🥇💰

Get all the details, rules and information over on our website. (Link below) Now… let’s have some fun!

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08/27/2025

It may be hot and steamy here, but not in Skagway, Alaska, where Isabel Runnels is spending her summer. Isabel, a hospitality graduate, could have gotten a job in Orlando, but wanted to see the world.

“I hadn’t traveled very much. And even though I had studied event planning and event management, I’m still very undecided about what I want to do in the hospitality field. So, I thought, ‘Why not see what I like and not be stuck in the same place?’ Looking back, it was good to grow and expand a little bit.”

Read her story at the link below -- and see where a degree from Valencia may take you!


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06/25/2025

Do you recognize that fellow in the photo!! That’s Professor Craig J. Rapp representing Valencia College at the ICHRIE Conference this past week!

Awesome job Craig!

🚀 Exciting moments from the 2025 ICHRIE Conference! 🌟 The AHLA Foundation was thrilled to attend and support the vital bridge between academia and the hospitality industry. 🤝

Our Director of Academic/Student Engagement Kimberly Guy, and professors Suzanne Bagnera (FIU), Craig Rapp (Valencia College), and Michelle Millar (University of San Francisco), came together for an insightful discussion on how collaboration can transform hospitality programs. 🏨💡

We can't wait to share more soon!

05/03/2025

Have you taken the yet?!

A few weeks ago, thanks the Valencia College Downtown Campus student development , we had the funds to travel via BL to the Florida International University campus to offer students information on transfer opportunities !

Thanks to Brightline Trains and Jenny from their team who organized a tour of the Orlando station for our students, showing students how their operations work and opportunities in the field



And thanks to Michael Cheng, PhD, CHE , Dawn Fagnan Diann Newman , and their entire team for making us feel welcome and for the day. Students had a tour of the campus, a mock lecture, and scavenger hunt to explore the campus on their own.

Interested in joining the next time? Stay tuned to Valencia Hospitality Society for more information!

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03/04/2025

Thank you to the volunteers who came out to help make our 4th (!) annual waffle bento boxes!! One of the ways that VHS gives back to our college community!

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02/04/2025

Be sure to submit your application before the deadline!!

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Are you ready to take the next step in your hospitality career? The AHLA Foundation's scholarship application season is open. Explore your opportunities and apply by March 7: https://hubs.ly/Q035kt5D0

01/04/2025

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✨🏀Join Downtown Student Life for an epic night as Orlando Magic takes on the Milwaukee Bucks!🏀✨

Ticket Distribution:
🗓️ January 10th
⏰ Line opens at 4:45 PM | Ticket sign up starts at 5:00 PM
📍 UnionWest, 2nd floor lobby

Meet us at UnionWest, grab your tickets, and we’ll walk to the Kia Center together. Tickets are first come, first served. Don’t miss out! 💥

11/26/2024

We’d always love more volunteers! If you’re interested please sign up using the QR code or the link below:

https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/10C0A49A5A92EA7FFC16-52949301-thanks