HAFA HFTM Alumni Association

11/07/2025

Happy Friday Alumni! This weekend don't forget to register for the upcoming HAFA HFTM Alumni FALL SOCIAL on Nov. 20th at PJ's 🍁 NOTE: The deadline to register and to send in your nominations is now the same = Nov. 14th ✔️ We look forward to reconnecting with alumni, faculty and friends in a few weeks, see you there!

10/28/2025

Don't forget to nominate fellow HAFA HFTM Alumni this week here! 👉https://www.pjsrestaurantguelph.ca/fallsocial
🎉Awards to be awarded at the Fall Social on Thursday, November 20th, 2025 – looking forward to catching up and celebrating with alumni, students, faculty and friends only a few months away!
✍️ And Register here! https://www.pjsrestaurantguelph.ca/fallsocial

HTM Alumni Fall Social November 20th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pmPJ’s Restaurant RSVP by November 14th Name * First Name Last Name Email * Please provide your current organization and title. * What year did you graduate? * Dietary restrictions (if applicable) Thank you!

10/15/2025

SAVE THE DATE!🍁 We're so excited to announce that the HAFA HFTM Alumni Association Fall Social is BACK this November 20th!🎉Join us at PJ's restaurant at the University of Guelph from 6pm to 8pm to catch up with alumni, faculty, students and friends and celebrate our prestigious award winners. Please RSVP here by November 14th ✔︎ registration includes delicious complementary hors d'oeuvres and one drink ticket: https://www.pjsrestaurantguelph.ca/fallsocial

🍁We're looking forward to seeing everyone there and please do not forget to nominate your fellow alumni for one of our Alumni Awards to be handed out at the Fall Social!✍️ Nominations due by October 27th, 2025 by emailing [email protected] or completing the form here: https://forms.gle/WTtaqFxb31muE5aq8

01/15/2025

Registration is open for the 2025 HAFA HFTM Alumni Career Networking Night taking place next Wednesday, January 22nd!
👉 Find all details here: https://www.uoguelph.ca/hftm/career-networking-night
✍️ And you can register directly here: https://www.uoguelph.ca/hftm/2025-career-networking-night-alumni-industry-registration
We hope you enjoy some of the photos from last year 📸 – we look forward to another great night of networking between alumni, students and faculty again this year! ✔︎ Registration closes soon – PM with any questions.

12/29/2024

Save the date ✔︎ Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 – HAFA HFTM Alumni Association Career Networking Night! More details to come...

11/13/2024

We're looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow night at the Par-Tee Putt in Toronto! Forgot to register but want to attend?👉Contact Alex Madott, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at [email protected] or 226-821-0093 and bring $30 cash at the door. Cheers! 🍁🎉⛳️

🍁 You're invited to the 2024 HAFA HFTM Alumni Association FALL SOCIAL! ⛳️ Join us on Thursday, November 14th at 6:30pm at the PAR-TEE PUTT for a great networking opportunity with fellow Alumni, students and faculty. Registration closes November 8th – so be sure to register today!👉https://bbis.alumni.uoguelph.ca/bbis_cannon/events/hafa-hftm-alumni-fall-social

11/01/2024

🍁 You're invited to the 2024 HAFA HFTM Alumni Association FALL SOCIAL! ⛳️ Join us on Thursday, November 14th at 6:30pm at the PAR-TEE PUTT for a great networking opportunity with fellow Alumni, students and faculty. Registration closes November 8th – so be sure to register today!👉https://bbis.alumni.uoguelph.ca/bbis_cannon/events/hafa-hftm-alumni-fall-social

05/07/2024

Gryphons on Bay!

May 15th
5.30-8.30pm
100 Adelaide st. W
Toronto

Register Here:
https://api.ripl.com/s/xibo6i

The Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics is excited to announce the return of Gryphons on Bay Street! It's been a few years since we connected with our alumni living in Toronto and the GTA and we're excited to bring everyone together again. Gryphons on Bay Street is a fantastic opportunity for our alumni living in the GTA to connect and network with one another. Join us and your fellow alumni for an evening at the EY Client Experience Centre, downtown Toronto and hear the latest updates from Lang.

Registration is $30 per person and includes food and beverage. Space is limited!

For more information, please email Sara King, External Engagement Specialist, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at [email protected].

03/08/2024

A wonderful evening was had by all for the Career Networking Night!

Thank you to the Alumni for joining us and everyone who made this successful event happen!

02/28/2024

Calling on Alumni!

We are looking for another 10 mentors to register for our Career Networking Night held on March 7th at The University of Guelph

We are also looking for students to register to meet with our industry professionals for an evening of mentorship and sharing of ideas.

Register here:
https://www.uoguelph.ca/hftm/career-networking-night

Time: 6:00 - 8:45 p.m. (Alumni, join us for dinner at 5 p.m.) Detailed schedule can be found below.

Place: PJ's - Macdonald Stewart Hall - University of Guelph

Door Prizes!

Free Event!

Free Parking after 5 p.m. (lot across from Macdonald Stewart Hall)

Photo credit: Kyle Rodriguz www.artifactsforlife.com

01/08/2024

Happy to Share!

Congratulations Mark!

We are excited to announce that Dr. Mark Holmes has been appointed as Director, School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management (HFTM) for a five-year term, effective January 1, 2024.

Mark received his PhD in Environmental Studies (testing the implications of an integrated rural tourism framework for the Niagara wine region) from York University in 2014. His areas of specialization are sustainable tourism, sustainable food service and restaurants and sustainable workplaces.

Mark stepped in as HFTM Interim Director, from January 1st to December 31st, 2023 and has made progress on a number of strategic fronts. We are delighted that Mark has agreed to serve as our School's 9th director, providing critical continuity in this important role.

Please join us in congratulating Mark! 🎉


HAFA HFTM Alumni Association
Hospitality & Tourism Management Students' Association
Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics - University of Guelph