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 2024 WEST FEDERATION CHRIE CONFERENCE 
February 1 - 3, 2024

  See you in Denver!

The conference will take place on February 1-3, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. Metropolitan State University will be our host.  It's already shaping up to be a fantastic event, and we look forward to seeing you all there.

Call for Papers & Paper Submission

Please see the important dates, submission categories, and further details on the Call for Papers document. 

Important Dates

You can upload your paper via the EasyChair paper submission system and check on its current status in the review process. Please click on the following button to access paper submission's system. 

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Hosting University

Metropolitan State University of Denver | School of Hospitality

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Our Story

Uniquely situated in the heart of downtown Denver’s hospitality industry, MSU Denver’s School of Hospitality stands out as an institution focused on shaping the minds of future hospitality leaders. The School of Hospitality is the only program in the U.S. that has a LEED Gold® hotel, a commercial conference space, a state-of-the-art beverage testing laboratory, a commercial restaurant, and a working brewery all on campus, as well as being the largest hospitality program in the region.

 

Our Mission is…

to cultivate a community of learning that prepares students for leadership roles, addressing local and global opportunities in the Hospitality Industry.

Our Shared Values…

reflect a foundation of respect for the leadership skills necessary for our graduates to provide a quality hospitality experience for customers, balanced with respect for ourselves, our resources, and the effect of our decisions on the environment, our diverse teams, and the community to which we serve.

 

Our Vision is to Provide…

Relevant, Open-minded, Global, Unconventional, Education.  Go Rogue with us!

Check out Denver by watching these videos!

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

Multiple faculty openings at the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (SHTM)

within the Muma College of Business at the University of South Florida (USF). 

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Call for Nomination

Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award

West Federation CHRIE is pleased to call for the nomination for the Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award, sponsored by California State University, Sacramento. This award recognizes significant achievements of individuals in developing a diverse and inclusive environment throughout the hospitality and tourism education, academia, industry, and/or community. The award will be presented at the 2024 WF CHRIE Conference, February 1-3. The award winner will be registered by California State University, Sacramento, and expected to attend the in-person conference. The deadline for nomination packets is November 5th by 11:59 pm (PST). For more information, please contact Dr. JungYun Hur, Award Committee Chair at hur@csus.edu.

Important Dates

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DEI Award
Sponsored by

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Congrats!

WFCHRIE Scholarship Application

Four (4) $500 scholarships will be awarded – two (2) for graduate/undergraduate students, and two (2) for faculty members/lecturers. Award winners must be current West Federation CHRIE members,  register and attend the conference. A check will be prepared and delivered to awardees at the conference.

Important Dates

Please see the important dates, eligibility, and further details on the Announcement and Application Form. 

Registration

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Overall Conference Schedule

Keynote Sessions

Coming Soon!

Professional Development Workshop

"Cultivating Inclusion: A Workshop on Promoting Equity, Belonging, Diversity, and Inclusion in Teaching"

This inclusive teaching workshop promises a dynamic and collaborative session designed to equip hospitality and tourism educators with the tools to create classrooms where every student feels seen, heard, and supported in their academic journey.

 

Participants will engage in discussions and activities focused on understanding diverse learning styles, cultural backgrounds, and abilities. The workshop will explore inclusive teaching strategies, incorporating universal design principles and adaptive techniques to accommodate diverse needs.

 

Our goal with this workshop is to foster a sense of belonging for all students, promoting equitable participation, and cultivating an atmosphere that values the richness of diverse perspectives.

Friday, February 2, 2024
Time: TBD

Alana Dillette
Associate Professor
L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality and Tourism Management,
San Diego State University 

Lori Sipe
Associate Professor
L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality and Tourism Management,
San Diego State University 

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Accommodation

Important Dates

SpringHill Suites Denver Downtown

1190 Auraria Parkway Denver, Colorado 80204

sponsors

Opening Reception Sponsors

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HOST SCHOOL

Networking Reception Sponsors

Lunch Sponsors

Refreshment Break Sponsors

App Sponsors

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Award Sponsors

Friends of West CHRIE

Check out the Sponsorship Tier Information below!

Interested in Sponsorship?

Opening Reception Sponsor
$1500 or more
(2 available)

● 2 free full-priced registrations
● Connect to your social media handle in all of our conference-related social media posts
● There will be verbal acknowledgment before the reception and an opportunity to table during the reception
● 5-minute overview of the company during reception
● Logo printed in the program
● Reception named in your honor
● Tabling during reception

Networking Reception Sponsor
$1500 or more
(2 available)

● 2 free full-priced registrations
● Connect to your social media handle in all of our conference-related social media posts
● There will be verbal acknowledgment before the reception and an opportunity to table during the reception
● 5-minute overview of the company during reception
● Logo printed in the program
● Reception named in your honor
● Tabling during reception

Lunch/Keynote Speaker Sponsorship
$1500 or more
(2 available)

● 2 free full-priced registrations
● Connect to your social media handle in all of our conference-related social media posts
● There will be verbal acknowledgment before the reception and an opportunity to table during the reception
● 5-minute overview of the company during lunch
● Logo printed in the program
● Lunch named in your honor

● Tabling during lunch

App Sponsorship
$1000

● 1 free full-priced registration
● Connect to your social media handle in all of our conference-related social media posts
● Logo printed in the program
● There will be verbal acknowledgment at the opening and closing reception

Refreshment Break Sponsor
$500
(multiple available)

● 50% off for one full-priced registration
● Interact with participants during refreshment breaks Friday and Saturday
● Table during registration & refreshment breaks
● Logo printed in the program

Friends of West CHRIE
All donations are welcome

● Your logo will be displayed on the conference website
● Logo printed in the program

Contact Sandra Ponting (sandra.ponting@sdsu.edu) for further information!

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