The hospitality, restaurant and tourism management program in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's College of Education and Human Sciences is hosting a public open house to celebrate its new space at The Scarlet Hotel from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 19.
The event includes a short program beginning at 2:30 p.m., with remarks from Ajai Ammachathram, program director and associate professor in nutrition and health sciences; Ioan Baciu, the hotel's general manager; and other representatives from the college.
The new space features an active learning classroom with room for 100 people, as well as faculty and staff offices, a small conference room and student study spaces. Located in the southwest corner of the hotel, the 10,000-square-foot academic space connects with the lobby near the Good Life Coffee shop.
“This space represents a bold step forward in how we prepare future hospitality leaders, aligning us with some of the top hospitality programs around the world,” Ammachathram said. “It blends innovation, collaboration and real-world experience in a dynamic and inspiring environment.”
The classroom and offices were completed as part of Phase I of the construction project with funding by a grant from the Economic Development Administration and a gift from Dean and Jessie Rasmussen. Phase II will include the completion of a state of-the-art 3,000-square-foot commercial teaching kitchen on the west side of the academic space. Fundraising for Phase II is ongoing through the University of Nebraska Foundation. Learn more online.
