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College of Hospitality, Retail, & Sport Management Gets New Dean
New College of HRSM Dean, Brian MihalikDr. Brian J. Mihalik, associate dean and professor at the Graduate School for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, has been named dean of the University of South Carolina’s College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management.

Mihalik was selected after a national search from among four finalists who visited the campus this spring and met with faculty, staff and students.

He will begin August 15. More...

USC Tourism Researcher, Rich Harrill, Says Tourism Equals Economic Development in the Salkehatchie Region
When you think of South Carolina, think vacation, beaches and sunshine. But, for those born and bred, we know, there's so much more. That is, more vacation getaways than meet the eye. More...

Dr. Pete Cardon led a Maymester service learning trip to the Dominican Republic. Students participating worked at an orphanage to paint and make repairs. On their return to the U.S., they raised funds to support orphanage operations. For more info and pictures, visit the trip web site. More...

SPTE students present at 2009 Scholarly Conference on College Sport
Thomas Acree, Thomas Plummer and John McKenna recently presented "Recognition of the College Athlete's Right of
Publicity: Preserving Amateurism or Promoting Increased
Commercialization of College Sports?"at the College Sport Research Institute (CSRI) held at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Dr. John Grady served as faculty advisor. Well- known speakers and panel
members at the conference included Jay Bilas, Jeremy Bloom, Danny Green,
and Bill Rhoden.

STUDENT PROFILES

Fit to be Tied: RETL student Josh Harding launched his own tie business and started a new Carolina Tradition. More...

License to Thrill: SPTE major Robert Krasemann found an exciting intership with IMG Licensing. More...

Puttin’ on the Ritz: HRTM student, John Schelhase, is well on his way to success. “Take every opportunity to network very seriously.” More...

Fast Forward to Success:
TSTM student Nick Myers volunteered to get extra credit in a class, but found that he got even more from the experience.
More...

The “YES!” Woman: SPTE graduate student, Kathryn Carlson, learns that seizing every opportunity will get you far. More...

ALUMNI NEWS

SPTE Alumna Natalie Dunn ('97) Named New Executive Director/CEO for YMCA Salem, Oregon
The Board of Directors of the YWCA Salem is pleased to announce the new Executive Director/CEO for YWCA Salem. More...

For Retailing Alum, Carrie Reese, finding her place in Fashion Merchandising was a carnival ride.
More...

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Congratulations HRSM students who made the President's Honor List and the Dean's List. Click here for roster.

Congratulations to Dr. John Grady, who is being recognized at the 2009 Faculty Awards Ceremony as the winner of the Ada B. Thomas Outstanding Faculty Advisor for his outstanding service to students.

Academic Excellence Award Recipients
The Academic Excellence Award recognizes to the most outstanding graduating senior in each of the six degree programs: BUSED, HRTM, BAIS, RETL, SPTE and TSTM. Each recipient receives an engraved plaque.
Bridgett A. Barefoot - BUSED
Caroline W. Simmons - HRTM
Lindsay A. Lavigne - BAIS Amanda S. Martin - RETL
Timothy P. Cline - SPTE
Laura E. Hornsby - TSTM
For photos, click here.

Dean's Award for Outstanding Service
The Dean’s Award recognizes a graduating senior for outstanding leadership and service. The award recipient is nominated by faculty and staff. Selection is based upon co-curricular involvement and contributions made to the College, the University or civic organization. Erin Elizabeth Nobles was awarded the Dean’s Award for Service. For photos, click here.

HRSM Teacher of the Year and Researcher of the Year Named
The Harry E. and Carmen S. Varney Distinguished Teacher of the Year and the Patricia G. Moody Researcher of the Year recipients were announced Tuesday, March 31 at a recognition ceremony at Rutledge Chapel. Dr. John Grady was named Teacher of the Year and Dr. Jason Carpenter was given the Researcher of the Year award. More...

STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES:

USC Office of Fellowships and Scholar Programs offers Spring Workshops for National Scholarships and Fellowships Click here for the schedule.

RESEARCH, PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS

HRTM
Li, X., & Petrick, J. (2008). Reexamining the dimensionality of brand loyalty: The case of the cruise industry. Journal of Travel & Tourism Marketing. 25(1). 68-85.
 
RETAIL:
Bickle, M. C., Papas, L., Sanders, E., & Mallette, D. (2008). High school teachers’ complaining behavior toward gothic and punk clothing and appearance. Journal of Consumer Satisfaction/
Dissatisfaction and Complaining Behavior
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SPTE:
Mark Nagel and Matt Brown just completed a presentation at the 2009 Asian Association for Sport Management conference in Taipei, Taiwan.  Their paper, “Exporting the Business of Baseball: Global Impact of the American Sport Business Model” was awarded an Outstanding Presentation Award by the scientific committee.

Rascher, D. A., Brown, M. T., Nagel, M. S., & McEvoy, C. D. (2009). Where did National Hockey League Fans go during the 2004-2005 Lockout? An analysis of economic competition between leagues. International Journal of Sport Management and Marketing 5(1/2), 183-195.

TSTM
:
Tena B. Crews, (ed). (2009) Creative Teaching Ideas. Reston, VA: National Business Education Association.

Gerdes, Jr., J. (2009). User interface migration of Microsoft Windows applications, Journal of Software Maintenance and Evolution: Research and Practice, 21(3), 171-187.

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Monday- Friday
11:30 am-1:30p m
weather permitting


Featuring the McCutchen House’s famous BBQ, grilled foods and cold wraps

Reservations not accepted; however there is seating inside.
Weather closing posted on voice mail at 777-4450. Click here for menu.


6/29/09
This week's McCutchen House Recipe—Key Lime Pie

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