"Showcasing Hospitality Education Through Student Leadership" is the theme of this year's Hotel Ezra Cornell (HEC), the annual hospitality industry conference run by School of Hotel Administration students, now in its 83rd year. Some 300 industry leaders and alumni will visit Cornell April 3-6 to take part in such programs as:

Non-educational events on the HEC menu include cocktail parties, luncheons, wine and honey tastings, and a gala dinner.

"We are a world-class school with world-class students, and I guarantee you a world-class experience," said managing director Geoffrey Gray '08. For information or reservations, visit http://www.hotelezracornell.com or contact Brett Rubin '08 ebr26@cornell.edu.