Annual Hospitality Galas

The Hospitality Programs at Ferris State University presents an Annual Gala that is planned and executed by the program's students with faculty advisement. This gala is the program's main fundraising event and allows the program to provide student scholarships, travel and support throughout the academic year.

A theme is selected by the planning committee after each gala for the next event. Every spring, through an extensive interview process, three students are chosen to be the chief officers in this mock corporation. In the fall, approximately 16 other students are chosen as managers and assistant managers through an application and interview process conducted by the chief officers. All students taking Hospitality classes are required to dedicate at least eight hours of their time to one of the seven departments including: Front of the House, Back of the House, Decorations, Communications & Logistics, Entertainment, Silent Auction and Special Services.

Along with the program's students and faculty, a great deal of hospitality industry support is received by the program to present the annual gala. All of the departments are aided by various hospitality corporations, advisory board members, alumni and Ferris State University departments and staff. The program is aided by an exceptional and dedicated team of culinary experts who act as guest chefs for the event.