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Alumni & Friends

When you graduate from the UNLV Harrah College of Hospitality you instantly join an elite alumni family consisting of some of the most accomplished and influential hospitality professionals in the industry today.

With the support of the college’s dedicated Career and Alumni Services team, you’ll enjoy ample opportunities to stay connected with fellow alumni, engage with current students & faculty, and contribute to the success of your alma mater.

There are So Many Ways to Connect with Our Alumni & Friends Community

The college’s Bob Boughner Center for Alumni and Career Services is the college’s one-stop-shop for Hospitality College alumni and friends who are interested in partnering with the college and supporting our students.

As an alumni or industry partner, you may wish to:

  • Recruit students: We’ll help you promote your job, internship, and volunteer opportunities to students.
  • Search for a job: We have on-campus resources and industry connections to support you in your job search.
  • Volunteer your time: We’re always seeking new members for our Alumni Chapter Board and event volunteers.
  • Become a mentor: Help a student grow by providing professional advice and support. 
  • Be a guest speaker: Share your professional expertise with students by speaking in a class or on an industry panel.
  • Make a gift: Select a college fund that aligns with your passion. We also offer personalized sidewalk pavers for purchase.

Share your interests with us, and we’ll help you find the opportunity that is right for you:

Join Us At an Event

Whether it’s at an alumni mixer, Homecoming, or a Rebel game, Hospitality Alumni love to get together! Check out our calendar for local, national, and international alumni events:

Events

How UNLV Graduates are Changing the World

Harrah College of Hospitality graduates are using their UNLV experience to shape the hospitality and tourism industry. They’re leveraging classroom knowledge and hands-on skills to make an impact in the real world.

We are Rebels Forever!

It's our goal to engage all alumni in support of the college and UNLV. By eliminating Alumni Association membership dues, we've created a comprehensive community of connected Rebels. Read more about Rebels Forever membership, service, and benefits.

Help Us Keep You in the Loop

As true hospitality enthusiasts, we love sharing college updates and engagement opportunities with our alumni and friends. Help us keep you informed by updating your preferred contact information. Also, remember to follow us on social media for the latest on Hospitality College alumni, events, faculty & staff, and students.

Class Notes

Todd Weinstein

Todd Weinstein, ’99 MS Hotel Administration, launched Gavia Partners to provide executive coaching, leadership development, and consulting services to clients in hospitality, technology, and specialty retail. He has focused his efforts in human resources positions in the areas of employee relations, leadership development, talent management, and organizational change at Bally’s and Paris Las Vegas, as well as Expedia.com and PetSmart. He is an avid trail cyclist, independent film enthusiast, musician, and cook. He and his wife, Beth Appelbaum Weinstein, ’98 MS Hotel Administration, live in Phoenix.

Henry Wallis Jr.

Henry M Wallis, Jr., '90 BS Hotel Administration, has a car dealership on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi not far from his hometown of New Orleans. He says the dealership is the perfect way of easing into retirement after a career in the restaurant business. Immediately after graduation he began work at Bennigan's in New Orleans. After 10 years with the company, he went to work for Landry's Seafood House. By the time he left five years later, he was the East Coast regional manager. Next up was the Bonefish Grill and where he was the managing partner of a restaurant in Orlando. Deciding to open his own restaurant, he established the Crescent City Cafe in New Orleans, eventually selling it to chef Paul Prudhomme. He says his UNLV education was exceptional and that it prepared him well for his career. In 2015, he married Bonney Jarreau Wallis. Between them they have three children. His primary hobby is throwing boomerangs. He has a collection from all over the world and often can be found at the beach chasing after his sticks. He also enjoys attending New Orleans Saints games. He lives in Diamondhead, Mississippi.

Meet the Team

We’re here to answer your questions, so please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Margaret Hausbeck

Assistant Dean of External Affairs
Margaret Hausbeck
Mail Code: 6021
Phone: 702-895-1052

Missy Arendash

Director of Events & Engagement
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Office: HOS 414
Mail Code: 6021
Phone: 702-895-5503