The mission of The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College Alumni Association is to continuously engage graduates in programs, activities, and support services that not only contribute to the individual growth of the alumni, but also enhance and promote the image of the college and the hospitality industry. Perpetuating a sense of pride and commitment to The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College, the Alumni Association cultivates a mutually beneficial relationship between the college and its graduates.
Calling All Alumni
Mailing List
Our current mailing list is being updated with current employer information on each alumni record. The department contacts many alumni though an informational questionnaire packet that was mailed requesting their updated information and feedback. This information is also available to faculty and staff member’s who attend trade shows and other special events so that they can present it to any alumni the encounter.
Please update your contact information by emailing it to
jward@walnuthillcollege.edu (include: Address, email, class year and major and current employment information.
Alumni Newsletter
If you would like to write an article for our new Alumni newsletter, please contact Valery Snisarenko at
vsnisarenko@walnuthillcollege.edu
Alumni Restaurant Guide
If you are alumni and own a business in the hospitality industry , and would like to particpate in our Alumni Spotlight, please send the name of your business, address, phone number, email, website and general information to
jward@walnuthillcollege.edu
Spotlight on Graduates
Alumni Social and Professional Opportunities
“Spotlight on Alumni” is a once a month program featuring one of our successful graduates. The guest alumnus will speak during our Student Success hour so that they will have an opportunity to meet new students, tour the campus and reconnect with their instructors. The Alumnus selected to speak will present a brief overview of their career path after graduation leading up to their current position.
The benefit is not only for current students to learn of graduates’ success but also for the guest alumnus who can then further promote the college to their employer and the industry. Tracking our alumni provides the college with a networking database that can be utilized to build relationships with graduates and their employers to expand our internship sites for current students.
Rocco Cima, Class of 2004,was here to visit in March and shared his restaurtant and career with us. Rocco has opened
Fuel a La Style Cafe with entire menu under 500 Calories in South Philadelphia back in September of 2009 (1917 east passyunk ave Phila, PA 19148). Due to that success, he has opened three locations in Center City. (1225 Walnut Street in Phila PA 19107).
SJ HotChefs host 2nd Annual “CHEF WARS” between
David Bennet and
Paul Villari, giving a tasty new meaning to the words “FOOD
FIGHT”. Read Press Release.Gregory Ott has opened Restaurant Rosalie, for European-Style Dining in Skippack Area Cedars, PA. Read about this
new restaurant.
Justin Bogle has been appointed Executive Chef of Gilt, a dynamic new restaurant in the refurbished Palace Hotel in New York City. Read about
Justin’s rise.
Darlene Boline Moseng recently opened
A La Maison (53 W. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore, 484-412-8009), a rustic French BYOB in the Main Line storefront.
Jason Viscount, Culinary Arts Class of 1994.
Alumni Updates
Have you been looking for that friend you graduated with ten years ago? Do you wish there were a way to get in contact with that person? Would you like to know what your fellow classmates have been up to all this time? Well now is the time to help us find out. The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College is currently working on updating its alumni directory. We need your help to make it as informative and accurate as possible.
If you keep in touch with a fellow graduate, tell them we want to know what they are up to. Our Alumni Campaign this year is a great opportunity to get in touch with old friends and celebrate everyone’s success. If you would like to stay on top of all that’s happening here on campus, please let us know. We will place you on the mailing list to receive the latest issue of the alumni newsletter, employment leads, community education classes, and events held specifically for The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College Alumni. If you are interested and want to stay informed, please contact Jocelyn Wood at
jward@walnuthillcollege.edu. We welcome you back!
Careers
Career Networking Opportunities and Career Development
Both Alumni and current students are suggested to keep in contact with Career Success. The Career Success department is at your deposal both while you are a student and after you graduate. We offer
· Assistance with Resumes
· Assistance with Cover letters
· Career Counseling
· Job Board
· Career Fair opportunities
Please be sure to contact the career office at careeroffice@walnuthillcollege.edu for any and all assistance that may be needed in regards to career development. Any and all alumni who are interested in attending our career fairs, please email your information and interest to career success, and we will add you to our mailing list.