The College of Hospitality and Institutional Management (CHIM) of Our Lady of Fatima University (OLFU) Quezon City campus celebrated its College Week last March 11 to 18 with this year’s theme “H.A.I.L. CHIM: Hospitality, Attractions, Innovations, Leisure”.
The celebration opened with a unity walk participated by OLFU students followed by a thanksgiving mass. Pinoylympics, a fun game patterned after the popular game show, Minute to Win It held at the Mathay Court completed the day 1 of the celebration.
The highlights of the second day are street and cultural dancing, float and festival queen competitions participated by the 4th Years BSHRM students taking Events Management. The first ever college research symposium was also conducted by the Convention Management classes on the same day.
Day 3 started with a Tour Guiding Seminar and Competition participated by the 2nd Year Travel Management students held at the SJB Building. The seminar was conducted by Ms. Ma. Dolores Salamanca, a renowned industry expert for 20 years and academe practitioner for 30 years.
The fourth and fifth day was highlighted with the 1st Inter-Campus Olympics participated by the students and faculty members as well. The competition includes Food Art (Philippine Festival), Cake Festival depicting the Panagbenga Festival, Live Cooking Showdown, Speed Cocktail Mixing and Entrepreneurship Showcase.
An awarding ceremony was also conducted recognizing the various achievements of the students in academic and extra-curricular activities and faculty members for their achievements in various fields of service and professionalism. The winners of the various competitions were also announced and awarded with their respective prizes.
The celebration ended with a Concert for a Cause spearheaded by the CHIM faculty members and staff. The concert was staged for the benefit of the SOCI-related projects of the University. Over all, this year’s CHIM Week was indeed a success. Not only did it showcase the skills of the students and instructors but also the versatility and unity of all HRM and Travel Management students of the University