'Spirit of Polynesia' Hospitality Gala Planned For Palm Desert Campus

PALM DESERT, CA —Cal State San Bernardino's Palm Desert campus will host a special gala in April to celebrate and support its hospitality management program, officials announced Tuesday.

The "Spirit of Polynesia" event will get underway at 5 p.m. April 27 at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa, 44400 Indian Wells Lane, according to campus spokesman Mike Singer. It will feature Tiki drinks and native dishes influenced by Southeast Asia, Europe and South America.

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"The gala is a component of the hospitality management program's curriculum and a learning activity in the Meetings and Event Planning course," CSUSB Palm Desert campus hospitality management director Joe Tormey said in a statement. "Students assist in planning a large-scale event that generates financial support for their education, study abroad opportunities and the marketing of the program."

The evening will showcase the program's developments, introduce its students and recognize sponsors and donors, according to Singer. The hospitality management program caters to the hospitality and tourism industry in the Coachella Valley, where there is a consistent demand for qualified applicants for managerial positions.

All proceeds from the event will benefit the program.

"The gala affords students the opportunity for experiential learning and serves as a platform to celebrate their accomplishments and acknowledge the outstanding support from sponsors, donors and the community," Tormey added.

More information about the event, including about tickets which start at $150, can be found at www.csusb.edu.