Name: Hospitality & Tourism Management Department
Start: 2025-04-28T16:00:00-0400
End: 2025-05-01T07:20:00-0400
Location: UMassGives 2025

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Hospitality & Tourism Management Department

This is your moment to turn #HTMPossibilities into reality!

Join us over the next two days as we come together to raise $60,000 from 50 gifts in support of UMass Amherst Hospitality and Tourism Management.

To inspire your impact, HTM Board Member Denise Coll '75 and Nicholas Sampson '82 CNS are issuing a special challenge to the HTM community: for every 10 gifts made to the department, Denise and Nicholas will contribute $10,000 to support international travel for HTM students—up to $50,000!

“Our HTM students never cease to amaze me,” shares HTM Department Chair Melissa Baker. “They are the best possible ambassadors for our industry—always speaking with passion about UMass HTM and the generosity of our alumni. It makes a real difference in their experience.”

UMassGives is our annual opportunity to give back and uplift the next generation of hospitality leaders.

Think back—what shaped your hospitality education? What drives your passion today? Your gift, no matter the size, helps HTM support students in meaningful ways.

An unrestricted gift to the HTM Department allows us to:

Address students’ most immediate needs
Recruit the next generation of HTM changemakers
Create hands-on learning and real-world industry connections
Fuel career success and unlock #HTMPossibilities
Expand access to scholarships and ensure every student can thrive

Let’s rally together and show our HTM pride—your support means the world to our students!

“I have always dreamed of traveling and seeing the world, but I never knew it was possible because I knew we could not afford it. As small as it sounds, this scholarship enabled me to achieve my dreams.” Jayden Bryant

"Without this scholarship, participating in such a life-changing journey would be unachievable. The program was immensely beneficial in expanding my understanding of different cultural intricacies, and the hands-on learning experience is something that has shaped my professional outlook. Your investment in my education is something I deeply appreciate.” Keana Brown

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Success!

Isenberg School of Management $10,000 Student Giving Challenge

Carol Chusid Lapidus ’83 is challenging students to set new giving records! For every 25 student gifts, Carol will generously contribute $10,000 in scholarship support—up to a total of $50,000!

Completed

$25,000

Isenberg School of Management $500,000 Challenge!

Thanks to the incredible generosity of John Kennedy '76 MSBA, every 50 gifts to the school will unlock $25,000 in scholarship support—up to a total of $500,000!

Completed

$10,000

ISOM Hospitality & Tourism Management (HTM) $50,000 Challenge

Denise and Nicholas are challenging the HTM community to get involved and #SupportWhatYouLove! For every 10 gifts, they will contribute $10,000 to support international travel for HTM students—up to $50,000 in total!

Completed

Leaderboard

Isenberg Cash Leaderboard

See which areas within Isenberg are receiving the most support.

Rank	Department/Group	Raised
1	Isenberg Dean's Fund for Excellence	$662,464.28
2	Hospitality & Tourism Management Department	$53,931.18
3	Mark H. McCormack Department of Sport Management	$16,389.00
4	Accounting Department	$11,950.00
5	Isenberg Class of 2025 Senior Gift Fund	$7,432.00
6	Operations & Information Management Department	$3,850.00
7	Berthiaume Center for Entrepreneurship	$3,570.00
8	Marketing Department	$1,990.00
9	Finance Department	$1,200.00
10	Management Department	$990.00
11	Real Estate Club	$675.00
12	Isenberg Graduate Programs	$565.00
13	Smart Woman Securities	$520.00
14	ISOM Women in Business	$450.00
15	ISOM Office of Career Success	$300.00

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Leaderboard

Isenberg Gift Leaderboard

See which areas within Isenberg are receiving the most support.

Rank	Department/Group	Gifts
1	Isenberg Class of 2025 Senior Gift Fund	273
2	Mark H. McCormack Department of Sport Management	117
3	Accounting Department	109
4	Isenberg Dean's Fund for Excellence	95
5	Operations & Information Management Department	38
6	Hospitality & Tourism Management Department	34
7	Marketing Department	21
8	Berthiaume Center for Entrepreneurship	17
9	Finance Department	13
10	Smart Woman Securities	11
11	Management Department	10
12	Isenberg Graduate Programs	9
13	ISOM Women in Business	8
14	Real Estate Club	7
15	ISOM Scholarships	6

Ended

Leaderboard

Power Hour #1

The area of campus with the most gifts at the end of the power hour from 10-11 a.m. EDT on April 29 will win a $2,000 bonus!

Rank	Prize	Department/Group/RSO/Fund	Donors
1	$2,000	Student Alumni Association	120
2	$500	Department of Food Science	110
3	$500	UMass Women into Leadership (UWiL)	96
4		Professional Writing and Technical Communication	30
5		Women's Rowing	17
6		Isenberg Class of 2025 Senior Gift Fund	12
7		Active Minds	10
8		Mark H. McCormack Department of Sport Management	9
9		College of Education Student Emergency Fund	6
10		Department of Theater	5
11		Commonwealth Honors College Community Scholarships	5
12		Script U Scholarship Society	4
13		Laxbackers	4
14		Field Hockey	4
15		Nursing Student Scholarships	4

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Leaderboard

Power Hour #2

The area of campus with the most gifts at the end of the power hour from 12-1 p.m. EDT on April 29 will win a $2,000 bonus!

Rank	Prize	Department/Group/RSO/Fund	Donors
1	$2,000	Women's Club Ice Hockey	120
2	$500	Boxing Club	76
3	$500	UWW Faculty Student Scholarship Endowment Fund	71
4		Women for UMass Amherst	55
5		UMass Hillel	37
6		World Librarians	37
7		Isenberg Class of 2025 Senior Gift Fund	29
8		Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences	27
9		Energy Transition Institute	25
10		Minutemen Racing	23
11		CICS Dean's Opportunity Fund	15
12		Berthiaume Center for Entrepreneurship	9
13		Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning General Fund	9
14		The Frank Waugh Alumni Board Scholarship	8
15		HackUMass	8

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Leaderboard

Power Hour #3

The area of campus with the most gifts at the end of the power hour from 3-4 p.m. EDT on April 29 will win a $2,000 bonus!

Rank	Prize	Department/Group/RSO/Fund	Donors
1	$2,000	Men's Club Rugby	203
2	$500	WMUA	105
3	$500	Dynamics Acapella	94
4		Club Running	68
5		Student Care & Emergency Response Fund (SCERF)	65
6		Department of Journalism	61
7		Film Studies Program	40
8		Muslim Students Association	38
9		Mark H. McCormack Department of Sport Management	37
10		Fencing Club	24
11		Cape Cod Alumni Group Scholars	20
12		UMass Science Olympiad	19
13		CMASS	15
14		Alpine Ski Team	12
15		Belly Dance Club	11

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Leaderboard

Power Hour #4

The area of campus with the most gifts at the end of the power hour from 6-7 p.m. EDT on April 29 will win a $2,000 bonus!

Rank	Prize	Department/Group/RSO/Fund	Donors
1	$2,000	Men's Ultimate Frisbee	141
2	$500	Club Water Polo	120
3	$500	Sharp Attitude	100
4		UMass Dance Company	86
5		UMass Club Swim	59
6		Climbing Club	40
7		Mock Trial Team	36
8		UMass Sailing Team	25
9		Accounting Department	24
10		ACEing Autism	21
11		Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers	16
12		Alliance for Women in Accounting	14
13		UMass4CCL	14
14		Outing Club	13
15		Department of MicroBiology	13

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Leaderboard

Power Hour #5

The area of campus with the most gifts at the end of the power hour from 11 a.m. - noon EDT on April 30 will win a $2,000 bonus!

Rank	Prize	Department/Group/RSO/Fund	Donors
1	$2,000	Stonewall Center	200
2	$500	Polymer Science & Engineering	99
3	$500	Earthfoods Cafe	39
4		Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Student Support Fund	31
5		Filipino Student Association	17
6		UMass Ice Skating Club	12
7		Badminton Club	9
8		Pond Club	8
9		Script U - Hockey	8
10		Men's Cross Country/Track & Field	7
11		Marketing Department	7
12		Isenberg Class of 2025 Senior Gift Fund	7
13		Script U - Football	6
14		Public Interest Technology Initiative	6
15		College of Education Student Emergency Fund	5

Ended

Leaderboard

Power Hour #6

The area of campus with the most gifts at the end of the power hour from 1-2 p.m. EDT on April 30 will win a $2,000 bonus!

Rank	Prize	Department/Group/RSO/Fund	Donors
1	$2,000	Daily Collegian	166
2	$500	UMass Emergency Medical Services	104
3	$500	The Boltwood Project	86
4		Baseball	73
5		CLACLS	45
6		iCons Fund	35
7		Comparative Literature	25
8		UMassTap Company	25
9		Accounting Department	25
10		Society of Women Engineers	22
11		Angel Fund	21
12		Legal Studies Department	18
13		Softball	17
14		Operations & Information Management Department	16
15		Student Nursing Association	11

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Leaderboard

Power Hour #7

The area of campus with the most gifts at the end of the power hour from 2-3 p.m. EDT on April 30 will win a $2,000 bonus!

Rank	Prize	Department/Group/RSO/Fund	Donors
1	$2,000	Men's Club Rowing	290
2	$500	Women's Rugby	135
3	$500	Korean Students Association	112
4		Center for Women and Community	100
5		Minuteman Marching Band	96
6		Doo Wop Shop	82
7		Model UN	68
8		Spanish and Portuguese Studies	45
9		Ellsberg Initiative for Peace and Democracy	17
10		Arab Cultural Association	16
11		Field Hockey Club	15
12		Nursing Student Scholarships	9
13		Daily Collegian	8
14		Baseball	7
15		Stonewall Center	7

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Leaderboard

Power Hour #8

The area of campus with the most gifts at the end of the power hour from 8-9 p.m. EDT on April 30 will win a $2,000 bonus!

Rank	Prize	Department/Group/RSO/Fund	Donors
1	$2,000	Duly Noted	237
2	$500	Laxbackers	91
3	$500	Girl Up UMass Amherst	91
4		Women's Ultimate Frisbee	81
5		UMass Cybersecurity Club	43
6		Ballroom Dance Team	32
7		UMass CHAARG	17
8		Accounting Department	15
9		Golf Club	13
10		UMass ALTITUDE	13
11		Women's Rowing	11
12		CICS Dean's Opportunity Fund	8
13		Women's Lacrosse	8
14		Men's Club Rowing	8
15		Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers	8

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Match

$10,000 university-wide match!

Beginning at 4 p.m. we will be matching the first $100 of every gift made until we have matched $10,000 in gifts. Hurry and make your gift now before the matching funds run out!

$10,000 MATCHED

Completed

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Participating Groups

Athletics BDIC Campus-wide Programs Club Sports College of Education College of Engineering College of Humanities & Fine Arts College of Natural Sciences College of Social & Behavioral Sciences Commonwealth Honors College Fine Arts Center Graduate School Isenberg School of Management Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences Marieb College of Nursing School of Public Health and Health Sciences Student Groups (RSOs/GSOs/etc.) University Libraries University Without Walls (UWW)

UMass Amherst Foundation