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In November 2007, with three years of graduates-- a total of 77 people-- the time was right for The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management to establish an Alumni Association. Since our graduates work all over the world, we felt an Association would serve to keep them in touch with us and each other, creating a strong Academy network.

Launch
The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management Alumni Association Launch was held on November 7th, in conjunction with Graduation Week festivities. Fifty graduates and faculty from the Academy attended, as well as two representatives from Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne. We were especially pleased that, because they were here for the Graduation Ceremony and Ball, so many graduates from out of town were able to attend this momentous first meeting of the Alumni Association.

Alumni Board
Another milestone for the Association was its first election. Forty-four graduates from around the globe (slightly over half) voted for three board positions and the newly elected Alumni Board comprises:

President: Nirvana Govender (class of 2006)
Vice-President: Pieter Bruener (class of 2005)
Marketing and Communications:  Raziena Cajee (class of 2006)

A Constitution has been drafted and the Alumni Board officials are now devising an activity plan. One of the top priorities is to work with the Academy on this website, so it can become a hub of news and information for graduates. A membership directory, job bank and newsletter are just some of the ideas being developed.

If you are an Emirates Academy graduate and you would like to know more about the Alumni Association,  write to nirvanagovender@gmail.com

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