This month's Eric Friedheim Tourism Institute (EFTI) Webinar features:

Monisa Cline, Senior Vice President & Global Head of Energy, Resources & Marine | Carlson Wagonlit Travel
Rick Merriman, Vice President, Consumer Insight, Measurement & Analytics | Disney Parks, Experiences & Products
Alice Norsworthy, Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer | Universal Parks & Resorts

EFTI.Talk is a series of webinars, interviews and talks with EFTI Board Members and other industry leaders. The topics range from AI/data science to how to thrive in the COVID-19 crisis. Industry professionals share stories of their career successes and provide insight on how to tackle challenges others may face. 

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The UF THEM Society and the UF Advanced Event Management Students have several upcoming events. Come out and support your classmates!

Join THEM Society on April 15 at 5pm for a hands-on floral design class featuring Gator Alum, Nikki Abis from Starbright Floral Design in NYC. 

This event allows you to create a custom floral arrangement in your home while Nikki instructs from the floral studio in New York. Register before March 31 to secure your spot. Cost is $10/person and limited to 20 people. You must willing to pick up your flowers on campus prior to the event. 

Featuring Broadway speakers Trey Ellett, Jodie Moore, Jonalyn Saxer, and David Wright! Join digitally on March 31st at 5:30pm. Follow @floridaplayers on Instagram for more information!

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Celebrate the past 27 years of Dance Marathon at UF at Miracle Gala on Saturday, April 10 at 7:00pm. For more information follow @dmatuf on Instagram.

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Florida Kidsight Foundation & Fishin’ for Vision will host a GNV Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, April 17. Create a team and race around Gainesville for a chance to win the $250 grand prize! Check out @gnvscavengerhunt on FB and Instagram for more information and to register your team.

Create a Team & Register 

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MARCH 31ST AT 11:59 PM

The Florida Festivals & Events Association is proud to present the Harvey Franklin Campbell Student Scholarship Award. The Scholarship will provide current students who are studying in an event management related program with the opportunity to attend the FFEA Annual Convention & Tradeshow, August 24-26, 2021 at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, FL. *Winners must be present during all conference dates 

Scholarship Includes:

- Lodging at FFEA's conference hotel

- Conference registration fee, which includes over 40 educational sessions, Tradeshow with 70 exhibitors and Live Entertainment Showcases

- Complimentary ticket to the awards luncheon

- A complimentary 1-year student membership in FFEA

Application Submission Deadline: March 31st at 11:59pm

Aimbridge Hospitality has over 1550 branded and independent properties they manage, and they are the world's largest third-party hotel operator. Meet Denny, who oversees over 500 hotel marketing department and learn from his past experiences.

Are you interested in being a part of the 2021-2022 THEM Society Executive Board?

Elections will occur at the April 1st meeting, and applications to run are due March 29th at 11:59PM. If interested, please check your email if you are already on the email list for specific instructions on how to apply. If you are not on the email list and would like to apply, please message us through Instagram or Facebook @ufthemsociety to be included on the email list and receive the election information.

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