Emily Ebersbacher

Student Profile

Emily Ebersbacher (BA '08)

 "My alumni mentor has helped immensely in my getting involved with my profession."

Adviser Information



Sherri Henry - Coordinator of Academic Student Services

Office: 239 Eppley Center
Phone: (517) 353-9211
Email: henrys@bus.msu.edu

 Sherri G. Henry
Sherri Henry, M.A., joined The School in January 2002. Ms. Henry is Coordinator of Academic Student Services for The School of Hospitality Business. Ms. Henry received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology with emphasis in Computational Mathematics and her Masters of Arts in Educational Administration at Michigan State University
She was awarded The Richard J. Lewis Quality of Excellence Award by The Eli Broad College of Business in 1997 for her committment to and efforts regarding the integration of technology and education.


Kate Runyan - Graduate Adviser

Office: 328 Eppley Center
Phone: (517) 353-9211
Email: runyan@msu.edu

 Kate Runyan
KATHRYN A. RUNYAN, M.A. is the graduate programs coordinator for The School of Hospitality Business. Her role is to help plan, develop, and implement policies for recruitment, retention, and advising of graduate students in the four graduate programs in The School. Her background in Communications and Counseling is beneficial as she provides assistance in the areas of academic advising, skill building, career development, and other supportive services to assist students in their pursuit of professional success.


Authella Collins Hawks - Career Adviser

Office: 227 Eppley Center
Phone: (517) 353-9747
Email: hawks@bus.msu.edu

Authella Collins Hawks
Authella Collins Hawks, M.Ed., is director of the Student and Industry Resource Center (SIRC) for The School of Hospitality Business. In this role she provides leadership for the placement of over 400 students in internship and graduate positions in The School. She also represents The School in developing and maintaining relationships with the industry, networking with hospitality business alumni, and participating in industry functions and special events.


Student and Industry Resource Center

Office: 228 Eppley Center
Phone: (517) 353-9747
Email: shbsirc@msu.edu
"SIRC" is the career services office for The School of Hospitality Business. We are your "concierge", and our most important job is assisting you, our students. SIRC will send you regular e-mail updates on company visits and job opportunities, speak in classes, and chat with you one-on-one. Remember, an effective concierge has good connections and uses them for your benefit. So come to our office and introduce yourself to the SIRC staff and talk to us about how we can help you! We are located in The School of Hospitality Business, 228 Eppley Center, or you can phone us at 517-353-9747. You may also email us at shbsirc@msu.edu. No appointment is necessary; you can just drop-by from 8 am to 5 pm weekdays. However, if you would like an appointment, you may schedule online at http://www.bus.msu.edu/shb/students/sirc.