Fall 2018 Newsletter
While the Union is closed, on-campus venues for meetings and events may be a bit harder to find. Here are three things ‘Tis the season for fun and festivities! Our team has organized dozens of events over the years and we’ve gathered up all of our very best tips and ideas to share with you. This annual event was attended by 140 guests and featured a strolling buffet of hors d’oeuvres, carving stations and a For the 10th straight year, the National Training Institute has come to the University of Michigan. Its seven-day event was one of the largest conferences in the history of the university. And that made it a financial success for the university and for the City of Ann Arbor. We’re pleased to announce that, in July, NTI renewed its U-M contract for another five years. Conference & Event Services provided all on-campus coordination and management for the conference, with services ranging from secure payment processing to onsite registration, catering, housing and transportation. November 1, 2018 Our next Facts & Snacks will be held in February. We’ll be sending out invitations after the new year, so keep an eye on your inbox! We were delighted to have 143 of our campus colleagues join us for the first Facts & Snacks event. It was a great time to listen and learn from one another over a continental breakfast. In addition to how-to presentations by C&E, M|Catering and M|Dining Sustainability, we hosted roundtable discussions on topics of interest as well as a Q&A session. If you’d like a copy of the Q&A, please send us an email and we’ll get that to you right away. Thanks to everyone who attended! For over 15 years, Conference & Event Services has been organizing, managing, promoting and staffing a series of tax seminars in and around the state of Michigan. We can provide the same sort of services for you, your organization, academic unit or department. Here’s a starter list of how we can help. We are pleased to announce that five of our student staffers have been honored by the Michigan League with $3,000 scholarships. Congratulations to Clayr Owens, Ivy Ochieng, Riya Kumar, Olivia Darany and Samantha Russel. These students were recognized for their leadership, academic/work/life balance and their dedication to their work at the Michigan League. Way to go! Executive Chef M|Catering. Chef Palmer comes to the University of Michigan with more than 25 years of experience including chefing at the Four Seasons in Boston, and leading culinary teams for many of Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts’ most popular dining destinations. He is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, holds a Sommelier Certification and is a frequent participant in competitive culinary events. Chef Palmer has a passion for all types of cuisine and enjoys menu design and development. To see and experience his culinary talents first hand, visit the all-new Maizie’s Kitchen & Market in the Michigan League. Featured Recipe Here’s a quick, easy and delicious way to use fall and winter produce from the red family. They’re packed with antioxidants such as Vitamins A and C, magnesium and fiber. In addition to the ingredients listed, you might also want to experiment with rhubarb, radicchio or red bell peppers. Combine the shaved cabbage, diced beets, shaved radishes and julienned onions in a large bowl. Set aside. Grill the chicken until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes, then slice on the bias. Set aside. In a separate bowl or food processor, combine the vinegar, mustard, honey, thyme, salt and pepper. Slowly add the oil until the dressing emulsifies. Toss vegetables with dressing until well-coated. Garnish with grilled chicken, goat cheese and parsley sprigs. Enjoy!
In this issue
Venue Tip
you can do to locate the perfect setting:
Seasonal Celebration Planning
People are Talking
Holiday Reception, U-M Botanical Gardens
December, 2017
dessert display. Catering was provided by M|Catering.NTI Comes to Michigan
NTI by the Numbers
Spotlight: How to Organize a Conference (Sold Out!)
Off-Campus Seminars: A Case Study
Standout Students!
Welcome, Russ Palmer
Red Cruciferous Salad with Grilled Chicken
Serves 8
Ingredients
Directions