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After weeks of discussing the ins and outs of running a professional foodservice organization, the students of the 3rd semester course ‘Managing Foodservice Organizations’ concluded the semester with an excursion to the Plaza Eurest. Many classes at MU offer the chance to see theory in action, and our students are encouraged to attend a number of field trips during their studies.

By day, Thomas Trinkl studies Tourism and Hospitality Management on Kahlenberg. By night he can be found, like many students, at nightlife hotspots around the city - but unlike the others he's not there to celebrate the end of exams or the start of a new semester.  Each weekend, Thomas trades in his books and calculator for headphones and vinyl as he spins his own brand of electronic music for crowds of revellers.

Though the demands of full-time school and university social lives are exacting, MU's Student Representatives still find the time to give back to their community by showing leadership and initiative.

MODUL University recently added two new members to its international staff, Stephanie Reeves and Antonia Baumgartner.

Stephanie Reeves has joined the Admissions team as the first contact for many future Modulians. Our new Admissions Officer comes to us fresh off the plane from England, following her love of all things Viennese (and in particular to practice her German) to experience life in the cultural heart of Europe.

Sometimes all it takes to go from struggles to smiles is a little bit of help from someone who's willing to share. Just ask Bachelor students Roman Kollar and Sara Hanulikova, who are smiling wide after their recent performance in accounting class. Theirs is among the first of the MU Learning Program's success stories.

The entire staff and faculty are looking forward to a prosperous and productive 2012, and none more so than four of our faculty who are working towards the academic right to place ‘Dr’ in front of their names before the year is out.

Alongside the task of researching and writing their doctoral dissertations, they have actively participated in various research projects and committees throughout their time at MU, and taught courses in the bachelor program from e-marketing to mathematics and statistics to academic writing.

On December 15th 2011, in MU’s largest conference hall, over a hundred people attended the preview screening of EL REY, a documentary film by Austrian director Stefan Lechner, The documentary was preceded by a keynote speech from Hartwig Kirner, CEO of FAIRTRADE Austria who explained its organization’s vision and how their actions contribute towards achieving greater global social justice.

Following graduation in July, our second class of MODUL University BBA graduates are already making a splash, securing posts throughout the tourism and hospitality industries.

Edward Rowley, BBA '11, relates his high-flying success story:

Oksana Sydor, currently enrolled in the MBA in Tourism Management, is putting her education to good use. In her native Ukraine, she recently organized the “Win with the Lion” Tourism Conference, taking place from November 24 – 27, 2011 in Ukraine’s westernmost city of Lviv.