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BREAKING NEWS: Watch here the whole 102 Minutes of the 2010A graduation ceremonie on Viddler
The Valedictory Address was done by two great students, delivering even greater speeches, full of joy, fun and positivism. Miss Nikko Aw from Singapore started of in saying „ I stand before you today to be the vovals of the body to share my perspective of life in IMI. I always remember the life I had in IMI as project work, examinations and the bid D- DISSERTATION"
...and Avery Raassen from Netherlands added on „.... Actually I am very nervous right now, not because I am here speaking to all my friends and family, but actually because I am leaving IMI, because they have been holding my hand. „
 
Read the details of their speeches or watch the movie:
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IMI Student Prizes and Awards 2010A |
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The Institute Award for Best Newcomer Established in 2004, this award comprises a scholarship of 500 CHF towards fees for the winner's next course, and is given to the Certificate student who through their behaviour and application demonstrate greatest commitment to the values of the tourism and hospitality industries.
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Who have been the awarded students in earlier years?
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Personal Achievement Award 2010A |
The School Managing Board and Faculty' Award for Personal Achievement Established in 2001, this is awarded to the student who in the judgement of the School Managing Board and Faculty has demonstrated exceptional motivation, dedication and advancement in their academic and professional studies.
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Annewil de Vries |
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Who have been awarded students in earlier years?
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Professional Attitude Award 2010A |
The School Managing Board and Faculty' Award for Professional Attitude Established in 2002, this is awarded to the student who during the semester has achieved the highest professional attitude and development mark.
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Shanti Prajitna |
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IMI Awards and Top Performers 2010A |
2010 A Term, June at Grand Casino Luzern
The Tom Maher Prize Award: Suwanna Taweesak
Established in 2001 to mark the contribution to IMI of one of its founding partners and directors, this prize award consists of a watch and certificate awarded to the student who in four semesters of study at IMI has achieved the highest average academic mark and demonstrated commensurate professional attitude.
The School Managing Board and Faculty' Award for the Best Personal Development Planning Portfolio: Evon Chua Yee Wen
Established in 2005, this is awarded to the Certificate, Diploma or Higher Diploma student (from 2007A) who obtains the highest mark in their personal development planning portfolio.
The Institute Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Community: Jonathan Leong Mun Keong
Established in 2001, this is awarded to the student who in the judgement of the School Managing Board and Faculty has demonstrated exceptional commitment to advancing the interests of students within IMI.
The Managing Director's Award for Outstanding Citizenship: Hayson Hui Ho Fung
Established in 2001, this is awarded to the student who in the opinion of senior members of faculty has, in their everyday dealings with others, demonstrated civility, character, strong personal commitment and a professional attitude.
Best Culinary student: Deby Velicia Wongso
The Teddy Kuk Chun To Scholarship: Daniel Nunes Vareta
This award honours Teddy's memory and was established by the School Managing Board and Faculty with the approval of both Teddy's family and Sara, his wife, also a distinguished IMI alumnus. The maximum value of the scholarship will be 1000 CHF per semester to be set against fees for a student's next course. The award will be made to the Certificate, Diploma or Higher Diploma student who reflects the spirit of this award.
The Rudolf Fischer Prize Award: Kay Abdul Rashid
Established in 2001 to mark the retirement of Rudolf Fischer, a founding partner and Director of IMI, this prize award constitutes the highest honour conferred on a student and comprises a watch and certificate awarded to the person who in four semesters of study at IMI has, in the view of the School Managing Board and Faculty, demonstrated the greatest contribution to service in the school community.
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BA Dissertation Success of IMI student at CHRIE |
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Congratulations to IMI's PiWen LOH!
Her BA Dissertation was accepted for a poster presentation at the 2010 International CHRIE Research Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico. From 290 paper submissions only 150m were selected!
Piwen Loh commented in IMI's facebook: "A big thank you to Dr. V for his guidance!"
(Dr V = Michael Vieregge, PhD - Senior Lecturer in Hospitality Management - Editor HOSTEUR)
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MBA student Way Ing Tah. Malaysia
I graduated from IMI MBA program in December 2007. Since then I continued my career as a lecturer with KDU College, Malaysia before I was offered a Training Manager position in China. I am currently attached to Mandarin Oriental Sanya, China as a Learning & Development Manager since January 2009. The word uses to describe the MBA course in IMI is ‘astonishing’ because I gained tones of knowledge which are currently applicable to my daily job. It was not a book based learning methodology, lots of group works, projects, discussions, online articles; information sharing and exchange with the experience lecturers were fantastic to add on more practical knowledge for me to know how to handle the actual situations in the industry now. Not the least the incredible panorama, the greens, friendly Swiss and the ‘noisy’ cow bells put in more savor to my stay in IMI.
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Success Stories (non altered) |
From Wedding Planner to Airline Business from Consultant, to Lecturer to Store Manager with Starbucks; Sales and Marketing at famous luxury hotels all over the world; Working at a Gordon Ramsay restaurant, District Sales for Jamaican Tourism Board all those are few but always impressive stories who could better not be told as through the voice of our alumni.
We at IMI believe in transparency and we know that our alumni is the best marketing we could ever dream of, BUT only if we do a great job and enable them to start a professional career and fullfill their dreams. Therefore read below some of the testimonies and mails we have recieved from our alumni and follow their success stories. To get an honest idea of what our alumni have achieved, go to facebook and connect with our IMI group ( "IMI-Luzern2.0") and get into touch with our alumni to hear their stories and learn about their career paths
A Selection of stories from 2008 (we did not alter them)
IMI strives for Employability for its students, here one proof.
In December 08 still student at IMI, now in January 09 already appointed Guest Relations Officer with Royal Caribbean Cruises- IMI Alumni Efi Ella from Israel starts impressively into his professional career.
From IMI Alumni Xiao-Hong Raemy, Yvonne (IMI 2000- 2002)
Greeting from Fert ChinaGate in Geneva! My name is Xiao-Hong Raemy-Weng, I have shared 4 wonderful years with IMI and was known as Yvonne. It's such amazing time in my life that I meet regularly some ex-colleagues to recall each drop of our IMI life. After my graduation in 2002, I firstly worked for a renowed luxury swiss hotel in spa team, I then engaged by an international hotel chain which the headquaters are based in Lausanne as Key Account Manager for the Asian markets development.
Last September, I joined Fert, which was established in Geneva since 1871, a specialist in tailor-made luxury travel with today hundreds employees. Our Chinese market represents 45% of the total turnover of our incoming service.
Currently, I am working in a division of Fert called ChinaGate as Project Manager. A specialized team to assist swiss companies, notably in tourism, education and health wishing to develop the Chinese market with a strong focus on media, public relation, event and operation. Our representative offices in China (Beijing and Shanghai) with 10 local and swiss staffs opened already since 1998. For more information regarding ChinaGate, please refer to www.fert.com/china
From IMI Alumni Dewi Karmawan, Indonesia (IMI 1994-1997)
I was glad to be at IMI and IMI has made myself as what I am now. Started as a Guest Relations Officer at Le Meridien Nirwana in 1997-1998, I then took a different challenge as a Senior Guest Relations at newly opened Hard Rock Hotel Bali. In 2001, I was promoted to Assistant Manager Guest Relations to appreciate my effort. After few years worked in operational area, I had a chance to start my career in Marketing Communications Department. I found that it's very interesting to work in this division! I began my position as a Marketing Communications Coordinator. Hard Rock as an entertainment hotel, hosted various events, I had a lot of chance to meet with celebrities as well as International media. Had alot of fun.....! 3 years later, I was promoted to Assistant Marketing Communications Manager. After 7 years working with Hard Rock Hotel, I decided myself to join Grand Hyatt Bali in Nusa Dua. Still in a similar position.... Grand Hyatt Bali was under refurbishment at that time and I felt my role is similar to the pre-opening task which includes rebranding, renewing all collaterals, etc. Grand Hyatt Bali was an official hotel and host for the Commonwealth Tennis Classic Tournament where International women tennis players stayed and competed here. In September 1997, we hosted a PATA luncheon in our new Grand Ballroom when it's first opened. I felt grateful as I have achieved the goal and became promoted as a Public Relations Manager. I am proud to be a member of Hyatt family, it gives me a lot of chance to expand my network and develop my skill. Last but not least, I would like to thanks to IMI with what it has been given!
From IMI alumni Michael Schwarz wrote following lines to our Dean:
A very good memory indeed - It was first Hilton and then Hyatt - That was where i did two trainee programs right after graduating from IMI. I've then worked for 2 years as sales manager with Starwood before leaving operations and moving into consultancy. I am now working with the London office of HVS International. Job is great. I get to travel all over Europe to value hotels and perform feasibility studies. really interesting and good fun. I do enjoy it a lot.
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By IMI Alumni Norman Cross
Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, faculty, staff, and graduates of semester 2008A....
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