“Beyond the Tables: Casino Management, Careers, and Community Impact,” a special panel discussion hosted by the Department of Business and Economics and the Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) program at UVA Wise.

Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (refreshments and networking begin at 9:50 AM)
Lunch: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM immediately following the seminar

This exciting event will feature senior executives from Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Bristol, including:
- Allie Evangelista, President
- Shannon Wells, Vice President of Human Resources
- Scott Morrow, Gaming Lecturer, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and instructor for the upcoming Casino Management course at UVA Wise

The panel will explore topics such as:
- The role of Hard Rock in driving economic growth and community development in Bristol
- Career pathways in the gaming and hospitality industry
- How UVA Wise’s new Casino Management course bridges classroom learning with real-world applications

After the discussion, join us for networking and lunch with the panelists, the Chancellor, Provost, faculty, and students.