Quinnipiac’s continuing commitment to uplift neighboring communities through civic engagement, partnership and scholarship has earned a prestigious 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. The national distinction has been awarded to Quinnipiac through 2032. Learn more
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ICYMI: Four Bobcats Earn Spots at the Olympics

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Quinnipiac will be well represented on the ice at the 2026 Winter Olympics. First-year forward Jade Barbirati ’29 will represent Team France, and Kati Tabin ’20 and Devon Toews ’17 will represent Team Canada. Women’s ice hockey assistant coach Brent Hill has also been named to the U.S. Olympic Women’s Ice Hockey staff. Learn more
Top Highlights From the Coming Week
Here are just a few of the many things happening throughout the next week at Quinnipiac: Thursday, February 5 at 8:40 a.m.: Winter Olympics Watch Party at OISS Thursday, February 5 at 12:30 p.m.: Strategic Visioning Session (Mount Carmel Campus) Thursday, February 5 at 12:30 p.m.: QU in NYC Information Session Thursday, February 5 at 12:45 p.m.: How to Get Your Start Working in the Music Industry Thursday, February 5 at 2:30 p.m.: Strategic Visioning Session (North Haven Campus) Thursday, February 5 at 7 p.m.: Men’s Basketball versus Canisius Thursday, February 5 at 8 p.m.: New Semester, New Mindset Thursday, February 5 at 9:15 p.m.: QU in LA Information Session Friday, February 6 at 6 p.m.: Indigenous Student Union Movie Night: ‘Avatar’ Friday, February 6 at 7 p.m.: Men’s Ice Hockey versus Brown Friday, February 6 at 7:30 p.m.: Dungeons and Dragons Club DM Engagement Fair Saturday, February 7 at 12 p.m.: Best Buddies Super Bowl Party Saturday, February 7 at 2 p.m.: Men’s Basketball versus Niagara Saturday, February 7 at 7 p.m.: Men’s Ice Hockey versus Yale | Game Watch Parties Set for Across U.S. Saturday, February 7 at 9 p.m.: Throwbacks Trivia Sunday, February 8 at 6 p.m.: Super Bowl Watch Party Tuesday, February 10 at 12:30 p.m.: Unfiltered Comm-versations: Bad Bunny and the Super Bowl Tuesday, February 10 at 12:30 p.m.: The Research Policies Committee Presents: Submitting Grant Proposals & The IRB Approval Process Tuesday, February 10 at 12:30 p.m.: Room Selection Information Session Tuesday, February 10 at 12:30 p.m.: Career Resource Pop-Up Tuesday, February 10 at 2 p.m.: Working at the NY Islanders Tuesday, February 10 at 5 p.m.: QU Pitch Competition Info Session Tuesday, February 10 at 8:30 p.m.: Galentine’s Bingo Tuesday, February 10 at 9:15 p.m.: Valentine’s Day Card Making for a Local Nursing Home Wednesday, February 11 at 12 p.m.: QU in DC Semester and Seminar Programs Info Session Wednesday, February 11 at 3 p.m.: Spring Law Career Networking Fair Session Wednesday, February 11 at 5 p.m.: Dessert Charcuterie Boards Wednesday, February 11 at 6 p.m.: Virtual Transfer Information Session Wednesday, February 11 at 6:30 p.m.: Valentine’s Bingo and Card Making with Old Friends and New Wednesday, February 11 at 8:30 p.m.: Self Care Night with QU Active Wednesday, February 11 at 9 p.m.: Galentine’s Day See the full listing and get all the details at calendar.qu.edu. To learn more about Common Hour, visit QU.edu/commonhour
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Please Join Us In Celebrating The Official Presentation Of The Prestigious International Five Star Diamond Award

Presented To The Williamsburg Hotel, Bestowed By
Joseph Cinque CEO Of The American Academy Of Hospitality Sciences

The Williamsburg Hotel
96 Wythe Ave
Brooklyn, NY 12249

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Grand Master Kim celebrates receiving one of world’s most prestigious awards.

Master Kim’s formula of success is based on hard work, prioritizing his objectives, and promoting his businesses through skilled public relations. His three areas of focus are The Martial Arts, Real Estate Development and Restaurant Management.  http://grandmasterceo.com/bio/

Born in Korea, Master Kim migrated to the United States in 1975 seeking the “American Dream.” He brought with him a knowledge of business and the ancient martial arts to this modern “land of opportunity.” He adapted quickly to the American culture and honed his intellect by obtaining a Bachelors and Masters degree in science and became associate professor at Long Island University, John Jay College, Kingsboro Community College, and The College of Staten Island.

The Martial Arts

As a 9^th Degree Black Belt Master Kim is one of the world’s highest-ranking Grandmasters. Sanctioned by the International and U.S. Olympic Committees, Dragon Kim’s Karate USA chain consists of seven schools in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. His martial art style was combat tested by the Green Berets. He trained in Vietnam and his discipline’s character building qualities have been proven by the thousands of students that he has taught self discipline, self respect and faithful citizenship. His three oldest sons John, Robert, and David are all masters of the art and carry on the ancient family traditions.

Real Estate Endeavors

• Master Kim owns Hamden Connecticut Walgreen’s Shopping Center
• The Great Kills CVS Shopping Center Staten Island NY is currently in development
• Professional Office at 531-533 Clove Road in Staten Island, NY
• The IHOP Shopping Center in Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NY
• 1191-97 Clove Road Staten Island, NY Medical Center in development
• 1719 Hyland Blvd., Staten Island, NY Shopping Center
• 1000 Corlies Avenue, Neptune, NJ Shopping Center in development

Boards of Director Positions

• Staten Island Botanical Gardens
• Staten Island Chamber of Commerce
• Staten Island Historical Society
• Staten Island  Mental Health Society
• Staten Island American Red Cross Chapter
• Snug Harbor Cultural Center
• Member of Board of Trustees of Staten Island University Hospital with 7000 employees who serve 125,000 in patients and 475,000 out patients a year.

Local and National Media Exposure

• Time Magazine
• CBS News
• ABC News
• NBC News
• Fox News
• CNN News
• The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
• The Morning Show with Regis Philbin and Cathy Lee
• Late Night with Conan O’Brien
• ESPN
• WPIX News
• Various National Martial Art Magazines
• The Staten Island Advance
• New York One TV Station

Supporter for Charity and Receiver and Civic Awards

• Project Hospitality
• The Salvation Army
• The Central Family Life Center of Staten Island
• The Korean School of Staten Island
• Supporter of ten additional charitable organizations

Master Kim the Man

Master Kim is proud of  his success and the success of all of his seven children. He takes satisfaction from the fact that they are all hard working citizens of the land that Master Kim has grown to love more and more each day. His daily involvement with his IHOP restaurant gives him the opportunity to teach his work ethic to one generation of employees after another. For personal enjoyment he has learned to play the piano, has won ball room dancing competitions, is an avid table tennis player, has acted in a movie and has even done some modeling. He has particularly loved decorating his home that has won numerous architectural awards. He has become known as an effective motivational speaker. Master Kim not only lives the American dream—he encourages others to pursue it.

The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences (AAHS) is an establishment of reviewers specializing in the reviewing of hotels, resorts, spas, airlines, cruise lines, automobiles, products, restaurants and chefs. It is most notably known for its reviews on the hotels, resorts, and travel industries. The Academy started of as a restaurant rating bureau, founded in 1949. The current establishment is an offspring of this early group of reviewers and was officially founded in 1989. The Academy is most known for its International Star Diamond Award.

Organization

The Academy is based in New York City and is directed by Joseph Cinque. The members of the Board are experienced in both travel and the stated industries. The Academy also includes a large board of honorary trustees that serve as regional directors, general managers, restaurateurs, chefs, and other functions.

The International Star Diamond Award

The most known aspect of the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences is the International Star Diamond Award. The award is the most prestigious award of true excellence in hospitality, gastronomy, attitude, quality, cleanliness, and above all service. The Academy receives a large number of possible recipients for the award from respectable sources around the world. The selection is then refined by the Board of Trustees. The final evaluation is a visit by an anonymous inspector to review the destination and its services.

The award itself has multiple formats:

– For hotels and resorts, a set of gold-plated plaques including the logo and engraved signatures of the three board members;

– For restaurants, a set of plaques, both gold and silver-plated, with the logo and signatures;

– For chefs, a plaque with recognition engravings and a medal;

– A framed letter from the Academy recognizing the destination’s winning of the award;

– Lapel pins and cuff links in a jewelry box.

An additional format of a plate has been used for chefs.

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