By Selena Fragassi
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Notre Dame Offers Overnight Guests More with Morris Inn

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Top Chef: Cambridge College’s Culinary Whiz Gets National Award
Everyone knows good food is good food. So when Stuart Conibear won the prestigious Elior UK Chef of the Year Award in April, it came as little shock since the executive chef has been pleasing guests for a number of years with his creative culinary delights at Downing College in Cambridge, East of England. Conibear was honored in front of 250 guests and host Natasha Kaplinsky at the Awards for Excellence presented by Elior, one of Europe’s leading contract catering companies at 650 client sites. The group chose Conibear for his continued commitment to culinary excellence and consistent performance in 2013. His ultimate prize was not just well-deserved recognition but also a seven-night trip to Morocco this summer where he is likely to find even more menu inspiration.
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Kenyon College is Enjoying Award Season with Four Nods in 2014
This Gambler, Ohio campus has welcomed an honor roll of achievement with a slew of prestigious accolades since January. First, a Princeton Review survey found that a majority of 126,000 students at 378 top colleges chose Kenyon as the school with the best athletic facilities. The publication quickly followed with a second award, naming Kenyon one of the Best Value Colleges for 2014, recognized for providing “stellar academics at an affordable cost.” There’s also the great scenery at Kenyon, which BuzzFeed.com found to be #3 of the 41 most Instagram-worthy schools and Travelers Today said was the #1 “prettiest college campus” for its Gothic buildings, centralized layout and beautiful dining hall. With so much chatter, you just might have to see it for yourself.
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Georgia Institute of Technology is Now Open for Registration
One of the newest features available from the conference department at this Atlanta campus is full registration for your group sessions. Whether you expect 50 or 5,000 people, the staff at GA Tech will help facilitate every step of the process from start to finish. Some examples of added features include creating and maintaining an original registration website for signup and tracking, accepting convenient credit card payments, sending automated e-mails to confirmed guests and financial reporting as you wrap up your event. Packages and prices for services vary.
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Emory University Takes the LEED with New Certified Building

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Trinity Hall Toasts the Opening of Its Newest Dining Center
The Cambridge College community in East of England recently unveiled its latest feat at Trinity Hall: a new dining venue that refurbishes original features while incorporating the latest technology. Roof beams were restored to their natural oak finish, ornamental screens were redecorated and a grand fireplace was repaired and given a polish to keep the building’s history intact. To bring it into the modern age, a new multi-level lighting system was installed as was a comprehensive under-floor heating system while sound upgrades include a state-of-the-art PA system and acoustic lining in the ceiling to reduce noise exposure. The dining hall can seat up to 150 people (previously 110), including 16 seats in the re-opened Minstrels’ Gallery. The hall also has the flexibility to seat 120 theatre-style or 72 cabaret-style.
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Southern Connecticut University Heads in Right Direction with New Space

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