Hongwei Lu

Johnson & Wales, 3-year dean's list recipient; organized numerous on-campus event; Discussions with leaders of worldwide hotel brand. Tackled challenges with creativity and positivity.

Johnson & Wales Chinese Student & Scholars Association

President

• Leader of the Chinese Student & Scholars Association, inclusive of four other Rhode Island schools (Brown University, Rhode Island School of Design, University of Rhode Island, and Wheaton College), major activities include hosting the Rhode Island Five New Student Orientation in Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen.
• Assistant to the General Director and Program Reviewer for the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 Rhode Island Five Schools Spring Festival Gala, which included a reception for the Chinese Consulate in New York.
• Procured sponsors such as CUSSA and Panda Takeaway for the Johnson & Wales University Chinese Student and Scholars Association; secured a total of $4,000 for the student union (equal to RMB 26,000)

Marriott Roundtable Meeting

Chinese Student Representative

• Held in-depth discussions with Mariott’s North American regional manager about the future development prospects of hotels; topics included (but were not limited to) the combination of technology and hospitality, promotion channels for the hotel industry, and difficulties and opportunities associated with the global development of hotels.