Real world experience, dedication to academics, and a passionate work ethic helps to determine success of graduates in the hospitality industry. Purdue University's School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) has continually produced successful students of that nature through their "hands-on" classes, rigorous internship requirements, knowledgeable professors, and a tradition of excellence over the years.

To maintain this dedication to excellence and to continually produce students of this caliber, Purdue University and the Hospitality and Tourism Management Society are hosting the 12th annual Purdue Black Tie Dinner to raise funds for the educational development of the school. Not only does the dinner provide a means to continue Purdue University's tradition of excellence, it allows students to obtain more experience through planning, developing, preparing, and serving the dinner with some of the world's most renowned industry experts.