Students Mastering the Art of Southern Hospitality (SMASH)

The word smash with the Leaning Tower of Pisa as the A

 

The School of Human Environmental Sciences is excited to invite you to join us for SMASH 2023! SMASH is an annual student-run event for networking and fundraising for the hospitality program at the University of Arkansas.

SMASH is a way for hospitality students to have a chance to plan and execute an event, giving them experience and an opportunity to learn even more about the event and catering industry!Italian is this years theme, and with all of the Italian decor, activities, and food you will be transported into a new world. We are striving to give the guests the best night full of new cultural experiences! Do you want to take a trip to Italy for the night? Look at our packages and see what works best for you. From a single ticket to a whole table, there is something for every group!

 

This year's event will be held Saturday, April 15, at the Fayetteville Towncenter from 6-9 p.m.

 

When you've decided on your ticket package, please head over to  our FundRAZOR page to make your purchase and register for the event. Deadline to purchase tickets is April 9.

 

SMASH Tickets

 

SMASH 2023 Guest Packages

 

Package Name

Package Cost

Inclusions
SMASH Couples Package $170  (per couple) Includes reception, dinner, beer & wine ($40 charitable donation)
Student Parents & Grandparents Package $160 (per couple) Includes reception, dinner, beer & wine ($40 charitable donation)
SMASH Single Ticket $85 (per individual) Includes reception, dinner, beer & wine ($15 charitable donation)
HESC Faculty & Staff Ticket $75 (per individual) Includes reception, dinner, beer & wine ($15 charitable donation)
Hospitality Alumni Ticket $60 (per individual) Includes reception, dinner, beer & wine ($0 charitable donation)

 

SMASH 2022 Sponsorship Packages

 

Package Name

Package Cost

Inclusions

Naples (three available)

$5,000
  • Tickets for ten guests for reception and SMASH event ($4,400 charitable contribution)
  • Premier exposure of company logo in recognition video during event and in social media promotion of the event
  • Interactions with UA Hospitality students throughout the year (i.e., classroom presentations, on-campus interviews and networking, mentoring of students by company representatives, top selections for potential interns, etc.)
  • Thank you award

Milan (three available)

$3,000
  • Tickets for eight guests for reception and SMASH event ($2,520 charitable contribution)
  • Use of company logo in recognition video during event and in social media promotion of the event
  • Thank you award

Rome (five available)

 $1,500
  • Tickets for six guests for reception and SMASH event ($1140 charitable donation)
  • Use of company logo in recognition video during event and in social media promotion of the event
  • Thank you award

Florence (ten available)

 $550
  • Tickets for four guests for reception and SMASH event ($310 charitable donation)
  • Use of company logo in recognition video during event and on all social media platforms for the event
  • Thank you award

Venice (ten available)

 $300
  • Tickets for two guests for reception and SMASH event ($180 charitable donation)
  • Thank you award

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