Professor Jackson Lamb Hospitality Endowment

Purpose:
The Fund is established to provide scholarships to students in the University’s School of Hospitality in honor of Professor Jackson Lamb, beloved instructor of restaurant management at MSU Denver.

In his nearly 20 years at MSU Denver, Professor Lamb has taught with enormous enthusiasm and passion, educating future generations of culinary arts and hospitality-management professionals. He is a consummate educator with a particular interest in hunger-related issues, the effects of volunteerism on culinary-skill competencies, and customer service concerns in private club environments.

Throughout his career, Lamb has been a strong advocate for reducing food insecurity and food waste, serving as a board member of We Don’t Waste and Food Bank of the Rockies. He also sits on the boards of the Colorado Restaurant Association, the American Culinary Federation, and the Colorado Professors Association

Criteria:
The scholarship recipient shall:
• Be meeting the University’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements and cannot be in default or owe any refund/repayment of federal, state or institutional aid
• Have financial need as determined by FAFSA / DAIA and the University’s Office Financial Aid and Scholarships
• Have a declared major in the School of Hospitality
• Have a grade point average of at least 2.0 during the semester the award is received
• Be enrolled in at least 9 credit hours a semester
• Submit an essay of 250 words or less detailing their interest and experience in the hospitality industry.