2007-2008 Distinguished Lecture Series
The Cal Ramsey Distinguished Lecture Series in Sports Management
Distinguished Lecturer: Bob LaMonte,founder and president, Professional Sports Representation, Inc.
Topic: “The Avocado and the Onion”
October 1, 2007

Bob LaMonte, center, pictured with Tisch Center full-time sports business faculty (from left to right)
Wayne McDonnell, Robert Boland, Michael Cramer, and Lee Igel.
The Stephen W. Brener Distinguished Lecture Series in Hospitality Management
Distinguished Panelists: Eric O. Long, general manager, The Waldorf=Astoria & The Waldorf Towers; Offer Nissenbaum, managing director, Peninsula Beverly Hills; Dominique Piquemal, managing director, The LONDON NYC; and Mary Lou Pollack, general manager, The Alex
Topic: “Life in the Luxe League: How Luxury GMs Successfully Strategize Their Professional Paths”
March 31, 2008

Moderator Dean Lalia Rach (center), flanked by panelists (from left to right)
Mary Lou Pollack, Dominique Piquemal, Eric O. Long, and Offer Nissenbaum.
The Jonathan M. Tisch Lecture
Distinguished Lecturer: Jonathan M. Tisch, chairman and CEO, Loews Hotels; co-chairman of the Board and Office of the President, Loews Corporation
Topic: “Chocolates on the Pillow Aren’t Enough: Reinventing the Customer Experience”
November 6, 2007

NYU-SCPS Dean Robert S. Lapiner and Jonathan M. Tisch (right).
The Ricelle “Bunny” Grossinger Distinguished Lecture Series in Tourism Management
Distinguished Lecturer: Henry H. Harteveldt, vice president & principal analyst, Forrester Research, Inc.
Topic: “Navigating Choppy Waters”
February 26, 2008

Henry H. Harteveldt