Lorraine Hems
Senior Lecturer, Hospitality and Tourism Management
Department of International Hospitality and Service Innovation
Saunders College of Business
585-748-8584
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Office Mailing Address
01-4260
Lorraine Hems
Senior Lecturer, Hospitality and Tourism Management
Department of International Hospitality and Service Innovation
Saunders College of Business
Education
BS, Nazareth College of Rochester; MS, Rochester Institute of Technology; CS, CWE
Currently Teaching
HSPT-161
Wines Of The World I
2 Credits
This course is an introduction to global wine history, vineyard methods, production techniques, grape characteristics, sensory evaluation, and marketing and distribution. This course is not available for audit. **Fee: Lab fee associated with this course**
HSPT-162
Wines Of The World II
2 Credits
This course builds on what was learned in Wines of the World I. More in depth exploration of global wine history, vineyard methods, production techniques, grape characteristics, sensory evaluation, and marketing and distribution. Like its sister courses, Beers of the World, Foods of the World, and Wine and Food Pairing, there are weekly tastings and recommendations on pairings. This provides practical applications for daily use in personal and business situations. This course is not available for audit. **Fee: Lab fee associated with this course**
HSPT-165
Wine And Food Pairing I
2 Credits
This course is an introduction of pairing food with wine and other beverages. Students will experience "What grows together, goes together," and discover how regional wines and food pairings have a natural affinity for one another. Students will design their own menu and keep a tasting journal. This course experience includes sampling of food and wine, cooking demonstrations, and guest speakers. This course is not available for audit. **Fee: Lab fee associated with this course**
HSPT-166
Global Beverages
2 Credits
Global Beverages is an introduction to the history, culture and service of non-alcoholic beverages found around the world. Students will be exposed to beverages currently trending and back to centuries ago. Weekly tastings of different beverages will include coffee, tea, soda, kombucha and more. This course will feature industry guest speakers and potential site visits in addition to lectures and discussions. Discussions will cover economics, production, sustainability, supply chain, exportation and hospitality.
HSPT-173
Beverage Fermentation and Distillation
3 Credits
Exploration of traditional and emerging trends in fermentation and distillation of beverages. In addition to in-class lectures, group and individual presentations, this course will include visits to local businesses for hands-on experiences involving beer, wine, and spirits. Speakers will illuminate how decisions are made involving start-up, finances, the science involved in production, marketing, and more in their various industries. There will be tastings of wines, beers, and spirits. An individual innovative project allows in-depth exploration of wine, beers, and spirits in or outside their own field of interest. This provides practical applications for daily use in personal and business situations. This course is not available for audit. **Fee: Lab fee associated with this course**
In the News
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August 19, 2022
Cyborgs, magic, and wine among unique courses this semester at RIT
College courses are intended to be a bit brainy and thought provoking. But there’s nothing that says they can’t be fun, too.