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Administration and Information Management Class of ’05:
“Back in 1998, a group of students from various backgrounds formed a friendship,” writes Rina (Aresta) Florio. “They called themselves the ‘Rye Gang’ and were present in all of the most celebrated events of their lives: milestone birthdays, weddings, births, and sadly, even deaths. Though distance, family obligations, and varying career paths have replaced meeting for ‘group work’ at good old Oakham House, these individuals have made it a point to get together twice a year to catch up and network. This year marks the 20th anniversary for this very special bunch.”

Cyrus Cooper
Hospital and Tourism Management ’09
Cyrus has joined Centennial College as professor and program co-ordinator for the Hotel, Resort and Restaurant Management Graduate Certificate, bringing an impressive background in food and beverage management and hospitality leadership experience to the college. Cyrus has spent the last 10 years progressing through a number of key roles within some of Canada’s most prestigious brands, most recently as director of food and beverage operations for Pusateri’s Fine Foods and previously director of food and beverage at the Granite Club in Toronto. In 2008, Cyrus was named among the Ontario Hostelry Institute’s Top 30 Under 30. He has also served as president of the Ryerson Hospitality Alumni Association.

DID YOU KNOW?

When Ryerson opened in 1948, there was no campus housing so students rented their own apartments, lived in rooming houses or at the YMCA or YWCA.

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