The Mike Oshins Freshman Experience is a series of four events spanning over a student’s first two semesters at SHA. The events provide an experimental, hands-on learning experience that explores the best of hospitality and the city of Boston.
Who was Dr. Michael L. Oshins?
A distinguished member of SHA for thirty years, Dr. Michael “Mike” L. Oshins was instrumental in shaping the current curriculum and culture at SHA. He was the first instructor to earn the title of Associate Professor of the Practice at our school. He taught many of our core and elective courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, including Marketing, Service Quality & Human Resource Management, Leveraging Technology in Hospitality & Tourism, and Leadership. But one of Mike’s true passions was working with freshman students in the Introduction to Hospitality course, and the experience honors his commitment to preparing the future leaders of our industry.
Support the Mike Oshins Freshman Experience
These opportunities are made possible by our generous donors. If you would like to support the Mike Oshins Freshman Experience Fund, click here.
List of Events
Fall Semester (Events may vary each year)
The following events are only available to SHA freshmen and sophomores for Fall 2021.
Fenway Park Tour and Red Sox Game
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Play ball! SHA students will be given an exclusive back-of-the-house tour of the hospitality venues of Fenway Park to understand how hospitality plays an important role in the Fenway Park fan experience. Afterward, students will have the opportunity to attend a Red Sox game! We encourage students to wear their SHA swag/t-shirts for the game.
Date: September 16, 2022
Meeting Time: TBD Fenway Park Tour: TBD Meeting Location: TBD
Red Sox Game
Date: September 16, 2022
Meeting Time: 6:30 PM EST Red Sox Game: 7:00 PM EST Meeting Location: Gate C on Lansdowne Street across from the House of Blues
The deadline to register for this event is September 14, 2022.
Students in the SHA Freshman section of HF 100 (as well as sophomores for 2021) will participate in a scavenger hunt that will take them on a journey through Boston’s historic hospitality landmarks.
Students should discuss with their professors for more information.
Stay Tuned for the Spring Semester Events
Boston University's COVID-19 Event Guidelines
The University is committed to promoting a safe campus environment and has enacted a COVID-19 vaccination mandate for all members of the university who are on campus. We also strongly encourage all visitors to campus to be vaccinated. In accordance with current University safety protocols, cloth face coverings or disposable masks must be worn indoors at all times when not eating or drinking. Any participant with symptoms that could be related to COVID-19 should not engage in group activities and seek medical advice.
