Tri-C Alert: Due to extreme weather conditions, all College campuses and facilities will be CLOSED Sunday, January 25 and Monday, January 26. All classes, activities, and events are canceled.

60 years
My Tri-C
My Tri-C Student Resources News & Events Corporate College Alumni Give
Paying for College Apply Visit

Getting Started

Whether you want to earn a degree, improve your skills, get certified, train for a new career, or explore a new hobby, you can choose from many programs and courses.

Get Started
What type of student are you?
New Student
Returning
Transfer
Visiting
International
College Credit Plus
Non-Credit
All Student Types

Classes & Programs

Explore your interests and find a program that puts you on the path to a bright future. Tri-C offers both credit and non-credit courses as well as certificate programs in most career fields.

View all

Degree Programs & Certificates

More than 1,000 credit courses are offered each semester in more than 200 career and technical programs. Tri-C also grants short-term certificates, certificates of proficiency and post-degree professional certificates.

View A-Z Program List

Workforce Training & Professional Development

Tri-C's Workforce Training provides both non-credit and credit training for individuals and businesses to assist individuals with skills leading to employment. Tri-C's Corporate College provides professional development and corporate training opportunities.

Learn more

Community Programming for Adults & Youth

Tri-C offers a variety of affordable and convenient community programs for both adults and youth. These programs are designed to promote individual development.

Learn more

Request Info

Tri-C is here for you. Have a question about a program or service? We'll help you find the answer.

Ask a Question

Live Chat

Chat live with college departments and services.

Start live chat

Tri-C 24/7

Get answers to your questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Get Answers

Getting Started

Whether you want to earn a degree, improve your skills, get certified, train for a new career, or explore a new hobby, you can choose from many programs and courses.

Get Started
What type of student are you? New Student Returning Transfer Visiting International College Credit Plus Non-Credit All Student Types

Classes & Programs

Explore your interests and find a program that puts you on the path to a bright future. Tri-C offers both credit and non-credit courses as well as certificate programs in most career fields.

View all

Degree Programs & Certificates

More than 1,000 credit courses are offered each semester in more than 200 career and technical programs. Tri-C also grants short-term certificates, certificates of proficiency and post-degree professional certificates.

View A-Z Program List

Workforce Training & Professional Development

Tri-C's Workforce Training provides both non-credit and credit training for individuals and businesses to assist individuals with skills leading to employment. Tri-C's Corporate College provides professional development and corporate training opportunities.

Learn more

Community Programming for Adults & Youth

Tri-C offers a variety of affordable and convenient community programs for both adults and youth. These programs are designed to promote individual development.

Learn more
Paying for College
Apply
Visit

Request Info

Tri-C is here for you. Have a question about a program or service? We'll help you find the answer.

Ask a Question

Live Chat

Chat live with college departments and services.

Start live chat

Tri-C 24/7

Get answers to your questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Get Answers
Student Resources News & Events Corporate College Alumni Give

Categories

All Categories Tri-C News and Events Eastern Campus Metropolitan Campus Western Campus Westshore Campus Creative Arts Health Careers Hospitality Information Technology Manufacturing Public Safety Events JazzFest Alumni Athletics Faculty #mytricstory Tri-C Famous Student Success Veterans Community Involvement Corporate College Gifts and Grants Pathway Programs Workforce Innovation
  • Tri-C Home
  • »
  • News and Events
  • »
  • News
  • »
  • Tri-C Hospitality Alumni Hosting Party To Benefit Students

Tri-C Hospitality Alumni Hosting Dinner Party To Benefit Students

Colors of Spring on April 3 features nine local chefs

Illustration for "Colors of Spring" event. The text reads: Colors of Spring: A Tri- Hospitality Alumni Dinner, Thursday, April 3, 2025Alumni from the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Hospitality Management program will host a dinner event to benefit student scholarships. The program's graduates are curating a full menu of specialty foods and drinks for students, staff, faculty and community members to raise money for current students.

Colors of Spring: A Tri-C Hospitality Management Fundraiser takes place on Thursday, April 3, from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Hospitality Management Center at Public Square (180 Euclid Ave., Cleveland).

Dinner includes seven courses, passed hors d'oeuvres, wine and cocktails, and parking. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased online.

Featured alumni chefs from the region include:

  • Magdalis Galarza, owner and personal chef, Creative Feasts
  • Kiwi Wongpeng, owner and chef, Thai Thai
  • Dan Esquivel, executive chef, Mayfield Sand Ridge Club
  • Chris Kafcsak, owner and chef, Nomad Culinary
  • Lloyd Foust, production manager, POP Mustards; co-owner, Frankie Lynn Hot Dogs
  • Uleisa Young, sous-chef, Skye LaRae's Culinary Services
  • Jonathan Barger, executive chef, JACK Thistledown Racino
  • Yolanda Ramos, owner and cofounder, Freshly Rooted
  • Brandon Pusateri, executive chef, Tony's Family Restaurant

For more information, contact Chef Ky-Wai Wong via email or 216-987-4088.

March 04, 2025

MEDIA CONTACT: Anthony Moujaes, 216-987-3068 or anthony.moujaes@tri-c.edu

© 2026 Cuyahoga Community College
700 Carnegie Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44115

Quick Links

Employment at Tri-C
my Tri-C space
Athletics
Brightspace
Bookstore
Course Search
College Catalog
Library
Technical Support
Transcripts
Spirit Shop

About Tri-C

About
President's Office
Accreditation
Administrative Departments
Accessibility
Board of Trustees
Mission, Vision, Values and Statement of Commitment
Student Consumer Information
Title IX Equal Opportunity
Privacy Policy

Campus Locations

Map & Directions
Parking
Campus Police

Connect With Us

Visit Tri-C
Phone Directory
Tri-C 24/7
Ask a Question
Live Chat
Tri-C 216-987-6000 Corporate College 216-987-2800