All classes will be taught in the state-of-the-art Anheuser-Busch Beer & Wine Lab at the Rosen campus, 9907 Universal Blvd., Orlando. Participants must be 21 and maximum seating is 50. Each class costs $25 and 100 percent of proceeds benefit United Way.

UCF’s United Way campaign kicks off in October and the university goal is $150,000 to benefit charitable agencies and programs in Central Florida.

The schedule of events includes:

“Classic Red Wines of France” with Dr. Frank Juge

October 2, 2015 – 6 p.m.

France is the source of many classic red wines, from the dark, spicy Syrah wines of the warm Rhone Valley, to the elegant Pinot Noir of Burgundy. For contrast we will also explore the Cabernet-Merlot Blends of Bordeaux and for a refreshing lift we will taste the fruity Gamay wine of Beaujolais. Exploration of the Terroir, history and culture of these regions will provide a context to help us understand and enjoy these classics.

In 1975, Dr. Juge taught the first course at UCF featuring the chemistry of wine and winemaking. A certified Advanced Level Sommelier, he has also grown a grape arbor and made wine as a hobby. In 2003, he joined the Rosen College faculty as a Professor of Hospitality Management. Dr. Juge holds a Ph.D. and a Bachelor of Science in Physical Organic Chemistry and joined the UCF Chemistry Department in 1968. He is one of three charter faculty still at UCF. He currently teaches Exploring Wines of the World and The History and Culture of Wine at the Rosen College. He is an active member of the Society of Wine Educators and a regular speaker at UCF events for the Burnett Honors College and LIFE at UCF, and educational program for seniors at UCF.

“Reds of Spain” with David Black

October 9, 2015 – 6 p.m.

With its warm and dry climate Spain is red wine country par excellence. Almost all of the best wines are made to the north of Madrid across the country from the Mediterranean in the East to the Atlantic in the West. The Tempranillo and Garnacha grape types are the major components of the brilliant reds from such classic wine regions as the Rioja, the Ribera del Duero and Toro which borders Portugal. The seminar will focus on these three regions but will also include some reds from areas such as Jumilla in the South, and Calatayud and the Priorat east of the Rioja.

Dr. David Black has served as an instructor and lecturer at the UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management since 2009. Black has more than 30 years of experience in fine wine and spirits, including an intensive, five-year Master of Wine Program, studying viticulture, winery techniques, business, blind tasting and evaluation. He has also traveled extensively to major wine regions in France, Italy, Germany, Spain and California.

“Spooky Cocktails and Scary Treats” with Marissa Orlowski and Dr. Cynthia Mejia

October 30, 2015 – 6 p.m.

Planning a frightful Halloween bash? Join our “BOO-zy” class and learn how to pair spooky cocktails and scary treats. It’s like trick-or-treating…for grown-ups!

Our instructor, Marissa Orlowski, has a background in spirits and creating cocktails that makes her an ideal instructor for this class. She’s been a bar manager with Bennigan’s and The Cheesecake Factory before joining the Walt Disney World Company as a catering manager. While at Disney, she helped develop and rollout the global beverage standards used at the company’s resorts and theme parks. Our food pairings have been selected and created by Rosen College Assistant Professor, Dr. Cynthia Mejia. She has more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry working as an Executive Chef, Director of F&B, General Manager and Assistant Hotel GM in four and five star properties. Dr. Mejia also has international experience, opening the BLU Restaurant and Jazz Club at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore in 1999.

The general public and university community are invited to register for these events on Rosen College’s website. For questions, please contact rchminfo@ucf.edu or 407.903.8000.

Learn more about UCF’s Live United campaign.

More than 20 sponsors from the hospitality industry recognized outstanding Rosen College students based on criteria including, but not limited to: academic performance, industry experience, passion for hospitality, professionalism and service, and philanthropy.

Graduate student Marissa Orlowski was named the first recipient of the Etta Jean and Frank Juge Graduate Fellowship Endowment, which was created to provide awards to full-time doctoral students enrolled in the Rosen College. The fellowship is merit-based and awarded based on scholarly contributions in both research activities and the classroom. Marissa is a third year doctoral candidate and graduate teaching associate in the Foodservice & Lodging Management Department. Her research focuses on teams and team development in the food & beverage context, and she currently teaches Beverage Management and Fine Spirits.

Rosen College thanks its generous scholarship donors for the 2014-2015 academic year:

American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AH&LEF) – Tony Marshall Memorial

Bloomin’ Brands

Bluegreen Vacations

Bob Ashley Memorial

Bob Snow Roast & Toast

Celebration Wish Foundation

Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association (CFHLA)

College Stack

David Benjamin Memorial

Etta Jean and Frank Juge Graduate Fellowship Endowment

Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA)

Garret Toohey

Gary Sain Memorial

Harris Rosen

Hilton Grand Vacations

I-Drive Rotary Club

Jeff Palla

Langford Family

Meeting Professionals International (MPI)

Pinnacle Vodka

Pop Reddicak

SKAL

Sysco – Central Florida

UCF Timeshare Advisory Board

For more information about supporting Rosen College through student scholarships, please visit .

“We are excited that we are able to provide support for UCF students, especially Rosen College graduate students,” said Dr. Juge. “The bottom line for both of us is that we get great satisfaction in supporting UCF students to achieve their goals. This gift is a way of repaying UCF and those who supported us in our early years.”

Dr. and Mrs. Juge have a long history at UCF. He joined the Chemistry Department as a Florida Technological şŁ˝ÇÖ±˛Ą (now şŁ˝ÇÖ±˛Ą) charter faculty member in 1968. Etta Jean also joined FTU that year as charter staff, becoming the first secretary in the Chemistry Department, which is how they originally met. She rose to become the administrative assistant to the provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, then moved to Computer Services where she provided UCF faculty and staff training in technical areas like email and word processing. She received a degree in Liberal Studies and left the university to work as a technical writer, but remained strongly connected as a regular contributor to various UCF scholarships. Twelve years ago, she reunited with Dr. Juge and they married. Today, Mrs. Juge is a member of the Women’s Club at UCF and contributes regularly to their undergraduate and graduate scholarships as well as WUCF television.

Dr. Juge holds a Ph.D. in physical organic chemistry and has worked in many positions at UCF, including professor, dean of Graduate Studies, associate vice president, vice provost and acting provost. ln 1975, Dr. Juge taught UCF’s first course on the chemistry of wine and winemaking. He transferred to Rosen College in 2003, where he currently teaches Exploring Wines of the World and The History and Culture of Wine. In addition, he has guided UCF students on tours of famous wine regions around the world. He is also a certified advanced level sommelier and has made wine as a hobby. In 2012, Dr. Juge was recognized by Orlando Magazine with a Lifetime Achievement Award and inducted into their Dining Hall of Fame.

In the spirit of the couple’s affinity for wine, Mrs. Juge donated a set of wine-related photos for display in Rosen College’s Anheuser-Busch Beer & Wine Lab when the campus opened in 2004. An additional set hangs in the Partnership II building located in the Central Florida Research Park.

The Juges’ generosity and contributions are evident across the university and their endowment will enable graduate students to positively impact the field of hospitality management for decades to come.

For more information about supporting Rosen College, please visit .

All the classes will be taught in the state-of-the-art Anheuser-Busch Beer & Wine Lab at the Rosen campus, 9907 Universal Blvd., Orlando. Participants must be 21 and maximum seating is 50. Each class costs $20.

UCF’s United Way campaign is kicking off this week. The university goal for October is $150,000 to benefit charitable agencies and programs in Central Florida.

The Rosen classes are:

To register for a class, go to . To learn more about the university’s Live United month, visit 

McNamara, who is just one of 186 Master Sommeliers in the world, spoke to 49 UCF Rosen College students in Dr. Frank Juge’s Exploring Wines of the World course.

“Wine is an essential part of any hotel, restaurant, or resort operation, and it continues to weave its way in to all aspects of our culture, just as it has been in Europe for thousands of years,” said McNamara. “Wine has become much more mainstream, and for those of us in the hospitality industry, we need to continue to learn as much as we can about the wines of the world.”

McNamara, who was named one of the “Best New Sommeliers of 2008” by Wine and Spirits magazine, lectured to students about the culture and intricacies of French red wines.

“I hope that students took away the depth and breadth of Burgundy and the Rhone Valley,” said McNamara. “They are both areas that produce wines that require serious thought in order to really figure out what’s going on in the glass.”

According to Juge, UCF Rosen College students need a comprehensive understanding of wines and food pairings in order to become effective managers of fine dining establishments.

“Approximately one third of the profit from restaurants comes from wine sales; so if you plan on being successful in fine dining, it is essential to have an appreciation of the product,” said Juge. “Andy [McNamara] is one of the brightest guys in the business, and my students were thrilled to learn from him. We are very fortunate to have him and Premier Beverage Company as supporters of fine wine education at our college.

McNamara provides wine education and training for Premier Beverage Company throughout the State of Florida.

“Teaching is one of my favorite things to do; you never know when something you say might light a spark in a student and lead them down a fulfilling and interesting career path,” said McNamara.

UCF’s Rosen College and Premier Beverage Company partnered in 2011 to enhance the college’s fine wine curriculum through a variety of products and guest lecturers. Recently, Premier Beverage Company donated 1,860 bottles of product to allow the college to offer more fine wine courses to accommodate its increasing student body.

Premier Beverage is one of the largest distributors of wines, spirits and other beverages in Florida, representing some of the most valuable and well-known consumer brands in the world. The company’s mission is to be the distributor of choice for its suppliers, customers, associates, industry, and community.

Premier Beverage Company and UCF’s Rosen College partnered in 2011 to allow up to 450 students a year to take courses that focused on the historical, geographical and technical components of fine wines. The substantial 67 percent increased contribution from Premier Beverage Company now allows the college to support more than 750 students throughout the academic year.

“In looking over the wine list, I am very impressed with not only the quantity, but also the quality and breadth of product that Premier Beverage has generously donated to our program,” said Dr. Frank Juge, a UCF Rosen College professor. “It reflects their continued support of our college and curriculum, as well as their commitment to educating the future hospitality leaders of the world in fine wines.”

According to Juge, “approximately one third of the profit from restaurants is generated from wine sales, and in order for our students to become effective managers of such restaurants, it is essential for Hospitality Management and Restaurant & Foodservice Management majors to understand fine wines and food pairings.”

“Premier Beverage Company is a proud partner of this institute of higher learning, and we look forward to continue taking an active role in the education of these future leaders,” said Eric Pfeil, executive vice president of Premier Beverage Company.

Premier Beverage is one of the largest distributors of wines, spirits and other beverages in Florida, representing some of the most valuable and well-known consumer brands in the world. The company’s mission is to be the distributor of choice for its suppliers, customers, associates, industry, and community.

To kick off the partnership, Dr. Frank Juge invited Premier Beverage executives to the Rosen Campus during the summer 2011 semester.  Vice President, Eric Pfeil and State Director of Education, Al Beck, met with Dr. Juge, Dean Abraham Pizam, Dr. Joe Hutchinson, Professor Bob Ashley, Lori Cosmides and Jackie Toops in The Courtyard Café.  Following the meet and greet, the Premier guests spoke with students in Dr. Juge’s History & Culture of Wine and Exploring Wines of the World classes.

Dr. Juge shares, “Approximately one third of the profit from restaurants comes from wine sales. In order to be effective managers of such restaurants, it is essential that students appreciate and understand fine wines and food pairings. The Premier gift provides students with the opportunity to learn about an expanded selection of quality wines that are served in fine dining restaurants.”

The education will offer a well-rounded approach which will include the historical, geographical and technical components of fine wines and spirits. Student knowledge will be reinforced with a series of guest lecturers from industry notables and trips to wine producing regions.

Premier Beverage is excited to partner with Rosen College.  Mr. Pfeil explains that the opportunity “demonstrates that both organizations are committed to gaining more knowledge and education, as well as increasing sales and profits.”  He adds, “At Premier Beverage, we constantly strive to support continuing education with our Sales Associates.  In this regard, it’s important that future managers completely understand how a beverage alcohol program can increase revenue and profits.”

Mr. Beck shares, “It is a relationship that should reap benefits for both parties. We believe that the future success of Premier Beverage is closely linked to Rosen College graduates entering the industry.”

Premier Beverage Company is the premier wholesale distributor of fine wines and spirits in Florida. To learn more, visit .