FASHION FORUM AT UH CONNECTS STUDENTS
WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS
As style trends come and go, so do the marketing strategies of
clothing and cosmetic retailers. High school and college students
interested in learning more about this ever-changing industry will
have a rare chance to talk shop with some of its leaders during
the University of Houston’s Retail Fashion Forum 2005.
Titled “Movers, Shakers and Makers,” the forum kicks
off at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13, in Gerald D. Hines College
of Architecture’s theater (Room 150) and atrium. The event
is sponsored by the UH College of Technology’s Human Development
and Consumer Science Department.
Scheduled panel speakers are Roz Pactor, vice president and fashion
director of Foley’s; Chuck McGee, district manager of Target;
Christine Holland, senior vice president/general merchandise manager
of Ladies Sportswear; and Houston-based husband and wife entrepreneurs
Magda Sayeg and Dan Fergus, who own the local boutique Raye and
café Brasil.
In addition to a panel discussion, students can meet retail sponsors
to discuss industry trends and career opportunities.
“Students will get a better understanding of what it takes
to be successful in different kinds of retail industries,”
said Shirley Ezell, associate professor of human development and
consumer science. “They’ll also have a chance to learn
about job opportunities, submit resumes and find out what qualifications
executive training programs look for in candidates.”
In addition to UH students, students from local community colleges
are expected to attend this event, as well as students from Houston,
Alief and Spring Independent School Districts.
WHAT: |
Retail Fashion Forum 2005: “Movers,
Shakers and Makers” |
WHEN: |
1 p.m., Wednesday, April 13 |
WHERE: |
University of Houston
Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture
Entrance 18 off Elgin or Entrance 16 off Cullen |
WHO: |
The University of Houston College of Technology’s
Human Development and Consumer Science Department |
For more information about UH visit
the universitys Newsroom at www.uh.edu/admin/media/newsroom.
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