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is a private, not-for-profit university that was established with support from Located about 20 miles southeast of downtown Hanoi, the campus consists of 56.83 acres of academic buildings, a residence hall, outdoor gardens, a sports complex, and a 1,500-seat auditorium. The University has an aspirational goal of being a world-class institution in the next several years. Quite simply, the campus is absolutely stunning.

There are four academic schools at VinUniversity: º£½ÇÖ±²¥ of Business and Management, º£½ÇÖ±²¥ of Health Sciences, º£½ÇÖ±²¥ of Engineering & Computer Science, and º£½ÇÖ±²¥ of Arts and Sciences. What greatly impressed me about the campus is the physical infrastructure and intentional design of the campus. Academic units are next to each other, promoting cross-collaboration. For example, faculty and staff offices in the º£½ÇÖ±²¥ of Business and Management are adjacent to the offices of the º£½ÇÖ±²¥ of Engineering & Computer Science, promoting conversation. VinUniversity also has numerous spaces created for collaboration, including numerous conference rooms, outdoor spaces, and numerous spaces for students (e.g., a 2-story library, team-based learning classrooms, and a 24-hour study room).

provides a Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management. A new will provide safety training programs, provide a cooking area, and a wine classroom for students and other stakeholders. I hope to provide the opportunity for º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Denver School of Hospitality faculty to provide cross-educational courses and workshops (e.g., a workshop on Colorado beers anyone?).

In my first week, I attended a research strategy session with the º£½ÇÖ±²¥ of Business and Management faculty, attended a lecture by Dr. Rajat Mittal from Johns Hopkins University, and spent time with faculty and staff, learning about their research and teaching initiatives. Vietnam is a high-context culture, meaning relationships are critical for moving initiatives forward. To this end, I have become acquainted with faculty/staff over coffee, meals, and even a Craft Beer Station.