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November Schedule of Events
November Schedule of Events
Thursday,
11/1 – Tasting - Passion Fruit samples – 11:30 – 12:30 – Ryan Hall
Wednesday,
11/7 International Bazaar – 11:00 – 1:00 – Gym
Eat your lunch by sampling foods from a variety of ethnic restaurants. Learn about the countries of many of the international students on campus. Visit the Dedicated Semester table and purchase the Foodology cookbook.
Wednesday
11/7 – Missouri Botanical Gardens Class: Get to know your Favorite Food - Tea –
Early dinner at 4:30, Leave campus 5:00, return 7:30
Enjoy a free box dinner at 4:30 in the DSAC compliments of Stratton’s Café (www.strattonscafe.com). Green, black, oolong, white and herbal. There are so many options out there for tea, how does a person know where to start? Enter Kateri Meyer of Traveling Tea, who will help us unravel the mystery as well as discuss sustainable practices in the production and purchasing. Samples will be provided! Transportation to and from the Botanical Gardens will be provided. Space is limited to 25 attendees.
Cost is $15 for faculty, staff, and alumni. Students are required to submit a $10 deposit that will be returned the evening of the class. RSVP deadline is Monday, Oct. 29, Contact Angie Dowell at adowell@fontbonne.edu for reservation details.
Thursday,
11/8 – Tasting - Jicama samples – 11:30 – 12:30 – Ryan Hall
Monday,
11/12 – The Eucharist as Food – Noon – Lewis Room
Father Jeff Vomund of St. Elizabeth, Mother of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church will help us discover the benefits of feeding the mind, spirit and the soul.
Thursday,
11/15- America’s Pork – 11:00 – 12:15- Lewis Room
Pork producer, Bill Kessler of Mexico, MO will talk about advances in pork production and versatility of pork in the American diet.
Thursday,
11/15 – Tasting - Kumquat samples – 11:30 – 12:30 – Ryan Hall
Thursday,
11/15 – Julie and Julia – 7:00 – 9:00 – Lewis Room
“A culinary legend provides a frustrated office worker with a new recipe for life in Julie & Julia, the true stories of how Julia Child's (Meryl Streep) life and cookbook inspired fledgling writer Julie Powell (Amy Adams) to whip up 524 recipes in 365 days.” Directed by Nora Ephron. Learn more at: http://www.sonypictures.com/homevideo/julieandjulia/
Monday,
11/19 – Eating Disorder Speaker – Noon – Lewis Room
Kate Evett, registered dietitian at McCallum Place will discuss how to identify an eating disorder and current treatment methods. Be sure to bring your questions.
Monday,
11/26 – SAUCE magazine Speaker – Noon – Lewis Room
The conclusion of our SAUCE magazine speaker’s series.
Wednesday,
11/28 – Queen of the Sun: What are the Bees Telling Us? showing – 9:00 – 11:00 – Lewis Room
“A profound, alternative look at the global bee crisis from Taggart Siegel. Taking us on a journey through the catastrophic disappearance of bees and the mysterious world of the beehive, this engaging and ultimately uplifting film weaves an unusual and dramatic story of the heartfelt struggles of beekeepers, scientists and philosophers from around the world. Together they reveal both the problems and the solutions in renewing a culture in balance with nature.” Learn more at: http://www.queenofthesun.com
For questions contact Dedicated Semester Chair – Jaimette McCulley at jmcculley@fontbonne.edu
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