by Emily Contois Drawing record crowds, Siting Julia, a day-long symposium hosted by the Schlesinger Library at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard explored three sites of Julia’s life: Post–World War II Paris; Cambridge, Massachusetts; and national television. From the symposium, I’ve put together four key attributes that speakers felt contributed to Julia’s legacy: Her Personality Keynote speaker Laura Shapiro (author of Perfection […]
by Noel Bielaczyc On Tuesday, September 11, as part of the university’s ongoing efforts to promote sustainable practices and foster thoughtful dialogue, BU hosted a Sustainable Agriculture Panel at Sargent College. This was the first in a series of lectures & events this fall that highlight the interdisciplinary nature of Gastronomy. The specific aim of […]
As we kick off the fall 2012 semester, add not only all your assignment due dates to your calendar, but also some of these great food events. From lectures on sustainable agriculture, spoons, and American terroir to festivals celebrating food, wine, and of course fluff, there’s something for everyone. And while the Julia Child Centenary […]
by Emily Contois As food lovers across America celebrate today what would have been Julia Child’s 100th birthday, Boston University Gastronomy students, faculty, and alumni celebrate not only Julia, but also the academic program that is part of her legacy. Established by Julia Child and Jacques Pépin, the Boston University Master of Liberal Arts in […]
We sincerely congratulate Dr. Rachel Black, Assistant Professor and Gastronomy Program Coordinator, who was presented the Association for the Study of Food and Society’s Food Studies Pedagogy Award at the annual conference this past weekend. The ASFS Food Studies Pedagogy Award recognizes instructors and courses that use innovative and successful pedagogical techniques to reach students. Black […]