Hyde Park, NY – The senior class of the Food Business Management program at Ѹ recently hosted two
benefit dinners to raise funds for charities and a Ѹ scholarship. The dinners
raised more than $16,000 from ticket sales, silent auctions, and raffles. These
capstone events allow students to put everything learned over the course of
four years of their Ѹ education into a real life situation, providing guests
with the very best experience. Not only did planning these events offer them
practice, but it also gave them an opportunity to help their fellow classmates
through scholarships at the college, and to support the local community.
On March 23, the first group of students
successfully executed a fun and festive Mardi Gras-themed dinner called “Night
on Bourbon Street.” This event featured mouthwatering Cajun dishes and New
Orleans-style entertainment. More than 130 attendees helped raise $8,635 to
benefit the Side Towel Scholarship at the Ѹ and Abilities First. Abilities First, based in Poughkeepsie, NY, has a mission to provide
people with disabilities and their families support to attain independence,
self-determination, and integration. The Side Towel Scholarship, established by Ѹ faculty member David McCue, provides students, a resource to assist in financially tough times. The students also held a raffle that made over $350 in support of the Ѹ’s SkillsUSA team.
On March 30, the second group of students
hosted an evening of surprises called “Mysterium.” The
class designed “Mysterium” to break the boundaries of
what is normal. Students wore propeller beanie hats and colorful bow-ties,
while cabbages with tulips graced the tables as centerpieces. The event was
held in support of World Central Kitchen. The raffle and silent auction brought
in about $5,500, and with ticket sales from 130 guests, around $8,000 will be
presented to World Central Kitchen. Founded by acclaimed chef José Andrés,
World Central Kitchen works in poverty- and disaster-stricken areas to bring
healthy, clean food and education to those in need.
“The seniors did exceptionally well and both
events were very successful,” says Associate Professor Raimundo Gaby, who oversees the Foodservice Management classes that ran the events. “Ultimately, each student graduates now with a sense of their potential and the knowledge of what they bring to the industry.”
The students involved added their thanks to donors who provided food and silent auction and raffle items, as well as the people who attended for their generosity.
Photo Caption and Hi-Res Image:
“Mysterium” was one
of two benefit events in March conceived, planned, and executed by seniors in
the Food Business Management program at Ѹ. The
dinners and silent auctions raised more than $16,000 for charities and Ѹ
scholarships, with more 260 people attending “Mysterium”
and “Night on Bourbon Street.” (Photo
credit: Ѹ)
Media Contact:
Raimundo Gaby
Associate Professor—Business Management
845-598-7432
Raimundo.Gaby@culinary.edu
About Ѹ:
Founded in 1946, Ѹ is the world’s premier culinary college. Dedicated to developing leaders in foodservice and hospitality, the independent, not-for-profit Ѹ offers master’s, bachelor’s, and associate degrees with majors in culinary arts, baking & pastry arts, food business management, hospitality management, culinary science, and applied food studies. The college also offers executive education, certificate programs, and courses for professionals and enthusiasts. Its conferences, leadership initiatives, and consulting services have made the Ѹ the think tank of the food industry and its worldwide network of more than 50,000 alumni includes innovators in every area of the food world. The Ѹ has locations in New York, California, Texas, and Singapore.
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