The Culinary Institute of America

CIA Instructor Wins World Cookbook Award
Writing and communications instructor Irena Chalmers received an international honor this summer when her book Food Jobs: 150 Great Jobs for Culinary Professionals, Career Changers and Food Lovers (Beaufort, 2008) won the 2009 Gourmand World Cookbook Award for Best Book for Food Professionals.

Ming Tsai Captivates Graduates at The Culinary Institute of America
Ming Tsai has won awards as a chef, restaurateur, and television host. The owner of Blue Ginger restaurant in Wellesley, MA is also actively involved in community organizations, charities, and developing public policy.

Vita-Mix PITCH ME! Video Demonstration Contest
Vita-Mix Corporation, the company that invented the infomercial in 1949, is searching for the next great television demonstration star. PITCH ME! is a nationwide video product demonstration contest that highlights fresh faces that have what it takes to sell a Vita-Mix blender.

NYC Reception Brings Alumni and Friends Together
Over 200 alumni and guests attended the NYC alumni reception on Sunday, November 8, at Charlie Palmer'sMetrazur Restaurant in Grand Central Station. Alumni and friends from all over the tri-state area had the opportunity to network with each other.

Help Us Make Alumni Reunions Better
We need your help to make alumni reunion better! Please complete the Reunion Interest Survey. Your feedback is important to us.  To thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback, you will qualify for a special CIA gift. If you wish to enter, please be sure to fill out all personal information at the end of the survey. The winner will be notified by e-mail.  To complete this very short survey click here.  To see highlights from past reunions click here:  Class Reunions

New Podcast with Michael Ruhlman '06 Honorary Alumnus
For this new podcast, our moderator sits down with Michael Ruhlman, author of The Making of a Chef, The Soul of a Chef, The Reach of a Chef, and his latest title, Ratio. Michael was awarded the status of an honorary CIA alumnus in 2006.