The Culinary Institute of America

Yes, I'd like to leave a meaningful legacy.

Jasmine E. Diaz, Norristown, PA

A.O.S. in Culinary Arts, May 2, 2008
B.P.S. in Culinary Arts, February 11, 2010 (Anticipated)
Joseph and Anne McCann Scholarship

Jasmine Elizabeth Diaz grew up in Norristown, PA and attended Kennedy-Kenrick Catholic H.S. During childhood, necessity lead this culinarian to discover her passion for cooking. "I first became interested in cooking when I was in fifth grade. Read Story >

Events

Thursday, March 18, 2010

"The Augies" CIA's Leadership Awards Gala

Each year, individuals are selected as recipients of the Leadership Awards, the Augies. The award recipients represent the industry’s best and brightest.

Saturday, April 03, 2010

Sustainable Seafood Event

Friday, April 23, 2010

Fellows Weekend

This year, Fellows will be enjoying a culinary perspective of Baltimore, Maryland.

News

Alumni compete against each other on Television Food Netowrk's "Chopped"
Christine Campbell '06, Julio Lazzarini '95, and Marc Spooner '07 were three of the four contestants who competed again each other in "Chopped" episode "Floundering Around." In the end, Marc Spooner '07 was named the winner.

CIA Bachelor's Students Visit Pacific Northwest
For the first time since The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) began offering bachelor's degrees in Culinary Arts Management and Baking and Pastry Arts Management, the college will offer a new Wine and Food Seminar that focuses on the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Over the past 15 years, students have traveled to California, Italy and Spain, and with the addition of Washington and Oregon the college continues to expand its educational offerings.

Lagrange Woman's Gift Supports the CIA
Eleanor Lenich of LaGrange and her husband Peter were daily patrons of the café until Peter Lenich's sudden death in 2002. In his memory, Mrs. Lenich established the Peter F. Lenich Memorial Scholarship at the college and funded the creation of the Peter F. Lenich Memorial Garden on campus. Her growing friendship with and love for the CIA has led her to generously give her former residence and 125-acre property to the college. On May 2 the contents of the home will be auctioned, with the proceeds benefiting various programs at The Culinary Institute of America.

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