Faculty Spotlight: Matthew Calidonna ’13
Learn more about CIA instructor and alum Matthew Calidonna ’13. He shares his story about his time in the food industry and his passion for teaching at CIA.
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Student Spotlight: Kaelyn Fay ’26
An interview with CIA Applied Food Studies student Kaelyn Fay. Kaelyn wasn’t sure about her career path but knew culinary school is where she wanted to be.
Student Spotlight: Deborah Alterio ’25
An interview with CIA student Deborah Alterio who is in the Baking and Pastry Arts program. Deborah is an international student from Guatemala City, Guatemala.
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Student Spotlight: Eric Jones ’27
An interview with CIA student Eric Jones who is in the Hospitality Management program. Eric is an adult student who was an electrician in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Faculty Spotlight: Brandi Renee Burgess ’13
An interview with Assistant Professor—Hospitality and Service Management Brandi Renee Burgess, who teaches Wine and Beverage Studies, Service and Beverage Management, and the front-of-house for The Bocuse Restaurant.
Club Spotlight: SPICE
SPICE here at CIA is more than a club, it’s a student run organization here on campus. They host so many different events on campus.
What Sets CIA Apart from Your “Typical” University?
I had the pleasure of talking to two students who work in our restaurants here on campus, here’s what they had to say about this unique experience.
CIA Faculty’s Five Tips for Culinary Competition Success
We polled faculty members who have judged, participated in, and mentored competitors throughout countless competitions to find out just what are the keys to success.
Rounds Two and Three of the Fourth Annual Tri-Wizard Competition
The second and third rounds of the fourth annual Tri-Wizard Cup competition in the Student Recreation Center.
Round One of the Fourth Annual Tri-Wizard Cup Competition
The first round of the fourth annual Tri-Wizard Cup competition in the Student Recreation Center.
CIA Students Experience the Magic of the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall
Every year, CIA plans a trip to see the Radio City Rockettes and 50 lucky students get to go.
Club Spotlight: Active Minds
Discover how CIA’s Active Minds Club supports students and de-stigmatizes mental health at the Culinary Institute of America.
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