en meredith.bay@kendall.edu Copyright 2013 2013-05-09T21:47:12+00:00 Kendall College Launches an Internationally Immersed Sports Management Concentration in Partnership with Spain’s Real Madrid, Universidad Europea Kendall Continues to Solidify International Academic Footprint While Preparing Students for Positions in a Thriving Sports Management Market CHICAGO (May 9, 2013) – Kendall College School of Hospitality Management launched a new Sports Management Concentration in partnership with Real Madrid, recently listed by Forbes Magazine as “the most valuable soccer team in the world”, and the Universidad Europea  (UE). As the only U.S. academic institution to partner with this world famous organization, Kendall is taking the lead in offering top  sports management training to students in Chicago, Illinois, and the nation. Classes begin July 2013.Universidad Europea partnered with the Real Madrid Graduate School in 2006, with programs now offered in 13 countries. Kendall College and UE are both part of Laureate International Universities (LIU), a network of more than 65 accredited campus-based and online universities spanning 29 countries throughout North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, North Africa and the Middle East. The new concentration will continue to solidify Kendall’s unique international academic footprint, while offering students the opportunity to explore sports venues in both Chicago and Madrid, Spain.“This partnership is just one example of how institutions in LIU bring best practice curriculum, degree programs and faculty to students worldwide,” said Kendall College President Emily Williams Knight.  “As a top-ranked hospitality school, it’s important that Kendall continues to bring new opportunities that will have a positive impact on our students’ career paths and position them as top candidates within a thriving industry.  Aligning with Real Madrid brings the organization’s 110-year history and extensive knowledge of the many different areas of sports management to Kendall, Chicago and our hospitality students.” Sports Management is among the fastest growing industries. The Bureau of Labor Statistics 2012 Occupational Outlook data predicts an increase of 29 percent in jobs in coaching and scouting through 2020, and a 10 percent increase in agents and managers of athletes through 2016. Additionally, there is a 44% projected job growth for meeting, convention and event planners.  In Chicago alone, Mayor Rahm Emanuel has made significant investments in Choose Chicago and the Sports Commission. In fact, the Chicago Sports Commission projects an $11 million economic impact on the City of Chicago from sports and sports venue-related activities.The new concentration will prepare graduates for positions in sports venue management, sport marketing and sports event management.  The curriculum, taught by Kendall-approved faculty from UE’s Real Madrid Graduate School and adapted for the undergraduate level, will include six courses: Business and Economics of Sports Management; Sports Facilities Management; Sports Marketing and Communication; Sports Event Management; Entrepreneurship, Sustainability and Social Responsibility in Sports Management; and Sports Management Law, Governance and Ethics.“We are thrilled to partner with Kendall College, and for the first time ever, bring the teaching and history of our most highly regarded sports organization to the States,” said Emilio Butragueño, General Manager Real Madrid Graduate School and Director of Institutional Relations at Real Madrid Football Club, who helped formally introduce the partnership at Kendall.For additional information, visit http://hospitality.kendall.edu. About the Kendall College School of Hospitality Management:Kendall College, founded in 1934, is located in Chicago, Illinois and is a member of the Laureate International Universities network. Kendall offers undergraduate degrees in business, culinary arts, early childhood education and hospitality management to a diverse and passionate community of more than 1800 students. The curriculum combines strong academics with practical experience and international educational opportunities that help give students in business, hospitality and culinary arts programs the skills and expertise to be leaders in their professions. Kendall College was ranked the number one program in Chicago for preparing students for careers in hospitality management and culinary arts in a survey of management at Chicago’s leading hotels and Michelin Guide restaurants (ORC International – 2011 Survey). The School of Hospitality Management focuses on the art of hospitality and the science of management – the European tradition of superior customer service with American managerial know-how. Kendall College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), www.ncahlc.org; 1-312-263-0456. For more information, visit www.Kendall.edu. About Universidad Europea:As leader in the private higher education sector in Spain, Universidad Europea is a highly regarded academic institution committed to innovation, with over 16,000 students. Its mission is to offer its students a holistic education, training leaders and professionals that are equipped to respond to the needs of a global world, adding value to their professions and contributing to social progress through the application of an entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to ethics. In addition, the objective of Universidad Europea is to generate and transfer knowledge through applied research, equally contributing to progress and placing itself at the forefront of intellectual and technical development. Faithful to its commitment to innovation, it bases its activity on three fundamental values: an international perspective, professional connections and a commitment to 21st Century academic quality.Currently Universidad Europea has three university centers: Universidad Europea de Madrid, Universidad Europea de Valencia and Universidad Europea de Canarias. These centers are home to seven Undergraduate Schools and four Graduate Schools: Escuela de Postgrado Universidad Europea, IEDE Business School, Escuela Universitaria Real Madrid - Universidad Europea and ESTEMA Escuela de Negocios. In addition the institution includes a Career College. ### 2013-05-09T21:47:12+00:00 Student team is Central Regional champion of Baron H. Galand Culinary Knowledge Bowl for 4th year in a row Chicago—May 6, 2013— A team of five students enrolled in the Kendall College School of Culinary Arts’ associate and baccalaureate programs beat nine other teams on April 30 to win the Central Regional Baron H. Galand Culinary Knowledge Bowl at the American Culinary Federation’s (ACF) 2013 Central Regional Conference in Little Rock, Ark. This is the fourth consecutive year that a Kendall College team has swept this annual regional competition to qualify for finals. This year’s team, comprised of Brenda Martinez (captain), Jeremy Noga, Chelsea Parks, Nicole Zapletal and Chris Lutz (alternate), competed against student teams from foodservice-training programs at postsecondary schools throughout ACF’s Central Region stretching from Minnesota and Michigan to Texas and Louisiana. As regional champion, the Kendall College team will compete for the national title against the finalist teams representing the ACF’s three other regions on July 23 at the ACF’s 2013 National Convention in Las Vegas, Nev. Among the four regional finalists, the team with the highest score will be named the national ACF Baron H. Galand Culinary Knowledge Bowl winner for 2013. “We are extremely proud of the students who excelled so admirably in the ACF’s Central Regional Knowledge Bowl to earn Kendall College a win for a fourth year in a row,” says Renee Zonka, RD, CEC, CHE, dean of the Kendall College School of Culinary Arts, who was on hand in Little Rock along with team coach and chef-instructor Dina Altieri, CEC, CCE, to support the Kendall team. “Their hard work and dedication to preparing for this year’s competition was remarkable, and competing for the national title in July against other top regional teams will be an exciting and enriching educational experience. We’ll be in Las Vegas to cheer them on for a hopeful win.” Kendall College won the national Knowledge Bowl championship at the ACF’s annual conventions in Dallas, Texas, in 2011 and Anaheim, Calif., in 2010.The Baron H. Galand Culinary Knowledge Bowl tests the acumen of culinary-arts students via a “Jeopardy”-style subjects grid that includes challenging culinary, baking, nutrition, sanitation and math questions as well as sensory perception. The competition is named after the late chef Baron H. Galand, CEC, AAC, who served as national president of the ACF from 1983 to 1987. First held at the ACF’s 1992 National Convention in Washington, D.C., today the four geographic regions of the ACF hold the competition at their respective conferences in winter and spring to qualify teams to compete for the national title at the ACF’s convention in summer. About Kendall College:Kendall College, founded in 1934, is located in Chicago, Illinois and is a member of the Laureate International Universities network. Kendall offers undergraduate degrees in business, culinary arts, early childhood education and hospitality management to a diverse and passionate community of more than 2200 students. The curriculum combines strong academics with practical experience and international educational opportunities that help give students in business, hospitality and culinary arts programs the skills and expertise to be leaders in their professions. Kendall College was ranked the number one program in Chicago for preparing students for careers in hospitality management and culinary arts in a survey of management at Chicago’s leading hotels and Michelin Guide restaurants (ORC International – 2011 Survey). Kendall College  is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), www.ncahlc.org; 1-312-263-0456. For more information, visit www.Kendall.edu.### The 2013 ACF Central Regional Baron H. Galand Culinary Knowledge Bowl champions from Kendall College (l. to r.): Nicole Zapletal, Brenda Martinez, Chef Dina Altieri, Chef Renee Zonka (dean), Chelsea Parks, Jeremy Noga, Chris Lutz. 2013-05-01T16:15:35+00:00 Food Enthusiasts at Every Skill Level Given Unique Culinary Classroom Opportunities CHICAGO (April 30, 2013) – Kendall College School of Culinary Arts introduces new Home Chef cooking classes for amateur food enthusiasts.  The former “Spice Up Your Life” program has been re-launched to offer a new recreational cooking experience for at-home chefs hoping to refine their culinary skills and learn from Kendall’s experienced culinary faculty. Classes are offered at Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels to provide an exceptional experience for aspiring chefs at every stage of development.     In addition, Kendall is launching the Kendall College Home Chef Certificate, an intensive series of non-credit bearing classes for the food enthusiast. The Home Chef Certificate of Participation can be obtained in just under a year with classes held Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 - 10:30pm, with an optional tutoring day on Wednesday for no additional fee. The classes culminate with all participants preparing a Sunday brunch in the Dining Room at Kendall College for friends, family and the public. A short ceremony will be held to present participants with their Certificate of Participation. The first group of participants will start classes at Kendall College July 8, 2013.“We are thrilled to be launching the new Home Chef program,” said Kendall College President Emily Williams Knight. “As a top-ranked culinary school, it’s important that we maintain our standard of culinary excellence through community outreach and educational programs, and Home Chef is one opportunity to showcase the passion and dedication of our culinary faculty.”  Home Chef participants will hone culinary techniques from knife skills, sautéing and braising to baking with local ingredients and integrating farmers’ market picks into everyday recipes.  An overview of each level: Beginner – Courses such as Step into the World of Julie and Julia and Summertime Pies will teach basic cooking skills from baking cookies and sauce making, to mastering the perfect cheesecake.  Intermediate – Classes from Baking and Pastry Techniques Multi-day Class to Ice Cream and Gelato, will help home cooks expand their knowledge and expertise in cooking techniques such as roasting, boiling and braising, while introducing important skills like stir fry and searing. Topics will cover homemade pasta, healthy cooking, international cuisine, and baking and pastry. Advanced –Boot camp-style sessions, coach attendees through complex cooking skills including fruit and vegetable carving, international cuisine flavoring and intricate baking and pastry projects. Upcoming courses include Culinary Skills Multi-day Boot Camp and Fruit, Cheese and Vegetable Carving Multi-day Boot Camp. Basic knife skills are required. For more information and to enroll in Home Chef courses, visit http://taste.kendall.edu/, call 312.752.2206 or email homechef@kendall.edu.About the Kendall College School of Culinary Arts:Kendall College, founded in 1934, is located in Chicago, Illinois and is a member of the Laureate International Universities network. Kendall offers undergraduate degrees in business, culinary arts, early childhood education and hospitality management to a diverse and passionate community of more than 1800 students. The curriculum combines strong academics with practical experience and international educational opportunities that help give students in business, hospitality and culinary arts programs the skills and expertise to be leaders in their professions. Kendall College was ranked the number one program in Chicago for preparing students for careers in hospitality management and culinary arts in a survey of management at Chicago’s leading hotels and Michelin Guide restaurants (ORC International – 2011 Survey). The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission has accredited the Culinary Arts associate program since 1988 and the Baking and Pastry associate program since 2008. Kendall College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), www.ncahlc.org; 1-312-263-0456. For more information, visit www.Kendall.edu. 2013-04-29T18:25:40+00:00 IRA member employees statewide offered tuition reduction on all degree programs Chicago-April 24, 2013- Kendall College is pleased to announce a new benefit for Illinois Restaurant Association (IRA) members statewide that provides reduced tuition rates for their employees and families to support their pursuit or completion of a degree in several disciplines.As part of the partnership with the IRA formed on the cusp of the Chicago-based nonprofit’s centennial, Kendall College will extend a 20% tuition reduction on degree programs in business, culinary arts and hospitality. “Offering Illinois Restaurant Association members’ employees the means to achieve or continue college education is an investment in the most important asset of our state’s vibrant foodservice industry,” says Kendall College President Emily Knight. “Kendall is proud to play this important role in ensuring the future health and success of restaurants and many other businesses throughout Illinois by helping our state’s citizens acquire and thrive in hospitality-sector careers.”Kendall College was selected by the IRA as an official partner for this member benefit for the quality of its education, ranked as the best in Illinois for preparing students for careers in hospitality management and culinary arts as substantiated by a recent study (http://culinary.kendall.edu/about/kendall-1-for-preparing-students); a hybrid education-delivery format for Kendall’s business and hospitality programs that effectively combines classroom and online instruction; four start times per year, which awards greater lifestyle accommodation and convenience to students; and an experiential approach to learning and support services, including dedicated enrollment advisors, financial-aid consultants and admissions representatives.“The Illinois Restaurant Association has worked since 1914 to provide restaurant operators and suppliers with valuable business services, networking opportunities, cost-saving programs and vital advocacy,” says IRA President Sam Toia. “Working with Kendall College in a way that makes quality education in hospitality management, culinary arts and business more accessible and affordable is yet the latest example of the IRA’s commitment to its members’ ongoing success.” The foodservice industry in Illinois is the largest private-sector employer in the state. Foodservice operations employed more than 516,000 people in 2012 and realized $20.9 billion in sales. The IRA projects a 3.7% increase in offered jobs (517,900) and sales ($21.7 billion) in 2013.Kendall College will also offer IRA members’ employees and their families a 15% tuition reduction on pursuing bachelor’s-degree programs in early childhood education.For more information about Kendall College’s Illinois Restaurant Association partnership benefit, visit www.kendall.edu/partner. For more information about the Kendall College School of Culinary Arts, School of Hospitality Management and School of Business, visit www.kendall.edu.### About Kendall College:Kendall College, founded in 1934, is located in Chicago, Illinois and is a member of the Laureate International Universities network. Kendall offers undergraduate degrees in business, culinary arts, early childhood education and hospitality management to a diverse and passionate community of more than 2200 students. The curriculum combines strong academics with practical experience and international educational opportunities that help give students in business, hospitality and culinary arts programs the skills and expertise to be leaders in their professions. Kendall College was ranked the number one program in Chicago for preparing students for careers in hospitality management and culinary arts in a survey of management at Chicago’s leading hotels and Michelin Guide restaurants (ORC International - 2011 Survey). Kendall College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), www.ncahlc.org; 1-312-263-0456. For more information, visit www.Kendall.edu.   2013-04-24T17:47:15+00:00 Chicago (February 26, 2013) —The Kendall College School of Culinary Arts and the Center for the Advancement of Foodservice Education (CAFÉ) are accepting applications for the 2013 CAFÉ/Kendall College Green Award. This is the first national award to recognize secondary and postsecondary culinary-arts and baking/pastry programs for their commitment to sustainability. Additionally, the winning program will receive a $1,000 cash prize plus complimentary registration to the 9th-Annual CAFÉ Leadership Conference, June 20-22, in Miami, Fla. All secondary and postsecondary culinary-arts and baking/pastry programs in the United States, whether diploma- or degree-granting, are eligible. Selection criteria are based on the integration of sustainability into educational programs and/or operations. “Sustainability, once dubbed the ‘wave of the future’ for the foodservice industry, is the reality today,” says Christopher Koetke, CEC, CCE, HAAC, vice president of the Kendall College School of Culinary Arts and Laureate International Universities Center of Excellence in Culinary Arts. “Kendall has dedicated itself to sustainability in its classrooms and operations since 2005, and even more gratifying than the value we’ve reaped on our own campus has been the privilege of sharing our knowledge with other educators and learning from them. That is the impetus for the CAFÉ/Kendall College Green Award.” According to Mary Petersen, founder and executive director of CAFÉ, the winning program will be selected for its level of innovation; perceived impact on students’ understanding of sustainability practices and their importance; and the ease with which elements of the winning program can be implemented in similar programs nationwide. Last year’s award went to Seattle Culinary Academy, a division of Seattle Central Community College, for its mandatory coursework in sustainable food-system practices for students enrolled in culinary arts and specialty desserts and breads. Students learn how to plant, tend and harvest 2 acres of donated land, with harvested produce incorporated into menus at school. The school also maintains a plant-science lab/green house, teaches nose-to-tail butchery and food-preservation skills, and operates a GMO-free kitchen. Full information about award criteria and the application process is located at www.CafeMeetingPlace.com under the “Instructor Scholarships/Awards” tab. Applications must be postmarked no later than April 1, 2013, and the winner will be notified by May 1, 2013. For more information about the Kendall College School of Culinary Arts’ sustainability initiatives, please visit http://culinary.kendall.edu/about/going-green/. ###About the Kendall College School of Culinary Arts:Kendall College, founded in 1934, is located in Chicago, Illinois and is a member of the Laureate International Universities network. Kendall offers undergraduate degrees in business, culinary arts, early childhood education and hospitality management to a diverse and passionate community of more than 2200 students. The curriculum combines strong academics with practical experience and international educational opportunities that help give students in business, hospitality and culinary arts programs the skills and expertise to be leaders in their professions. Kendall College was ranked the number one program in Chicago for preparing students for careers in hospitality management and culinary arts in a survey of management at Chicago’s leading hotels and Michelin Guide restaurants (ORC International – 2011 Survey). The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission has accredited the Culinary Arts associate program since 1988 and the Baking and Pastry associate program since 2008. Kendall College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), www.ncahlc.org; 1-312-263-0456. For more information, visit www.Kendall.edu. 2013-02-28T19:10:58+00:00 CHICAGO (February 25, 2013) – Kendall College is committed to providing responsible beverage management training for students. As part of this commitment, Kendall is pleased to announce a new concentration in the School of Hospitality Management, Beverage Management, as well as a new relationship with Siebel Institute of Technology. The Siebel Institute will be moving their campus to a soon-to-be constructed modern beverage facility located on the first floor of Kendall College’s building at 900 N North Branch Street in Chicago. It will house Siebel’s corporate offices, a teaching hall, brewery and famous Bier Stube, a space where students can learn the art of managing a beverage business.Starting in April, the Kendall College School of Hospitality Management will be offering six new courses as part of a new Beverage Management concentration, including:•    Introduction to Wines, Beer and Spirits•    Intermediate Wines•    Advanced Wine Knowledge•    The Business of Beverage Management•    Beer and Fermentation•    Spirits and MixologyStudents pursuing this concentration will also have the opportunity to take optional courses including “Industry Stages” and an “Excursion and Immersion” course, which includes an eight-day trip prior to the students’ senior year to an internationally renowned wine growing region to understand the wine, culture and techniques, such as France, Germany, Switzerland, Chile or Australia.“The development of our new Beverage Management concentration is in response to the demand for beverage education within the industry,” said Emily Williams Knight, president of Kendall College. “We are proud of our initial course offerings and look forward to developing additional courses for the concentration in the future in partnership with the Siebel Institute. We feel confident that with our new concentration and through our partnership with Siebel, we will remain at the forefront of training leaders in responsible beverage management.”Kendall’s new concentration and new relationship with Siebel comes at a time when the restaurant industry continues to see tremendous growth. During the past 13 years, the number of food and beverage jobs jumped 25 percent, compared to total U.S employment which increased by four percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, making it essential for potential job candidates to be trained and qualified for these competitive positions. “This is an exciting time for Siebel as we embark on creating a state-of-the-art facility for brewing education,” said Lyn Kruger, President and COO of Siebel Institute. “From Brewing Technology to Raw Materials and Wort Production, the Siebel Institute will continue to offer our more than 20 brewing-specific programs and courses at the new Chicago location. Siebel has been researching, expanding on the development of, and teaching the art of brewing and craft of beer making for more than 140 years. In the coming years, we look forward to collaborating with Kendall College to offer new courses and programs to prepare students for the global workforce.”For more information about Kendall College’s School of Hospitality Management, visit http://hospitality.kendall.edu/ and for more information about The Siebel Institute of Technology, visit http://www.siebelinstitute.com About the Kendall College School of Hospitality Management:Kendall College, founded in 1934, is located in Chicago, Illinois and is a member of the Laureate International Universities network. Kendall offers undergraduate degrees in business, culinary arts, early childhood education and hospitality management to a diverse and passionate community of more than 1800 students. The curriculum combines strong academics with practical experience and international educational opportunities that help give students in business, hospitality and culinary arts programs the skills and expertise to be leaders in their professions. Kendall College was ranked the number one program in Chicago for preparing students for careers in hospitality management and culinary arts in a survey of management at Chicago’s leading hotels and Michelin Guide restaurants (ORC International – 2011 Survey). The School of Hospitality Management focuses on the art of hospitality and the science of management – the European tradition of superior customer service with American managerial know-how. Kendall College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), www.ncahlc.org; 1-312-263-0456. For more information, visit www.Kendall.edu.About The Siebel Institute of TechnologyThe Siebel Institute of Technology offers courses in brewing, beer styles, distilling and other areas of fermented beverage technology. Established in 1872, the Siebel Institute and its World Brewing Academy affiliate conduct courses and programs at locations in Chicago, Munich, San Diego, and Montreal. We also feature the most extensive web-based training courses available in the brewing industry as well as a range of products and services for breweries worldwide. http://www.siebelinstitute.com 2013-02-26T21:24:08+00:00 Chicago (January 22, 2013) - Kendall College School of Culinary Arts welcomes alumna, celebrated Chicago-based chef and Top Chef Season 9 finalist, Beverly Kim, back to campus as a guest instructor for the winter quarter.  Chef Kim will be instructing and coaching her class through preparation and service of an Asian-inspired dinner, created by the Chef herself, at Kendall’s student-led and highly-rated restaurant, The Dining Room.  Known for her eclectic and soulful cooking approach, Chef Kim hopes to serve as an inspiration to her students, and encourage them to get to know different cuisines and styles in order to discover their own passions. Chef Kim’s class is the final course students will take prior to receiving their associate’s degree. “While it’s my goal as an instructor to teach students the essential skills needed to work the line at a real restaurant, it’s my mission as a chef to give my students insight into life after culinary school and give them tools to succeed in the industry,” said Chef Kim. “I’m so grateful for the learning and experiences as a result of my culinary education at Kendall. This is a great opportunity for me to give back as well as investigate my propensity for teaching.”Chef Kim was one of the first culinary students taught by School of Culinary Arts Vice President Chris Koetke, CEC, CCE, HAAC. “Beverly exemplifies why Kendall is ranked the No. 1 Chicago program* for preparing students for culinary careers,” said Koetke.  “We’re thrilled to welcome her back to Kendall to instill in our student chefs that hard work in school and hard work in the real world can lead to incredible success.” With a range of top Chicago restaurant experience, Chef Kim has cooked at esteemed establishments such as Charlie Trotter’s, Prairie Grass Café, Opera, Aria and Bonsoiree. Through March 18, Chef Kim’s dinner menu at The Dining Room features modern Korean cuisine using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Diners can select from cold or hot appetizers and entrees, including pork belly mungbean pancake with kimchi, hen egg and pickled pineapple, and pan seared striped bass with lemongrass coconut broth, honshemeji and sweet potato. Available from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and from 6 -8 p.m. on Saturdays, dinner reservations can be made online at Open Table or by calling 312-752-2328. Kendall College is thrilled to have Chef Kim on board for the winter quarter, but is still searching for a permanent chef instructor in The Dining Room.  Interested candidates can send inquiries to jobs@kendall.edu. For more information about Kendall College’s School of Culinary Arts, visit culinary.kendall.edu. *(ORC International– 2011 Survey)About the Kendall College School of Culinary Arts:Kendall College, founded in 1934, is located in Chicago, Illinois and is a member of the Laureate International Universities network. Kendall offers undergraduate degrees in business, culinary arts, early childhood education and hospitality management to a diverse and passionate community of more than 1800 students. The curriculum combines strong academics with practical experience and international educational opportunities that help give students in business, hospitality and culinary arts programs the skills and expertise to be leaders in their professions. Kendall College was ranked the number one program in Chicago for preparing students for careers in hospitality management and culinary arts in a survey of management at Chicago’s leading hotels and Michelin Guide restaurants (ORC International – 2011 Survey). The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission has accredited the Culinary Arts associate program since 1988 and the Baking and Pastry associate program since 2008. Kendall College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), www.ncahlc.org; 1-312-263-0456. For more information, visit www.Kendall.edu. 2013-01-23T18:52:08+00:00 Chef Elaine Sikorski exposes a chef’s beliefs about the power of food’s presentation to influence flavor perceptionChicago - January 10, 2013 – Chef Elaine Sikorski, CEC, CCE, an instructor at Kendall College School of Culinary Arts, is the author of the recently published Cooking to the Image: A Plating Handbook (Wiley, 2012). This is Sikorski’s debut publication. Resulting from years of teaching and cooking practice, Plating relates the look of plate presentations to chefs’ beliefs about food, situated in the larger culinary context. Beginning from a historical menu perspective, the book offers a complete design methodology to plating. Chapter topics include “Platter to Plate: Classical Style,” “Plate Frame: New American Style and Fusion Style,” “The Emerging Menu: Interactive Table Setting” and “Design and Culinary Plate Archetypes.” End chapters address finding inspiration, critiquing culinary art and culinary values.According to Sikorski, more professional cooks are thinking visually about creating food. To do so successfully, a chef needs to recognize how form and function translate to appearance and flavor on a plate. “About 10 years ago, I was teaching plate presentation at Kendall, and realized that I could tell students that something wasn’t working, but I couldn’t really tell them why,” Sikorski says. “I couldn’t express what I knew.“I embarked on an exploration of plate presentations to develop archetypes, and I discovered that it’s not just about the presentation ‘working’; the plate must also fit a culinary style. To successfully train the cooks of tomorrow, we have to provide them not only with the necessary technical skills to achieve their desired results, but also the ability to recognize previous food styles so that they may develop a strong personal style to express flavor.”Cooking to the Image: A Plating Handbook is the result of Sikorski’s decade-long exploration and discovery. Her highly visual, full-color, 175-page paperback text is designed for chefs, foodservice managers, retailers, culinary students and instructors. An electronic version is also available. For teachers, available supplements include an online Instructor’s Manual, image gallery, PowerPoint lecture and reference materials, and a test bank and answer key.Sikorski brought a wealth of industry experience to Kendall when she joined the faculty as a chef instructor in 1997. She had led the kitchens at famed Le Perroquet in Chicago, as well as Les Nomades. For six years, she worked as a chef in the Alsace region of France.At Kendall College, Sikorski teaches advanced sauces and fish cookery, among other courses. She has received two of the college’s highest honors for teaching excellence. For more information on Cooking to the Image: A Plating Handbook, visit www.wiley.com.About the Kendall College School of Culinary Arts:Kendall College, founded in 1934, is located in Chicago, Illinois. Kendall offers undergraduate degrees in business, culinary arts, early childhood education and hospitality management to a diverse and passionate community of more than 2200 students. The curriculum combines strong academics with practical experience and international educational opportunities that help give students in business, hospitality and culinary arts programs the skills and expertise to be leaders in their professions. Kendall College was ranked the number one program in Chicago for preparing students for careers in hospitality management and culinary arts in a survey of management at Chicago’s leading hotels and Michelin Guide restaurants (ORC International - 2011 Survey). The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission has accredited the Culinary Arts associate program since 1988 and the Baking and Pastry associate program since 2008. Kendall College, a member of the Laureate International Universities network, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), www.ncahlc.org.Media Contacts:Meredith Bay, 312-752-2190, Meredith.bay@kendall.edu    2013-01-11T05:02:47+00:00 Dr. Susan Tinnish brings 25 years of business experience and deep ties to Kendall to the roleCHICAGO 01/08/13 – Susan Tinnish, Ph.D., has been named dean of the Kendall College School of Hospitality Management. Dr. Tinnish will oversee and manage all aspects of the School including faculty and curriculum selection, assessment and program direction. She was previously School of Hospitality Management Interim Co-Dean along with Chris Letchinger and has been a faculty member at Kendall since 2008. As dean, she will be taking the helm of the No. 1 Chicago program for preparing students for hospitality management careers (ORC International– 2011 Survey.)Dr. Tinnish is a highly regarded thought leader in the hospitality industry.  She is a frequent speaker at industry conferences including ITME’s Motivation Show, Meeting Professionals International conferences, Professional Convention Management Association national conferences and Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International’s MEET and Affordable Meetings.  A member of the Kendall College School of Hospitality Management faculty since 2008, Dr. Tinnish has taught courses on leadership, organizational behavior, sustainability and meeting management.  She also played a key role in launching Kendall’s new concentration in Sustainable Management in Hospitality and Tourism.“We are thrilled to have Sue Tinnish, a valued member of our faculty, join us as the new dean of the School of Hospitality Management,” said Kendall College President Emily Williams Knight. “Sue has been a trusted leader and advisor as the Interim Co-Dean and I truly appreciate her experience and commitment to the academic excellence and international focus of the School. I look forward to working with her to continue to build a hospitality program that is recognized for its strength not only in Chicago, but throughout the United States and around the world.”Dr. Tinnish is an expert on sustainable practices for business meetings and trade shows. She chairs the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) committee that established the APEX/ASTM International Standards for environmentally sustainable meetings and events and served as the U.S. Chair for the International Standards Organization (ISO) effort to develop a worldwide sustainable events management system.Dr. Tinnish earned her PhD from Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois.  She holds an M.B.A. with a concentration in finance and marketing from University of Chicago’s Booth School and a B.S. in communication studies from Northwestern University.About the Kendall College School of Hospitality Management:Kendall College, founded in 1934, is located in Chicago, Illinois. Kendall offers undergraduate degrees in business, culinary arts, early childhood education and hospitality management to a diverse and passionate community of more than 2200 students. The curriculum combines strong academics with practical experience and international educational opportunities that help give students in business, hospitality and culinary arts programs the skills and expertise to be leaders in their professions. Kendall College was ranked the number one program in Chicago for preparing students for careers in hospitality management and culinary arts in a survey of management at Chicago’s leading hotels and Michelin Guide restaurants (ORC International – 2011 Survey). The School of Hospitality Management focuses on the art of hospitality and the science of management – the European tradition of superior customer service with American managerial know-how. Kendall College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), www.ncahlc.org. Media Contacts:Meredith Bay, 312-752-2190, meredith.bay@kendall.edu 2013-01-09T01:01:46+00:00 CHICAGO - December 28, 2012 – Kendall College announces new concentrations for its School of Business and School of Education students starting the January 7, 2013 quarter.  The new concentrations provide students with specialized knowledge which allows them to be more competitive in today’s professional world. The School of Business is introducing Marketing Methods and the School of Education is now offering Small Business Management.“Our new concentrations are designed to stay ahead of industry trends and provide students with essential skills needed following graduation,” said Emily Williams Knight, president of Kendall College. “We’re confident that these new courses will help our students meet the demands of today’s business and education environments.”The Marketing Methods concentration within the School of Business includes courses on Holistic Brand Management, Public Relations Strategy and Tactics, and Relationship Marketing. The Kendall College B.A. in Business program will offer courses designed to further educate students on today’s business methods and practices, including Social Responsibility in a Global Environment, Urban Dynamics, and Doing Business In a given country each year, introducing students to the culture, industry structure, competitive environment, and economic, financial and political characteristics that shape the way international business are conducted.The Small Business Management concentration, offered within the School of Education curriculum, will help students develop business insight in preparation for owning or operating a small business, particularly designed for students who aspire to own a store front daycare or home daycare center following graduation.In addition to the new concentration, the Schools of Business and Education both offer fully enabled online degree programs. Students also have the option to mix and match online and on-campus courses to create a learning experience that caters to their lifestyle.About the Kendall College School of Business:Kendall College, founded in 1934, is located in Chicago, Illinois and is a member of the Laureate International Universities network. Kendall offers undergraduate degrees in business, culinary arts, early childhood education and hospitality management to a diverse and passionate community of more than 1800 students. The curriculum combines strong academics with practical experience and international educational opportunities that help give students in business, hospitality and culinary arts programs the skills and expertise to be leaders in their professions. The School of Business emphasizes the critical skills and professional edge needed to excel in today’s global workforce, resulting in graduates who are professional, confident and prepared for a variety of service-oriented career fields. The innovative, yet practical, curriculum utilizes tools such as situation-based challenges, living case studies, management simulations and integrative projects. It focuses not only on business functions, but also on the softer skills essential for long term career advancement and provides opportunities for students to develop meaningful connections with the business community. Kendall College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), www.ncahlc.org; 1-312-263-0456. About the Kendall College School of Education:Kendall College, founded in 1934, is located in Chicago, Illinois and is a member of the Laureate International Universities network. Kendall offers undergraduate degrees in business, culinary arts, early childhood education and hospitality management to a diverse and passionate community of more than 1800 students. The Early Childhood Education program in the School of Education is approved by the Illinois State Board of Education for Type 04 Illinois Teacher Certification preparation (birth through Grade 3). The program incorporates current research and theory on how young children learn; this prepares students with the knowledge and skills they need for success in early childhood education careers. Kendall College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), www.ncahlc.org; 1-312-263-0456. Media Contacts:Meredith Bay, 312-752-2190, meredith.bay@kendall.eduStephanie Poquette, 312-943-0333, stephanie@zapwater.com    2012-12-28T17:41:29+00:00