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Media ReleaseSTATE-OF-THE-ART CULINARY AND DEMONSTRATION LAB OPENS AT HUMBER
TORONTO, January 18, 2005 – An indoor winter fantasy party was held at Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning to launch the state-of-the-art Compass Group Canada Culinary Arts Demonstration Theatre and Kitchen Lab. Guests, including politicians and partners and donors in the food and hospitality industry, were treated to live jazz and delicacies such as Ontario lamb carpcaccio and galantine of chicken on potato cakes. The event was planned entirely by students in the School of Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism and, in addition, students and faculty of the culinary and hospitality programs at Humber prepared and served the appetizers and refreshments. The innovative lab includes state-of-the-art technology, including a Vent Master ceiling, the first of its kind to be installed in North America. The lab will be used in the education of over 250 students each year in the Culinary Management and Chef Training programs from the School of Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism at Humber. “Humber is a leader in culinary education and Compass Group Canada is pleased to assist Humber to develop the next generation of culinary leaders with this exciting new lab,” said Jack C. MacDonald, Chief Executive Officer, Compass Group Canada Ltd. “The new lab is a great demonstration of Humber’s commitment to providing innovative and high-quality education. The generosity of our donors and industry partners has made this one of the most modern and technologically advanced educational facilities for culinary and hospitality training in Canada,” said Dr. Robert A. Gordon, President, Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning. Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning is one of Canada’s leading learning solution providers, offering specialized bachelor’s degree programs in addition to diploma, certificate, apprenticeship and postgraduate programs. Based in Toronto, Humber serves 15,000 full-time and 55,000 part-time learners in over 350 postsecondary programs specializing in applied knowledge and skills development for the workforce. Humber also provides customized corporate training and business-to-business partnerships to 11,000 employees annually. Humber is one of 12 Vanguard Learning Colleges in North America, selected for its excellence in education and training. - 30 - Contact: Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning Backgrounder: Compass Group Canada Culinary Arts Demonstration Theatre and Kitchen Lab
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