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MOUTHPIECE
SHTC Newsletter
The unofficial voice of the School of Hospitality, Tourism & Culture
Grand Opening of the CULINARY ARTS CENTRE!
This semester, we welcomed the School’s first cohort into the Culinary ManagementInternational program; these students will be the first to benefit from our newly built, $3.5 million,
state-of-the-art culinary labs. This unique program targets a growing need for cooks and chefs
who are specialized in ethnic cuisines.
Seasoned chef-professors are cooking up change to incorporate modern technologies; chalk
boards have been replaced with video screens, allowing for real time feeds throughout the facility. The new technology also allows students to
access the information at a later time to be used
as studying material.
Featuring three new lab spaces, the Culinary
Arts Centre is a teaching and learning facility
designed with students in mind. The lab spaces
are equipped with four combitherm ovens, a
tandoor oven, a wok line, a brick lined pizza
oven, a smoker, baker’s ovens, induction
cookers, a chocolate tempering machine, as well
as traditional stoves, grills, deep fryers, and
salamanders. The facility will meet the current
and future training needs of our industry partners.
Our showcase to our stakeholders and industry
partners is scheduled for February 13, 2013 and we can’t wait for our students to show off their
cooking abilities!
In related news, we are pleased to announce the re-opening of our Conference and Events
Services (CES) department. CES is now accepting bookings for the 2013 year. Our Banquet
room is ideal for meetings, conferences & workshops. Please visit
http://www.centennialcollege.ca/banquet for booking inquiries for more information.
THE STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
by Haralampos (Bob) Georgiou
As a fan of both national and local history and as a student of
Culture and Heritage Site Management, there are two developments in the sector that really have me buzzing: the Canadian
Museum of Canada and Heritage Diversity Stories. On December
12 of last year, I had the opportunity to learn about both.
First, the Government of Canada recently announced its plan to
re-brand the Canadian Museum of Civilization as the Canadian
Photo sourced from: heritagetoronto.org Museum of History. Representatives from the Museum have
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been going across the country to enlist the help of Canadians to design the new institution. Last
Winter 2013 month, they were at Centennial College as part of this initiative called myMuseum.
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BULLETIN BOARD
Jewellery from around the The workshop concluded with
world: A cultural heritage participants being given the
chance to create their own
WORKSHOP
jewellery piece.
Jewellery is universal to all
cultures, a way of personal
Pictures from the event can be
adornment and expression. This seen directly below.
workshop, held on October 25
and led by Sabrina Daddar
SHTC hosts Malvern
(owner of Berry Sweet Treats)
provided participants with a brief Community Centre
history of how jewelry originated
On Friday December 21st,
and is an integrated part of
the SHTC hosted the Malvern
societies; how it has become an
Community Centre for their
important part of cultural
annual family Christmas dinner.
traditions, as well as how it is
Centennial volunteers, led by top
crafted.
Chef Juerg Roth, worked side by
side with staff from the community centre to serve a delicious full
course turkey dinner to over 150
guests.
For many guests, this was the
only Christmas dinner they would
be able to have and many came
forward to express their deep
appreciation. In truth, it was
equally appreciated by our Centennial group, knowing that our
small effort went a long way to
helping
make
someone's
Christmas one to remember.
LEARNING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
“Toronto Geotourism Map- Bridging a Gap”- Applied Research Project
The School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culture and the Culture and Heritage Institute, in partnership with Canadian Geographic, was approved by ARIC (Centennial College’s Applied Research and Innovation Centre) to proceed with an applied research project which aims to take inventory of all existing Toronto maps- digital and paperin an effort to measure gaps in local cartography and the need for a geotourism specific map of Toronto.
This is the School’s 4th successful Applied Research Fellowship to date and specific project outcomes are to:

Gain insight into existing gaps and identification of need areas in the area of cartography

House inventory of existing Toronto maps (electronic and paper)

Measure success of existing geotourism mapguides and facilitated future discussion on their improvement

Foster
partnerships
with
solid
community
partners,
including
tourism
industry,
cartographers
This project will be carried out by SHTC/CHI faculty and staff teams including students selected to work in the
capacity of research assistants, thus providing an excellent opportunity for professional development.
Thank you to all students who applied for the advertised positions; the response was overwhelming and most encouraging! Please be on the look out for similar opportunities in the future.
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DATES TO REMEMBER - Jan-March 2013
January 21
Deadline to Withdraw: Final date for students to submit an Intent to Withdraw
Form to Enrolment Services and qualify for partial refund of Winter 2013 fees.
Classes dropped after this date will not reduce or cancel Winter 2013 fees.
February 18
Family Day! College closed
March 4-8
Reading Week (for all SHTC programs)
March 11
Program Transfer Deadline
March 11
March 22
March 25
PLAR Deadline: Final date to submit Summer 2013 application and fee for
Prior Learning Assessment (PLAR) credit by challenge process or portfolio for
Summer 2013 courses
Deadline to withdraw from Winter 2013 courses or programs without academic
penalty. Courses /programs dropped after this date become part of the student’s
permanent official record
Application to Graduate Deadline: Final date to apply for Winter 2013 graduation
and to participate in the June Convocation Ceremonies. Apply on-line through
myCentennial or submit form to Enrolment Services.
SHTC GIVES BACK...and it tastes so good!
“Gourds for Gourdes” Fundraising Lunch and Learn Event
In association with Samsara Fields, and led by SHTC Faculty Chef Samuel Glass, the Culture and Heritage Institute presented a fundraising lunch and learn event on October 29 titled “Gourds for Gourdes”.
Samsara Fields founders JP Gural and So Young Lee established their organic farm as a response to their journey through many nations in crisis. Dedicated to food security through sustainable agricultural practices, they are
partnering food and grassroots community relationships with groups such as Haiti's Cine institute.
This fundraising event was attended by over 25 enthusiastic participants who not only helped support Samsara
Fields and its philanthropic efforts, but experienced a unique learning opportunity in the area of sustainable farming, food security and organic living.
This was preceded by a unique photo exhibition, “To Feed a Planet”, which was written about in the previous
edition of Mouthpiece.
Thank you to all participating students and staff for another successful event!
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UPCOMING SHTC/CHI EVENTS: SAVE THE DATES!
Monday, April 8, 2013 @ the Culinary Arts Centre
Progress Campus
CREATING CULTURE NETWORKSTECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION & ARTS AND CULTURE
HERITAGE SITES AS SOCIAL PLACES
Making Culture Matter, in association with the Culture and Heritage Institute, is pleased to present
its second annual symposium, coordinated by the 2013 Leadership class of 22 students from the
SHTC’s Culture and Heritage Site Management program. A keynote and an array of seasoned cultural
practitioners will explore with our students the issues, challenges and success stories around these two
key themes.
As emerging leaders in the Arts Culture and Heritage sector, CHSM students plan to attract cultural
workers from across the GTA and beyond to listen, discuss and share their ideas around these two
central concepts that are at the heart of cultural leadership today.
More information to be announced soon!
Wednesday, April 10, 2013 @ the Culinary Arts Centre
Progress Campus
GREENING TOURISM
The Culture and Heritage Institute will host a one day conference on the topic
of Greening Tourism businesses. This conference will allow industry stakeholders to engage in meaningful discussions surrounding best and emerging practices in the area of sustainability, and will feature leading industry experts, speakers and keynotes, along
with attendance and participation from ministerial, community, industry and student fronts.
Overview of sessions:
"Heritage, Food and Tourism"
"Sustainability can be profitable!"
"Meals for Locovores"
"How to green your kitchen"
"How to green your festival"
"Why & how to green your building"
Details to be announced soon!
May 2013
SHTC STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY
Yes, it’s true, it’s that time again. Be there!
CALLING ALL SHTC STUDENTS!
Interested in event planning? Want to gain valuable experience? Become a part of the SHTC/CHI
Student Programming/Event committee.
Email Stephanie Carrillo at [email protected] to sign up or for more details!
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SHTC Faculty Member “takes gold” on popular reality show
Centennial College’s School of Hospitality can now boast a culinary champion of sorts. Jannett
Ioannides (pictured below– far left), faculty at the SHTC since 1998, recently competed on the ever
popular reality show – W network’s Come Dine With Me Canada.
Night one of a weeklong dine off was hosted by a competitive sport mom, college professor and
marketing expert Jannett Ioannides. Confident Jannett put together a gourmet food and wine menu that
was bursting with flavor.
This was no small task- Jannett had to please a bunch of interesting strangers. Coming to dinner
were straight-face ex-copper Mike, stylish school teacher Monique, truck driver and part time preacher
Gerald, and part-time sommelier Samara.
Jannett served up a gourmet meal consisting of caramelized walnut and blue cheese salad, followed by
grilled lobster and filet mignon (done to perfection) and finished with a decadent chocolate torte with
whipped cream. Each course was matched with the perfect complement of wine. To keep her guests
entertained in between courses, Jannett introduced a handwriting specialist that gave all contestants a
little insight into the week’s expectations.
At the end of night 5, Jannett emerged victorious with a high score of 32 points – taking the Come Dine
With Me championship and a cash prize. Jannett donated her prize money to a scholarship set up at
Centennial College in the name of her brother – Oliver Bodemann – who passed away in 2010.
Congrats Jannett, and thank you for your most generous contribution to the School of Hospitality,
Tourism and Culture!
Soon to be launched: THE JUNCTION
The Culture and Heritage Institute is happy to announce that it will launch its first
ever digital magazine in January 2013.
The Junction will address an array of topics relating to hospitality, tourism and culture. The theme of the inaugural issue will address Human Resources in
Hospitality.
For more information, visit our webpage: centennialcollege.ca/chi/TheJunction
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The Student Perspective
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I liked my time there; walking into the event, I saw someone talking on camera about his favourite Canadian. There was also the opportunity to ‘design’
one’s collection for the museum, and the ability to vote on and contribute to
a timeline of benchmark events in Canadian history. I threw my hat in for the
1834 Upper Canada Rebellion and the introduction of The Charter of Rights
and Freedoms in 1982 as a part of my five favourite moments. Still, I felt the
scale really lacked cultural history. So, I wrote down ‘The Development of
Canada’s First Popular Music Scene in Yorkville’ and put it with the other
events in the 1960s. The Canadian music industry as a whole is indebted to
Toronto’s folk performers and their crafting of the country’s first ‘sound’. In
that sense, it was great to define my Canada!
Later that day, I shipped off to Historic St. Lawrence Hall, the head base of Heritage Toronto. A crowd of
roughly one hundred people gathered in the impressive Great Hall for the official launch of the
Heritage Diversity Stories project. ‘Heritage Diversity Stories’ follows Heritage Toronto’s mandate to present
Toronto’s history through stories. It’s based on the idea that Toronto history is, in a sense, the stories of its
peoples. This particular initiative focuses on the individuals that have made up and continue to make up this
great city – immigrants.
The immigrant experience is a prevalent theme in Toronto. The shame, however, is that those experiences
largely remain as personal anecdotes in the minds of people who lived those events. With Heritage Diversity Stories, Heritage Toronto aims to immortalize these narratives into the story of Toronto. Spearheaded by
project director Gary Mediema of Heritage Toronto and project coordinator Tyson Brown, the website features interviews with community members, contextual essays, and oral histories researched and written by
students. From what I remember from the launch, the involvement of youth is important in that it gives young
people access to heritage in an interesting manner and personalizes the way they look at history.
Among the community groups covered are Hispanics, Russian Orthodox, Filipinos, Koreans, and others.
The stories themselves include the rise of the Lahore Tikka House in Little India, the
tribulations of Portuguese workers, and the opening of the Hong Luck Kung Fu Club. Yet despite the diversity in the collective, I have noted several commonalities from what I’ve seen and read: the effects of international events on local communities, racism and discrimination, and the undersold and unrecognized efforts
of immigrant contributions to this city.
I am really looking forward to tracking Heritage Diversity Stories. As the first-generation son to Greek-Cypriot
migrants and as a resident and would-be historian of Toronto, this unveiling truly hit home for me in so many
ways. Anyone who has similar interests should find entertainment and enlightenment in these stories as well
as the next installment!
By Haralampos (Bob) Georgiou
Pictures on this page sourced from:
http://heritagetoronto.org/
Watch out for our next edition later this semester!
Visit us: centennialcollege.ca/hospitality.
We are looking for budding writers, travel essays, snapshots and news that can be
featured in the ‘Mouthpiece’. Send us your ideas, stories, questions, comments: [email protected]