September 2025

U.S. Drinking Rate at New Low as Alcohol Concerns Surge

Friday, 05 September 2025 10:43

New Gallup Poll shows young adults and older Americans are embracing alcohol’s perceived negative health effects.

By Lydia Saad, Director of U.S. Social Research at Gallup
Feedback & comments: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

GMC Breaking News

Food is How We Celebrate, Connect, Explore

Friday, 05 September 2025 10:37

New research shows modern consumers are blending tradition with culinary adventure.

Feedback & comments: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

GMC Breaking News

Pacific Northwest Canned Pear Service Announces Winners of its Eighth CAN-DO Challenge

Friday, 05 September 2025 10:31

Feedback & comments: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

CAFÉ Events

2026 Deans & Directors Retreat and Leadership Conference – Information Coming Soon!

Thursday, 04 September 2025 14:22

August 2025 Issue

Monday, 11 August 2025 15:16

Gold Medal Classroom:
The official ezine for CAFE | August 2025 issue

Instructor Awards

Worcester Technical High School Instructor Phil Cropper Earned 2025 Idaho Potato Commission Secondary Educator of the Year Award

Monday, 11 August 2025 14:29

Ocean Pines instructor received the national award for professional commitment to the educational community and outstanding leadership skills.

By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor
Feedback & comments: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Instructor Awards

Johnson & Wales University Instructor Russ Zito Received National Sustainability Award

Monday, 11 August 2025 14:11

JWU Rhode Island campus associate professor recognized for his Sustainable Systems Program, teaching students the importance of agriculture in menu design.

By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor
Feedback & comments: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Instructor Awards

Tracy Carter Honored with Community Outreach Award Sponsored by CAFÉ and Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts

Monday, 11 August 2025 14:11

Holyoke Community College Culinary Chair Tracy Carter earned national award for commitment to recycling and sustainability.

By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor
Feedback & comments: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Instructor Awards

Elizabeth DeRose of Frederick Community College Honored with Technology Award Sponsored by RATIONAL USA

Monday, 11 August 2025 14:10

Director of the Hospitality, Culinary & Tourism Institute Elizabeth DeRose was recognized for incorporating modern culinary technology into the college’s culinary kitchen.

By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor
Feedback & comments: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Instructor Awards

Mary Levinski Earned 2025 Entrepreneurship Award from Kendall College National Louis University

Monday, 11 August 2025 14:10

The Sauk Rapids-Rice High School educator received national entrepreneurship award for creating a mobile coffee business lead by students of all abilities.

By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor
Feedback & comments: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.