Wednesday, February 17, 2016 - 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Type of Event: 
Lecture
Event Location: 
Austin Auditorium

The Provost's Lecture Series brings prominent scientists, acclaimed writers and key policymakers to Oregon State University to present on matters of national and international importance. The series is a project of the office of the Provost and other OSU partners.

Chef, food writer, and producer, and host  Ruth Reichl, will be the speaker will discuss "American Food Now: How We Became a Nation of Foodies."  Most recognizable as a writer and editor, Reichl was the Editor-in-Chief of Gourmet Magazine for ten years until its closing. Before that she was the restaurant critic of The New York Times from 1993-1999 and both the restaurant critic and food editor of the Los Angeles Times from 1984-1993.

Doors open at 6:30, program will be followed by a book signing.