Post Tagged with: "Food studies"

by Joy Kostansek Four Ohio University students had the opportunity to taste their way through the culture and traditions of Ecuadorian agriculture over spring break 2020. Led by Dr. Theresa Moran and faculty from the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, the inaugural Coffee, Chocolate and Sugar: Sustainable Agriculture program was […]

Ohio University graduate student Joy Kostansek was awarded the Excellence in Research Award by the Sociology & Anthropology Department. Kostansek is completing an M.A. in Sociology. She was nominated by Dr. Stephen Scanlan, Associate Professor of Sociology, and Dr. Anna Terman, Assistant Professor of Sociology. “What more can I say?” […]

Dr. Theresa Moran, Dr. Art Trese, and Joy Kostansek attended the Farm to Institution New England Campus Farmer Summit on Feb. 22 to present a session on “Financing the Farm: Creative Models + Financial Infrastructure” about their work with the OHIO Student Farm. Held at Stonehill College in Easton, Mass., this […]

Whether in the form of reviews in the mass-media and in dedicated magazines and websites such as the Wine Spectator, or in wine blogs, or in label-scanning apps such as Vivino, or even in millions of user reviews on sites such as Cellar Tracker, wine tasting notes are ubiquitous and […]

McCracken Hall 120 was bustling with students and community members alike for the Discovery Kitchen event on Jan 30. Folks gathered around to learn how to make a delicious, locally sourced meal. In a continuation of successful workshops developed by Community Food Initiatives and the Farm to OHIO Working Group […]

 Ohio University interns from three community-based programs — the Mayors Partnership for Progress, the Southeast Ohio History Center, and Rural Action — talked about their experiences and accomplishments at the Community-Based Internship Showcase. Watch as interns tell their tales of resurrecting the history of a lynching in Athens, working […]

Dr. Theresa Moran was quoted in a University to Business article headlined “Ohio University rallies support for the local food industry.” Moran is Assistant Professor & Food Studies Theme Director, Sustainable Living Hub Coordinator at Ohio University. By switching buying local, the university is advancing two critical missions: supporting local […]