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Culinary Italy
July 24–Aug. 2, 2009
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An invitation from program leader Professor Eric Lund:
If you like eating or cooking or both, I invite you to consider “Culinary Italy,” the Study Travel program I’m leading for St. Olaf this summer. We will feast together on the delicacies of Italy, but we will do more than that. We will connect culinary concerns to culture. Part of our schedule will be devoted to food activities, but we will also see some of the sites that make Italy so memorable. Some days we will work with Italian guides or food experts. On other days, I will be happy to tailor plans to the specific interests of our group.
I take St. Olaf students to Italy every other January. I have been to Rome, Orvieto and Florence many times, but I never tire of these places. History surrounds you: ancient sites like the Roman Forum, many different styles of churches, and art work everywhere. As an historian (especially of religion), I am continually amazed by Italy’s cultural richness that extends back centuries. As for cuisine, each meal is a delight because the Italians take such care with food. And for someone from a Nordic background like I am, it is always refreshing to encounter the exuberance and passion of Italian people.
So this summer, explore the delights of Italy! I’ll take you to some of the great sites of Italy’s most famous cities, and we will also cook and taste food together.
Eric Lund, Director of International and Off-Campus Studies
Program Leaders
Eric Lund has savored the food during his 16 trips to Italy and regularly tries to recreate memorable dishes when he gets back home. During this program, he will share his knowledge of Italian history and integrate the food theme with explorations of art and religion. Eric will also expose the group to a few of the more obscure curiosities he has discovered during prior visits.
Eric has previously taught Study Travel courses in Italy, Germany and Turkey. He will be accompanied by his wife, Cynthia Wales Lund, who is assistant curator and special collections librarian at St. Olaf’s Hong Kierkegaard Library.
Program Fee
The program fee is $4,900 per person through March 15, 2009. Based on double occupancy, it includes:
- Seminars by Eric Lund
- Assistance by Cynthia Wales Lund
- Roundtrip airfare from Minneapolis
- Accommodations
- Breakfast daily and several other group meals
- Group tours, classes and wine tastings
- Admissions for group activities
- Ground transportation
- Gratuities
For single occupancy, add $430. To travel “land only” (making your own arrangements to and from Italy), subtract $1,600.
After March 15, 2009, the program fee is $5,150 per person and could be subject to additional airfare. Payment schedule
Continuing Education Units
Approximately 28 hours of continuing education are available.
Register
Register online, call toll-free 866-255-6523 or fax 507-786-8232. A deposit of $500 per person guarantees your space.
