The 2012 school year is being
kicked off with an event geared towards giving attendees a Taste of Italy on
Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. at Hester Hall.
The University of Oklahoma’s
Women’s Philanthropy Network creates events, like the Taste of Italy, in an
effort to encourage attendees to give to philanthropic causes.
OU’s College of International
Studies Interim Dean Dr. Suzette Grillot is the event’s featured speaker. Her
yearlong stay in Italy is what prompted executive director of the Women’s
Philanthropy Network, Cassie Gilman, to ask the dean to be the event’s
spokeswoman.
“I’ve been asked to speak
about my experience in Italy and the culture there. It’s also a way to showcase
the college and let people know what we as a college are doing in Italy,” Dr.
Grillot said.
The event will also feature a
lesson on wine and cheese pairing.
