Philly IFT Announces
Student & Industry Networking Dinner
at Drexel University
Be ready to celebrate academic excellence as scholarships and awards are presented to outstanding individuals. Mark your calendars and join us for a night of inspiration and recognition!
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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Location
Drexel University, Academic Bistro
Academic Building, 6th Floor
101 N. 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
(Corner of 33rd and Arch Streets)
Schedule
5:15 - 5:45 PM | Pre-dinner Reception
5:45 - 6:00 PM | Welcome
6:00 - 6:45 PM | Dinner Buffet Open
6:15 - 6:45 PM | Speaker Presentation
6:45 - 7:15 PM | Scholarship Awards & Announcements
Parking
Street parking in the immediate vicinity through 8:00 PM. Pay stations are located on all streets.
Topic Presentation: Improvements in Food and Agriculture in the Last 150 Years
Michael H. Tunick, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor - Drexel University
Michael Tunick, PhD is an adjunct professor of food science at Drexel University and spent most of his career conducting research at the USDA Eastern Regional Research Center (ERRC). Dr. Tunick's presentation will explore what growing, processing, distributing, and preparing food was like in 1876—and how innovations in science, technology, recipes, cookbooks, and education have transformed the way we produce and enjoy food today.
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Drexel students, please DO NOT submit payment.