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5 Upcoming Dining Events for the End of Spring Semester

There are only a few days left of Spring Break which means it is almost time for the final stretch of spring semester. With final papers and group projects looming, it is bound to be a stressful time of the year. But even if you have just an hour, don't forget to take some time to have fun! Here are five upcoming dining services events to relieve some stress from the end of your semester.

Wednesday, March 18
Global Eats with Northeastern Global Officer Caitlin Morelli

As one of President Aoun's first Global Officers, Caitlin Morelli is currently traveling the world for her co-op and building opportunities for the Northeastern community. Besides her love for travel, Caitlin is passionate about trying new foods and varieties of tea. She learned how to cook a variety of traditional dishes after taking a class in Chiang Mai, Thailand and during her one week back on campus she wants to share her culinary experience with you! She is excited to tell her story, share new foods, and talk with students about how to make Northeastern better through the Global Officer program.

Tuesday, March 24
Lobstah Night 2015

It's back! Our second annual Lobstah Night is coming soon with all the excitement of last year's event. Northeastern students are invited to come to Stetson West Eatery from 5:00 to 7:30 pm for a whole lobster with a side of clarified butter as well as a taste of other Boston culinary favorites. We will have lots of additional details next week so be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram for updates!

Wednesday, March 25
Life from Scratch with Sasha Martin

It was a culinary journey like no other: over the course of 195 weeks, food writer and blogger Sasha Martin set out to cook – and eat – a meal from every country in the world. Her work has been featured in a number of national publications and this heartfelt, brutally honest memoir reveals the power of cooking to bond, to empower, and to heal – and celebrates the simple truth that happiness is created from within.

Wednesday, April 1
Cake My Day! with Karen Tack and Alan Richardson

Karen Tack and Alan Richardson are the New York Times bestselling authors of Hello, Cupcake! and we are thrilled to have them back in the Xhibition Kitchen for their third time with bigger, bolder, better creations for every occasion. These cupcaking geniuses realized that everything that can be done with a cupcake can be done better – and bigger! – with a cake. You won't want to miss these incredible baking masterpieces!

Thursday, April 23
Educate Your Palate 2015

Anyone who attended or saw photos of last year's Educate Your Palate event knows that this is the event where we don't hold anything back. 2014's "Spoonful of Spring" theme is making way for this year's surprise theme and we can't wait to take you on another culinary journey inside International Village. Be sure to save the date for this not-to-be-missed student event!

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