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Living the Foodie Dream Fall 2012 Newsletter of the University of Alaska Anchorage Community & Technical College Living the foodie dream Riza (Parsons) Brown, A.A. Culinary Arts ’10, B.A. Journalism and Public Communications ’12 Culinary arts was an impulse for Riza Parsons at a time when she was feeling burnt out pursuing a bachelor’s degree in journalism. A foray into the epicurean field, though, effectively led to her current multi-faceted career as a caterer, a busi- ness owner and a food writer. “I knew I liked to write,” says Riza, “but I didn’t really have a focus in my writing. Once I completed my associate degree in culinary arts, though, I realized I could easily pair it with food writing.” Alumna Riza (Parsons) Brown has combined culinary arts with catering and food writing for a Pursuing two degrees is ambitious, but well-balanced career. Photo: Micah Brown Riza’s achievements aren’t too surprising when you consider her advice on how to be most about being in the catering biz is the recipes, different ingredients and different successful in pursuing your dreams. people: “That’s what makes me happiest— cultures,” she says. “It’s very important to have a clear goal bringing people together over food.” Look for Riza this fall during UAA’s 20th in mind and to talk about it and to visual- Sourcing local and seasonal ingredients annual Celebrity Chef Invitational. She ize it and let everybody else around you whenever possible in her catering, Riza will lead a team of students in creating a know what you want,” Riza says. “I would also has a passion for other cultures and portion of the menu that will be developed get up in every journalism class and say I the global food scene. Her bio on her com- by local chef, Kirsten Dixon (more details wanted to be a food writer. And one day pany’s website, rizaandrachelcatering.com, inside). Riza is also excited about the possi- it led to an opportunity to write a food describes her as having “dashes of France, bility of providing internship opportunities column for the Anchorage Daily News.” Sweden, Italy, Thailand, the Philippines, for culinary arts students at her catering Riza started her catering company, Mexico, Germany, Switzerland, the Neth- company in the future. Riza+Rachel Catering, in January 2011 erlands and Spain.” All are places she has with upwards of 15 years experience in the visited in the past that have influenced For a full profile on Riza, visit “I Am food industry, running the gamut from her recipes. UAA” on greenandgold.uaa.alaska.edu. hostessing, bussing and waiting tables to “Eventually, in the winter, I want to cooking and bartending. What she loves be able to travel and bring back different Air Traffic Control • Aviation Administration • Aviation Maintenance Technology Cert., • Aviation Technology • Professional Piloting • Architectural & Engineering Technology • Computer Aided Drafting & Design • Construction Management • Mechanical & Electrical Drafting • Structural Drafting • Apprenticeship Technologies • Career & Technical Education • Technology • Bookkeeping Support • Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) • Computer & Networking Technology • Computer Information & Office Systems • Corporate Specified Skills • Medical Office Support • Office Digital Media • Office Foundations • Office Support • Technical Support • Culinary Arts • Dietetics • Hospitality & Restaurant Management • Nutrition • Athletic Training • Coaching Leadership • Fitness Leadership • Health & Fitness Leadership • Master of Art in Teaching - PE Teacher Prep • Physical Education • Automotive Brakes, Suspension & Alignment • Automotive Electrical • Automotive Engine Performance • Automotive Power Trains • Automotive Technology • Automotive Technology (Ford ASSET option) • Automotive Technol- ogy (GMCulinary ASEP option) Arts • celebratingDiesel Technology two • IndustrialB.S. Welding in dietetics Technology answers • Nondestructive a TestingStudent Technology excellence • Welding in action& Nondestructive at Testing Technology • Air Force ROTC • Army ROTC • College Preparatory & Developmental Studies • Learning Resources Center • Tech Prep anniversaries critical health care need 2012 Alaska SkillsUSA Contest The 2012–13 After many years of Alaska’s health care academic year industry crying out for more registered marks the 40th dietitians, CTC stepped up to the plate anniversary of with the new B.S. in dietetics. UAA’s Culinary “There is an obesity and diabetes Arts program, Upcoming Celebrity Chef epidemic in the nation, and Alaska is no and on its heels is Invitational guest star different,” says Tim Doebler, director of the 20th anniver- Kirsten Dixon (left) with UAA’s Culinary Arts, Hospitality/Dietet- sary of the depart- her daughter, Mandy. ics & Nutrition Division. “This degree is a ment’s signature annual benefit event, the direct response to a health crisis looming Celebrity Chef Invitational. For this year’s in the state.” SkillsUSA winners hold model trucks from milestone occasion, the program welcomes With 42 declared majors, the bachelor’s sponsoring organization Carlile Transportation Alaska’s own Kirsten Dixon, award-win- degree program in dietetics will enter its Systems. From L to R: Hans Hjort (2nd), Derek Cottle (1st) and Jessie Occhino (3rd). ning chef and food writer from Within the third year in 2012–13. It is Wild, Alaskan Adventure Lodges (www. designed as a statewide The UAA SkillsUSA Auto-Diesel Chapter, withinthewild.com). Serving under her for program. The part of CTC’s Transportation & Power the event will be five student teams (one general edu- Division, hosted the Alaska SkillsUSA per course on the menu), each headed by cation and Contest on March 21, 2012. The event two culinary arts alumni. As always, the prerequisite is a showcase for UAA students who Celebrity Chef Invitational raises funds courses can are preparing for careers in the Alaska to provide scholarship opportunities to be taken at transportation industry. Three students students and for maintenance of state-of- UA campuses from the Heavy Duty Transportation the-art learning facilities while showcasing around the state, Equipment Program at UAA received top UAA’s talented Culinary Arts and Hospi- and all dietetics and honors: Derek Cottle (1st), Hans Hjort tality students to key players in Alaska’s nutrition courses are offered online. For (2nd) and Jessie Occhino (3rd). During hospitality industry. This year’s sold-out more information, call (907) 786-1276 or the competition, the students worked invitational will be held Sept. 19, 2012. email [email protected]. against the clock to prove their expertise in truck repair like electronics, preventa- tive maintenance inspection, braking Scholarship student aiming for construction management degree systems, diesel engines, general shop skills and drivetrains. All contests are run Melody Miller, class of 2015, is a with the help of the industry, trade asso- standout student in CTC’s Construc- ciations and labor organizations, and test tion Management Program. At Green competencies are set by industry. Earth Landworks she is a manager “We are very proud of all the students’ foreman. At UAA, she has been a accomplishments,” says John McCoy, a campus garden caretaker with the judge from sponsoring organization Carlile Sustainability Club and activity coor- Transportation Systems. “It is exciting dination officer for the Construction to see Alaskan students training here for Management Club. She was inducted careers in the diesel equipment technology into Sigma Lambda Chi, the na- industry. The competition is a testament tional construction honor society, last to the true champions we are training and spring and is on track to be the first their individual dedication to excellence in graduate of the Landscape Technician their trade and their leadership skills.” Apprenticeship Program through a Gold winner Derek Cottle went on to partnership between Green Earth, the Construction management student Melody Miller in her compete at the national SkillsUSA leader- element at Green Earth Landworks. U.S. Department of Labor and Penn ship and skills event in Kansas City in Foster Career School. Getting involved and having clear goals helped Melody earn the June. Visit www.SkillsUSA.org for more in- Construction Financial Management Association Ron Jones Endowed Scholarship for formation about the organization working 2012–13. Learn more about Melody at greenandgold.uaa.alaska.edu/iamuaa. to ensure America has a skilled workforce. Community & Technical College Air Traffic Control • Aviation Administration • Aviation Maintenance Technology Cert., • Aviation Technology • Professional Piloting • Architectural & Engineering Technology • Computer Aided Drafting & Design • Construction Management • Mechanical & Electrical Drafting • Structural Drafting • Apprenticeship Technologies • Career & Technical Education • Technology • Bookkeeping Support • Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) • Computer & Networking Technology • Computer Information & Office Systems • Corporate Specified Skills • Medical Office Support • Office Digital Media • Office Foundations • Office Support • Technical Support • Culinary Arts • Dietetics • Hospitality & Restaurant Management • Nutrition • Athletic Training • Coaching Leadership • Fitness Leadership • Health & Fitness Leadership • Master of Art in Teaching - PE Teacher Prep • Physical Education • Automotive Brakes, Suspension & Alignment • Automotive Electrical • Automotive Engine Performance • Automotive Power Trains • Automotive Technology
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