Purdue News

February 13, 1998

Indy Boiler Mixer to focus on hospitality industry

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Indianapolis-area alumni and friends of Purdue University's School of Consumer and Family Sciences are invited to take a behind-the-scenes-look at one of that city's unique restaurants.

A Boiler Mixer lunch and tour will be held Thursday, March 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Peter's Restaurant and Bar, 8505 Keystone Crossing Blvd. The restaurant was named one of Indianapolis's 20 most important restaurants by Indianapolis Monthly magazine.

Restaurant owner Peter George will share his experiences in the hospitality business. Ray Kavanaugh, head of Purdue's Department of Restaurant, Hotel, Institutional and Tourism Management, will talk about personnel issues in the industry and the latest happenings in the department.

Cost for the event is $15, which includes lunch at the restaurant. For additional information, contact the Consumer and Family Sciences alumni and development office at 1-800-535-7303 or (765) 494-7890.

Indianapolis-area Boiler Mixer committee members include Linda Friesner Brothers, Mary Anne Boarini Noble, Doug Bennett, Ann Brewer McNamar, Jennie Jones Cassidy and Leslie Fenstermaker Crist.

CONTACT: Cheryl Altinkemer, CFS director of development, (765) 494-7890.

Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; e-mail, purduenews@purdue.edu

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