Join renowned Middle East expert and food culture educator Barbara Petzen for an engaging exploration of the ancient and evolving legacy of winemaking in the Middle East. The region’s wine traditions span thousands of years and have shaped cultural, religious, and economic life. Join us in person in Enarson 100 or join the live stream at one of the following locations:
- Facebook event
- YouTube
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- If you join us in-person, feel free to bring a lunch. Register at go.osu.edu/winelegacy
Barb Petzen
Barb is one of the foremost experts on Middle Eastern foodways and brings a wealth of experience as an educator who has been working in the Middle East and the US for thirty years. A key consultant for our Seeds of Middle Eastern Culture project she will share her knowledge in events targeting faculty, professionals working in our local food system, and youth during her visit. Barb regularly presents at academic conferences and does educational workshops, such as this intensive for teachers she led at UCLA.
Seeds of Middle Eastern Culture
This talk about the Legacy of Winemaking in the Middle East is part of our Seeds of Middle Eastern Culture project.
Co-sponsors
Thanks especially to the Office of Outreach and Engagement at Ohio State for funding our effort to document the impact of our Seeds of Middle Eastern Culture project. Thanks to the following departments at Ohio State for sponsoring guest speakers to come speak directly to children and all of the people in our diverse community: