The College of DuPage Speakers Series "COD Presents" features keynote presentations and facilitated conversations with prominent individuals from across the country who are using their resources, influence, creativity and passion to make a positive impact in the world. Sponsored by COD's Marketing and Communications Department, these candid dialogues with guests create an opportunity for COD students, faculty, staff and community members to exchange ideas and walk away inspired.
The College of DuPage Speakers Series "COD Presents" features keynote presentations
and facilitated conversations with prominent individuals from across the country who
are using their resources, influence, creativity and passion to make a positive impact
in the world. Sponsored by COD's Marketing and Communications Department, these candid
dialogues with guests create an opportunity fUpcoming Events
An Evening with Celebrity Chef and Food Network Star Jeff Mauro
Thursday, Oct. 9 | 7:00 p.m. | Belushi Performance Hall at the McAninch Arts Center
*Free for COD students
Thursday, Oct. 9 | 7:00 p.m. | Belushi Performance Hall at the McAninch Arts CenterJeff Mauro is an Emmy-nominated celebrity chef, proud Chicagoan and self-proclaimed funniest guy in food. From an early age, he set out to blend his love of cooking with his natural comedic talent—a mission that led him to win Season 7 of Food Network Star.
That victory launched his Emmy-nominated series Sandwich King and solidified his place as a co-host of The Kitchen, now in its 38th season. Mauro is also a regular on Food Network primetime shows such as Worst Cooks in America and Holiday Wars.
Outside of television, Mauro is the founder and CEO of Mauro Provisions, a premium food brand specializing in craft giardiniera, seasonings and sandwich kits. He is the best-selling author of Come On Over and co-host of the long-running Come On Over podcast.
Each ticket holder will receive a product from Mauro Provisions.
*Must present COD ID in person at MAC Box Office, one ticket per ID.
Past "COD Presents" Speakers
- Bill Cartwright (January 2025)
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