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Brightwater Prepares Thousands of Meals for Hospital Workers
June 11, 2020
Staff at a local culinary school doing their part to feed hundreds of frontline workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Brightwater’s NWA Medical Meal Fund started in March, since then nearly 40,000 meals have been prepared from this kitchen.
Brightwater Brings in New Executive Director from Chicago
September 06, 2019
Brightwater's new executive director, Marshall Shafkowitz, will be on campus by the end of the month. Marshall is coming to one of the newest culinary programs in the country from the oldest. Listen to KUAF National Public Radio's interview to learn more.
Marshall Shafkowitz Named Brightwater Executive Director
August 15, 2019
Marshall Shafkowitz has been named the new executive director of Brightwater at NWACC. Marshall was previously the executive dean of Washburne Culinary and Hospitality Institute at Kennedy King College in Chicago, Illinois.
Brightwater Chef to Bring Culinary Arts to Kids
April 01, 2019
At NWACC's Kids' College program, Brightwater Chef Erin Szopiak will be guiding kids on a food journey that will consist of making a variety of cuisines while embracing their cultural and social origins.