"Know Thyself: Food and the Human Condition"

The First "Philosophy and Food" Conference

Mississippi State University
April 5-6

 

Confirmed Participants
Marti Crouch (Philosopher)
Fabio Parasecoli (US Editor, Gambero Rosso Magazine)
S.K. Wertz (Philosopher, Texas Christian University)
Sarah Labensky (Chef, Director of Culinary Arts, Mississippi University for Women)
Jeremy Iggers (Restaurant Critic, "Star Tribune," Minneapolis)
Lisa Heldke (Philosopher, Gustavus Adolphus College)
Raymond Boisvert (Philosopher, Siena College)
Glenn Kuehn (Philosopher, Mississippi State University
)

 

Program
The conference is divided into two sections: private and public. Friday's sessions are just for particpants and invited guests, and Saturday's sessions are open to the public. There is no registration fee.

Link to Program

 

Lodging
The conference is taking place on the same weekend as the "Super Bulldog Week's" festivities, and apparently its a rather big event so the hotels/motels in Starkville are booked.

Okay, I've got rooms reserved at a couple places.

Holiday In Express
15 rooms on the 4th
10 rooms on the 5th & 6th
Cost: $79/night
662-324-0076

Regal Inn
10 rooms on 4th 5th 6th
$40/night
662-323-8251

In both cases please mention the title of the conference.

Other options:

There should be rooms available at the hotels/motels in Columbus (25 miles from Starkville)

Here's some links to help

Hotels/Motels

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