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Donning an apron and chef hat, President Balog will be slicing, dicing, and saut茅ing dinner for students in Wege on Thursday, March 24.

Students are excited about this opportunity to interact with Aquinas鈥檚 president for the second year in a row. Not only does Dr. Balog cook the President鈥檚 Dinner, he also makes an annual appearance to help serve food during Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts.

鈥淚t was cool to see the head of the college interacting with students in that way and it was a good reminder of family dinners at home and how connected the 91吃瓜 family is,鈥� said Stephanie Krajnik, a junior who attended last year鈥檚 meals.

The event originated from a conversation between Dr. Balog鈥檚 daughter, Madeline and Marla Poterack, the Director of Aquinas College Dining Services. Mentioning that her father loves to cook, Madeline suggested that Marla invite him to Wege to cook for the students.

鈥淗e loves to cook and he loves to be with students, so it鈥檚 a natural combination!鈥� said Jan Sommerville, Executive Assistant to the President. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a nice way to engage in a hobby on a different scale, and to share it with the students.鈥�

The menu this year includes a variation of osso bucco made with short ribs, mushroom and red wine risotto, and green beans with Dr. Balog鈥檚 secret recipe mustard sauce.