MN IFT's Activity Calendar starts in July and ends in June.
Section Dinner meetings are generally scheduled once per month and include an invited speaker. In addition, the Section also sponsors New Professional Events, Suppliers' Expo, and other ad-hoc events.
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2023-2024 Event Listings
September 18, 2023 - MNIFT and Phi Tau Sigma Joint Kick-Off Meeting
Where: Zoom and Minneapolis Cider Company – Haralson Room
When: Monday, September 18th from 5:00 – 7:30 PM
Topic: All Food Comes from the Sun? Challenges in Designing Novel Protein Ingredient Value Chains
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September 27, 2023 - New Professionals Networking Happy Hour
Where: Graze Provisions and Libations
When: Wednesday, September 27 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM
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October 11, 2023 - Annual Suppliers' Expo
Where: Minneapolis Convention Center
When: 1:00 - 5:00 pm
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October 14, 2023 - Celebration of Legacy for Dr. Ted Labuza
Where: NorthStar Ballroom at the University of Minnesota's St. Paul campus
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November 8, 2023 - In-Person & Virtual Meeting
Where: Zoom and General Mills Headquarters
When: Wednesday, November 8th from 5:00 – 7:30 PM
Topic: Bare Essentials - Commercializing Food Products as a Startup
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December 5, 2023 - In-Person Meeting
Where: Midland Hills Country Club
When: Tuesday, December 5th from 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Topic: Minnesota Wine: Uncorked.
Tasting MN Wines with Research Winemaker Drew Horton
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December 12 & 14, 2023 - New Professionals Gingerbread House Decorating
Where: Perspectives
When: December 14th 2-4:30pm, December 19th 2-4:30pm
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January 16, 2024 - In-Person Dairy Meeting
Where: Land O’Lakes Headquarters
When: Tuesday, December 16th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Topic: Dairy Sustainability and on Farm Practices
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February 1, 2024 - New Professionals - Mastering Your Mind: Rising Above Imposter Syndrome
Where: Virtual (zoom)
When: February 1 from 5-6 PM
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February 13, 2024 - Silent Auction
Where: Surly Brewing
When: Tuesday, February 13th from 5:00 – 7:30 PM
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March 11, 2024 - In-Person & Virtual Meeting
Where: Zoom and Agropur Eden Prairie Office
When: Monday, March 11th from 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Topic: Ultra-processed Foods are Under Fire: A Case for Nutrient Dense Foods
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March 21, 2024 - New Professionals - DIY Workshop Meets Cocktail Bar
Where: Upstairs Circus
When: March 21st, 2024, 3:00 P.M. Onwards!
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April 19, 2024 - New Professionals - Research tour facilities: Cargill
Where: Minneapolis R&D Center
When: Friday, April 19th from 1 - 3 pm. Lunch will be provided at 12 pm.
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April 22, 2024 - Macy Award Meeting & Student Recognition Night
Where: Como Park Zoo & Conservatory – Bullard Rainforest Auditorium
When: Monday, April 22nd from 6:00 – 8:15 PM
Topic: “Advancing Food Science and Technology through Research and Workforce Development”
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May 13, 2024 - Golf Outing
Where: Rush Creek Golf Club
When: Monday, May 13, 2024 @ 1:00 PM
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May 28, 2024 - New Professionals - Minnesota Twins Game
Where: Target Field
1 Twins Way
Minneapolis, MN 55403
When: Tuesday, May 28th
Game starts at 6:40pm optional happy hour prior at 5pm at Graze Provisions and Libations
520 N 4th St
Minneapolis, MN 55401
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October 9, 2024 - Annual Suppliers' Expo
Where: Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55403
When: 1:00 - 5:00 pm
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