Events

Events

American Studies brings renowned professionals to campus to share their expertise about culture, technology, and innovations relevant to local, regional and global contexts. These past events brought together students, faculty, and community. 
Nora Rubel and Recipes for the Melting Pot

Dr. Nora Rubel - Spring 2026

‘You can’t make a Yankee of me that way!’: The Settlement Cook Book and Culinary Pluralism in Progressive-Era America

Thursday, March 19, 2026, Humanities Center Commons

Dr. Nora Rubel, a Jewish Studies scholar at University of Rochester,  gave insight about an early 1900s cookbook that has shaped generations of Jewish culture, women, and kitchens. Rubel shared women’s stories and excerpts from her new book, Recipes for the Melting Pot: Reading The Settlement Cook Book". This special gathering was co-sponsored by The Humanities Center and American Studies Program.