# Introduction
**URL:** https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/introduction/775
**Category:** Open Forum
**Created:** [April 13, 2023, 4:36pm UTC](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/introduction/775 "2023-04-13T16:36:00Z")
**Posts on this page:** 5
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### Author:  [@fairbad](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/u/fairbad)
#### Post date: [April 13, 2023, 4:36pm UTC](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/introduction/775/1 "2023-04-13T16:36:00Z")
Greetings,
I recently joined the CFIN and thought it best to introduce myself. I hope I am posting this in the correct forum, but please let me know if it should be posted elsewhere.
My name is David Fairbanks. I am a chef and educator at Algonquin College (Ottawa), currently teaching in and coordinating the Bachelor of Culinary Arts and Food Science (Honours) (Co-op) program.
Our program is quite varied, offering students courses in culinary and baking arts, food microbiology, food plant safety, and food law and regulations. The program has strong themes of innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainable development.Through applied research in product development, students can research, create and market their products. In addition, students participate in two practical cooperative education learning opportunities gaining valuable applied industry experience.
Our program webpage is: [https://www.algonquincollege.com/hospitalityandtourism/program/bachelor-of-culinary-arts-and-food-science/](https://www.algonquincollege.com/hospitalityandtourism/program/bachelor-of-culinary-arts-and-food-science/)
I am new to the site but very happy to have found it. The CFIN seems to be an excellent resource.
Kind regards,
David
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### Author:  [@adrianne](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/u/adrianne)
#### Post date: [April 14, 2023, 8:24am UTC](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/introduction/775/2 "2023-04-14T08:24:00Z")
Awesome David, happy to hear it!
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### Author:  [@lindafox](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/u/lindafox)
#### Post date: [April 27, 2023, 5:41pm UTC](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/introduction/775/3 "2023-04-27T17:41:00Z")
Hi [@David Fairbanks](https://www.cfin-rcia.ca/network/members/profile?UserKey=8f87777c-e6d6-4d0b-81d1-0185a09ef30f), it was wonderful to meet you and to learn more about the terrific programing at Algonquin. It's exciting to see the combination of academics, hands-on, local connections, and social responsibility! I look forward to collaborating further.
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### Author:  [@fairbad](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/u/fairbad)
#### Post date: [April 14, 2023, 7:30am UTC](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/introduction/775/4 "2023-04-14T07:30:00Z")
Hello Adrianne,
Thank you.I've signed up for the May 3rd meetup.
Kind regards,
David
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### Author:  [@adrianne](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/u/adrianne)
#### Post date: [April 13, 2023, 9:01pm UTC](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/introduction/775/5 "2023-04-13T21:01:00Z")
Hi David! So nice to make your e-quaintance, we're happy you've found us and looking forward to connecting further!
Have you stumbled upon our Member Meetups? Our next meetup is being held on April 19th, you can register [here](https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUudO6opj8jGtZy1HNtIzfOFu1hhglQCw0v#/registration). They're a fun way to get to know CFIN, and to meet the RIDs (RID for Ontario is @Linda Fox)
Hope to see you there!