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Monday, April 23, 2007.
For more information, contact Andy Gladstein at 757-858-CHEF.

Norfolk, VA – Culinary Institute of Virginia, the School of Culinary Arts at ECPI College of Technology, announces the appointment of Ms. Dorothea Bovani as Director of the Norfolk-based school. Prior to joining Culinary Institute of Virginia, Ms. Bovani was Campus Director of a Lancaster, PA culinary school where she set up the culinary arts program from its inception. In the first 6 years of operation, she helped grow the student base and relocate the program to a larger facility where she oversaw renovation and creation of 5 professional kitchens. Prior to that position, Ms. Bovani was Director of Education for a New York City based culinary school.

Earlier in her career, Ms. Bovani opened a catering business after having enrolled in culinary school. She is the third generation in her family to pursue a career in the culinary industry.

Culinary Institute of Virginia offers students a “hands on” learning environment and flexible program schedules with day or evening/weekend classes. For more information about Culinary Institute of Virginia, visit www.chefva.com.

About ECPI College of Technology
ECPI College of Technology is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or 404-679-4500) to award Bachelor of Science, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science degrees. With campuses in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, ECPI, a private college established in 1966, offers convenient classes during the day, evening, or online.

Their many fields of study include: Biomedical Equipment Technology, Computer Electronics Engineering Technology, Information Systems, IT/Computer Programming, IT/Networking & Security Management, IT/ Web Design, Medical Imaging Equipment Technology, Simulation & Game Programming, Web Design, Wireless Communications, Accounting Administration, Business Systems Administration, Criminal Justice Technology, Dental Assisting, Massage Therapy, Medical Administration, Medical Assisting, Medical Radiography, Physical Therapist Assistant, Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing, Surgical Technology, and Culinary Arts. (Available programs vary by campus.) For more information visit www.ecpi.edu.