From October through December, Niagara University's College of Hospitality and Tourism Management, in cooperation with the university's Office of Continuing Education, will host a series of fine dining events for the community.

This is the ninth year of the interactive dining series, showcasing the culinary skills of students in the college's food production class. The dinners will be held in the Statler Dining Room on the fourth floor of St. Vincent's Hall, the university's main classroom building.

"The dinner series is another example of why we are a leading national and international program in hospitality and tourism," said Dr. Gary Praetzel, dean of the College of Hospitality and Tourism Management. "Our students receive great hands-on experiences and demonstrate their creativity in this dinner series."

The four-course dining events will be held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning Oct. 27 and continuing through Dec. 3. Tickets for the student-chef-themed buffet dinners are $20 per person. There are three seatings, which begin at 6:30 p.m.

Reservations for each of the upcoming events can be made through Niagara University's Office of Continuing Education at 716-286-8181. Payment with credit card is required when reservations are made.