  Marc Summers Unwraps the Behind-the-Scenes PROVIDENCE, R.I. — April 3, 2007 — The John Hazen White School of Arts & Sciences' Cultural Life Calendar features Marc Summers, host of Food Network's "Unwrapped" and "The Next Food Network Star." He'll provide a candid look at what goes on behind-the-scenes at one of the nation's most popular networks on Tuesday, April 10, at 9:20 a.m. when he presents "Life at the Food Network." The presentation will be held in the Pepsi Forum located at Plantations Hall, 8 Abbott Park Place, Providence, R.I. There is limited seating available to the public. Reservations are required and must be made in advance. To make arrangements, call Roger Fowler at (401) 598-1400. Summers has vast knowledge as a television personality and producer. His career spans more than two decades. Prior to Food Network, he hosted and produced Nickelodeon's "Double Dare" and "What Would You Do?" In addition, he doubled as correspondent and guest host of ABC's "Home Show," covering human interest and hard news stories. Summers book, Everything in its Place illuminates his experience with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), a disease he discovered he had while interviewing an OCD expert on national television. Although for many people OCD is a debilitating condition, Summers has found ways to channel his into a high-powered career. He is active now in building awareness of the disease and serves as spokesperson for the Obsessive Compulsive Foundation. The John Hazen White School of Arts & Sciences at Johnson & Wales University offers general studies courses designed to prepare students for personal and career success. Core courses are integrated into every one of the University's majors so that students will acquire a broad perspective of themselves and their communities while gaining communication, leadership and analytical skills. Concentrations are offered in: applied mathematics, biological science, career writing, environmental science, global perspectives, history, leadership studies, literature, physical science, political science, psychology, sociology, and world languages. For more information visit the School of Arts & Sciences. Johnson & Wales University, founded in 1914, is a nonprofit, private institution. A recognized leader in career education, we offer accredited degrees in business, hospitality, culinary arts, technology and education. With a diverse student body of more than 16,000 graduate and undergraduate students, representing all 50 states and 89 countries, JWU prepares students for personal and professional success by integrating rigorous academics and professional skills, community leadership opportunities and our unique career education model. The university is committed to urban revitalization and thoughtful historic renovation. Through active civic participation and by offering unique learning opportunities, JWU improves the quality of life in its campus communities in Providence, R.I., North Miami, Fla., Denver, Colo., and Charlotte, N.C. For more information visit www.jwu.edu.
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