WILLIAMSBURG, Va., Aug. 3 -- William and Mary issued the following news release:

Few things transcend cultural boundaries quite like food. This past semester, students from William & Mary's French House, one of eight residential language programs on campus, learned that first-hand through a Chef in Residence series, which offered students a chance to explore French culture and cuisine. "Being able to integrate yourself into new cultures starts with food," said Himani Ravva '28, whose experience brought a world language deliciously close to home.

"Food is a great medium to bring people together," said Deborah Lee-Ferrand, professor of French & Francophone Studies and one of the creators of the Chef in Residence series. With the goal of bu...