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World-renowned insect chef visits to Augustana College

Insect Chef Joseph Yoon will present the Roys Lecture at Augustana on Monday, May 13.

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — World-renowned chef and champion for the potential of insect agriculture Chef Joseph Yoon, will present the Roys Lecture at Augustana College on Monday, May 13.

Attendees will have the opportunity to eat food prepared by Yoon featuring insect ingredients. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. and it will be held at the Galve Rooms of the Gerber Center for Student Life. 

Event registration is required for all attendees, public tickets are $5, and admission for Augustana students and staff is free. Registration and tickets are available here

In the featured video above, you can watch Chef Yoon and News 8's Jon Diaz try some insect delicacies made with cicadas

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