The Special Cuisines class at Ivy Tech Community College Northeast invites the community to join its students, faculty, and staff for a Japanese-themed dinner at 6 p.m. Feb. 4.

The multi-course dinner will include salad, appetizers, an entrée, and soup, including vegetarian options. A sampling of the menu includes:

· Tri-color sashimi with egg mimosa

· Seaweed salad with grilled octopus tossed in a sesame vinaigrette

· Crispy duck quarter with green sushi rice risotto

To make reservations, which are required, visit IvyTech.edu/northeast/dinners or call the Special Cuisines line at 260-480-2002. Dinners are served in the Hospitality Roomon Coliseum Campus (3800 N. Anthony Blvd.) and are $25 each. Pay on-site with cash, check, or charge. Wine is available for an additional cost.

Ivy Tech Community College is the state’s largest public postsecondary institution and the nation’s largest singly accredited statewide community college system. Ivy Tech serves nearly 200,000 students annually and has campuses throughout Indiana. It functions as the state’s engine of workforce development, offering affordable degree programs and training that are aligned with the needs of its community along with courses and programs that transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.