Final preparations are underway for the annual Vintage Dinner at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Wagga Wagga on Friday 11 November. Hosted by the Head of Campus at CSU in Wagga Wagga Mr Adrian Lindner, the evening will celebrate the CSU Winery’s 2011 vintage as well as the slow food movement and environmental sustainability. New initiatives introduced into the Vintage Dinner this year include sourcing the majority of the food from within a 100 mile radius; cooking the meal in the slow food tradition; the use of cutlery made from bamboo, a renewable resource, and serviettes made from a bamboo and cotton blend; and the use of oil lanterns to reduce electricity use. More than 270 guests are due to attend the dinner in the Convention Centre, with entertainment by singer Mr Darren Coggan.  Special guest at the 2011 Vintage Dinner is Dr Glenn Withers, Chief Executive Officer of Universities Australia. He will be accompanied by CSU Chancellor Mr Lawrie Willett AO and Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Ian Goulter, who departs CSU at the end of 2011.