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Wellesley College has most expensive meal plan among peers

Oct. 04, 2012

Students at Wellesley College currently pay $6,418 per year for their meal plan, making it the most expensive meal plan when compared to other area schools.

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Weight gain not limited to first year of college

 Oct. 04, 2012

Besides accumulating knowledge, students just starting college also often add pounds, sometimes called the “freshman 15.” But is this only a first-year worry?

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Back to the Roots

By Lindsey Ramsey on Oct. 03, 2012

After visiting Burgerville, a sustainable burger concept based in Oregon and Washington, Sue Hawkins, director of University Center Dining Services, decided that was just the kind of concept her department needed to fill a vacant space in the university c

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Safety Drill

Oct. 02, 2012

Set up a drill with the department of public safety on campus to do a “shooter on campus” drill. It will give you a chance to discuss with your staff how to handle the situation should it arise. The drill will also help the department of publi

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Hydroponic Garden, Gonzaga University, Spokane, Wash.

Oct. 01, 2012

An empty expanse of dining hall windows inspired dining services at Gonzaga University to install a hydroponic garden. Chuck Faulkinberry, resident district manager for Zag Dining by Sodexo at the university, says the garden’s greenery is one way to

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MSU's food truck combines C&U trends

Oct. 01, 2012

Truck offers local ingredients in its burger/sandwich-focused menu.

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SUNY Potsdam's dining honored by student survey results

Sep. 26, 2012

Rated No. 1 in survey out of 26 other state-operated institutions.

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New York’s soda ban affects Fordham foodservices

Sep. 26, 2012

Foodservice will have to comply with new size restrictions.

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Finals Guide

Sep. 21, 2012

During final exams we post information on the menu identifier cards that highlight super foods, foods that promote the immune system and foods that are calming, etc. This gives the students a guide to foods that can help them during that busy time.

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PETA contest encourages campus vegan fare

Sep. 21, 2012

Offering $1,000 prize for first student group to convince dining services to go vegan.

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