In honor of Women’s History Month last year, the dining team at Duke University in Durham, N.C., served a special menu using recipes from women’s suffrage cookbooks.
The dining team at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va., celebrated March Madness last year by creating its own bracket featuring different dishes served on campus. Students were invited to vote on their favorite meals during the month.
During this week in 2021, students at Orange County Public Schools in Orlando were entered to win a bike if they posted a picture of their school breakfast on Instagram.
Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Mich., celebrated St. Patrick’s Day last year with dishes such as grilled Reuben sandwiches and vegan shepherd’s pie.
Inside Chef Mike’s, a Columbia University sub shop that’s become an instant hit
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7. National Chip and Dip Day (March 23)
Last year, students at the University of North Texas in Denton were treated to a variety of chips and dips in celebration of National Chip and Dip Day.
University of Florida’s solution for feeding students in the midst of construction of a new dining hall has turned out so well, it will almost be a shame to see it go.
The endlessly colorful cuisine of Mexico is always in season, but Cinco de Mayo is a great time to bring some new recipes to the party, starting with El Rio Picante, an alternative marg, and finishing with DIY churro sundaes.