Students have a say
Food served at the union is prepped in the previously unused kitchen, separate from the school’s cafeteria. “It’s all about options,” says chef Brittani Vanderschaegen, noting that the union sells pastries, fresh salads, sandwiches, individual pizzas, specialty flatbreads and sushi, as well coffee and several caffeine-free beverages.
“The students definitely have input in what’s on the menu, as they’re our primary customer and we want them to be as excited as we are about coming to the new student union,” she says. “We’ll continue to involve students in recipe development through taste tests and feedback—all critical to our success.”