FSD C&U Spotlight

Operations

University of Northern Iowa releases first cookbook

"Best Bites" features 178 of the university's most popular recipes.

Steal This Idea

Tap into student talent

Use the talents of your student population to properly market your dining program. We advertised on our Facebook page for student marketers and selected five.

Larson takes over from Tom Scheuermann, who will move into a teaching role at the university.

We surveyed those individuals who are in charge of college foodservice operations and asked them to tell us about themselves. Colleges were the least likely segment to have a management role occupied by someone 60 years or older.

A number of colleges are adjusting service hours to accommodate student demand while at the same time trimming some costs. Sometimes, however, that reduction in hours is met with student dissatisfaction. 

ISU donates extra prepackaged food that is days away from expiring to Food at First.

Stu Orefice left his position after 21 years to pursue a consulting job in New York City.

Dining Services has begun to charge 25 cents per cup of water, but students who order water with a food purchase will still receive the water for free.

Illinois State University's Airport Lounge makes top campus vendor for its many perks, including an original espresso machine.

On Nov. 24, Ursa's Cafe will close due to low traffic and declining popularity.

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