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Duke U. plans renvoation, new dining options

West Union renovation causes stir among students bemoaning loss of dining options

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Christopher Dunham

Christopher Dunham, sustainability coordinator for University Dining at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, N.C., is the driving force at the NC State sustainability program which promotes local purchasing by showcasing NC State connections. &nbsp

We decided to do a two-week trial last October of a grab-and-go program, named Grab-N-Go. It was very informal. We had comment cards out asking students whether they felt this had a negative or positive effect on their schedules. Over the years, we had he

The role of campus convenience stores is evolving to be more than just a place to grab a bag of chips and a soda. An increasing number of these locations are expanding their food options to include fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as a larger variety,

We cook items for mass feeding from recipes we find in magazines. Students trust these recipes because they are from a magazine like Cooking Light. We have the magazine right on the serving line as the marketing material.

 Ila Galanti, resident registered dietitian for Aramark at the University of Chicago has made an impact in dining services at the University of Chicago by implementing a salad bar in the dining hall, which offers premade salads with locally grown pro

College operators think their customers want a jolt, with 35% of operators reporting that energy drinks will grow and 33% saying specialty coffee will. Tea is also predicted to be a growing category because of its health benefits; 20% of university operat

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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