The semester is drawing to a close and which also signals the beginning of Phase II construction set to begin June 1st. Over the past month you may have noticed some changes as art has begun to come down, the University Student Centers Administration office has moved to Witherspoon, and Stewart Theatre has been packed up…
Read MoreNew dining location opening late Summer 2013 designed to serve students, faculty, staff, campus partners and guests Updated: April 16, 2013 February 25, 2013 (Raleigh, NC) – University Dining, a service of Campus Enterprises at NC State, will establish the first permanent, full-service dining establishment on Centennial Campus since its inception 25 years ago when…
Read MoreRALEIGH, N.C. (Apr. 16, 2013) – North Carolina State University (NC State) recently held it’s second annual “American Eats” event at Case Dining Hall. The event was inspired by Food Network’s ‘Diners, Drive-ins and Dives’ along with ‘Man v. Food’ and ‘Eat Street.’ The event featured a menu recreating eats from these shows, a t-shirt…
Read MoreEarth Day events are April 13-18 Everyone eats and just about everyone could do it fresher and healthier – while also strengthening local economies. That’s the benefit of local food and the focus of North Carolina State University’s annual Earth Day celebration April 13-18. “Local and sustainable food systems are more and more important as we address…
Read MoreClark, Case and Fountain dining halls, for the fourth consecutive year, have served award-winning food. The city presented the 2013 City of Raleigh Environmental Award to University Dining at N.C. State early April. According to Joanna Minett, public communication specialist for University Dining, the award is meant to honor those who have “demonstrated a commitment…
Read MoreApril 4, 2013 (Raleigh, NC) – University Dining at NC State recently received the 2013 City of Raleigh Environmental Award. The City of Raleigh presents this award to recognize individuals and organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to the environment and the Raleigh community. Keith Smith, Director of Board Operations and Sustainability Liaison, Chris Dunham…
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In November the Bulletin, NC State’s Faculty/Staff Online Newsletter, asked readers to write in why they warranted seven weeks of free physical training at the Carmichael Gym. Around Christmas Laura Karpf, assistant director marketing in University Recreation and Natalie Freeland, assistant director of fitness, announced the victors: Natasha Dillon, graduate services coordinator in physiology and Lynn Burris,…
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RALEIGH, N.C. (March 27, 2013) – Last Thursday, N.C. State University Dining in conjunction with Coca-Cola awarded Gracie Flanagan an all-expenses-paid “Final Four Getaway” trip to Atlanta compliments of Coca-Cola. Flanagan is a junior studying history at N.C. State, and won her trip after competing in a contest on University Dining’s Facebook page. To participate in the…
Read MoreBy Marti Maguire — Correspondent RALEIGH — A tour of Fountain Dining Hall with Lisa Eberhart reveals a surprising array of tactics – some stealthy, others overt – aimed at getting N.C. State University students to eat better. Fruit and vegetables fill the most eye-catching spots. QR codes for each item allow students to check calories with…
Read MoreMarch 20, 2013 (Lubbock, TX) – At the recent Southern Regional Conference for the National Association of College and University Food Service (NACUFS), Carla Addison from Heinz Foodservice teamed up with Dietitian Lisa Eberhart of North Carolina State University to share our experience in delivering gluten-free and allergen-free menu options. Read more on the Heinz Foodservice Website>>
Read MoreRALEIGH, N.C. (March 15, 2013) – NC State’s Rave! Catering program now offers five gluten-free sandwich options in its catered boxed lunch program. The new items were provided in response to a number of catering customers requesting the option. Rave! Catering is affiliated with University Dining, which has offered gluten-free options in the various dining…
Read MoreRALEIGH, N.C. (March 15, 2013) – N.C. State University Dining in conjunction with Coca-Cola launched a “Final Four Getaway” contest this week, in which students can compete for an all-expenses paid trip for two to the NCAA Final Four round in Atlanta, GA. To enter, students should go to University Dining’s Facebook page before 8…
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March 8, 2013 (Raleigh, NC) – University Dining of NC State University was awarded Food Service Director’s Grand Goldie Award in recognition of its sustainable dining practices. The Goldies is an annual national award program which recognizes the achievements of Gold Standards in non-commercial foodservice and is hosted by Food Service Director and The Culinary Institute of…
Read MoreMarch 5—North Carolina State University, in Raleigh, was recognized as the Grand Goldie winner in FoodService Director‘s third annual Goldies awards at the 2013 Menu Directions conference in Tampa, Fla. North Carolina State was recognized for its sustainability program, My Roots are at NC State. Joining them as Goldies winner were UNC Healthcare, Flik Independent School Dining…
Read MoreTEAMWORK: More than 200 NC State employees participated in the One Change campaign, committing to making one lifestyle change over a period of six weeks. What’s good for the students is good for employees at North Carolina State University. “We’ve always offered wellness programs to our students here at State,” says Lisa Eberhart, RD, CSSD,…
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New dining location opening late Summer 2013 designed to serve students, faculty, staff, campus partners and guests February 25, 2013 (Raleigh, NC) – University Dining, a service of Campus Enterprises at NC State, will establish the first permanent, full-service dining establishment on Centennial Campus since its inception 25 years ago when it opens a new food…
Read MoreJanuary 25, 2012 (Raleigh, N.C.) – Winter weather is currently headed toward the Triangle, and University Dining and the NC State Bookstores are now operating under their severe weather policies. DINING SEVERE WEATHER POLICY: Feeding our students is always our top priority, and University Dining will make every effort to operate on a regular schedule. In the…
Read MoreJacob Fulk , Correspondent Students across the N.C. State campus are experiencing close encounters of a local kind — local food to be more specific. The My Roots Are At N.C. State initiative, a part of the University’s sustainability efforts, is intended to inform students about the local ingredients that University Dining uses to prepare…
Read MoreJanuary 9, 2013 (Raleigh, N.C.) – With the start of the New Year, University Dining is launching a nutrition campaign to help our campus community make healthy changes this semester. The six-week campaign, called “One Change,” begins January 21 and encourages participants to make one positive change per week, such as walking more often or…
Read MoreSeveral students have inquired if their spring semester Dining Dollars have been applied to their accounts as the balance is not showing up on dining cash register screens. The answer is yes! Spring Dining Dollars are in a separate account from Fall Dining Dollars. Once you use your Fall Dining Dollars, your Spring balance will appear…
Read MoreJanuary 2, 2012 (Raleigh, N.C.) — Common Grounds Cafe and Creamery opened today in the new James B. Hunt Library on NC State’s Centennial Campus. The shop will be open weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. serving a variety of coffee drinks, Howling Cow ice cream, and a variety of bakery items, sandwiches, salads, pitas…
Read MoreNC State alumna Simone Saleh is on cloud nine. Neomonde Bakery, her family’s business, is growing fast and the new North Raleigh store she has been managing since graduating from the Poole College of Management in May is also busy. On Thanksgiving Eve customers flocked in for festive coffees and breads. Saleh is most excited,…
Read MoreNovember 1, 2012 (Raleigh, NC) — Campus Enterprises, the lead division for retail and hospitality at NC State University, will return $1,187,367 to the university for merit/need-based scholarship and student support programs for the 2012-2013 academic year. The check was presented Friday at noon at an event on the Brickyard in conjunction with the NC…
Read MoreAt our last talk in November 2011, we introduced to you the dining concepts (Pizza, Burrito, Diner, Sandwich, Coffee, Bistro and World Cuisine). We also heard from you, the students, the desire to have a branded concept in addition to University Dining. The time has come to reveal the NINE Dining Venue names, logos and…
Read MoreAs part of our Talley Table Talk this semester we are excited to release our initial Phase I Building Maps. As we open Phase I (and subsequently Phase II), we anticipate we will need to make some changes, but overall this will be our new standard building map. Below is a picture of what they…
Read MoreOctober 11, 2012 (Raleigh, NC) – Get ready to put some south in your mouth. University Dining and the NC State Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences has partnered to create a new, exciting flavor to add to the lineup of Howling Cow ice cream, just in time for University Open House on Saturday….
Read MoreREPOSTED FROM NC STATE BULLETIN - September 6, 2012 (Raleigh) – When Chancellor Randy Woodson showed up at Lisa Eberhart’s office last week, he wasn’t looking for tips on healthy eating. Woodson was there to surprise Eberhart, registered dietitian for Dining and Catering Operations, with the highest honor a state employee can receive. Eberhart clinched…
Read MoreAugust 31, 2012 (Raleigh, NC) — University Dining announces its annual All Carolinas Meal on September 5, 2012 from 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Fountain Dining Hall and Clark Dining Hall. The meal is a celebration of locally grown products from all over the Carolinas, featuring products from Hughes Honey, Pamlico Packing Company, House Autry,…
Read MoreJuly 31, 2012 (Raleigh, N.C.) — University Dining and Coca-Cola will host their annual kick-off-to-the-new-year event, Welcome Back, Pack! on August 15 in the West Campus Amphitheatre. The event will feature a special menu at Fountain Dining Hall, inflatable attractions, prizes and hysterically funny comedian, Motor Mouth Mike, among other activities. Students also will have…
Read MoreThanks for all the inquiries about what the inside of Talley will look like. We have a variety of work groups in the process of finalizing details of key areas. In keeping with our Talley Table Talk (all day info days), we have set October 2012 as our next Table Talk highlighting key areas. Some…
Read MoreJune 20, 2012 (Raleigh, NC)—Wolfpack Subs, Salads and Wraps will be the newest addition to the Talley Student Center Food Court, replacing Lil’ Dino’s Subs on June 25. Wolfpack Subs, Salads and Wraps will feature bread delivered daily by Neomonde Bakery, a local favorite known for its freshness and variety. “One of the first things…
Read MoreUniversity Dining awarded gold in the Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards May 4, 2012 (Raleigh, NC) — University Dining at NC State University was awarded Gold in the Loyal E.Horton Dining Awards by the National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS) for the Atrium Food Court Renovation. NACUFS annually awards food service organizations…
Read MoreNC State Students Transform Campus with University Dining RALEIGH, N.C. (April 18, 2012) – North Carolina State University engineering students are taking used fryer oil from two campus dining facilities and converting it into biodiesel fuel which is then being used in a variety of tractors and other off-road equipment. NC State’s Biofuel Research and…
Read MoreJanuary 30, 2012 (Raleigh, NC) — University Dining at NC State University will partner with the Chilean Blueberry Committee for a campus event February 1 – 3 at all dining hall locations. The three-day event will showcase recipes featuring Chilean blueberries. Chef Kenji Terawaki, a representative from the committee and instructor at Le Cordon Bleu’s…
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January 10, 2012 (Raleigh, NC) — Campus Enterprises, the lead division for retail and hospitality at NC State University, recently returned $1.198 million to the University for student support and merit- and need-based scholarships, up $198,000 over last year’s annual contribution. The contribution was generated through the proceeds from Campus Enterprises organizations, including Trademark Licensing,…
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January 4, 2012 (Raleigh, NC) — University Dining will offer various nutrition programs beginning spring semester 2012 to currently enrolled students at NC State University. The programs have been coordinated by University Dining’s registered dietitian Lisa Eberhart, RD, CSSD, LDN, CDE. Topics for the spring Nutrition Programs include: a “Fresh Start Basic Cooking Class” that…
Read MorePrograms are free and will run throughout the semester December 12, 2011 (Raleigh, NC) — University Dining will offer various nutrition programs beginning spring semester 2012 to faculty and staff at NC State University, including full time, part time and temporary employees. The programs have been coordinated by University Dining’s registered dietitian Lisa Eberhart, RD,…
Read MoreBy: Natalie Hampton Students learn to prepare simple meals in the catering kitchen of Talley Student Center, seven N.C. State University students chop green beans, green onions and fish fillets to prepare a meal that they will cook in two pots with steamer baskets. Tonight’s Cook Smart, Eat Smart class objective is steam cooking. Cooking…
Read MoreUniversity Dining purchases food items from local businesses and gets a portion of its produce from farmers from around the state. In addition to this, the University is a participating member in the Center for Environmental Farming Systems’ 10% campaign. More
Read MoreTrick or Treat Contest and Halloween Sale will be held October 26 -31 October 25, 2011 (Raleigh, NC) — Campus Enterprises units including University Dining and NC State Bookstores are inviting students to participate in a Halloween contest, Trick or Treat Where the Pack Eats, from October 26 – 31. Students can compete by picking…
Read MoreCampus dining hall features fresh, healthy options every Monday October 10, 2011 (Raleigh, NC) — This fall, University Dining introduced the Fresh Start program in Clark Dining Hall. Every Monday at lunch, students, faculty and staff can jump start the week with a variety of fresh, healthy options. University Dining chefs created the Fresh Start…
Read MoreDining halls to offer whole grain menu items in October October 10, 2011 (Raleigh, NC) — Whole grain menu items will be featured throughout the month of October in dining hall locations. The promotion is part of the nationwide “Whole Grains Challenge” sponsored by the Whole Grains Council. As part of the challenge, dining halls…
Read MoreSeptember 20, 2011 (Raleigh, NC) — University Dining and various campus organizations are hosting a tailgate event on September 22 for the NC State vs. Cincinnati away football game. In addition to a live broadcast and activities, students are invited to take part in a “Penny Wars” competition that will benefit the NC State football…
Read MoreCampus organizations and Hillsborough Street partner for an eco-friendly tailgate September 13, 2011 (Raleigh, NC) — The Hillsborough Street Commission has partnered with University Dining and various campus organizations to bring all the excitement of a live game experience to NC State Students with the Bearcat Beatdown event. On September 22 from 6:00 p.m. to…
Read MoreDunn Avenue and Jeter Drive Closed – Sept. 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, & 16 The Dunn Avenue and Jeter Drive will be CLOSED during the evening on the above-listed dates from 6:30 p.m. until 6 a.m. in order to do work necessary to the Talley Renovation. * Dunn Avenue will be CLOSED at…
Read MoreMeal features foods all from the Carolinas September 2, 2011 (Raleigh, NC) — University Dining announces its annual All Carolinas Meal on September 8, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Fountain Dining Hall and Clark Dining Hall. The meal is a celebration of locally grown products from all over the Carolinas, featuring products…
Read MoreAugust 23, 2011 (Raleigh, NC) — University Dining is now using MyFitnessPal.com as a tool to help students, faculty and staff track food intake and activity. MyFitnessPal.com is a free service that allows visitors to keep a food dairy and an activity log online or on their smart phone. All menu items from dining hall…
Read MoreAnnual event welcomes students back to campus August 8, 2011 (Raleigh, NC) — University Dining announces its annual Welcome Back, Pack! event on August 16, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Fountain Dining Hall and the West Campus Amphitheater. The event is part of NC State’s Wolfpack Welcome Week. Co-sponsored by University Dining…
Read MoreAugust 8, 2011 (Raleigh, NC) — Weight Watchers® PointsPlus® values are now available on University Dining’s online menus for dining halls, restaurants and cafes across NC State University. The system can help students, faculty and staff identify better food choices, learn proper portion sizes and track snacking throughout the day. To find the point values…
Read MoreGluten free stations now available at Fountain Dining Hall August 1, 2011 (Raleigh, NC) — Gluten free stations have now been added to Fountain Dining Hall at NC State University. Gluten free stations were added to provide students with celiac disease, wheat or gluten allergies safe, alternative options at each meal. Fountain Dining Hall features…
Read MoreCelebrations will be held on the Brickyard August 12 – 15 August 8, 2011 (Raleigh, NC) — Grand opening celebrations for the NC State Bookstore and Atrium food court will be held August 12 – 14 in the Brickyard at NC State University. The joint celebration has been named the Brickyard Block Party and will…
Read MoreAugust 8, 2011 (Raleigh, NC) — Shawn Hoch has been named associate director of dining services within Campus Enterprises at NC State University. Hoch began his role as associate director on August 8, 2011. Hoch is now the director of daily operations for all University Dining locations. His responsibilities include supervision of purchasing, food preparation…
Read MoreAugust 1, 2011 (Raleigh, N.C. ) – The ceremonial groundbreaking of the Talley Student Center Renovation & Addition on the N.C. State University campus will take place Tuesday, August 16 at noon on the Talley Plaza. Talley Student Center is located at 2610 Cates Avenue, Raleigh, N.C. All are invited. Speakers include Chancellor Randy Woodson;…
Read MoreJuly 26, 2011 (Raleigh, N.C.) –In order to connect duct banks underground from Cates Avenue into the basement of Talley Student Center, pedestrian access to Talley Student Center will be re-routed to the north side of Talley via Dunn Avenue and next to Reynolds Coliseum beginning Tuesday, July 26. This work should be complete by Friday,…
Read MoreBragaw C-Store to be open 24-hours beginning August 15 July 14, 2011 (Raleigh, NC) — Bragaw C-Store, located in Bragaw Hall on west campus, will be open 24-hours, 7 days a week beginning August 15, 2011. Bragaw C-Store will be NC State University’s first 24-hour foodservice operation. University Dining made the decision to add a…
Read MoreFall semester program to teach NC State students healthy cooking techniques July 8, 2011 (Raleigh, NC) — University Dining and North Carolina Cooperative Extension will offer Cook Smart, Eat Smart to NC State students this fall. The partnership will provide students with an opportunity to learn healthy cooking techniques. This fall will be the first…
Read MoreUniversity Dining awarded silver medal in the Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards May 23, 2011 (Raleigh, NC) — University Dining at NC State University was awarded the silver medal in the Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards by the National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS) for the training table program, “Eat for Peak…
Read MoreMay 5, 2011 (Raleigh, NC)— University Dining will be opening its sixth Port City Java location on May 12, 2011 at the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) on NC State’s Centennial Biomedical Campus. The new facility will be located at 1052 William Moore Drive in the Randall B. Terry Jr. Companion Animal Hospital. “Currently, the…
Read MoreApril 29, 2011 (Raleigh, NC)— The semi-annual “Night Owl” event will be held at Fountain Dining Hall at North Carolina State University May 3-5 from 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., featuring a late-night meal and entertainment for students that need a break during exam period. For the first time in the event’s history, University Dining…
Read MorePreliminary plans call for fresh, new options; world fare April 13, 2011 (Raleigh, NC)—University Dining is pleased to announce preliminary plans for foodservice in the new Talley Student Center, which will undergo renovation between 2011 and 2014. Many new dining options will be available as early as late 2013 when the first phase of the…
Read MoreNorth Carolina State University’s Earth Day celebration will take place on April 15, 2011 in the Brickyard from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Harris Field. University Dining will participate in the campus-wide celebration with a week-long schedule of events and a menu of earth-friendly items.
Read MoreMenu features organic, gluten-free, vegetarian and budget-friendly ingredients March 24, 2011 (Raleigh, NC)— University Dining will be joining in campus-wide efforts to celebrate Earth Week with a free cooking demonstration on March 21 at Case Dining Hall. Linda Watson, NC State alumna and creator of “Cook for Good,” will host the event. NC State students,…
Read MoreThe Center for Student Leadership Ethics and Public Service (CSLEPS), Student Government and Campus Enterprises are collaborating to aid in relief efforts for the victims of the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan. CSLEPS and Student Government have created the project “Origami Wishes” to fund campus relief efforts.
Read MoreUniversity Dining will open a full-service food court on N.C. State’s Centennial Campus in March 2011. The food-service unit will be built near the Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center (BTEC) located at 850 Oval Drive.
Read MoreDecember 9, 2010 (Raleigh, NC)—University Dining has expanded vegetarian and vegan options across campus in dining hall facilities and retail operations. While only two percent of University Dining meal-plan holders indicate that they are either vegan or vegetarian, a growing number of students are interested in healthy vegetable-focused options at least a few days a week.
Read MoreNovember 29, 2010 (Raleigh, NC) — Campus Enterprises, the lead division for retail and hospitality at NC State University, recently donated $1 million to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships for merit and need-based scholarships.
Read MoreRALEIGH — Sylvia Carter is not a student at N.C. State University, but this week she arrived at the D.H. Hill Library to embark on a scholarly research project: picking the ice cream flavors to serve at her wedding reception. Carter, 64, shoved a plastic spoon into a mound of strawberry ice cream, purchased from…
Read MoreAtrium will close December 10 to make final preparations for spring opening November 17, 2010 (Raleigh, NC)— University Dining is pleased to announce the new venues that will join Chick-fil-A in the Atrium Food Court on January 10, 2011. The food court has been under renovation since June 2010. “We put a lot of research…
Read MoreNovember 17, 2010 (Raleigh, NC)— University Dining is rolling out the red carpet for students, faculty or staff who receive a Golden Ticket to the Atrium’s new dining concepts for a preview party the night before it opens to the public on January 10, 2011. University Dining has created 100 winning Golden Tickets among 8,000…
Read MoreNovember 1, 2010 – Six Campus Enterprises employees were recognized at the 36th Annual Service Recognition Reception held November 1 at the McKimmon Center. The reception recognizes employees who have achieved 20 or more years of service to N.C. State University. Employees recognized include: 30 Years of Service: Diane L. Allen (University Dining) 25 Years…
Read MoreOctober 21, 2010 (Raleigh, NC)—Talley Student Center Addition and Renovation architects, Duda/Paine, will host an open house on Tuesday, November 9 at 5:30 p.m. “ We want to invite students, faculty, and staff to learn more about the design features of the new Talley Student Center,” said Marycobb Randall, president of the University Student Center’s…
Read MoreJune 16, 2010: UNC Bonds: The Senate voted 46-0 Monday to approve $542 million in construction bonds for projects spread throughout the UNC system. The bonds are to be repaid by the institutions “from gifts, grants, receipts,” and other sources of revenue, but not from “funds received for tuition or appropriated from the General Fund…
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