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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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