Spring semester Sodexo updates
As we are now into our second semester with Sodexo, there are several exciting dining
changes and updates for this spring Semester.
Late-Night Pickle Jar
The Late-Night Pickle Jar menu has been expanded to include many favorites such as
the chicken poke bowl and vegetarian poke bowl, Philly cheese steak sandwich, cheesy
mozzarella sticks and flatbread pizzas. The Pickle Jar meal exchange options were
expanded to include chicken and vegetarian Poke Bowls.
Studio Brew
The Studio Brew now offers soup. Each day from 11:00 am until closing two soup flavors
are offered, and both come with a baguette. Soup is also now part of the Meal Exchange
menu.
Throughout the semester, the Studio Brew will be hosting themed events such as “Paint
Your Own Starbucks Cup” and “Fruit Painting” to further engage with our campus.
When returning from Spring Break, two new options of warm sandwiches will be introduced
to the menu and will be available from 11:00 am until close to provide additional
late-night options for our students.
Hector Manuel Lopez Jr. Dining Hall
In the Hector Manuel Lopez, Jr. Dining Hall, the Panini press has returned to the
Deli Station based on student feedback. In the Fall, the Simple Servings Station opened
providing designated food choices for students with allergies, gluten intolerance
and options for those who prefer simple foods. A gluten free waffle station has now
been added to the Simple Servings Station along with several other gluten free options
including breads and bagels. Special purple plates, which are washed and stored separately,
are now being used at this station.
Menus including nutritional information and allergens are displayed on the five screens
around the dining hall with printed signage posted at stations without screens.
Menu changes include the addition of baked fish and roasted chicken during multiple
meal periods each week to meet student demands. Other fun foods now offered include
chicken and dumplings, vegetarian chicken and dumplings, corn dogs and nacho bars
with all the toppings. In addition, Cheerwine has been added to the drink fountain;
and the ice cream station has been enhanced with toppings and ice cream cones.
There are now increased themed events and dining activities such as Mocktail Day,
Valentine’s Day Dinner, “Global Street Foods: European Edition” and the Monthly Birthday
Celebration. Sodexo will be featuring at least one event or themed station each week
this semester!
Freshens and Pickle Jar
We are currently renovating the original Pickle Jar location to include both the Pickle
Jar and Freshens, which will provide our students with additional dining options.
The Freshens location will offer healthy fast food including grilled flatbreads, smoothies
and many other nutritious options. The Freshens and Pickle Jar renovation is projected
to be completed by the end of May. More information will be shared as this project
develops.
As we look toward the fall semester, there will be additional changes and upgrades
to meet the dining needs of our campus community! Information on those changes will
be shared in future updates.
Contact: RaSheeda Lloyd
Feb. 12, 2025