People are spending a lot more at UMD cafes this year Footnotes Cafe at McKeldin Library and Food for Thought Cafe at the Edward St. John Teaching and Learning Center lead sales this year with more than $400,000 each so far. Natalie Weger December 12, 2022
Nine UMD cafes are closed due to traffic projections, staffing shortages Some students have turned to bringing coffee or snacks from home or altering their past habits. Victoria Stavish October 15, 2021
UMD Dining Services experiences some food shortages There could be a shortage of the dining hall's usual cookies. Victoria Stavish October 12, 2021
After days without A/C, UMD’s North Campus Diner is set for system repairs on Friday The Diner's been without air conditioning since Tuesday. Christine Zhu April 29, 2021
UMD Dining Services employees look back on fall semester amid pandemic With masks and increased sanitation efforts, the dining hall experience looked different this semester at UMD. Freelance Reporter December 14, 2020
Some UMD students say they’re not ready to eat in-person at the dining halls yet Even with reduced seating capacity, some students say they're sticking to carry-out meals. Emily Williams October 20, 2020
Dining hall plans for the fall semester include masks, grab-and-go meals With many students returning to campus this fall, Dining Services plan measures to help combat the spread of the coronavirus. Freelance Reporter July 9, 2020
UMD Dining Services manager Luckmann Simon remembered for his bright smile, friendliness Simon died April 9 from complications of COVID-19. He was 61. Diamondback Staff April 21, 2020
As coronavirus pandemic continues, some UMD employees are out of work Dining Services is looking into whether it can provide pay provisions, said spokesperson Bart Hipple. Freelance Reporter March 27, 2020
Leonardtown convenience store will close at the end of the spring semester It has struggled to bring in money over the past couple of years, a Dining Services spokesperson said. Clara Niel March 6, 2020