Stamp Panera opening, Chestertown Hall air conditioning among updates from RHA town hall
The long-awaited Panera Bread in Stamp Student Union is slated to open around mid-May, according to Joe Mullineaux, Dining Services’ interim director.
Chefs highlight their backgrounds, personalities through takeovers in the dining hall
Every few weeks, different chefs at South Campus Dining Hall create and serve a special dish reflecting their backgrounds or a part of their personalities at the Chef’s Table station.
UMD Dining Services, RHA launch initiative to encourage conversation in dining hall
The Conversation Flags initiative is meant to foster community and help facilitate social interactions for students who may find it challenging.
UMD Muslim students share mixed feelings about Ramadan dining hall accommodations
During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset to celebrate the revelation of the Quran and draw closer to God, according to the Islamic Networks Group.
The Dairy Diaries: Behind the scenes of UMD’s favorite ice cream spot
The Dairy at the University of Maryland is celebrating 100 years of serving scoops on campus this academic year.
UMD reintroduces initiative that allows students to vote on dining hall foods
The initiative allows students to share their food preferences through voting boxes present in this university’s dining halls.
UMD Dining Services hopes to promote cultural education with more diverse cuisines
Dining services hopes the new initiatives will introduce students to new cultures and bring students together over diverse cuisines.
UMD Muslim community praises new halal food station at 251 North
The new station serves halal food that is certified by the Islamic Services of America. The food is prepared and cooked on surfaces dedicated for halal foods.
Food delivery robots could soon come to UMD
If Starship establishes a partnership with this university, the robot would deliver food ordered by students via the GrubHub app.
New Maryland law expands composting on campus and beyond
The law aims to prevent waste before it occurs, feed people and animals, recycle non-edible food waste and reduce greenhouse gasses emitted from landfills.