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.
Yahentamitsi dining hall opens with mixed reviews from UMD students
Some students rated Yahentamitsi "a six out of 10 on a good day."
The 2022 report card
OUR VIEW: This year's performance review of College Park and the University of Maryland’s central institutions.
UMD’s South Campus Market opens with grill and cafe
Dining Services aims to eventually create a North Campus Market with a late-night grill and cafe.
UMD Refillery aims to combat waste by providing sustainable products to students
The refillery's pilot program, which the founders will use to determine what products students are looking for from the refillery, will begin in April.
Construction for additions to Commons Shop will come after spring break
Construction for the new coffee bar and grill started in fall 2021.
Some UMD students want a carryout dining option again
For only the first two weeks of the semester, carryout supplies cost approximately $92,000.
UMD RHA supports non-mandatory fee increases across departments, but reject DOTS
The fee increases would help with wage increases, department maintenance costs and other funds.
Dining services workers are the backbone of UMD. It’s time they’re paid more.
Giving workers better benefits should also be prioritized because supporting employees is just an extension of stopping the spread of COVID.
Contract Dining Services employees want to see better benefits
Even if they go through multiple contracts, these employees aren't always guaranteed full-time employment.