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The University of Connecticut’s Department of Dining Services Wins 2008 MenuMasters Award for Spa Foods

MenuMasters: Honoring Excellence and Innovation in Culinary Research and Development
The University of Connecticut’s Department of Dining Services’ new line of Spa Foods has been chosen as the winner of the 2008 MenuMasters Award in the category of Healthful Innovations. Learn more »

Department of Dining Services has been nominated for one of the most prestigious awards in the food service industry, the Ivy Awards. They are listed on the ballot in the January issue of Restaurant & Institutions magazine. The award is given at the National Restaurant Show in May. Learn more »

C.Dennis Pierce
Director
University of Connecticut
Department of Dining Services

 

Beginning March 25th, 2008, the UConn Dairy Bar is now selling Department of Dining Services “With the Grain Sandwiches and Wraps” and “Fresh Harvest Salads”. The Dairy Bar can accept cash and Husky Bucks (NOT meal points). University members (faculty, staff, and students) presenting a valid UConn ID will be sales tax exempt.

UConn Tests Tray-Less Dining Hall
Food Service Officials Hope to Reduce Waste
Learn more & Watch Video...

Congratulations! Rebecca Gorin received the Regional Appreciation Award at the recent NACUFS conference in Cobleskill, NY, for her involvement with sustainability within the region, sponsorship of sub-regionals and overall volunteerism within NACUFS.

Congratulations to Dennis Pierce, Director of Dining Services. He has been chosen as the February 2008 FoodService Director of the Month by FoodService Director magazine. Learn More »

8th Annual Culinary Competition
The Department of Dining Services held its annual Culinary Olympics on Thursday January 17, 2008. The event took place at the Putnam dining facility located on the University of Connecticut, Storrs Campus. Learn more »

Union Central Exchange: We're Open for Business....
Check out pictures from our Grand Opening!
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Dining Services congratulates Heidi Slater, who works at Union Street Market, on being chosen as the 2007 Employee of the Year!

Charitable Giving Drawing!
2007 State Employees Campaign for Charitable Giving
Thursday, November 29th. See who won!
Learn more & who the winners were »

"Chef for a Day at UConn"
Reminder News, December 7, 2007
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"The King of Cakes: UConn's Bakery Has Been Energized by a Manager Who Loves to Mix Things Up"
Hartford Courant, December 2, 2007
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Annual Luncheon Meeting of the Working Lands Alliance
Rob Landolphi and Rebecca Gorin prepared Lamb Pastitsio made with locally grown foods
On Wednesday, November 7th
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"University of Connecticut curbs homesickness by serving up family recipes."
Featured on Campbells Website
June 2007
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Rebecca Gorin placed First in this year's NACUFS Best Local Foods Recipe Contest.

She will be recognized at the Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards ceremony during the upcoming NACUFS National Conference in Seattle, WA. Her winning recipe:

Dining Services Website Earns May 2007 "Website of the Month" from NACUFS!
Congratulations to the UConn Dining Services staff and the Student Affairs IT Web Team - Great work! Thank you NACUFS!

Rebecca Gorin Is the Staff Winner of the 2006-2007 Environmental Leadership Awards

University of Connecticut and the Environmental Policy Advisory Council (EPAC) recognized Rebecca Gorin with the 2006-2007 ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP AWARD, in the category of Staff. The 2006-2007 Environmental Leadership awards were presented by Vice Provost Gregory Anderson and VP & COO Barry Feldman in a special ceremony on Tuesday, April 24, 2007. Please join us in congratulating her!

Ann Marie Meres from Chuck and Augie's Wins Bronze Medal in the NACUFS Culinary Challenge!
Read more about Ann Marie and her winning recipe for Pan-Seared Tofu with Pecan Crust.

View Selected Recipes Submitted to "Recipes From Home"
The votes are in and we've chosen your family recipes to serve at UConn! Check out what we're serving.

Watch Dining Services on Channel 8!
UConn students are getting a taste of home sweet home as a new program brings mom's home cooking to the masses.

View the Winners of the 2006 Chili Cook-off and Download the Recipes!


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