News Stories
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Save the Date: Campus Dining to host annual Midnight Breakfast on December 4
¹ú²úÔ´´ Campus Dining will host its annual Midnight Breakfast event on Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. in Rand Dining Hall. Midnight Breakfast, a beloved ¹ú²úÔ´´ Campus Dining tradition, offers students a late-night study break as they transition from classes to final exams. Featuring a selection… Read MoreNov. 18, 2025
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¹ú²úÔ´´ Campus Dining staff recognized with Innovation and Professional Excellence awards at 2025 Fall Staff Assembly
¹ú²úÔ´´ Campus Dining is proud to celebrate the recognition of four staff members with Excellence Awards at the 2025 Fall Staff Assembly. The Campus Dining Training Team, Chef Doug Best, Chef Kriska Nagle and Emily Svennevik, registered dietitian, was recognized with the Innovation Excellence Award for their creative approach… Read MoreOct. 31, 2025
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Deck the Halls: A new ¹ú²úÔ´´ Campus Dining tradition
The holiday season is quickly approaching, and ¹ú²úÔ´´ Campus Dining is excited to kick off campus festivities with a tradition in the making. The first annual Deck the Halls at Café Carmichael will be held on Sunday, November 2, starting at 4 p.m.  “The holidays are about… Read MoreOct. 28, 2025
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Campus Dining relaunches Get Well Meals through VandyCart for students feeling under the weather
¹ú²úÔ´´ Campus Dining has relaunched its popular Get Well Meals program, making it easier than ever for students to order a comforting meal when they’re not feeling their best. Now available through VandyCart on the Transact Mobile app, the program allows students to conveniently request nourishing meal kits that… Read MoreOct. 23, 2025
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Rand Farmers Market: From farm to campus & the MCURC Annual Meeting
¹ú²úÔ´´ Campus Dining welcomes the return of the Rand Farmers Market on Wednesday, October 16, inviting the campus community to enjoy the sights, flavors and spirit of the fall season. This year’s market coincides with ¹ú²úÔ´´â€™s hosting of the Menus of Change University Research Collaborative’s 12th Annual All-Member Meeting, a… Read MoreOct. 13, 2025
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Fall 2025 dining upgrades
¹ú²úÔ´´ Campus Dining is committed to serving up delicious and nutritious meal plan options across our network of dining halls, cafes, and Munchie Marts. Since the start of the fall semester, ¹ú²úÔ´´ Campus Dining has continued its collaboration with campus groups to upgrade the dining experience. Feedback from the … Read MoreOct. 13, 2025
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The Pub introduces new pickup system to improve service efficiency
¹ú²úÔ´´ Campus Dining has introduced a new service model at The Pub at Overcup Oak to enhance order speed and efficiency for students. Previously, diners placed their order with a cashier and received a number while food runners delivered meals to tables. Beginning today, guests will… Read MoreOct. 13, 2025
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VanderBees Take Flight on the Rand Rooftop Garden
Campus Dining has launched VanderBees, a new initiative that brings pollinators to the once-dormant Rand rooftop garden. Under the guidance of Campus Dining’s master gardener Kip Bennett, two honeybee hives have been installed in the garden, supported by pollinator habitats designed to benefit native… Read MoreSep. 11, 2025
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VandyCakes are Back!
VandyCakes are back and better than ever! Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, marking a milestone or just want to surprise a friend, VandyCakes are the perfect way to share a sweet moment on campus. Simply place your order online or through the GET app, chose from a variety… Read MoreSep. 3, 2025
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VandyCart brings grocery shopping to campus with meal plan convenience
Beginning Monday, August 25, ¹ú²úÔ´´ Campus Dining will introduce VandyCart, a mobile grocery ordering program designed to give students a fast, affordable, and flexible way to shop for groceries right on campus. Through the Transact Mobile Ordering app (integrated with ¹ú²úÔ´´ Single Sign-On), students can browse more than 150… Read MoreAug. 21, 2025