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Taco Bell and Starbucks coming to the Student Center Tally Food Court!

With the start of a new semester in August also comes a new Ball State Dining option for students and employees. The Student Center Tally Food Court will begin serving the campus and community Monday, August 24.

Part of the Student Center renovation that began last year, the Student Center Tally Food Court will feature a Taco Bell®, Starbucks®, salad bar, grill favorites, soups and comfort foods, and grab-n-go items such as pre-made sandwiches, wraps, and fruit cups.

Guests will also be treated to daily display cooking at lunchtime with Chef Jason Reynolds, who moves to the Student Center from his current position in The Atrium.

The Tally will offer not only a fresh new menu, but a fresh, contemporary look and feel. The ceiling of the former Tally area has been raised to create an open-concept seating area, and a band of windows lines the top of the two-story room, providing ample natural light.

Ball State Dining staff is excited about the new caliber of dining the Tally brings to the south side of campus. “We are thrilled with this newest addition to the food options on campus and believe the new menu options will be an attraction for students and staff to the freshly remodeled Student Center,” said Jon Lewis, Dining Director.

Hours of operation for the Tally will be posted this fall on the Dining web site, www.bsu.edu/dining.

Terrace Café, which has operated in the Student Center during renovations, will close Friday, May 15.

Kosher Food for Passover

Looking for kosher food for Passover?
Look no further than Noyer Dining

A wide selection of foods that are certified Kosher for Passover will be available in the Marketplace in Noyer Centre until the end of Passover. Stop by and see what is available to fill up your pantry.

Red Carpet Department

Tom Kinghorn, VP of Business Affairs and Jon Lewis, Director of Dining

Ball State University Dining was recognized as the third Red Carpet Department of 2009

This new customer service recognition commenced in January and will continue for the remainder of the year. It is intended to recognize a university department that best exemplifies the Roll Out the Red Spirit of Service.

Ball State University Dining recognizes the close connection between the Millennial Generation and parents. As a result, it strives "to provide not only information, but also a sense of comfort, empathizing with the stress parents might feel about leaving their son or daughter in the hands of someone else for the first time.

As a Red Carpet Department, Ball State University Dining was awarded a framed certificate signed by BSU President, Jo Ann Gora. Tom Kinghorn, Vice President, Business Affairs & Treasurer, presented the award to Jon Lewis, Director, Ball State University Dining, and his staff on April 1, 2009.

Customer satisfaction is on the rise

Do you remember the customer satisfaction survey sent out to all students and staff last fall? Well, the results are in, and Dining was very happy to see that we're increasingly meeting and exceeding your expectations! Customer satisfaction with Ball State Dining rose in 22 of 23 categories from 2007 to 2008. The survey is administered nationwide each year by the National Association of College and University Food Service (NACUFS) and an independent survey research company.

The survey also compares Ball State scores with those of other colleges and universities across the country. BSU Dining scored higher than the national average in 17 of the 23 categories.

“I am very proud of our staff,” said Jon Lewis, director of Dining. “The department has been working on improved customer service for the past three years and it shows.”

Thanks again to those of you who participated in the survey last fall, and congrats to those who won iTunes gift cards for sending your responses!

Simpsons WOW photos

Did you get your photo taken on the Simpsons' couch last week in LaFollette? This is the place to find your photo! Check out this slideshow of everyone who joined the Simspons clan ...

Remarkable Service

Remarkable Service Award
Mary Buckenroth


Mary works at the Retreat in Noyer. She earned the reward for her pleasant, warm, and friendly atmosphere along with her ability to deliver remarkable service every day. Mary was nominated for this award by students who are regular customers at the Retreat. Don't forget to tell her "congratulations" the next time you see her!!!


Do you know a Dining employee that deserves the Remarkable Service Award? If so, please email us her/his name and why you think she/he deserves the recognition.

The Simpsons are bringing Springfield to LaFollette!

Really, who doesn't enjoy a good donut for dinner? This Thursday, March 26, come out to America's Buffet in LaFollette from 5-7:30 p.m. for a Simpsons-themed WOW meal complete with boneless chicken wings, meatloaf, pork chops, hot dogs, gazpacho, mashed potatoes and gravy, and—yes—donuts. (And more.) And when you're done munching on all the Simpsons' favorites, get your picture taken in the Simpson's 'living room.' We'll post the pictures on the blog after the event! Hope to see you Thursday from 5-7:30 p.m.

Kosher for Passover Foods

Kosher for Passover foods will be available
at Noyer starting April 7th

Spring Break Schedule

Not on a on a warm beach?
Still need a bite to eat?

Check out our convenient spring break operating hours

Giddy Up Cowboys and Cowgirls!

Noyer's
Wacky Wild West
WOW Meal

Thursday Feb 26th
5-8pm

• Food so good you could kick a tumbleweed
• Blackjack table so dangerous Wild Bill will not even sit down to play
• Live band with music that will make you kick-up 'yer heels
• Dancin' by the Boot Scootin' Belles - Sexiest darn ladies this side of the Mississippi
• Cow ropin' - So darn crazy you just gotta see it to believe yer' eyes
  

Jamaican Meals at Woodworth

Celebrate Jamaica
at Woodworth

Lunch and Dinner
Wednesday February 25th
Wednesday March 25th
Monday April 20th

Great food, excellent music, and good times!

Woodworth's Lego WOW Meal

Woodworth's Super-Duper Lego WOW Meal

Thursday Feb 19, 2009

The Shafer Bell Tower...


...transformed into the unofficial Lego Bell Tower!
(made from Rice Krispie Bars)

Chili Bowl Event Raises $2,100 for Local Charities

Ball State Dining Works With Clay Guild to Raise Over $2,100 For Local Charities

Ball State Daily News
Originally published: 2/19/09

Chef Jason Reynolds spent more than three hours serving chili in the Atrium Wednesday as about 430 students, faculty and Muncie residents devoured more than 60 pounds. The Ball State University Clay Guild raised about $2,150 with the 2009 Chili Bowl, barely keeping up with customers and resupplying the chili every three to five minutes. "I spent three days-worth of cutting vegetables for all of this chili," Reynolds said. "We used 25 pounds just of onions."

Co-president of the Clay Guild Tim Compton said preparing and organizing the event was tedious yet rewarding for those involved. "It's funny how we've been working on making all of these bowls over the course of four to five months," he said, "and in two and a half hours it's all gone."

About half the proceeds went to art students' visiting artist lectures fund, Compton said. The other half went to the Muncie Mission, Second Harvest Food Bank and Little Red Door, a breast cancer treatment center. Compton said he considered the event a success, and the money will help pay for lectures for art students and equipment for campus studios.

Ted Neal, the faculty adviser for the club, said the Chili Bowl is similar to a larger program called Empty Bowls that gives participants a small bowl of soup that serves as a minimal meal and reminder of what happens every day for people in need. He said the event was originally going to benefit the Muncie Mission and Second Harvest. Then a member of the club was diagnosed with breast cancer, and the group decided to donate some of the proceeds to Little Red Door.

Compton said the success of the Chili Bowl could be attributed to the cooperation between the Atrium staff and the Clay Guild. "They deal with all of the hard stuff, we just have to make the bowls," Compton said.

Rodney Brooks, general manager of the Atrium and Bookmark Cafe, said he was happy to help with the event and wished more things like it were happening on campus. "It has a really good community and a good mood," he said. "There's a lot of faculty that go and wait in line forever, they get really excited about it. It's always a good opportunity to get with a campus group, especially for a good cause."

New Webpage

Dining has a new website!
The cool factor has increased by 200%

It's okay to be a little jealous.

www.bsu.edu/dining

Giant Pancakes at Woodworth!!!!

How to Make a Giant Pancake

Step 1: Attend the Midnight Breakfast at Woodworth

Step 2: Pour the batter









Step 3: Allow the pancake to cook









Step 4: Flip it!









Step 5: Serve and eat!!!!!









Did you miss this crazy event? We will do it again at the end of spring semester during Midnight Breakfast in Woodworth.

Special MLK Day Hours

With the university closed Monday, January 19 to give us time to observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Dining will have special hours. Click here to view the MLK Day hours.

Atrium Holiday Decorations

Atrium Holiday Decorating Contest

Just in case you miss the holiday cheer we added a few photos and video of the Atrium's decorating contest

Grandma Was Run Over By A Reindeer

Cashiers
Caliente/Atrium Creations

Chick-fil-A

New Hours for Terrace Café

Greetings on this last day of 2008! 2009 will bring new operating hours for Terrace Café in the Student Center. Starting Monday, January 12, Terrace Café will be open Monday-Friday from 10:30 a.m. -2 p.m. If you haven't been there before, the café is location on the second floor of the Student Center (on the west side of the building) and offers grab-n-go items such as sandwiches, salads, fresh fruit, bottled drinks, pastries, and more. It's the place to be if you're on the south side of campus and that stomach starts growling for attention.

All Dining locations return to normal hours on the first day of classes, January 12, with a couple exceptions: Elliott Dining is open regular hours starting Monday, January 5, and The Atrium will be open limited hours the week of January 5. (See the schedule here.)

We look forward to seeing (and serving) you in 2009!