In the News

Fall 2010

DS launches text message system, as reported on by The Concordian

Concordia combines salty and sweet flavors in dessert options - Food Management Magazine

Local school and daycare lunches provided by Concordia. Article in Food Management Magazine

Summer 2010

Concordia's Campus Garden featured in Food Management Magazine

NACUFS publishes article about Concordia catering Weather Channel event

Concordia Caters Televised Beach Party featured in On-Campus Hospitality

Janet Paul Rice elected to NACUFS President

Anderson Commons awarded silver in category of Residential Dining Operation

The Maize awarded gold in category of Retail Operation

Spring Semester 2010

Hotdogs for Haiti Fundraiser reported on by On-Campus Hospitality Magazine

A behind the scenes look into Dining Services featured in The Concordian

New Mission Nutrition labeling program featured in Food Service Director Magazine

NACUFS newsletter congratulates Concordia College, Ivy Award Nominee

NACUFS newsletter highlights vegetarian cuisine featured at Anderson Commons Explore station

Campus Buzz highlights results of trayless dining.

The Concordian reports about Hotdogs for Haiti fundraiser in The Maize.

Fall Semester 2009

The Concordian informs students that all portatoes in Anderson Commons are now locally grown and organic.

Mary Ann Held Retires from Dining Services after 33 years. Article appears in The Concordian.

Record number of Thanksgiving guests noted in The Concordian.

The Concordian reports that 100 meal packages have been delivered to sick students in two weeks.

Campus Buzz reports on partnership between DS and biology department

Hand sanitizers are added to Anderson Commons, The Maize and used at every catering event. The Concordian mentions this in their quickies section

The Concordian reports on more seats added to Anderson Commons

Food Service Director Magazine recognizes Dining Services' idea of using photos to illustrate correct storage placement of pans

Local Foods Meal and Farmers Market highlighted in The Concordian

The Concordian publishes story about DS feeding animals in Biology

The Concordian features story about Mission Nutrition updates

The Forum publishes story about DS feeding animals in Biology

MSNBC and KVLY feature online story and tv news story about DS feeding animals in Biology

Anderson Commons' move to trayless featured in The Concordian

The Concordian features story on The Maize winning Dining Award

Concordia's waste reduction efforts mentioned in Time Magazine article

Summer 2009

Janet Paul Rice, Associate Director of Dining Services, elected President-Elect of national Association of College and University Food Service

The Maize wins silver Loyal E. Horton Dining Award

Cindy Hogenson, Residential Dining Manager, elected to National Nutrition Committee

Spring Semester 2009

Concordia's dining facilities featured in Foodservice Equipment and Supplies

Mission Nutrition highlighted in Food Service Director Magazine

Anderson Commons' slider bar featured in Food Management Magazine 

Anderson Commons' slider bar featured in The Concordian

Photo of Anderson Commons wins honorable mention in the Campus Dining Today magazine cover contest

Dining Services nominated for Ivy Award, a competition that includes restaurants from around the country

Dining Services environmental efforts highlighted in Campus Dining Today

National Nutrition Month activities featured in The Concordian and in NACUFS newsletter

Flood fighting efforts and food donations for flood fighters reported on by On-Campus Hospitality

Flood Celebration featured on WDAY

Flood Celebration reported on by The Forum

Flood Celebration reported on by MSUM's Campus News

Fall Semester 2008

ChicoBags featured on WDAY

Dining Services environmental efforts featured on WDAY

Dining Services environmental efforts in On Campus Hospitality magazine

Dining Services environmental efforts featured in The Concordian

Amanda Beadell, Dietetic Intern, featured in The Concordian for her travels to Uganda

Amanda Beadell, Dietetic Intern, featured in On Campus Hospitality and the Champlin-Dayton Press for her travels to Uganda

D.S. featured in Food Service Director magazine for use of local foods

Concordia's contract services division featured in Food Management Magazine

Dining Services joins Food Allergy Network. Story runs in The Concordian

The Concordian features story about preschoolers visiting Dining Services

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