The Zest May 2023

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Bringing the Zest. Enhance. Enjoy. Energize. | May 2023

In This Issue:

Commons & Retail Happenings | Trending Across Campus | Staff Spotlight | Bites from the Dietician | Catering Corner

Commons & Retail Happenings

Be sure not to miss out on these important dates!

Commons:

Thursday, May 4 – May the Fourth Be With You – SU Radio Station 5-7 p.m.
Friday, May 5 – Cinco de Mayo
Wednesday, May 10 – Favorites Day
Tuesday, May 16 – Last Day of Classes
Wednesday, May 17 – Reading Day – Breakfast for Dinner
Thursday, May 18 – Finals Begin – We wish you all the best of luck!
Monday-Tuesday, May 22-23 – Strawberry Fest
Wednesday, May 24 – Last Day of Finals – Commons Closes at 3:30 p.m.
Monday, May 29 – Memorial Day – Campus Closed

Congratulations to all those graduating this semester!

Skip the Wait and Order Ahead

Gluten-free pasta, pizza and vegan cheese pizza may be ordered in advance by calling 410-548-5598.

Trending Across Campus: May Specials

Guerrieri Academic Commons, Chesapeake Bay Roasting Company

There’s nothing quite as satisfying as a frozen creamsicle on a warm day. Run by CBRC all month for this delicious fro-cho flavor.

Guerrieri Academic Commons, Hungry Minds

After all this time, the ‘Big Gull’ is back and only at Hungry Minds. Bigger and tastier than that sandwich they offer at that place with the arches. Two burgers, American cheese, shredded lettuce and creamy thousand island dressing. Taste the difference during the month of May.

Guerrieri Student Union, Cool Beans

Summer is around the corner, which means it’s time for our sixth annual Summer Smoothie Spectacular. Drop in and try all our student-made creations. The Cool Beaner whose smoothie has the most sales will win our internal contest, but you can win too! Grab a Summer Smoothie punch card. After you’ve purchased six featured smoothies, add your email to the back of the card and drop it in the box for a chance to win – prize to be announced.

Staff Spotlight

This month, we congratulate the following team members on their recent promotions. We’d be lost without the hard work and dedication of our amazing staff.

Our student workforce is key to our commitment to quality and an agile program that serves the campus community. Join our team and apply today!

Bites from the Dietician

Yes, Americans do have nutrient deficiencies. Here’s why that should concern you.

Are you deficient in at least one vitamin or mineral essential for good health? This may be surprising, but some studies suggest you have an almost one in three chances of being at risk. Risk is even greater when nutrient insufficiencies are considered.

You may be wondering if this risk is really that bad. I mean, what really happens if you’re low in one or two vitamins or minerals? The answer is that there is a lot to be concerned about. Vitamins and minerals are called “essential” for a reason: they truly are essential for optimal health. Your body needs important nutrients to function correctly. If you are low in those nutrients, you could experience issues with your physical and mental health.

How to Avoid Common Nutrient Deficiencies

Article By

Terry Passano, RDN, LDN, CLT

University Dietitian

Article By

Michelle Dix

UMES Dietetic intern

Bone health is usually a hot topic in older generations, but did you know that our developing years play a crucial role in having healthy bones? With osteoporosis on the rise, get bone health on your mind! Michelle Dix discusses what affects our bone health and how to optimize our bones for a better tomorrow. She also discusses foods and nutrients that promote healthy bones. To learn more, read her article “Bones: Here to Support You”

Nutrition counseling services are a resource available at no cost to all SU students, staff and faculty. Call to arrange a private and confidential session. Stop by our website and make an appointment with University Dietitian Terry Passano, RDN, LDN, CLT today!

We’d love to hear from our readers! Are there nutrition questions you have or subjects related to nutrition you would like to learn more about? Email your questions, suggestions, and inquiries to Dining@salisbury.edu for publication in our next issue of The Zest.

Catering Corner

Planning an End-of-Semester Event?

Please finalize all details by Monday, May 8.

Just Because Packages

(Must pick up on campus)

Send a special treat to a friend or student who is studying hard.
Order a snack for your study group.
Missing a birthday? Send Smith Island cake to your friend or student.
Ask about Chick-fil-A mac and cheese – party trays now available.

UDS Hours of Operation

Check out one of our dining operations on campus.

Chesapeake Bay

Roasting Company

Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: Closed

Chick-fil-A

Monday-Friday: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Saturday: 3-9 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

Cool Beans

Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: Noon-7 p.m.

Conway Hall

Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: Closed

Commons

Monday-Thursday: 7:15 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Friday: 7:15 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m./4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Sunday: 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m./4:30 p.m.-8 p.m.

Hungry Minds

Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 5-11:30 p.m.

Henson

Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: Closed

Perdue

Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Friday-Sunday: Closed

SU is an Equal Opportunity/AA/Title IX university and provides reasonable accommodation given sufficient notice to the University office or staff sponsoring the event or program. For more information regarding SU’s policies and procedures, please visit www.salisbury.edu/equity.