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

 
The Zest

In This Issue:

Commons & Retail Happenings | Trending Across Campus | Staff Spotlight 

Bites from the Dietitian | Catering Corner

Commons & Retail Happenings

Be sure not to miss out on these important dates!

 

Commons

  • Wednesday, December 6 - Holiday Meal
    • Dessert in the Bistro
    • Hot Cider Bar
     
  • Thursday, December 7 - WXSU at the Commons
    • 5 pm - 7 pm 
    • Scan the QR codes in Commons to send your requests
     
  • Friday, December 8 - National Brownie Day
    • All Day
     
  • Monday, December 11 - Have a Bagel Day
    • Bagels available all day
    • Bagel sandwiches at the Deli
     
  • Tuesday, December 12 - Reading Day
    • Breakfast for dinner
     
  • Wednesday, December 13 - Finals Begin
    • Best of luck!!
    • Ya'll got this!! Go Gulls!!
     
  • Thursday, December 14 - Hot Chocolate Bar Station
  • Tuesday, December 19 - Last day of finals
    • Commons will be closing at 3:30pm
    • Chick-fil-A will close at 5pm
    • All other locations close at 3pm
     
 
 

Skip the Wait and Order Ahead

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

Chick-fil-A®

  • Did you know you could purchase your favorite sauces by the bottle? Only $2.75 when you use your Gull Card. Enjoy a bottle of Polynesian or ranch on a Sunday.
  • Graduating? Still need to use up your Dining Dollars? Stop by Chick-fil-A and pick up catering for your study group or graduation party. Must use by 5 pm on Tuesday, December 19.
 

Trending Across Campus: December Specials

Guerrieri Academic Commons, Chesapeake Bay Roasting Company

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      It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas and we have all your holiday flavor options be it a full flavored latté, chai, or a blended coffee beverage. Try them hot, cold, or blended with signature holiday 'taste' including peppermint mocha, sugar cookie, or gingerbread.

     

    Guerrieri Academic Commons, Hungry Minds

    • Say it with us ... tur-bac-aroni – it also works for all those December holidays. Yummy and creamy macaroni with turkey and bacon on a sub. Wow!

     

    Guerrieri Student Union, Cool Beans

    • Don't miss out on all of these seasonal favorites served hot, iced or as a frappuccino® - Caramel Brulée, peppermint mocha, or sugar cookie almond milk. 
     

    Staff Spotlight

    Every month, Dining Services celebrates individuals with exceptional work performance as our departmental employees of the month. Are you a student employee? You could be featured in our next Zest article.

    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

    Entertaining over the holidays? Make some crowd-pleasing dips. They are a creative and convenient way to bring anti-inflammatory foods into the holidays. Believe it or not, herbs, spices, fruits, and vegetables lay the groundwork for a health-supporting lifestyle.

     

    Read more about dips, the many health benefits of the ingredients used in them and a few easy recipes for the upcoming holidays.

     

    If you would like personalized information related to nutrition and health, contact University Dietitian Terry Passano, RDN at thpassano@salisbury.edu or request an appointment here. Complimentary sessions are offered to students, faculty and staff.

     
    Julie Schoonover
     

    Article By

    Terry Passano, RDN, LDN, CLT

    University Dietitian

     

    We 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

     
    What We've Been Cooking

    News from University Catering

     
     

    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 a Smith Island cake to your friend or student.
    • Ask about Chick-fil-A mac and cheese – party trays now available.
     

    Just Because Packages

    UDS Hours of Operation

    Check out one of our dining operations on campus.

    Chesapeake Coffee Roasters

    • 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: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
    • Friday-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
     
     

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