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 Bringing the Zest. Enhance. Enjoy. Energize. | March 2025

 
The Zest

In This Issue:

 

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

Commons & Retail Happenings

Be sure not to miss out on these important dates!

 

Commons

 

March is National Nutrition Month

Look for special events and more

  • Saturday, March 1 - Tuesday, April 15 - NACUFS benchmarking survey
    • Answers are anonymous
    • Compares overall satisfaction to that of other self-operated institutions' dining programs
    • Chance for free stuff and prizes for participating
      • Take the survey
      • Follow on social media and complete in person for a free candy bar and an entry in our raffle drawing - multiple entries allowed - one per day
      • The goal is we'd like your opinion of every dining location on campus
      • Again answers are anonymous
       
     
  • Monday, March 3 - NACUFS benchmarking survey begins
    • Tell us what you think about one or all locations
    • Make suggestions & and tell us what you like anonymously 
    • Screenshot completion and see us at our tabling events to win prizes
    • More details to come
     
  • Tuesday, March 4 - Mardi Gras Dinner
    • Delicious themed meal from 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    • Free beads while supplies last
     
  • Tuesday, March 4 - Join UDS Food Committee 
    • 5 - 6 pm in the Caroline Room
    • Help us make the changes you want
     
  • Saturday, March 8 - Admitted Student Day
  • Wednesday, March 12 - St. Patty's Dinner
  • Friday, March 14 - Early close all locations - Enjoy the Spring Break!
    • Commons - closing at 3:30 pm
    • Chick-fil-A® - closing at 5 pm
    • Perdue & Conway - closed
    • All other locations - closing at 3 pm
     
  • Saturday, March 15 - Sunday, March 16 - All locations closed
  • Monday, March 17 - Friday, March 21 - Spring Break - limited hours
    • Commons: 11 am - 1:30 pm
    • Cool Beans Café: 7:30 am - 3 pm
     
  • Saturday, March 22 - All locations closed
  • Sunday, March 23 - limited hours
    • Commons: 4:30 pm - 8 pm
    • Hungry Minds Express: 5 pm - 11 pm
     
  • Monday, March 24 - Normal hours resume
  • Thursday, March 27 - Major League Baseball opening day lunch 
    • 11 am - 4 pm
     
  • Saturday, March 29 - Admitted Student Day
 
 

Reduce 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: March Specials

Guerrieri Academic Commons

Chesapeake Coffee Roasters

 

Have you had the joy of combining the taste of our delicious matcha with decadent white chocolate and a hint of peppermint? The perfect pairing and taste sensation is here. The perfect St. Patty beverage . . . why? Because it's green. There's no bitter taste to the tea, just pure green tea flavor with an added touch of sweetness.

Guerrieri Academic Commons

Hungry Minds

 

Hungry Minds is turning up the heat this March with the Chipotle Patty Melt. This tasty panini-style burger is topped with crispy fried onions, American cheese, and zesty chipotle sauce and served alongside fries. Add a fountain soda for just a dollar. Everything tastes better with our signature chipotle.

Guerrieri Student Union

Cool Beans

 

March is the perfect time for green beverages. For a limited time be sure to stop in and try our barista-made creations. The Pistachio Mirage takes our classic matcha with added hints of pistachio flavor topped with pistachio cold foam. Looking for something blended? Try the Velvet Choco Verde Frappe - Starbucks® signature matcha crème with notes of white chocolate and java chips topped with whipped cream and chocolate curls. 

Guerrieri Student Union

Chick-fil-A®

 

Don't miss out on the chance to bring the irresistible flavor of Chick-fil-A® sauce home with you! Take-home sauces are available for purchase, so you can enjoy that signature taste whenever you crave it, even on weekends.

Bites from the Dietitian

March is National Nutrition Month!

 

In this month’s newsletter, I help you identify undesirable ingredients in your food and offer alternatives that support optimal health. As always, there will be recipes and easy fixes.

 

Celebrate National Nutrition Month with us on March 12. International flavors will be served at lunch, and we will also have a tabling event with prizes and nutrition information.

 

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

 
Terry Passano
 

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

    • Email us directly at catering@salisbury.edu
    • New catering menu available.
    • Planning an event for Spring Break? Place your orders for catering now. 
    • Want to show someone some love? Order a Smith Island cake for pick-up.
     
 
 

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

Staff Spotlight

 

Every month Dining Services celebrates the exceptional work performance of its employees by honoring them as our departmental employees of the month. If you are an employee who consistently goes above and beyond, you can be featured in our upcoming 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!

UDS Hours of Operation

Check out 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-Wednesday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
  • Thursday-Friday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
  • Saturday: 3 p.m. - 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 p.m.
  • Friday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: 5 p.m. - 11 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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