University Culinary Services
Campus Grind2Energy Systems Are a Key Component in Kent State’s Sustainability Future
The central component of the Grind2Energy systems at 91ÊÓƵ are larger versions of the in-sink garbage disposals found in many homes. The difference is that at Kent State, these units aren’t disposing of food waste, but processing it with a purpose - as the first part of a highly sustainable innovation that creates energy and high-grade fertilizer.
Residence And Dining Services Usher In New Era At 91ÊÓƵ
As the excitement and enthusiasm of the fall semester inches closer, Kent State's dining, catering, and residence services teams prepare to serve students as a newly unified department - University Housing and Culinary Services (UHCS). Shortly after transitioning from Aramark to i…
Leadership Realignment To Support Dining Services Transition
Dining Services is undergoing a significant transition from Aramark to in-house services. It is a new realignment at the top and a new era for students in their dining experience at Kent State. The future composition of 91ÊÓƵDining Services has begun, and the shift will officially commence on…
University Dining Services Chef Joshua DeDeaux Showcases His Louisiana Heritage for 91ÊÓƵCommunity
When University Dining Services Chef Joshua DeDeaux was a little boy growing up in New Orleans, he would bring a brown wooden step stool into his mother’s kitchen to help her cook some of the family’s favorite meals. As DeDeaux’s love of cuisine grew, his grandfather, who was French Creole, and his grandmother, who was British and Native American, also proved to be inspirational to his decision to become a chef.
Campus Executive Chef wins NACUFS Culinary Challenge
Campus Executive Chef, Billy Edmondson, won first place at the 2020 NACUFS Midwest Culinary Challenge. The event took place at University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana this past weekend. Chef Billy battled other competitors while he cooked and prepared the winning dish, Je…
University Dining Services Celebrates Second Consecutive Win at Local Gala Fundraiser
Kent State’s Dining Services competed in the 11th annual Nutritious and Delicious Gala at the Tangier restaurant in Akron. The annual gala was hosted by the Greater Akron Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (GAAND) and comprised of various vendors such as Core Life, Farm Fare, Food 4 Thought Café, an…
91ÊÓƵInternational Students Help Bring the Tastes of India to Campus Menu
91ÊÓƵDining Services accompany international students to a Hindu Temple to learn about culture, lifestyle and inspiration for new Indian-inspired food at Prentice Hall.
91ÊÓƵIntroduces First Gluten-Free Dining Hall on a College Campus
University to hold Sept. 7 event to celebrate achievement At the start of the 2016 academic year, 91ÊÓƵ becomes the first university in the country to feature an entirely gluten-free dining hall on campus. 91ÊÓƵrestructured Prentice Café after administrators noticed that the…
Nation's Best! 91ÊÓƵVoted Best College Dining Experience
91ÊÓƵ recently earned the top spot on College Rank’s list of the 50 Best College Dining Experiences. Judging criteria included versatility of menu options, support for nutrition and wellness, sustainability efforts and accessibility for those with special dietary needs.College Rank i…
91ÊÓƵBoard Votes to Establish Unified Student Government Across All 91ÊÓƵCampuses
91ÊÓƵ Board of Trustees approved establishing a unified student government across all campuses – Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Kent, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas – during its March 9, 2016, board meeting.Each campus’ Undergraduate Student Government is recognized as the…
