Eric Garner
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Dining Services using new compostable takeout containers , articleTo support the university's sustainability initiatives, Dining Services has partnered with a local company to offer biodegradable serviceware, including straws, cutlery, cups, takeout containers, bowls, plates, and bags.
Date: Dec 08, 2023 -
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Dining Services' Randall Van Dyke earns certified executive chef designation , articleIn addition to an extensive written exam, Van Dyke passed a practical cooking exam, producing 12 gourmet plated dishes with a focus on classical cooking techniques from scratch in three hours.
Date: Nov 28, 2023 -
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Dining Services again recognized by Niche Magazine, Princeton Review , articleVirginia Tech was ranked in the top 10 of the "Best Campus Food" category by both Niche Magazine and the Princeton Review.
Date: Nov 13, 2023 -
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'More than just food on a plate': Ted Faulkner to retire , articleWith a career that has spanned 45 years, Faulkner, assistant vice president for dining, housing, and student centers, has contributed many changes to the Virginia Tech Blacksburg campus.
Date: Nov 07, 2023 -
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Dining Services names leadership for Perry Place , articleJeremiah Gardner and Executive Chef James Zeisler will lead the dining facility, bringing with them years of expertise and culinary knowledge.
Date: Nov 01, 2023 -
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Dining Services expands destination dining with Perry Place , articlePerry Place in Hitt Hall is slated to open in 2024 and bring even more dining options to the campus with nine new shops and original concepts.
Date: Oct 04, 2023 -
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JP’s Chop House in West End now serving entirely gluten-free menu , articleThe move is a big step toward Dining Services’ goal of an even more inclusive dining experience for the campus community.
Date: Sep 05, 2023 -
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Dining Services recognizes employees with trip to North Carolina Zoo , articleEvery other year, the entire dining staff is treated to an employee appreciation trip at the end of an academic year.
Date: Aug 09, 2023 -
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Dining Services highlights diverse hobbies through new campaign , articleFrom taekwondo to being a personal trainer, dining employees share some of their wide-ranging pastimes.
Date: Aug 04, 2023 -
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Nick Simpson earns Certified Executive Chef designation , articleSimpson, executive chef at Owen’s Food Court, is among a group of about 2,700 chefs nationally to earn the certification. Additionally, Virginia Tech has become an official testing site for both the practical and written Certified Executive Chef exams.
Date: Jul 06, 2023 -
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Flex Out Hunger raises more than $30,000 to help the community , articleDonations come from students with leftover dining money in their accounts at the end of the academic year, allowing them an opportunity to contribute to a worthy cause.
Date: Jun 07, 2023 -
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Dining Services to offer additional dining venues on the Blacksburg campus , articleVirginia Tech Dining Services will be expanding to bring even more culinary delights and inclusive meals to students with nine new dining shops.
Date: May 18, 2023 -
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Dining Services expands its leadership team , articleThree new directors bring years of experience and knowledge of dining and operations to help guide the Dining Services into a new era of culinary excellence, inclusivity, and engagement.
Date: May 12, 2023 -
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New dining facility planned for Hitt Hall , articleThe 100,000-square-foot Perry Place at Hitt Hall, set to open in 2024, will serve as a hub of activity for students, faculty, and staff.
Date: May 10, 2023 -
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Dining Services' marketing team wins five ADDY awards , articleThe American Advertising Federation’s ADDY Awards are one of the advertising industry's largest and most representative annual competitions, recognizing the best in the creative advertising industry.
Date: May 05, 2023