If you have dined at the cafeteria recently, odds are you have noticed a slight change has been made. While the food itself remains the same, the plates, bowls, cups and utensils used in the cafeteria have transitioned from disposable to reusable. This recent substitution is all thanks to the new dishwasher that has since…
Students Share Concerns at the Campus Dining Forum
The Oklahoma City University Student Government Association and Chartwells, the school’s vendor for dining services, recently partnered to host the Campus Dining Forum, addressing Kitchen 1904, Alvin’s Market, and the cafeteria, following the November 6th senate meeting at 7 pm. Representatives from Campus Dining Services included Michael Miller, General Manager, Randy Largent, Assistant Director for…
Students complain of gluten-induced illnesses, other dietary concerns
The Oklahoma City University dining venues serve approximately 1,600 students a day, 900 of which go to the cafeteria, while Alvin’s Market and Kitchen 1904 serve about 700 combined. However, some students have come forward saying they feel their dietary needs are not being fulfilled by the venues, frequently becoming sick due to mislabeling and cross contamination of gluten-free meals, specifically, as well as vegan and vegetarian meals. This is significantly dangerous in some medical cases such as celiac disease, which, if gluten continues to be ingested, other serious complications can occur in a student’s health such as Type 1 diabetes, anemia, infertility, heart disease, intestinal cancer and many more.
Dining services consider replacing Chick-fil-A
OCU’s food service company Chartwells is considering replacing the university’s Chick-fil-A restaurant with a new food service called Bowl Life.
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Valentine’s Day Brunch [Video]
Willie Butler, weekend grill man, hosted a special brunch for Valentine’s day. He did this to show his gratitude to the OCU community, but also to show the men of OCU how to properly treat women.
Hispanic day in cafeteria planned
The Hispanic Student Association is hosting their Hispanic Day in the Cafeteria on Sept. 25. Hispanic Day is an event hosted by the Hispanic Student Association where Mexican food is served in the caf to raise cultural awareness at OCU. The event was on the campus calendar for Sept. 19, but was postponed due to…
Reunited
Kat Evans, freshman elementary education major, Tobi K Harrison, freshman theatre for young audiences, reunite Tuesday afternoon in the cafeteria in the Tom and Brenda McDaniel University Center after the winter break.
Photo: Valentino Valentin
Student government to plan more tailgate events
Student Government Association hosted a tailgate party Nov. 6 in the caf.
The event was the second tailgating event hosted by SGA this year. The first was for a soccer game.
SAC to host Midnight Breakfast for midterm week
Midnight Breakfast, a free late night breakfast with music hosted by Student Activities Council, is scheduled Oct. 8 in the cafeteria in Tom and Brenda McDaniel University Center.
The event is free for students with valid student IDs.
Students encouraged to try new food options
By The Editors Returning students may have noticed changes in the cafeteria and in Alvin’s Café. OCU Dining services recently added more options to the menu in Alvin’s Café and upgraded some items in the cafeteria. The cafeteria has new coffee machines, as well as a hot chocolate machine. Other additions to the cafeteria include…
OCU officials to unveil first-known collegiate raw vegan food station
OKLAHOMA CITY — The first known college campus raw vegan food station in the country will open for business Oct. 25 at OCU. The cafeteria is open to the public.
