Dining Services Articles

Mrs. T’s Pierogies recently named a recipe developed by a head cook at Pennsylvania College of Technology the winner of its Fall 2020 College & University Recipe Contest. Jennifer N. Severson, head cook in the college’s CC Commons dining unit, received first place honors – including a $500 gift card – for her Fall Pierogi Hash.

Capitol Eatery employees decorated the tops of the to-go boxes as they prepared to deliver Thanksgiving meals. KDR staff puts smiley-face stickers on meal orders to brighten students' day! Penn College's Dining Services staff has been collectively called an "essential hero" for preparing and providing nourishment to students cloistered by the coronavirus.

Student college relations assistants collaborated with fellow student leaders to coordinate campuswide “Give Thanks” engagement efforts to show their gratitude to those who invest in the Penn College experience. Scholarship recipients write thank-you cards to donors. Expressions of “Thanks” could be found in various forms across campus and throughout social media platforms.

The table is set, making mealtime better for those in need. Campus artisans provided unique wares ... ... for a ceramic art sale that added to the fundraiser's success. Dining Services held its third annual Soup for the Soul event on Thursday, raising more than $1,100 to benefit The Cupboard.

Penn College Dining Services' efforts to maintain continuity during the coronavirus pandemic, both during a spring shutdown and after in-person instruction resumed with the fall semester, are featured in the Summer 2020 cover story of Campus Dining Today, published by The National Association of College & University Food Services: Campus Dining Today

Friday's designation as "National Food Bank Day" serves to remind the Penn College community that The Cupboard – a food pantry on the first floor of the Bush Campus Center (Room 105H, at the rear of CC Commons) – is in operation this fall. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Cupboard is closed Saturdays and open from 4 to 6 p.m.

Pennsylvania College of Technology recently became one of 94 colleges and universities across the nation to become part of the FARE Food Allergy College Search database. The database is operated by FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education).

Watch for Peach Farro in CC Commons. Ramen Noodles with Gochujang Beef and Sweet & Sour Tempura Chicken is headed for the Capitol Eatery menu. Dining Services' Donna L. Cole helps show students what's on the horizon.

(EDITOR'S NOTE: Due to the global coronavirus outbreak, Spring Open House was canceled.) When it comes to choosing a college, seeing is believing. And there’s a lot to see at Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Spring Open House! From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

With Mardi Gras just around the corner, a serving of Creole cuisine is in fashion. Historical tidbits adorn the table, enlightening diners to the accomplishments of such notables as Olympian Maria Mutola. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson (left) and chemist Lloyd Augustus Hall are among the depicted heroes of STEM, seemingly keeping their eyes on the culinary prize.