Calvin Dining...making strides in "going green"!

One of Calvin Dining Services' goals this school year was to further our efforts in recycling andother ways of "going green". We are happy to announce the implementation of the following practices:

  • Plastic bottled water at the Admission Recruitment lunch "Friday's at Calvin" have been eliminated. instead, guests are served water from glass pitchers.
  • For breaks and events on campus that are catered. glass carafes with Greenware cups are being used. These cups are 100% compostable and fully environmentally sustainable.
  • Calvin Dining Services has changed from plastic products to paper or biodegradable when possible.
  • Recycling is taking place in the Commons kitchen - with bins for glass, metal, and plastic. Aluminum is also recycled.
  • Recycling bins for all catering breaks and envents are being utilized to care for the environment.
  • Dining Services is using glass plates (versus disposable plastic). We are currently in the process of changing disposable silverware into Potatoware: a cutlerly made from potato starch resins which are biodegradable from the company "GreenGoods".
  • For our cookouts, we wll feature organic fabrics, locally-grown flowers, and buying locally whenever possible. We are also eliminating canned drinks, switching to 5 gallon Air Voids filled with lemonade and water in which guests can help themselves.
  • Efforts are made in the office to recycle paper and other materials, and being conscientious when printing documents, viewing or sending electronically when possible.

special announcement from dining services:

enjoy our first cookout of the season!

Spring Arts Cookout

Commons Lawn 5:00pm - 6:30pm

come and enjoy the cookout! *Please note that the dining halls will be closed.

 

UPCOMING DINING SERVICES EVENTS

Spring Arts Cookout... Thursday, May 8 @ dinner

Exam Treats! Tuesday, May 14 @ lunch and dinner

Senior Cookout - Friday, May 16 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Senior Breakfast (Commons Dining Hall) Saturday, May 17

Parent's Breakfast (Knollcrest Dining Hall) Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18

"In college and culinary arts, the ultimate professional tribute is the NACUFS' Loyal E. Horton Dining Award. This award salutes the most successful ideas in menus, presentations, special event planning, and new dining concepts." Calvin Dining Services' proudly entered two catergories - one in Catering/Special Events, and another in Residence Hall Dining. We are proud to say that the Catering/Special Events entry placed third in the nation!