Brandeis Student Union Successfully Advocates for Dining Reforms

Posted on Thu. 30 Oct, 2008 to 4

October 28, 2008

The Student Union has successfully advocated for major changes in dining options on campus. The Student Dining Committee, led by Co-Chairs Jenna Brofsky and Jenna Rubin, has been promised an array of reforms requested on behalf of students. Dining Services will be implementing the following changes:

Einstein Bros. Bagels
• Adding more to the C-Meal program
• Bistro Salad, Roasted Turkey and Tuna Sandwich.
• Bananas

The Stein Restaurant
• Stein Favorites, Deis Dip and Sweet Potato Fries, return to the menu immediately
• Soon the return of the “5 and 5” Menu – To include the requested return of Grilled Cheese with Tomato and Tuna Melt. Five items, five dollars each.

Expanding the current P.O.D market C-Meal program to include:
• Introducing vegan noodle options that are prepared and packaged on-site as part of the existing grab and go program.
• Dannon yogurts
• Soy Milk

Nutritional Facts
• Nutritional facts posted at Quiznos and Einstein Bros Bagels.

Cage Free Eggs
• Increase awareness and advertising surrounding Dining Services Cage Free Egg option at all locations.

Usdan Boulevard
• Kosher To-Go program to include new sandwich and salad cycle, including the return of requested favorite Italian Sub.

Sherman Dining Hall
• Adding a low sodium sauce option to the Wok Station.
• Weekend Breakfast to include Eggs and Omelets made to order on request starting at 9:30 a.m. on the weekends.

For more information, please contact James Ansorge UnionCommunications@brandeis.edu

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