MAY MONTHLY SPECIALS
FIRESIDE CAFÉ | GRIDIRON GRILL
BURGER OF THE WEEK
Week of May 5th - Angry Devil Burger
Week of May 12th - Bistro Burger
Check out the daily specials
at these food stations!
Value Combos - Treat Yourself Right!
Purchase any sandwich or salad for $3.00 and
make it a combo for an additional $1.29.
Each combo includes:
• Fresh Homemade Potato Chips
SKYLIGHT MARKET | MAY SPECIALS
You will find some of the most popular
Heritage Deli items ready to combo here!
BLUE DEVIL GRILL
Three selections offered each week from:
• Cranberry Turkey Sandwich
• Tuscan Chicken Sandwich
• BLT Sandwich
• Italian Club
• Mandarin Chicken Salad
DOLLAR MENU
Week of May 5th - Potato Deluxe
Week of May 12th - Chicken Ranch Snack Wrap
BUNS & BOWLS
SUB OF THE WEEK
FIRE & STONE PIZZERIA
PIZZA OF THE WEEK
May 5th - BBQ Pork
May 5th - Buffalo Chicken
May 12th- Chicken Parmesan May 12th - Deluxe
NORTH POINT MAY SPECIALS
NORTHERN EXPRESS
Sunday
NORTHERN EXPRESS
35 cents off a cone or cup of ice cream
NORTH POINT PM
Free 12 ounce fountain beverag w/ build your
own burrito
COMMONS MINI MART
Week of May 5th
Peppercorn Chicken Sandwich 20 ounce Cappuccino or Hot
Chocolate
Monday
Week of May 12th
Chicken Snack Wrap
20 ounce Coffee
Tuesday
Junior Hamburger
Wednesday
Small Shake - Any Flavor
BLOCK PLAN DEALS
» For only one meal at
HC2 Jarvis Express
» Super Sub Sandwich,
Homemade Potato Chips,
and Pumpkin Bar
» Cranberry Turkey
Sandwich, Homemade
Potato Chips, and Pumpkin
Bar
FIRESIDE CAFE | UPPER LEVEL MSC
GridIron Grill: Full breakfast menu and upscale sandwiches for lunch
Monday-Friday
7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Poblano's: Mexican food your way - tacos, burritos, and quesadillas
Monday-Thursday
10:30 am. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday
10:30 am. - 3:00 p.m.
Innovations: Dishes cooked to order with pasta and Asian cuisine
Monday-Thursday
10:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Friday
10:30 am. - 3:00 p.m.
Comfort Zone: All of the Midwestern and Stout’s favorite comfort foods
Monday-Friday
10:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Heritage Deli: Upscale sandwiches and salads - ready to go!
Monday-Friday 10:30 - 3:00 p.m.
SKYLIGHT MARKET | LOWER LEVEL MSC
Mo-Th 7 a.m. - Midnight | Fr 7 a.m. - Midnight | Sa 10:00 a.m. - Midnight | Su 10:00 a.m. - Midnight
Grab & Go: Convenience and ready-to-eat foods
Blue Devil Grill: All-American fast food menu items
Buns & Bowls: Subs and salads made to order
Fire & Stone Pizzeria: Brick Oven pizza by the slice
Brew Devils: Full line of Starbucks beverages, smoothies, ice cream treats
a message from
University Dining Services
May 2014 Edition
HC2 JARVIS EXPRESS
RETAIL DINING OPERATIONS
EXPRESSWAY CART: Quick service of coffees, sodas, sandwiches
and more.
UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
Monday-Thursday
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
HC2 JARVIS EXPRESS: Located in the large ground floor
lounge of Jarvis Hall. This location offers grab-and-go
service with the best of our Expressway Carts and the
Heritage Café menu. Snacks, quick lunches, and beverages
await you...
Monday-Thursday
Friday
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
NORTHERN EXPRESS & NORTHPOINT PM: Offering in between
meal and late night snacks plus popular grocery items for
north campus residents.
Northern Express Hours
Sunday
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Monday-Thursday
7:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Friday
7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
PM Hours
Sunday
Monday-Thursday
7:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
COMMONS MINI MART: Located on first floor of the Commons
offering all day gra- and-go foods as well as a limited grocery
line.
Sunday
Monday-Thursday
Friday
Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
MID-NIGHT BREAKFAST
All Hall Residents are invited and admittance will be FREE. You need your ID Card to verify plan
ownership. Off campus students must pay $2.00.
This event is co-sponsored by University Housing and University Dining Service to express
appreciation for your patronage. It will be offered at both Commons and North Point Dining
Rooms from 10:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. Mid-Night!
There will be a great breakfast menu:
»Scrambled Eggs
»French Toast
»Donuts & Cereals
»Fruit »Hashbrowns
»Yogurt & More!
MONTHLY EVENTS
MAY
5th
MAY
10th
There will also be BINGO and prizes coordinated by the University Housing Staff.
It’s a great opportunity to relax and refuel for the rigors of exam week. It is also a great last
chance to socialize with fellow students before the start of summer.
P.S. Don’t forget your Campus ID Card – it is needed to gain FREE admission!! (Off Campus
Student cost $2.00)
MAY
11th
MAY
END OF SEMESTER CLOSING TIMES - UNIVERSITY DINING SERVICES
12th
» Expressway Cart – Library- Last Day
Tuesday - May 13th
MAY
» HC2 Jarvis Express – Last Day
Wednesday May 14th
» Commons Mini Mart – Last Day
Friday, May 16th Close at 2:00 p.m.
» North Point PM –– Last PM
Wednesday, May 14th
Closing at 10:00 p.m.
» Northern Express – Closing Times
Wednesday, May 14th at 10:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 15th at 7:00 p.m.
Friday May 16th at 2:00 p.m.
» Cafeterias – Commons &
North Point – Last Meal
Friday, May 16th – Closing at 1:30 p.m.
» Fireside Café – Last Day of Service
Wednesday, May 14th
» Skylight Market – Closing Time
Thursday, May 15th – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, May 16th – 3:30 p.m.
University Dining Service
Learn more at www.uwstout.edu/dining
16th
» Dining Advisory
Committee meets
in the Commons,
Vintage Room at
5 p.m
» Graduation
» Two Ceremonies
» Two Graduation
Buffets
» Midnight Breakfast
10 p.m - Midnight @
Commons & North
Point Dining Halls
» First Day of Exams
» Last Day of Exams
» Residence Halls
Close at 7 p.m
» Last Cafeteria
Meal Served @ 1:30
p.m - Lunch
Sample Bar Weekly –
Give us Feedback!!
Every Tuesday at Commons
and North Point Dining Hall we
offer samples of new recipes or
products and ask for customer
feedback. Take a minute the last
Tuesdays of the year in May to try
the sample and tell us what you
think. Your opinion counts!
» May 6th - Kabsa – a
» Middle East Specialty
» May 12th – Pork Tenders
NUTRITION NEWS YOU CAN USE
Eating Well and Have Healthy Snacks on Hand
When you have a lot of projects, papers and exams to
prepare for, do you feel too busy to eat? You may think that
it’s easier to skip a meal than take the time to eat one. The
problem with meal skipping is that it can make you less
productive. Studies have shown that meal skipping often
leads to less concentration, lower energy levels and possibly
decreased problem-solving skills, all of which are essential for
doing well on exams and presentations.
Sometimes students are tempted to skip meals because
they think it will help with weight loss, but actually it often leads
to overeating on snacks or at the next meal because of being
overly hungry. In the long run, meal skipping is more likely to
lead to weight gain than loss. This is another reason to keep
your meals regular.
Take time to sit down and eat your meals rather than
grabbing them on the go. Your body will appreciate the break
and your mind will feel refreshed and ready to concentrate
again. When you eat, have a balanced meal with whole grains,
fruits and vegetables, moderate amounts of lean protein and
low fat dairy foods. Grabbing something quick from a vending
machine won’t give you the nutrients that you’ll get from the
balanced meal, and it will probably be a high calorie choice.
Here are some ideas for quick and healthy meals: Have a
“To Go” deli sandwich with an apple and a serving of milk. Or
choose a salad from the salad bar with some tuna or turkey
added for protein, and low fat salad dressing. Or have a grilled
chicken breast on a whole wheat bun with baby carrots and
fresh fruit.
Some people turn to food when they feel stressed about
exams, projects and deadlines. If you frequently grab candy
or a bag of chips from the vending machine to snack on when
you’re feeling stressed, this can result in overeating, excess
calories and unwanted weight gain.
Instead of giving in to stress and turning to food, think of
other activities that you could do as a stress reliever. Here are
some ideas to get you started:
Take a 10-minute break from studying and
• Walk around the block
• Put on some music and move to the beat to relax
• Take a bubble bath
• Look at a magazine
• Have a healthy snack, but don’t let yourself get out of control. See
healthy snack choices below.
What should I have for a snack when I’m up studying late at
night and get hungry?
First of all, make sure you’re hungry. Late-night
munchies can be a habit or something to do because you’re
tired of studying. So ask yourself if you feel hungry – if you are
hungry, having a healthy snack can help curb your hunger and
get you thru your studying session. Contrary to popular myths,
late-night calories are no more likely to cause weight gain than
calories eaten at another time of day.
Some problems with late-night eating are lack of selfcontrol and choosing foods that are high in fat and sugar. Keep
yourself in control by taking a reasonable portion of the snack
food and eating that without going back for more. To do this,
take a serving out of the bag or box and put it into a bowl, then
put the container away so you won’t be tempted to go back for
more later. Take a break from studying to eat your snack, rather
than eating in front of your computer or while you’re reading your
text book. You’ll be more aware of how much you’re eating and
you’ll also enjoy it more.
If your typical late-night snack foods are candy, chips, pizza and
ice cream try some healthier choices instead:
» Light yogurt
» Whole grain crackers
» String cheese
» Apple with peanut butter
» Pretzels
» Pudding cup
» Fudgesicle
» Raisins or dried fruit
» Graham crackers
» Tomato or V-8 juice
» Granola bar
» Animal crackers
» Cereal with skim milk
» Light microwave popcorn
» Fresh fruit (apples, bananas, oranges, grapes, etc)
» Fruit cup (peaches, pears, applesauce)
» Baby carrots or other fresh vegetables
» Bagel or English muffin with light cream cheese
» Whole grain toast with peanut butter
» Trail mix made with dried fruit and nuts
» Low fat cottage cheese and fruit
» Nuts – peanuts, almonds, soy nuts
UNIVERSITY DINING ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECURUTIING
The University Dining Service (UDS) Advisory Committee represents
all students, faculty and staff working with the management of UDS to
improve operations and satisfy customer needs. University Dining is
now seeking interested parties to participate in the committee for the
2014-15 academic year. If you are interested in what being a member
entails please e-mail Ann Thies at thiesa@uwstout.edu. Committee
includes both on and off campus students, faculty and staff. Members
meet monthly, participate in secret shopper and product assessments,
and at times take field trips to other area campuses for tours.
If you have ideas or suggestions you want discussed by the Advisory
Committee feel free to contact one of the members listed on our Web
site: www.uwstout.edu/dining . You may also email suggestions or
request to be a member via Ann Thies, Director of Dining Service at
thiesa@uwstout.edu.
REGISTERED DIETICIAN LOCATED ON CAMPUS
Lisa Eierman, R.D. is employed by University Dining Services to answer your nutrition questions or address diertary concerns. Lisa
can be contacted by phone (715-232-3599) or email (eiermanm@uwstout.edu). Her office is located in Room 160 of Merle Price
Commons. Lisa is on campus on Mondays and Wednesdays.
UNIVERSITY DINING - GOOD PLACE TO WORK
University Dining Service conducted a survey of all their student employees this spring in all three facilities: Commons, North Point and Student Center.
The results show that working in dining service is rewarding and the work environment is positive, many ratings are up from previous years.
Here are a few facts from the survey completed by 308 of the approximately 400 employees:
Student employees when asked if the number of hours worked per week were acceptable we found:
86% - just right | 10% - too little | 4% - too much
Here are the hours on average that students are working:
Amount of Hours
Percentage
0-5
2%
5-10
42%
10-15
35%
15+
21%
When asked if rules and policies were realistic:
98% yes | 2% no
When asked if rules and policies fair – here are the responses:
24% more than fair | 76% fair | 1% unfair
Job training was rated:
29% very good | 56% good | 12% fair | 3% poor
Orientation - satisfactory?
93% yes | 7% no
Morale was rated:
52% high | 47% average | 1% low
Student Managers received good ratings in various categories of their job performance and skills that they will carry forward into their next job position
upon graduation. The scale used was 1-5 with “5” for Excellent:
Job
Knowledge
& Training
Skills
Fairness
Tactful &
Leadership Available on
Communication Ability
shift & will
Skills
pitch in
Approachable
Organizational
Skills
Overall
Rating
4.5
4.54
4.45
4.51
4.49
4.49
4.45
4.51
Top reasons students work at dining service in order of ranking:
1. Flexible Scheduling
2. Convenience
3. Meal/Beverage Program
4. Variety of jobs
Need a job for fall semester? The starting wage for a foodservice worker is $7.60/hour. Apply today for the fall semester: Pick up or turn in an application
at Room 224, MSC Room 160 Commons or at North Point Dining Hall. Applications available on line: www.uwstout.edu/dining
ROARING 20'S MEAL
On Wednesday April 9th Commons and North Point offered a special meal themed after life in the Roaring 1920’s. Decorations captured some
of the glamor and glitter portrayed in the Great Gatsby as well as apparel reminiscent of the era. There were 373 diners at North Point and 980
at the Commons for a total of 1353.
The menu was very popular with the most popular items being the Oven Fried Chicken, Beef Pot Roast (as good a Moms’), loaded mashed
potatoes, cheese balls and carrot cake.
Trivia, toss the hat, spin the wheel and even a murder mystery to solve provided engagement to learn more about the era or just have fun or
wind some prizes. The biggest hit of the night was the photo booth at each location, over 700 photos were snapped, check them out here ther
is an album for North Point and one for Commons: https://plus.google.com/photos/111434361864129986263/albums?banner=pwa. Stout
also holds the company’s record now for the most people in one photo booth shot – take a look at that!
Ratings of the meal from 290 surveys filled out by diners that night are shown below.
Question
How would you rate this special meal?
How would you rate the menu for tonight's meal?
How you rate decorations and entertainment?
Was this meal worthwhile for staff to offer?
Excellent
Good
35%
52%
27%
53%
31%
55%
Yes = 96%
Fair
11%
16%
12%
Poor
2%
4%
2%
No = 4%