APRIL MONTHLY SPECIALS
FIRESIDE CAFÉ | GRIDIRON GRILL
BURGER OF THE WEEK
Week of March 31st - Bistro Burger
Week of April 7th - Pepper Blue Cheese Burger
Week of April 14th - Salsa Burger
Week of April 21st - Cowboy Burger
Week of April 28th - Black & Blue 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 | APRIL SPECIALS
BLUE DEVIL GRILL
You will find some of the most popular
Heritage Deli items ready to combo here!
BUNS & BOWLS
Three selections offered each week from:
• Cranberry Turkey Sandwich
• Tuscan Chicken Sandwich
• BLT Sandwich
• Italian Club
• Mandarin Chicken Salad
Week of March 31st - $1 Chicken Ranch Wrap
Week of April 7th - $1 Corn Dog
Week of April 14th - $1 Grilled Cheese
Week of April 21st - $1 Two Hot Dogs
Week of April 28th - $1 Chipotle Snack Wrap
SUB OF THE WEEK
March 31st - Chicken Parmesan
April 7th - Club
April 14th - Meatball
April 21st - Philly Beef
April 28th - Tuna
NORTHERN EXPRESS
Sunday
FIRE & STONE PIZZERIA
PIZZA OF THE WEEK
March 31st - Deluxe
April 7th - Thai Chicken
April 14th - Mexican
April 21st - BBQ Chicken
April 28th - Chicken Bacon Ranch
Small Shake - Any Flavor
Thursday
Grilled Cheese
NORTHERN EXPRESS
35 cents off a cone or cup of ice cream
NORTH POINT PM
FREE 12 ounce fountain beverage w/ build your own
burrito
Week of March 31st
Peppercorn Chicken Sandwich Ham & American Cheese on
a Bun
Monday
Week of April 7th
Chicken Snack Wrap
Pretzel and Herbed Cream
Tuesday
Cheese
Junior Hamburger
Wednesday
NORTH POINT APRIL SPECIALS
COMMONS MINI MART
Week of April 14th
Turkey & American Cheese on
a Bun
Week of April 21st
Jumbo Muffin - any flavor
Week of April 28th
20 ounce Cappuccino or Hot
Chocolate
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
April 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
THE 1920s A GLIMPSE OF THE PAST
On Wednesday, April 9th, Commons and North Point Dining Halls will offer a meal at dinner
from 4:00 – 7:30 p.m. that will reflect foods familiar in the 1920s and a Roaring 20s
theme in décor and activities. There will be a photo booth at both locations to allow diners
to capture the moment and take on a 1920s look using available props. Keep in mind that
set up for this meal will require the temporary closure of dining hall service this day.
Oven Fried Chicken
Beef Roast
Beef Meatballs with Mushroom Gravy
Gardein M'tballs with Mushroom Gravy
Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Buttered Egg Noodles
Buttered Whole Green Beans
Full Salad Bar
Sweet Gerkin Pickles
Waldorf Salad
Cheese Balls & Crackers
Lemon Angel Food Cake
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Ice Cream & Toppings
Prices $2.50 Baseline | 1 Meal Block Plan
$7.65 Flexline | $9.00 Cash
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.
University Dining Service
Learn more at www.uwstout.edu/dining
MONTHLY EVENTS
7th
Dining Advisory
Committee Meeting,
Memorial Student
Center
April
1920's Special Meal
April
Family Weekend
April
9th
11-13th
NUTRITION NEWS YOU CAN USE
Are You Getting Enough Physical Activity?
Along with healthy eating habits, getting enough physical activity
on a regular basis is an important part of staying healthy and fit,
as well as being helpful for weight maintenance.
Now that the weather is warming up, it’s a great time to get out of
your dorm room and do some type of physical activity. Physical
activity is also a great stress reliever, so when you need a break
from homework and projects, get outside for a walk or go to the
gym for a work out.
The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans give
information and guidance on the types and amounts of physical
activities that provide substantial health benefits for Americans
age 6 and up. These guidelines are based on sound scientific
evidence that support being more active on a daily basis. People
who are physically active have a substantially lower overall risk for
heart disease. Physical activity also helps lower blood cholesterol
and triglyceride levels and increases levels of good cholesterol
(HDL). For a college student, regular physical activity reduces the
risk of many adverse health outcomes including chronic diseases
later in life.
How much physical activity is recommended?
A combination of activities is the best for overall fitness
and health. Aerobic or endurance activities build up your
cardiovascular system (heart and lung capacity). The
recommendation for aerobic activity is at least 150 minutes (2 ½
hours) of moderate aerobic activity per week. Moderate activities
include ballroom dancing, biking on level ground, canoeing,
gardening, tennis (doubles), walking, volleyball, baseball, softball.
If you can talk while you’re exercising that is moderate activity.
More vigorous activities include aerobic dancing, biking faster than
10 miles per hour, fast dancing, heavy gardening like digging and
hoeing, hiking uphill, jumping rope, jogging or running, basketball,
soccer, swimming laps, tennis (singles). If you choose vigorous
activities, do those at least 75 minutes per week (1 hour 15
minutes).
Some people may be ready for more intense physical activity or
more frequent physical activity and when the work out increases
in intensity, or you have increased frequency or longer duration of
work outs, these will provide additional health benefits as well.
In addition to the aerobic activity, strength training (to build
muscle strength) is also recommended at least 2 days a week.
Include all major muscle groups when you do a resistance work
out with weights including legs, hips, back, chest, stomach, arms
and shoulders. Repeat exercises for each muscle group for 8 to 12
per session. These exercises help maintain your lean muscle mass
which is important for calorie burning and weight maintenance.
You can get advice from a trainer at the fitness center on
appropriate strength training exercises for you based on your
body size and fitness level. Another type of physical activity to
include in your routine is flexibility exercises. These stretching
exercises improve flexibility (range of motion) and prevent the
development of rigid joints by improving the elasticity of muscles,
tendons, and ligaments. Being more flexible is beneficial for
walking, stooping, sitting, avoiding falls, and driving a car. Some
popular activities that improve flexibility are yoga, Pilates and T’
ai Chi Chuan. Stretching exercises are recommended at least
two times a week.
How many times a week should I be physically active?
Try to be physically active at least 3 days a week, spreading your
activity out through the week. You can increase your frequency
as you get more comfortable being active.
How do I get started?
Start slowly and build up. Episodes of activity of that are at least
10 minutes long count toward meeting the 2008 Physical Activity
Guidelines for Americans. Do a little more each time. Once you
feel comfortable, do the activity more often. Mix up different
activities to keep it interesting. One day go for a walk, another
go to the gym for a work out or to take a fitness class, another
day take a bike ride outside.
Choose activities that work for you – ones that you enjoy and can
fit into your daily routine along with classes and work schedules.
And if you don’t get your physical activity in all the time, don’t get
discouraged; remember that some activity is better than none.
So start where you are able and add an activity into your routine,
that is easy to do, like taking a daily walk around campus.
CURIOUS ABOUT NUTRITION AND EATING RIGHT?
Many students are concerned about healthy dining choices. UDS
works to allow students to learn what a healthy balanced diet
consists of through our Registered Dietitian who prepares educational
materials for inclusion in this menu, on the web, and on table tents.
Nutrition advice is also freely given one-on-one meetings with
students.
In addition many of the foods served in our cafeterias and retail
locations have detailed nutrition information on our website. To learn
more go to our website (www.uwstout.edu/dining) and learn to “eat
right”. Click on “Nutrition Done Right” on the side bar then the “Eating
Well On Campus” tab. Click the “Menus & Nutrition” apple logo. You
can analyze your meal here or you can read individual labels for each
food offered. You will also find this on the kiosks located: 1st floor
Commons at base of entrance to cafeteria; 2nd floor Commons in
center of dish room exits; and at North Point in the concourse. You
can also use the UW-Stout Dining App for menu and label nutrition
information.
REGISTERED DIETICIAN LOCATED ON CAMPUS
Lisa Eierman, R.D. is employed by University Dining Services to answer your nutrition questions or address dietary 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 Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
NUTRITION & DIETARY HABITS OF STUDENTS
CEREAL SURVEY DRIVES CHOICE FOR 2014-15
A survey was administered in the Commons and North Point
dining halls in February 2014. The survey was also administered
online to capture those not dining during survey time. The results
are used to guide resources and direction in menu planning,
education materials development and retail product additions. A
total of 526 students participated in the survey; below are the
results of the survey questions.
Cereal surveys were distributed in February so students can
have a voice in the cereal selections offered for the academic
year of 2014-15. The options on the survey are chosen by
availability in the foodservice market for institutional service
and then grouped by category. The intent is to offer something
for everyone, with 15 cereal options available daily at North
Point and Commons. The categories used are Sweetened and
Semi-Sweetened, Low Sugar, and High Fiber/Bran. For those
eating healthier but still craving some sweetness it is important
to note that one of the selections will be a sweetened cereal
that also qualifies as a High Fiber cereal. This cereal is Frosted
Mini Wheats. Also back on the list this year is a chocolate
cereal – Cocoa Puffs which replaces Apple Jacks.
When asked how satisfied students are with the variety of healthy
foods in Commons & North Point respondents gave an average
rating of 3.58 on a 5 point scale. The percentages of each score
are below, with 86% of the respondents indicating average or
higher:
Very Satisfied = 12%
Satisfied = 51%
Neutral = 23%
Dissatisfied = 12%
Very Dissatisfied = 2%
The top five choices students indicate they are making or feel are
important to a healthy diet for them are:
1. More Fruits & Vegetables
2. More Whole Grains
3. More Lean Meats
4. Decreasting Saturated Fats
5. Less calories/trying to lose weight
94% selected
67% selected
61% selected
57% selected
58% selected
When asked how satisfied students are with the amount and type
of nutritional information offered in UDS, students’ average score
was 3.59 on a 5-point scale.
When asked about the frequency that vegetarian entrée dishes
should be offered at the Kitchen Classics station (lunch &
dinner) given the standard choices at repeating specialty bars
students indicate the following:
Never
4 meals/
week
21% of
meals
26%
31%
7 meals/ 10 meals/ 14 meals/
week
week
week
37% of
53% of
4% of
meals
meals
meals
17%
14%
7%
19 meals/
week
100% of
meals
5%
Dietary preferences when considering level of vegetarianism
reflected:
Unrestricted
Partially
Vegetarian
Other
meat/dairy/egg
meatless
79%
12%
4%
4%
Of the 4% indicating a vegetarian diet: 43% are Lacto-ovo (eat
dairy & eggs); 10% are Ovo (eat eggs)’ 5% Lacto (eat dairy) and
19% Vegan.
The percentage of students who indicated a health condition or
allergy affected by diet was 11% of respondents.
Tabulation of the results by strict popularity in each category is
used to make selections, 476 surveys were completed. Here
are the cereals to be offered next year in each cafeteria dining
facility.
Offered Daily @ Commons & North Campus Dining Halls:
Lucky Charms
General Mills
Reeses Puffs
General Mills
Cinnamon Toast Crunch
General Mills
Honey Nut Cheerios
General Mills
Captain Crunch w/Crunchberries Quaker
Frosted Flakes
Kelloggs
Fruit Loops
Kelloggs
Cocoa Puffs
General Mills
Frosted Mini Wheats
Kelloggs
Cheerios
General Mills
Rice Krispies
Kelloggs
Kix
General Mills
Special K
Kelloggs
Raisin Bran
Kelloggs
Granola
Malt-O-Meal
UNIVERSITY DINING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETS
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. If you have ideas or suggestions you want
discussed by the Advisory Committee feel free to contact one
of the members listed on our website: www.uwstout.edu/
dining/about us. You may also email suggestions or request
to be a member via Ann Thies, Director of Dining Service at
thiesa@uwstout.edu.
The committee meets monthly; the next meeting is Monday,
April 7th at 5 p.m. in the Memorial Student Center, Badger
Room.