Local Farmer/Artisan Visit: Pierce Brothers Coffee Company

Dining Center

Take a study break and join us on Tuesday for a coffee taste testing and information session with our coffee partner, Pierce Brothers who is owned and operated by brothers Darren and Sean Pierce in Greenfield, Massachusetts. They take great pride in the quality of their coffee, which 100% Fair Trade, USDA Organic and air […]

Study Break Smoothie Bar

Center Stage

After Day 2 of Finals Week, come in to Center Stage and recharge and renew with a freshly blended smoothie made from your favorite ingredients. Don't worry, we'll have to go cups on hand because we know how much you want to race back to room and study.

Cooking is an Art and a Science: Maillard Browning

Dining Center

Chocolate. Bread crusts. Roasted meats. What do they all have in common? Maillard browning contributes to their mouthwatering flavors. Maillard browning reactions go beyond caramelization (which is the transformation of sugar when heat is applied) because they involve the interplay of carbohydrates and amino acids, the latter of which contributes hundreds of additional flavorful molecules […]

Global Tea Bar

Dining Center

Ah, you're nearing the end of Finals Week with just one day to go...what a better way to relax than with a cup of hot tea. Join us and your friends to sample a wide range of teas from around the world.

WELCOME BACK Bruncheon

Dining Center

We missed you! Join us for a Welcome Back Brunch and enjoy our many of your brunch favs.

Re-Stock Your Fridge and Save 10%

C-Store at the Max

Empty fridge? No problem! Come on over to the C-Store at the Max and pick up a supply of study snacks. If you spend $50.00 or more we'll give you a 10% discount.

Local Artisan Visit: Yolata Yogurt

Dining Center

Stop in the Dining Center and vote for your favorite Yolata flavor. We'll feature the winner it in the coming weeks.

Happy January Birthdays!

Dining Center

If you have a January birthday, you're in great company. (1) Paul Revere, Revolutionary War and Betsy Ross, designed first U.S.flag; (3) 1892- J.R.R. Tolkien, Author of "Lord of the Rings", Mel Gibson, actor, director; (8) 1935- Elvis Presley, King of Rock 'n Roll; (9) 1967- Dave Matthews, singer, bandleader; (12) 1954- Howard Stern, radio […]

Steel Cut Oatmeal Bar

Dining Center

Stop by the Dining Center to enjoy our steel cut oatmeal and a ton of toppings. Oats are among the healthiest grains on earth. They're a gluten-free whole grain and a great source of important vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. Studies show that oats and oatmeal have many health benefits. that include weight loss, lower […]

Global Tea Bar

Dining Center

Join us for a Global Tea Bar and try some of the many exotic teas we'll feature. The benefits of tea go far beyond refreshment. There is plenty of research showing that drinking tea can actually improve your health. At the very least, it’s a flavorful way of getting enough fluid into your body each […]

Artisan Kombucha Tasting

Center Stage

Come by to meet representatives of the Artisan Beverage Cooperative for a taste testing of their Katylyst Kombucha. Based on your response, Dining Services may consider adding kombucha to our daily offerings. Artisan Beverage Cooperative was founded in 2013 by the owners of Katalyst Kombucha LLC and Green River Ambrosia LLC. Katalyst Kombucha had been […]

Love Food, Love Turmeric

Dining Center

Turmeric is pronounced turr-mer-ick and is a rhizome — an underground stem that resembles a plant’s root. It’s a member of the ginger family. Be sure to try some of entrees that we'll include tumeric as one of the ingredients as part of our LOVE FOOD series. Turmeric is native to Asia. A large percentage […]