The sustainably built two-story building features ample seating, a wide-range of cuisine options, a teaching kitchen, meeting spaces, and a stage for live music. Between two floors the new building measures 28,000 square feet, with additional outdoor patio seating. With its massive ceilings and glass walls, it is a bright and cheery breath of fresh air in contrast to ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ’s much beloved late Hammond Commons. 

The sprawling food stations offer a range of options, including an Italian counter with pizza and pasta, made-to-order sandwiches and deli, a vegetarian section, comfort food, a grilled option, and a convenient market for grab-n-go items. The Allergen Station will help students who need to safely avoid gluten and the top nine allergens. A massive bakery offers even more delicious treats than Hammond Commons’ daily offerings, and nearby Jack’s Donuts will be a regular fixture with their delightful and massive donuts.  

Students can bask in the sun on the massive patio while enjoying their morning coffee and pastry. With outlets throughout, the space is sure to become a popular spot to get some work done while grabbing a bite to eat. Massive communal tables invite group discussion, while the counter seating offers a quick resting spot for students and faculty on the run between classes. It is a welcome addition for hungry students, faculty, and staff alike.     

Hours, menu, and pricing are available on the website. Watch a recap of the official ribbon cutting ceremony that took place Jan. 17, 2023. 

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So what does this mean and look like for students?

For starters, it means the return of a more robust meal program and increased options, which will include: 

• Enhanced action station with made-to-order options 
• Full breakfast bar
• Rice bar with selected accoutrements
• Pop-up stations featuring sneak-peek menu items from the future Cunniffe Commons
• Increased options for special dietary requirements and needs 
• Bring your parents – they eat for free with students who are on a meal plan
• And so much more!

In addition, to reduce ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ’s carbon footprint and encourage sustainability, washable china and flatware will be used. Diners will have the option again to use the eco-friendly, green to-go boxes. Mobile ordering will also be available. 

Additional programming and themed meal events will continue throughout the year, including the Nutrition and Wellness campaign, Balanced U program, a monthly showcasing of local Farmers Markets, and focus groups. 

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A new dining hall, Cunniffe Commons, will open in January 2023. This state-of-the art facility will include multiple cuisine stations, a market, indoor and outdoor dining, and a teaching kitchen.

New hours of operation for meal swipes will increase to the following:

Hammond Commons (Fall 2022) and proposed for Cunniffee Commons (Spring 2023)

Monday – Friday

• Breakfast: 7:30-9:00 am, Continental Breakfast: 9:00-10:30 am
• Lunch: 11:00 am-1:00 pm, Late Lunch: 1:00-3:00 pm
• Dinner: 5:00- 8:00 pm, Late Dinner at Outtakes/Market: 8:00-11:00 pm, M-F

Saturday and Sunday

• Continental Breakfast: 10:00-11:00 am., Brunch: (Hot Entrees), 11:00 am-1:00 pm
• Dinner: 5:00-7:00 pm

Meal Exchange

Meal exchange options will be continued at these locations during their hours of operation:

Outtakes 

Monday – Friday: 8:00 am-11:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 5:00-10:00 pm

Brickman Café 

Monday – Thursday: 7:30 am-6:30 pm
Friday: 7:30 am-2:30 pm

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