March is National Nutrition Month, and 国产传媒 Campus Dining is celebrating by producing a series of engaging and informative events crafted to promote healthy eating habits. Developed in collaboration with the听, this monthly initiative focuses on the theme of nutrition 鈥淏eyond the Table.鈥�听
This year鈥檚 campaign aims to highlight the nutritional journey from farm to table, encompassing aspects such as food cultivation, distribution, and navigating through grocery stores and farmers markets. Moreover, sustainability and the importance of reducing food waste across various settings are central to this theme.听
Throughout the month, Campus Dining鈥檚 registered dietitian, Emily Svennevik, will curate a range of exciting and educational events aligned with the campaign鈥檚 themes. Here鈥檚 an overview of what to expect during National Nutrition Month on Campus:听
Week 1 (March 4-8)听
- Wednesday, March 6th, 11am-1pm:听Rand Dining Hall will host the Rand Farmer鈥檚 Market, featuring a diverse array of produce, jams, sauces, and snacks available for purchase, all available for purchase with a meal plan. Additionally, Chef Julien of EBI Dining Hall will showcase a delicious Broccoli Slaw as part of the听(MCURC) project, promoting plant-forward meals and food waste reduction principles.听
- Friday, March 8th, 11am-1pm:听Celebrate International Women鈥檚 Day at Rand Dining Hall with a special pop-up event featuring some of the talented women chefs on campus, including Chefs Amber, Kriska, Jennifer, and Christine.听
Week 2 (March 18-22)听
- Monday, March 18th, 7:30am-10am:听Highland Munchie Mart will host a breakfast pop-up, offering a DIY protein ball station with convenient ready-made choices for those on the go.听
- Friday, March 22nd:听Join us during lunch to sample the winning starch from our Starch Madness competition, decided by your vote on听听during the week of spring break. Look forward to seeing your favorite starch featured at every dining hall with a unique twist from each chef!听
Week 3 (March 25-29)听
- Wednesday, March 27th:听Chef Elijah of Kissam Dining Hall, alongside Campus Dining dietitian Emily Svennevik, will host a fresh juice giveaway highlighting campus-grown herbs and local听听mushrooms.