[Food-management.com Magazine. (August, 2011)] – PUTTING IT INTO PRACTICE – In Corvallis, OR, sustainability is practically woven into the fabric of everyday life, and the catering operation at Oregon State University fits right in.
“There is a real market for it here,” says Chris Anderson banquet manager, OSU Catering. “It’s inherent in the community’s values.”
Requests for all-local, all-organic, vegetarian and vegan menus are popular already and are clearly on the rise, he says. OSU Catering composts 100 percent of post-consumer waste, uses an electric vehicle for short-range deliveries and partners with local food producers for produce, dairy and seafood. The operation recycles its used cooking oil, which is then processed to make bio-diesel fuel. <more>
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OSU students looking for housing for the Fall 2010 term can still apply to live on campus in the residence halls. Please apply online via MyUHDS or contact the UHDS central office staff at 541.737.4771 for questions.
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[The Daily Barometer] -On campus, there is no shortage of options on where to dine. No matter where you are, a place to eat is just a short walk away.
While many students know where to find food, it is not always obvious whether or not the food being consumed is “healthy,” or even where to find healthy eating options. <more>
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[The Daily Barometer] – Last spring, The University Housing and Dining Services enacted the “Orange Rewards” program, which provides discounts from all 28 eateries and coffee shops on campus. The program is open to all students and staff, requiring only a $100 minimum buy-in and an Oregon State ID card.
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[The Daily Barometer] – The popular food area on the south side of campus has recently reopened with new eats. After being closed for remodeling, the Arnold Dining Center now offers a new and unique variety of foods, and a lot more space. <more>
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