The Colby Dining Halls

 

Great tasting coffee and tea that is also good for your conscience is coming to all dining halls on November 9. Ethically sourced, Fair Trade products, naturally grown: it doesn't get any better than this.

From the machines which brew the coffee to the advertising posters, everything that touches aspretto has been chosen to respect the environment.

Find out more about this new product at aspretto.

 

Dining Services has eliminated disposable platters in the catering department. They have been replaced with reusable platters and trays. Our guests should feel free to take any food remaining after their function but please leave the platters behind.

Read what students are saying about Dining Services

 

Dining Services is partnering with Colby students and college departments in an effort to collect 16,000 lbs. of food for local food banks before November 11.  This goal doubles last year's collection and will require everyone's participation.  Join together with your dorm or sports team to compete to win great prizes--All for a very worthy cause.  Decide to become part of the solution today. 

 

The Spa is now serving Kettle Cuisine soups. Prepared with all natural products and without any artificial ingredients. Come taste the difference.  They will be serving samples on Thursday, October 15 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

 

Spelt Right Bagels are now available at the Spa! Created by a Maine mom for her son who was sensitive to wheat and artificial additives, they are now produced locally at a reclaimed mill in Yarmouth with organic spelt flour. Come by and find out why they received the "Best in Maine" award by Down East Magazine in January, 2009.

During first semester, Bob's will be featuring "Mex to the Max," recipes from Master Chef Roberto Santibanez at lunch and dinner. Take a culinary tour of Mexico and experience Mexico's rich and flavorful culinary history. Who is Chef Roberto Santibanez?  Check it out at Santibanez

 

Did you know that Colby has a garden? That it has recently moved to Runnals Hill? That in 2008 it supplied over 1,000 lbs. of vegetables used by Dining Services and distributed to area food banks? Check it out at http://www.insidecolby.com/video/
viewepisode.php?episode=27

 

Colby students have a competitively-priced, on-campus food option called "Especially for Students." You no longer have to go off campus to stock your next party. Check out the link to the left for a web-based order form that will go directly to Dana Dining Hall.  All your party supplies, when you need them, right here on campus.  You can't beat that!

Check out Dining Services' upcoming special events at November Calendar.

 

In a hurry? On the go? No time for lunch? Use the Take 4 lunch option available at the Caporale Lounge, Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Available to all students on either meal plan, each meal swipe counts as part of your regular meal plan.

 

Colby Dining Services works hard to employ green and sustainable initiatives in the dining halls, as well as catering. This 11-page report contains detailed information about the origin of those efforts, including how our programs started, including composting, recycling, organic and local foods, waste reduction and prevention, and more. [Download the report (PDF | 900K)]

Sodexo is the first company within the food and facilities management industry to become a Global Sullivan endorsor. What does that mean? The Global Sullivan Principles are a corporate code of conduct developed by the late civil rights leader Rev. Leon Sullivan, who played a significant role in the movement that helped end apartheid in South Africa. As an endorser, Sodexo has agreed to support a variety of corporate responsibility initiatives related to human rights, equal opportunity, business ethics, and protecting the environment. Find out more at The Global Sullivan Principles.

Students interested in finding out more about basic nutrition, should check out Sodexo's wellness program Balance Mind Body and Soul. This site follows a holistic approach to wellness that speaks directly to college students. The message is to forget about fad diets and start learning what smart eatting is all about. Check it out at

Balance Mind Body and Soul