Fall 2020 Reopening: On Campus Dining

Posted: July 31, 2020

Hello, students,

This email is the third in our informational series about the upcoming fall semester. Today, we’ll give you an overview of dining on campus. Though you may not have a meal plan, this email contains important information about on-campus dining or “grab and go” options. So far, topics that have been covered in previous communications include residence life and academics. Keep an eye out for an email on activities and athletics next week.

Today’s Topic: Dining on Campus

Having dining options is one of the many conveniences of being on campus, and we want you to be able to safely enjoy those options this semester. With health and safety precautions in place, dining on campus will look a little different than it has in the past. Continue reading to learn about our plan and how it may affect you.

The Plan

All dining employees will be screened before working each day and will be required to wear a face covering. Hand sanitizing stations are located at each entrance and throughout the main dining area. Seating areas will be sanitized after each use and will be spaced according to guidelines.

The Hub (formerly Einstein Bagels) will also have signage, directional arrows, plexiglass dividers, and the tables spaced appropriately. But fear not—there will still be tasty food options available; this location will offer breakfast, lunch, dinner, late-night meals to order, grab-and-go salads, fruit, sandwiches, and wraps. They will also offer Starbucks coffee, espresso, signature recipes, Frappuccino’s, and refreshers.

What this means for you

Though much of your dining experience will remain the same, there may be elements of it that are different than what you’ve been used to.

• You will need to wear your face covering when you enter the facilities and at any time that you are picking up your food and drink or walking around. Face coverings may be removed once you are seated at your table.
• Signage will guide you in the Dining Hall and will indicate where to stand for safe social distancing practices while waiting in line.
• There will be no self-service of food. All food will be served by dining staff, who will be behind plexiglass and wearing face coverings and gloves. The main dining hot line, pizza, dessert, and deli food will be available. Salad and toppings will be prepackaged in individually wrapped containers.
• You can fill your drink at the Pepsi machine, but glasses must be single use. Refills are allowed with a new glass.
• NEW FOR FALL: Sodexo and Northwest College is excited to introduce upgrades to our mobile app, “Bite by Sodexo” which can be used to view menus and now to order food to go (see how below). The app will allow payment by meal plan or credit card. Note, if you are required to quarantine or isolate on campus, you’ll also be able to use this app for food delivery. 

Helpful resources

• Bite by Sodexo:  Search “Bite by Sodexo” and download through the App Store or Google Play. Be sure to select the “Northwest College WY” location.
• Dining at NWC: To learn more about dining options at NWC, visit nwc.edu/life/housing/dining.html.  

Who to contact with questions:

Beth Dickerman

Director of Dining Services

Beth.Dickerman@nwc.edu  

307-754-6013

As always, feel free to reach out if you have questions. We’ll see you in less than three weeks for the first day of classes on Wednesday, August 19!

Have a good weekend.

Stefani Hicswa, Ph.D.