2021 News from Housing and Dining Services
Celebrate the Holidays with JP's Restaurants
Dec. 1, 2021 - Faculty and staff are invited to celebrate upcoming on-campus holiday events and group gatherings at Union Station by JP’s Gastropub and JP’s Sports Grill.
Celebrate Thanksgiving at JP's Sports Grill
Nov. 16, 2021 - JP’s Sports Grill invites guests to celebrate Thanksgiving early with its special JP’s Giving menu. The menu will run from Thursday, Nov. 18, through Friday, Nov. 19.
JP's Sports Grill Introduces JP's Favorites Menu
Nov. 8, 2021 - JP’s Sports Grill invites guests to get a taste of customer and staff favorites with a special, one-week-only JP’s Favorites menu. The menu will run from Monday, Nov. 8, through Saturday, Nov. 13
Happy Hour at Cornerstone Café at Jardine Apartments
Nov. 1, 2021 - Cornerstone Café at Jardine Apartments is excited to announce it is now offering Happy Hour specials featuring Starbucks drinks. The promotions will be valid from 2 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Smurthwaite Scholarship and Leadership Houst to Host Open House
Oct. 29, 2021 - Smurthwaite Scholarship and Leadership House will host an open-house event from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29. This event is open to anyone who would like to check out Smurthwaite and its features.
Celebrate Oktoberfest at JP's Sports Grill
Oct. 25, 2021 - JP’s Sports Grill invites guests to an Oktoberfest Celebration with a special menu inspired by the German festival. The menu will run from Monday, Oct. 25, through Saturday, Oct. 30.
Starbucks Coffee Now Proudly Served at Cornerstone Café in Wefald and Jardine Apartments
Sept. 29, 2021 - In honor of National Coffee Day, Cornerstone Café is excited to announce it is now proudly serving Starbucks coffee at the Wefald and Jardine Apartments locations! Customers are invited to stop by either location to enjoy one of the select small free iced or hot beverages being offered all day long to celebrate.
Housing and Dining Services Brings German Fare to Dining Centers
Sept. 29, 2021 - Housing and Dining Services will bring authentic German fare to Derby and Kramer dining centers with its Oktoberfest Dinner event Thursday, Sept. 30.
Facultry and Staff Invited to Attend Open House in Dining Centers
Sept. 7, 2021 - Faculty and staff are invited to attend an open house in Derby and Kramer dining centers, hosted by Housing and Dining Services.
Online Ordering Available at The Bakery at Derby Dining Center
Sept. 3, 2021 - The Bakery at Derby Dining Center is open for the fall semester and now accepting online orders, with the retail counter opening later this fall.
Derby Dining Center Featured in Foodservice Equipment Reports Article
June 9, 2021 —Derby Dining Center has been featured in an article by Foodservice Equipment Reports for its new construction and design. The article features an overview of the construction process and the intent behind specific design elements in the dining center to transform and upgrade the previous facility.
Jenny Kolbeck and Anna Dold Selected as Barista and Student Employee of the Month for May
May 4, 2021 — Cornerstone Café at Jardine Apartments and JP's Sports Grill congratulate Jenny Kolbeck and Anna Dold for being honored as the Barista of the Month and Student Employee of the Month for May, respectively.
National Residence Hall Honorary Leadership Reception Awards
April 23, 2021 — The Little Apple Chapter of the National Residence Hall Honorary virtually recognized residents of on-campus communities for their outstanding work over the past year Monday, April 19. The ceremony can be viewed on the NRHH website.
Camille Korenek Selected as KSAND Recipe Contest Winner
April 7, 2021 — Camille Korenek, associate director for dining and instructor in the Department of Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health, has been selected as a winner of a recipe contest hosted by Kansas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics .
KC Johnson Honored as Cornerstone Jardine's Barista of the Month
April 2, 2021 — KC Johnson is the April Barista of the Month at Cornerstone Café at Jardine Apartments!
The Bakery at Derby Dining Center Reopens
March 22, 2021 — The Bakery at Derby Dining Center is scheduled to reopen for the spring semester at 9 a.m. Monday, March 22, following a year-long renovation of the building. The Bakery will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Dr. Mary Molt Selected as Leader in Onsite Food Service Operations
March 18, 2021 — Dr. Mary Molt, associate director of Housing and Dining Services and assistant professor of food, nutrition, dietetics and health, has been recognized as one of 13 leaders in onsite food service operations by Food Management.
Amber Montgomery Selected as Cornerstone Jardine's Barista of the Month for March
March 2, 2021 — Cornerstone Café at Jardine Apartments congratulates Amber Montgomery for being honored as its March Barista of the Month!
Lexe West Honored as Cornerstone Jardine's Barista of the Month
Feb. 3, 2021 — Cornerstone Café at Jardine Apartments congratulates Lexe West for being selected as its February Barista of the Month!
Nick Lander Recognized as Professional Staff of the Week
Feb. 1, 2021 — Nick Lander, Housing and Dining Services associate director for student living, was recognized as Professional Staff of the Week at the Jan. 30 men's home basketball game.