The Kept-Up Academic Librarian

Community Colleges Finding Ways To Feed Their Low-Income Students

Bunker Hill is one of many colleges confronting campus hunger, an issue that has failed to make its way into mainstream discussion even as debate swirls in the state Legislature about reforms to the community college system. At least two other Massachusetts community colleges are trying new approaches to ensure their students are well-fed.The problem has intensified as adults, often out of work and with families to feed, flock to community colleges for retraining - and as the colleges look for new ways to keep those students in school. Read more at:
http://articles.boston.com/2012-05-12/metro/31670224_1_community-colleges-hungry-students-campus-event

Number Of Ph.D. Holders On Food Stamps Triples in Last Few Years

In this economy, even having multiple degrees isn't a guarantee against poverty. The number of PhD recipients on food stamps and other forms of welfare more than tripled between 2007 and 2010 to 33,655, according to an Urban Institute analysis cited by the Chronicle of Higher Education. The number of master's degree holders on food stamps and other forms of welfare nearly tripled during that same time period to 293,029, according to the same analysis. The boost in PhD recipients receiving food stamps is just the latest indication of how Americans are struggling in a down economy. Read more at:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/07/food-stamps-phd-recipients-2007-2010_n_1495353.html#s609260&title=10_South_Carolina

 

Academic Libraries And Foodservice Departments Make Good Campus Partners

There was a time when food in a library was definitely considered a no-no, but as technology has changed libraries have become more welcoming of foodservice as a way to bring traffic back to the stacks. Although there are still some campuses with libraries that are resistant to foodservices, operators say there can be no denying that library cafés build buzz. Menuwise, library cafés keep things simple. Coffee, tea, bottled beverages, pastries, grab-and-go sandwiches and salads are standard issue, along with some specialty items such as soups, brownies and chocolates. At UConn Pierce says the department has introduced two new options to their library café. Read more at:
http://www.foodservicedirector.com/trends/retail-experience/articles/library-cafes-balance-large-volume-small-spaces#.T5AoVm-Jqsc.facebook

No Mystery Meat Found At These Fine Campus Dining Halls

If you are searching for a sumptuous all-you-can-eat extravaganza, head to a college dining hall, a tribute to world cuisine and emerging food trends.Cuban ropa vieja and vegetarian Chinese egg pancakes. Chia seeds and eggs laid by chickens who have never lived in a cage. Kosher or halal. Gluten-free or foods for the lactose-intolerant. Humanely raised meats and local produce. Today’s students are bringing their more sophisticated palates and health-related concerns to campuses and schools are stepping up to accommodate them, hiring restaurant chefs, dieticians and nutritionists to oversee the dining hall operations and customizing each meal to each student’s preference. Read more at:
http://www.suntimes.com/news/education/11325392-418/campus-dining-halls-offering-world-cuisine-emerging-food-trends.html

No Chick-Fil-A For This Campus

Northeastern University said yesterday that a Chick-fil-A fast-food restaurant will not be coming to campus, after the college’s student government denounced the chain amid reports that it supports groups opposed to gay and lesbian rights. In a move applauded by the university, the student Senate on Monday night passed a resolution, 31 to 5 with eight abstentions, against allowing the Atlanta-based chain to open in Northeastern’s student center following renovations there. Read more at:
http://bostonglobe.com/business/2012/02/29/student-opposition-scuttles-plan-for-chick-fil-northeastern/RWcYCovzznahKubJi59XzM/story.html

Alcohol Agent Will Help Control The Flow Of Booze On Campus

As the University of Colorado better clarifies its rules for hosting campus events that serve liquor, the school is also looking to hire a "campus alcohol agent." CU hosts dozens of events every year on the campus -- ranging from wine-and-cheese parties to welcome new faculty members to receptions for alumni, said CU spokesman Bronson Hilliard. But the university has heard complaints from event planners that the rules and permit process can be confusing and overly bureaucratic. CU looked at policies at other colleges and universities and ultimately decided to hire the campus alcohol agent. The campus alcohol agent will be tasked with issuing alcohol permits and making sure campus rules are being followed. Read more at:
http://www.dailycamera.com/cu-news/ci_19684854

These Students Learn How To MixThe Latest Cocktails

At Johnson & Wales, a university based in Providence, R.I., that has campuses in other states and a world-class program for degrees in the culinary arts, students mix martinis (and other drinks) for credit. About a year and a half ago, the university opened a state-of-the-art beverage laboratory with 20 professional-style bartending stations, including sinks, and a working microbrewery, all in the sleek new Cuisinart Center for Culinary Excellence, on its waterfront campus. Read more at:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/07/dining/at-johnson-wales-students-mix-drinks-for-credit.html

College's Cafeterias Do Big Take-Out Business With The Public

College cafeteria food is known more for mystery meat than as the makings of a scrumptious holiday feast. But at Wheaton College, which consistently gets high marks for its campus food, its fare appeals beyond just the campus community. Now, the private Christian college is offering takeout sides, such as mashed sweet potatoes with marshmallow topping and scalloped potatoes, for the public to supplement Christmas dinners. The offering is an extension of the college's "From Our House to Yours" program, through which staff and community members can pick up four-course meals for four from the school's cafeteria once a week to take home to their families. Read more at:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-talk-wheaton-college-takeout-1201-20111201,0,3518079.story

Don't Take Our Beloved Greasy Food Trucks Away

After nearly two decades of living large in a campus parking lot, Rutgers University’s infamous "grease trucks" may be forced to hit the road again as the school considers major changes to one of its most beloved icons. The proposed changes are part of a larger university probe into whether Rutgers’ long-standing grease truck arrangement is legal — or fair. Rutgers officials stress they aren’t trying to kick out the trucks or rid the campus of the "Fat Elvis," "Fat Sam," "Fat KoKo" or the other deep-fried, calorie-laden sandwiches considered part of the fabric of the university. The grease trucks have been feeding Rutgers students since the 1960s. Read more at:
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/11/rutgers_universitys_infamous_g.html

Professor's Rule Requires Students To Bring Snacks to Class

Sacramento State professor George Parrott walked out of his Psychology 101 lab class Thursday morning because his students didn't bring any snacks.  The professor said students are told of the requirement to bring snacks on the first day of class. A handout from the teacher is clear – "Not having a snack = no Dr. Parrott or TAs. Now you are responsible for your own lab assignment." He said the snack obligation is his way of encouraging students to work collectively. It connects students who might not otherwise interact on a commuter campus, said the professor. But students are crying foul, saying the teacher left before a review for a midterm to be given Monday. Read more at: 
http://www.sacbee.com/2011/11/12/4048922/sacramento-state-psychology-professor.html#ixzz1ddRw9ChF