St. Thomas was not immune to nationwide staffing shortages at the start of the 2021-22 school year, and food service operations have experienced the brunt of the stress.
St. Thomas Dining Services spread thin during national labor shortage
St. Thomas to offer expanded dining options to dietary restricted students next year
St. Thomas Dining Services said dining options at the View and Northsider will return to normal next fall and plans to advertise the Individual Dietary Needs Form, better educate students about food provisions and fully open the G8 Station, which provides options to students with the top eight food allergens. Cam Kauffman, Josie Morss and Ava Wilk have the story.
Power outage affects St. Thomas, closes dining halls
A power outage affected parts of the University of St. Thomas campus and the surrounding St. Paul area Saturday morning at 9:47 a.m. but was restored within an hour.
New COVID-19 dining hall guidelines leave students confused
The new normal of the COVID-19 pandemic has come with new rules on campus, some of which students are struggling to follow. Videographer Emily Rudie and Chief Video Editor Taylor Shupe has the story.
Poultry, tofu and a big pork butt: Our TommieMedia staffers share their campus food choices
St. Thomas has a variety of sustenance options at its dining venues. Some of our TommieMedia staff members wrote about their favorite meals on campus and why they enjoy them. We want to hear from you: what’s your favorite campus meal?
Scooter’s, Beaker’s, Stacks closes for remainder of semester
St. Thomas dining locations Scooter’s, Beaker’s Coffee Shop and Stacks Café are closing for the remainder of the semester after Friday, a Dining Services message posted on OneStThomas said.
St. Thomas launches meal donation program
From Sept. 23 to Oct. 7, students can donate their guest passes to help St. Thomas students facing food insecurity. This is a new program that is designed for students to help fellow Tommies.
How will changes to dining services affect you?
Dining Services announced multiple changes coming to on-campus dining next fall, including expanded hours in The View, more variety in the dining menu and most notably, an unlimited meal plan.
Former Dining Services worker Dorothy Piper dies at age 94
Dorothy “Dottie” Piper, the grandmother-like dining services employee who worked at St. Thomas for 16 years, died Wednesday at age 94.
Meatless Mondays promote sustainability, health
A new policy at The View, Meatless Mondays, is part of Dining Services’ efforts to foster a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly dining program.
Dining Services hires dietitian for The View
Dietitian Andrea Cossetta was hired to help The View update its allergen and special diet program and provide nutritional information for the food offered.
Food Recovery Network reduces food waste from The View
The Food Recovery Network at St. Thomas joined the fight to end hunger in November by saving unserved food from The View and donating it to the Dorothy Day Center.
Dining Services to teach healthy eating choices
Dining Services is planning two walking tours through The View led by a St. Thomas nutritionist to educate students on how to make healthy eating choices.
Dottie to retire from Dining Services this spring
St. Thomas’ Dorothy “Dottie” Piper is 92 years old and working her 16th and final year for Dining Services at the university.
The View, T’s kitchen floors to be replaced after faulty installation
Dining Services plans to re-finish T’s and The View’s kitchen floors over winter break after faulty installation was causing problems for the two on-campus food venues.