Friday, Feb. 28 through Sunday, March 30
Spartans observing Ramadan will have the following options available from MSU Culinary Services.
Breakfast Options
Two pre-packaged breakfast options will be available daily during dinner service at Brody Square, South Pointe at Case, The Gallery at Snyder-Phillips, and The Edge at Akers. Students must use a Combo-X-Change meal when selecting the Ramadan breakfast option. To do this, students should inform the host at the entrance that they need a Ramadan breakfast and swipe their card as a CX. The host will then provide the student with a "combo ticket," which can be redeemed at the breakfast pick-up area.
Daily breakfast options available to pick up during dinner include the following:
Option A
- Hard-cooked eggs
- Breakfast cheese burrito
- Two slices of naan bread with peanut butter
- Package of 4-5 dates
- Milk and mango juice
Option B
- Hard-cooked eggs
- Apple raisin overnight oats
- Two slices of naan bread with peanut butter
- Package of 4-5 dates
- Milk and mango juice
Dinner Options
Our daily menus will include a halal protein complete plate option as well as an occasional vegan/vegetarian complete plate option at the following dining locations during dinner hours:
- Brody Square - Homestyle
- South Pointe at Case - MiBowl
- The Gallery at Sny/Phi - New Traditions
- The Edge at Akers - Tandoori
- Holmes Grab & Go Dining
- Holden Grab & Go Dining
- Sparty's Market at 1855 Place
- Sparty's at Case and Brody
Our halal dinner menus offer a variety of world flavors in addition to Middle Eastern dishes. Please use the links below to access our spring semester dining hours and online menus.
- Spring Semester Dining Hours: go.msu.edu/dininghours
- Dining Hall Menus: go.msu.edu/diningmenus
Retail Dining - Combo-X-Change Options
Beyond our residential dining hall offerings, specialty products, including halal items, will be offered at all retail locations throughout Ramadan. These products will be Combo-X-Change options. Each Sparty’s location will have beverage options (A items), entrée options (B items) and sides/snacks (C items) available.
In addition, hot halal CX options are available at Sparty's Market (1855 Place) and Sparty’s at Brody and Case.
Eid al-Fitr Celebration Menus
Eid al-Fitr, also known as the 'festival of breaking the fast,' is a celebration that marks the end of Ramadan. We will offer increased Halal options and special desserts from Shatilla Bakery at the following locations/dates:
- Sunday, March 30: Brody Square and The Gallery at Sny/Phi
- Monday, March 31: South Pointe at Case and The Edge at Akers
You may also find specific menus closer to the celebration dates.
Menu Questions
If you have questions regarding the menu selections, please contact:
Senior Executive Chef, Residential Dining
Bryan Latz at latzbrya@msu.edu
Registered Dietitian
Kelsey Patterson at patte546@msu.edu.
Brody Neighborhood: Complex Dining Manager, Dave Brown, brownd82@msu.edu
Executive Chef, Ben Segueda, segueda@msu.edu
East Neighborhood: Complex Dining Manager, Angie Simpson, simps347@msu.edu
Executive Chef, Kevin Cruz, cruzke@msu.edu
South Neighborhood: Complex Dining Manager, Jim Hath, hathd@msu.edu
Executive Chef, Jordan Durkin, durkinj3@msu.edu
River Trail Neighborhood: Complex Dining Manager, Susie Burke, flikkema@msu.edu
Executive Chef, Dien Ly, lyd@msu.edu
Retail Services: Sparty’s mini-markets
Associate Director, Retail Services, Gina Keilen, keileng@msu.edu
Senior Executive Chef, Retail Services, Michael Clyne, clynem@msu.edu