Culinary Services has a Sick Meal Pickup Arrangements process in place for unwell students. Students who are sick should not pick up their meals in person to avoid spreading illness to the campus community.
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Below is a list of frequently asked questions. We hope this information assists you with preparing to dine on campus!
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March 21, 2023
Contact: Cheryl Berry, berrych7@msu.edu
East Lansing, MI — Michigan State University (MSU) announces the integration of MSU Student Organic Farm with the Division of Student Life & Engagement. This move reflects the university’s commitment to providing students with opportunities for hands-on learning and engagement with sustainable agriculture.
May 9, 2022 - Michigan State University (MSU) Culinary Services was recently recognized by three national publications.
April 19, 2022 - Michigan State University (MSU) Culinary Services (CS) hosted a celebration recognizing 30 years of the Sparty’s brand Tuesday, March 15. Sparty’s mini-market locations across campus featured food and beverage samples provided by campus vendor partners, and special anniversary cookies from MSU Bakers, plus a special photo opportunity with Sparty, MSU’s iconic mascot, at Brody Hall.
November 2021 - The National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS) announced the grand prize winners for the 2020 Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards. During a virtual ceremony, MSU Culinary Services was awarded the Grand Prize for the Residential Dining Facility category! The university’s entry in this category recognizes the allergen-free dining hall Thrive at Owen Hall.
Sept. 1, 2021 - Michigan State University (MSU) Culinary Services introduced a new dining option on campus Sept. 1. Located in the STEM Teaching and Learning Facility, The Workshop offers a unique service model and menu, creating excitement and value for the campus community.
Michigan State University (MSU) was recently honored with two significant awards from the National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS). The organization recently announced its 2020 Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards named after a NACUFS founder, past president and highly regarded innovator.
When Michigan State University (MSU) transitioned to virtual courses in the spring of 2020, the Culinary Services (CS) team had reached the final stage of acquiring the remaining product needed to close out the semester. Acting quickly and remaining diligent, MSU Food Stores and partners across the department collaborated to reduce inventory from $1.8 million to around $750,000.
Dining hours for spring semester finals week, graduation and summer are available at the links below.
Brody Square will close at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 1. The Edge at Akers and South Pointe at Case will close at 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 2. For the summer, Holden Dining Hall will be open beginning Monday, May 3. For complete details, please see the resources below.