Eat at State News

OCAT handing out Thanksgiving meals

Posted May 2021 - 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.

Retail services executive chef Kari Magee
Retail services executive chef Kari Magee competed in an American Culinary Federation event in March, earning a gold medal for her fully vegan dish.
Chicken shawarma grain bowl

Residents observing Ramadan from April 12 through May 12, 2021, will have options available in residential dining halls. This includes Halal protein options for dinner as well as vegan and vegetarian selections for breakfast and lunch.

Mediterranean farro salad

Each year, Whole Grain Sampling Day is recognized on March 31 to celebrate the flavors and health benefits of whole grains. For 2021, we are offering a variety of whole grains in locations to provide the campus community with an opportunity to sample different types of grains and learn more about them.

Kosher cuisine sign

MSU Culinary Services will be serving Kosher meals for Passover during lunch and dinner from sundown on Saturday, March 27 through the evening of Sunday, April 4 at South Pointe at Case. The meals will be served during lunch from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and dinner from 5-8 p.m., while quantities last.

Our Table panelists
On Friday, Feb. 12 at 2 p.m., join MSU AgBioResearch for a virtual Our Table discussion. Panelists, including Corporate Executive Chef Kurt Kwiatkowski, will examine how climate change is shifting diets by changing weather patterns and temperatures, and prompting new innovations in agriculture.
Red velvet drip cake
Enjoy February specials from MSU Bakers to celebrate Valentine's Day! Pick up or delivery is available for a variety of products, like hand-decorated sugar cookies, cupcakes and a red velvet drip cake.
Beaumont Tower in the winter

Spartans can find dining hours for early arrival and spring semester at the links below. 

For students arriving to campus early, retail locations will be open through Jan. 14, 2021. Dining halls in Akers, Brody and Case will open on Jan. 15, 2021.

Cuisine from Lower Bowl at Spartan Stadium

Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) recently honored Michigan State University (MSU) with the inaugural Best Campus Dining Award. FARE strives to enhance the lives of individuals with food allergies through education, awareness and advocacy initiatives.

Outside Spartan Stadium

Our partners in Residence Education and Housing Services work to promote campus safety by securing the exterior doors of impacted residence halls on home football Saturdays.