News & Events Archive

Join us in giving back to those who serve us every day. The Deacon Dining Staff Appreciation event was held today in the Reynolda Hall Green Room. Be sure to stop by and sign a thank you card for the team in the Pit, North […]

WFU Global Food Committee (GFC)*  and the Food Collaboration Committee (FCC) are excited to share that the global food tabling station will be celebrating Holi. Holi is a vibrant and joyous Hindu festival celebrating the arrival of spring. It is also known as the Festival […]

Join us as we cheer on our chef, Zachary Woodring, as he competes in the prestigious 2024 American Culinary Excellence (ACE) Competition on Thursday, March 14, 2024. But what exactly is ACE? ACE stands for Aramark Culinary Excellence, a culinary competition that celebrates and spotlights […]

WFU Global Food Committee (GFC)*  and the Food Collaboration Committee (FCC) are excited to share that the global food tabling station will be celebrating Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is considered the holiest month for Muslims. Ramadan commemorates […]

WFU Global Food Committee (GFC)*  and the Food Collaboration Committee (FCC) are excited to share that the global food tabling station will be celebrating Black History Month. This annual observance is dedicated to recognizing and honoring the central role Black individuals and communities have played […]

WFU Global Food Committee (GFC)*  and the Food Collaboration Committee (FCC) are excited to share that the global food tabling station will be celebrating the Lunar New Year. The Lunar New Year also known as the Chinese Festival or Spring Festival, is a traditional festival […]

Deacon Dining created a detailed resource for those on campus with food allergies and special dietary needs. This one-page informational flyer details the resources within dining that are available on campus and can be downloaded for digital access or to print.

A new VICKI smart vending machine has been installed at the Wellbeing Center. The AI Virtual Attendant, Deacs Recharge, uses IOT technology for self-checkout and is the first of its kind on campus. This innovative machine is set to redefine how customers interact with the […]

Wanda Samuels embarked on her journey with Aramark in April 2001 and has since contributed significantly across her various roles at Deacon Dining, including taking on supervisory responsibilities. Wanda currently serves as one of the team at North Dining Hall and has remained there since […]