News & Events

Spring Semester Closings

4-24-12

It's been a great year. Congratulations graduates!Appalachian Food Services dining units will begin closing at the end of the Spring semester on Wednesday, May 8th. All units will close by 2:00 pm on Sunday, May 12th following Commencement. Please click here for the complete schedule. Food Services dining concepts will be closed from Monday, May 13th through Sunday, May 19th. Summer hours begin on Monday, May 20th. We have enjoyed serving you this past academic year and look forward to seeing you in the fall!

Carolina Chowdown Spring 2013 Series: Thanks for Your Support

4-24-13

Thanks to everyone who joined us for Carolina Chowdown during the spring 2013 semester. We began the year in February with a Mardi Gras-inspired meal. The series continued in March with a meal honoring foods from around the world to coincide with the Diversity Celebration. And, we concluded in April with a Chef's Choice menu, celebrating our chef's best recipes featuring locally-sourced ingredients. Thanks to all our diners; we appreciate your support of local food. Carolina Chowdown will return in fall 2013! If you have comments, please contact us. We value your feedback.Highlights from February 13, 2013 Herb Roasted ChickenSteamed Cabbage Brabant Potatoes Roasted Root VegetablesMeatball Po' Boy Orange Scented Baked Pork LoinHighlights from March 6, 2013 South Pacific Chicken Coconut Mashed Sweet Potatoes Tempeh Stuffed Peppers Turnip Gratin Italian Spinach Tomato Tortellini Meatball StroganoffHighlights from April 10, 2013 Spiced Pork Chops...

Summer Schedule

4-24-12

Summer OpeningsAppalachian Food Services dining units will reopen for Summer Sessions on Monday, May 20th. Please click here for the complete schedule. The following units are open during the summer: Central Dining HallRivers Street Cafe: Homestyle Classics & The Fresh Market (all you can eat)Sanford CommonsStudent UnionCascades CafeStudent Recreation CenterJuice BarThe MarketsThe Bookstore MarketThe Market at TrivetteThe following units are closed during the summer: Central Dining HallHealthy SelectFire Side PizzaNoodle WorksRivers Street GrillewrAPPSTrivette HallPark Place CafeMcAlister's SelectStudent UnionMcAlister's DeliThe MarketsThe Market at APH

Single Stream Recycling

4-29-13

Appalachian is now recycling in a single stream. That's right... all recyclables can be placed into the same bin. Recycling bins will be marked with Single Stream Recycling stickers. And, trash cans will be marked with Landfill stickers. Please help us keep trash out of recycling bins by placing these items in Landfill bins or by leaving trash on your trays.RecyclingLandfillPlastics #1-7 Yogurt containersSushi containersDrink lids and strawsForks, knives, spoons, sporksAluminum cansGlass (all colors)Paperand more!StringChopsticksStyrofoamCompostable Containersand more!For more information on Single Stream recycling, please click here for the Office of Sustainability's Recycling Guide.

Dannon Yogurt is Certified Gluten Free

3-25-13

We are pleased to notify our diners that The Dannon Company Inc. has completed gluten free certification at all of their US manufacturing facilities.All of their yogurt products have been officially certified as gluten free. Over the next few months they will update product packaging to include the following “Certified Gluten Free” logo:Find Dannon yogurts in all Food Services locations.

NEW Local Meatballs

2-8-13

Like local food? Like meatballs? Introducing NEW local Cangialosi Specialty Meats meatballs from Greensboro, NC. The newest addition to the Always Local list. Enjoy these meatballs daily at Noodle Works and A Sub Shop. And, watch for them to be featured at other locations on campus.

Eco Clamshell Test Program

1-30-13

Have you noticed diners taking out food in a green container and wondered where they got it? During the spring semester 2013, Student Government Association (SGA) and Appalachian Food Services have partnered to test a reusable take-out container, the Eco Clamshell.The Eco Clamshell offers diners an alternative to Styrofoam take-out containers. These three-compartment boxes can be used, sanitized and used again. Because Appalachian is a leader of sustainable colleges and universities, we are considering the Eco Clamshell as an option as we endeavor to move away from Styrofoam. The Test ProgramSGA invited 40 students, faculty and staff members to take part in the test program. Participants each received tokens, which can be exchanged for an Eco Clamshell. During the trial, Eco Clamshells are available in the Central Dining Hall only.When ordering food for take-out, participants show their token to a server and request food served in an Eco Clamshell. ...

Congratulations to our Dr. Pepper Scholarship Sweepstakes Winners

1-18-13

Art Kessler, Director of Food Services, presents Samantha with her $500 scholarship courtesy of Dr. Pepper.Congratulations to Samantha C. and Caleb E., our two Dr. Pepper North Carolina Scholarship Sweepstakes Grand Prize winners. They entered to win at the Markets and were randomly selected to receive a $500 Scholarship.Stay tuned for more great giveaways from Appalachian Food Services.Art Kessler, Director of Food Services, presents Caleb with his $500 scholarship courtesy of Dr. Pepper.

NEW Reusable Cup Flat Rate Discount

1-8-13

We are now offering a flat rate discount on beverages purchased in a reusable cup or mug:Small reusable cup (24oz or smaller) = 10 cent discountLarge reusable cup (larger than 24oz) = 15 cent discountThis discount applies to all self-serve beverages* - fountain beverages, juice, tea, drip coffee, etc. It is FREE to refill your cup or mug at the water stations.*Does not apply to Chick-fil-A lemonade, McAlister's Deli tea, Conrad's specialty coffee beverages or purchases from Crossroads Coffee and Wired Scholar Cafe.

NEW AppCard Site

1-9-13

To better serve the campus community, we have developed a new AppCard website. Find the new site at www.appcard.appstate.edu.This site contains information on the following:Getting an AppCard and Replacement AppCardsAppCard OnlineStudent AppCards, Meal Accounts and Express AccountsParental Access including online depositsFaculty & Staff AppCards and Express AccountsAppCard updates, schedules and moreWe have added an expanded section on AppCard Online, including informtion for parents/guests looking to make online deposits, as well as sections on Student AppCards and Faculty/Staff AppCards. There is also a News blog with the latest updates relating to AppCards or the AppCard Office.The new site makes it easier to access information and find answers to questions. Please contact us with comments or suggestions.