Special hours in effect over summer
Zoë Donovan, Staff Reporter
May 13, 2019
Filed under News
Many popular and important resources on Eastern’s campus have special hours over the summer. Hours for these services and resources change in the summer months because of reduced student traffic. Only the University Court Apartments are available for students who are completing summer courses...
Jobs currently available with Housing, Dining Services
Valentina Vargas, Multicultural Reporter
January 14, 2019
Filed under News
Eastern Illinois University Housing and Dining Services is offering Eastern students jobs on campus for this spring semester. Mark Hudson, the director of housing and dining, said Housing and Dining service is the largest single department that employs students. In the dining operation areas, they ...
Dining halls prepare for themed meals
Scotty Gilkey, Contributing Writer
March 19, 2018
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Eastern’s dining halls “keep things fresh” with celebratory meals for holidays according to Gail Abrams-Aungst, associate director of Housing and Dining. Abrams-Aungst said these celebrations keep students excited and engaged. Director of Housing and Dining, Mark Hudson, said every two years,...
Housing and Dining gives budget overview to CUPB
Cassie Buchman, Editor in Chief
November 5, 2017
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Mark Hudson, director of Housing and Dining, gave a rundown of the department’s financial situation to the Council on University Planning and Budgeting at its Friday meeting. Because there are less residents this year, Housing and Dining is getting $3.5 million less than it did a year ago. Hudson...
BOT hears vitalization concerns, approves increase in housing, dining rates
Cassie Buchman, News Editor
January 27, 2017
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The Board of Trustees heard vitalization project concerns and approved an increasing in housing and dining rates and the university’s search for external marketing services Friday. Jemmie Robertson, chair of the Faculty Senate, shared concerns he had heard had regarding the project, specifically...
Eastern named Institution of the Year by IRHA
Staff Report
November 27, 2016
Filed under News
Eastern was named the 2016 Institution of the Year by the Illinois Residence Hall Association. According to a press release, “this award is the highest honor an IRHA member school can attain.” To get the award, universities submitted a bid or written report. Eastern’s was written and...
Turkey shortage will not impact campus dining
Roberto Hodge, News Editor
November 18, 2015
Filed under Multimedia, News, Showcase
A national turkey shortage has affected 21 states because of the avian flu, which caused turkey prices to increase and the food item to be scarce on the market. More than 7 million turkeys have been infected with the disease; however, the traditional bird was not missing from tables during Eastern’s...
Early Bird Dining offers benefits
Debby Hernandez, Administration Editor
September 29, 2014
Filed under News
Housing and Dining Services is inviting students to apply for the Early Bird Contract, which requires them to apply early to receive dining dollars and housing cost benefits. On and off campus students, Greek members, Pemberton Presidential Scholarship winners, and members of Gateway or Achieving...
