Some Amazing Statistics

Do you know that in the current year...

...Jalapeno Grill serves more than 20,000 burritos per semester?

...Dining Services will serve over 4.5 million meals?

...University of Maryland students can dine in campus dining rooms over 100 times and never eat the same thing twice?

...the Dining Services bake shop will produce over 50,000 cupcakes, and 12,000 cakes?

...the ice cream shops in the dining rooms will scoop over 375,000 scoops of University of Maryland Ice Cream? If each scoop were laid end-to-end, the line would extend from College Park to Old Town Alexandria.

...the Dining Services prepares more than 43 tons of chicken tenders per year?

...the Dining services uses at least 13 tons of rice in one year?

What's New Archive

- Wednesday, February 13, Down Home Cooking Dinner
- Thursday, Feb 21, Pasta Special
- Thursday, Feb 7, Dinner at South Campus
- Thursday, Feb 14, Lunch at the Diner
- February 3 - 9, Chocolate Fudge M&M Cookies
- February 17 - 23, Higgaberry Ice Cream
- February 24 - March 1, Heath Bar Cookies
- Wednesday, November 14, Thanksgiving Dinner.
- Wednesday, December 5 Holiday Dinner.
- Thursday, November 8, Lunch, The Diner.
- Tuesday, December 11, Lunch, The Diner.
- November 12 - November 16 Three Chocolate Chunk Cookie.
- November 26 - December 1 Creme Brulee Ice Cream.
- December 2 - December 8 Iced Gingerbread Cookie.
- Wednesday, November 7, Cerealicious.
- Monday, December 10, Mr. Potato Bowl.
- April 30th - May 6th, R Buckle Blues Ice Cream.
- Saturday, April 28th, Breakfast Egg & Cheese Sandwich.
- Sunday, April 22nd, Spanish Omelette Special.
- Wednesday, April 11th, BBQ Cookout Dinner.
- Thursday, April 5th, Sushi Lunch at the Diner.
- Thursday, March 15th, Enjoy the Dinner and Enter to Win Prizes in our March Madness Basketball Contest!
- March 5 - 11, Wacky Larry's Irish Cream Ice Cream at South Campus and The Diner.
- This evening, Wednesday, March 7 the university is closing at 5:00pm due to inclement weather: Because of the short notice, Dining Services is adding to our emergency hours of operation; The University of Maryland will implement its emergency procedures; DS employees must call in to see if they are needed.
- Tuesday, March 6, Cerealious for Dinner at South Campus & for Lunch at The Diner.
- Breakfast Burritos Special, Sunday, March 4.
- Sweet Treat Week, February 25 - March 3, Heath Bar Cookie
- Tuesday, February 20 "Down Home Cooking" Dinner.
- Thursday, February 15, Sushi Dinner at South Campus.
- Tuesday, February 13, Pasta Bowl Special.
- Feb.5 - 11, Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream at South Campus Dining Hall and The Diner.
- February 8, Sushi Lunch at The Diner.
- Jan.28 - Feb.3, Chocolate Fudge M&M Cookie at South Campus Dining Hall.
- Learn something interesting about healthy snacking: read 100 Calorie Snacks.
- Friday the 13th ONLY at Subway in the Terp Zone: buy one six inch sub and a beverage, get one six inch sub free.
- Ashley K. won a 1GB iPod Shuffle for the Union Shop drawing during the Stamp Student Union All-Niter!
- September 28, Sushi returns to lunchtime at the Diner, featuring the California Roll, Vegetable Roll, Tuna Roll and Eel Roll - Sign up for the All-Campus Dining Plan final dress-rehearsal. Available now through September 24. - Attention Students. For those who choose to opt out of Focus Dates, this Sunday begins your $40 per day spending limit.
- "March Madness Contest 2006", results out. Here is the list of winners.
- Equal Exchange Fair Trade coffee is now available at the Diner and South Campus Dining Hall.
Need more variety, try "Jalapeno Grill" located in South Campus's back dining room.
- Instructions on Safe Handling of Carryout Meals.
- Please consult our Inclement Weather Hours page when the university is closed unexpectedly (snow, etc.)
- Important Meal Plan Dates for Spring 2006 Semester.
- "On-Line Services" used to add money to your Terrapin Express account is back in service. You can now use it to add money to your account.
- If you have a question or concern about a meal plan charge, please email
mealplan@dining.umd.edu
- On-Line Services for optional meal plan enrollment.
- Please check "Hours" to see our Winter Break Schedule
- The Contract Office, will be open 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 22, 2006, and from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the remainder of the week. Come in to get information about dining plans or to open a new Terrapin Express Account .
- The Dining Rooms will open and all dining plans will be activated on Sunday, January 22, 2006, at 4 p.m..
- Meal Plan Balances will go live when the Dining Rooms re-open for the Spring '06 Semester.
- "Subway in the Stamp Student Union." -- Grand Opening. Located on the basement level, in the Terp Zone, with bowling alleys, pool tables a wide screen television, and arcade games.
- "Saladsational" Coming in November every Tuesday and Thursday in the South Campus Dining Room and on Monday and Wednesday in The Diner.
- "Saturday, November 19" : Omelets, made to order at The Diner and South Campus Dining Room. Both will open at 10:30 a.m. to accommodate the Maryland V Boston College football game.
- Jean Bennett, Assistant Director, receives the President's Distinguished Service Award.
- Longer hours at the Commons Shop: Fridays and Saturdays AND check our weekly specials!.
- Saturday, October 1, South Campus Dining Room and The Diner will open at 10:30 a.m. to accommodate Maryland football at noon.
- Entertainment at the Coffee Bar. Join us for music and espresso drinks on Sunday evening all semester.
- Wireless web connection available in the Dining Rooms.
- "On-Line Services" available NOW!!
- March Madness Contest Winners
- Win a 10 speed Bike, courtesy of Hot Pockets
- Create Your Own Ice Cream Contest - Congratulations to the winner, Veronica Webber! Her Winning Entry is "Campus Squirrel Crunch"
- Win a Tricked Out Scion!
- Nutritional Article - Cater to Your Bones
- 80 Years of Maryland Ice Cream
- Final Exam Hours
- Around the World with Adele´s
- Footnotes Cafe is Now Open
- Dining Services Announces New Assistant Director
- Nutrition in the news, to inform you of the newest diet and nutrition debates.
- The NEW Rudy's Cafe is now open in the new wing of Van Munching Hall.

 

Fall Term 2007 Specials

September 2007 Specials in The Dining Rooms
- September 20, Sushi for Dinner at South Campus Dining Hall.
- September 27, Sushi for Lunch at the Diner.
- October 1, October 6 Midnight Madness Ice Cream.
- October 10, Lobster Feast.
- October 13, begins the Saturday Texas Toast Breakfast Special.
- October 14 begins the Sunday Omelet Breakfast Special.
- October.15 - 19, M&M Cookie.
- October 25, Pasta Romana with Grilled Marinated Shrimp.
- October 29, November 3 Fear the Turtle Ice Cream.
- October 31, Halloween Special Dinner.
- November 1, Dinner, South Campus.
- November 6, Mr. Potato Bowl.
- November 8, Lunch, The Diner.

 

Spring Term 2007 Specials

Jaunuary 2007 Specials in The Dining Rooms
- Jan.28 - Feb.3, Chocolate Fudge M&M Cookie at South Campus Dining Hall.

February 2007 Specials in The Dining Rooms
- Feb.5 - 11, Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream at South Campus Dining Hall and The Diner.
- February 8, Sushi Lunch at The Diner.
- February 13, Pasta Bowl Special.
- February 15, Sushi Dinner at South Campus.
- February 20 "Down Home Cooking" Dinner.
- February 25 - March 3, Heath Bar Cookie

March 2007 Specials in The Dining Rooms
- March 4 - Breakfast Burritos Special.
- March 6 - Cerealious for for Lunch at The Diner & Dinner at South Campus.
- March 5 - 11 - Wacky Larry's Irish Cream Ice Cream.
- March 15 - March Madness Dinner

April 2007 Specials in The Dining Rooms
- April 5 - Sushi Lunch at the Diner.
- April 2 - 8 - Cake Batter Ice Cream.
- April 11 - BBQ Cookout Dinner.
- April 15 - 21 White Chocolate/Orange Cookie
- April 19 - Sushi Dinner at South Campus
- April 30 - May 6 - R Buckle Blues Ice Cream.

May 2007 Specials in The Dining Rooms
- May 6 - 12 Rocky Road Cookie
- May 10 Sushi Dinner at South Campus

Fall Term 2006 Specials

September 2006 Specials in The Dining Rooms
- September 21st - Sushi Dinner
- September 28th - Sushi Lunch

October 2006 Specials in The Dining Rooms
- October 2nd - 8th - Midnight Madness Ice Cream
- October 11th - Lobster Feast
- October 15th - 21st - M&M Cookie
- October 26th - Pasta Dinner Special
- October 31st - Halloween Dinner

November 2006 Specials in The Dining Rooms
- November 2nd - Sushi Night
- October 30th - November 5th - Fear The Turtle Ice Cream
- November 7th - Mr.Potato Bowl Night
- November 8th - Cereality
- November 9th - Sushi Lunch
- November 15th - Thanksgiving Dinner
- November 13th - 17th - Three Chocolate Chunk Cookie
- November 18th - Omelette Special at The Diner and South Campus Dining Hall.

December 2006 Specials in The Dining Rooms
- November 27th - December 3rd - Creme Brulee Ice Cream
- December 6th - Holiday Dinner
- December 4th - 8th - Iced Gingerbread Cookie
- December 12th - Mr. Potato Bowl Night
- December 12th - Sushi Lunch

Spring Term 2006 Specials

May 2006 Specials in The Dining Rooms
- May 11th - Sushi Dinner
- May 8th - 12th, Rocky Road Cookie.
- May 5th - Cinco de Mayo
- May 1st - 7th - R Buckle Blues Ice Cream.

April 2006 Specials in The Dining Rooms
- April 20th - Sushi Dinner
- April 17 - April 21- White Chocolate/Orange Cookie.
- April 15th - Omelette Special
- April 12th - Spring Cookout
- April 6th - Sushi Lunch
- April 3rd - 9th - Cake Batter Ice Cream

March 2006 Specials in The Dining Rooms
- March 16th - March Madness Dinner
- March 6th - 12th Wacky Larry’s Irish Cream Ice Cream
- March 4th -  Breakfast Burrito Special

February 2006 Specials in The Dining Rooms
- February 27th - March 3rd - Heath Bar Cookie
- February 16th - Sushi Dinner
- February 15th - "Down Home Cooking" Dinner
- February 9th - Sushi lunch at The Diner.
- February 6th - 12th - Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream & Sweet Potato Pie Ice Cream, .

 

Fall Term 2005 Specials

December 2005 Specials in The Dining Rooms
- December 13th - Sushi lunch
- December 7th - Holiday Dinner
- December 1st - Cerealicious

November 2005 Specials in The Dining Rooms
- November 16th - Thanksgiving Dinner
- November 14th - 18th - Lemon Almond Cookie Party
- November 10th - Sushi Lunch
- November 9th - Cerealicious
- November 3rd - Sushi Night

October 2005 Specials in The Dining Rooms
- October 31st - Halloween Special
- October 27th - Pasta Romana with Grilled Shrimp
- October 12th - Lobster Feast
- October 3rd - 7th - Midnight Madness Ice Cream

September 2005 Specials in The Dining Rooms
- September 29th - Sushi lunch
- September 22nd - Sushi dinner

 

Past Specials

May 2005 Specials in The Dining Rooms
- May 9th - 13th Rockie Road Cookie
- May 2nd - 8th Black Forrest Ice Cream

April 2005 Specials in The Dining Rooms
- April 21st - Sushi Dinner at South Campus
- April 18th - 22nd Heath Bar Cookie Special
- April 14th - Sushi Lunch at The Diner
- April 13th - Spring Cookout
- April 4th - 10th Banana Split Ice Cream

March 2005 Specials in The Dining Rooms
- March 27th - Adele's Easter Buffet
- March 17th - March Madness Dinner
- March 7th - 13th Wacky Larry's Irish Ice Cream
- February 28th - March 4th Ginger Choclate Chip Cookie

February 2005 Specials in The Dining Rooms
- February 24th - Rustic Pasta Bowls
- February 17th - Sushi Dinner at South Campus
- February 16th - Soul Food Dinner
- February 14th - Valentine's Day Special at Adele's
- February 10th - Sushi Lunch at The Diner
- February 7th - 13th Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream
- Jaurary 31st - February 4th Pecan Cookie

December 2004 Specials in The Dining Rooms
- December 13th - 17th - Cookie Special
- December 8th - Holiday Dinner Wednesday

November 2004 Specials in The Dining Rooms
- November 29th - December 5th Ice Cream Special
- November 17th - Thanksgiving Dinner
- November 15th - 19th Cookie Special
- November 11 - Sushi Lunch at The Diner
- November 4 - Sushi Night at South Campus
- November 1st - 7th Ice Cream Special
- Try Our New "Deli Style" Breads

Dining News Releases Archive

- Free fountain soft drinks during final exams (May 10, 2004)
- Virus hits Dining Services' Point of Sale (May 4, 2004)
- Dining Services assures food quality with regards to BSE finding in Washington State (January 23, 2004)
- Free soft drinks and coffee during final exams (December 8, 2003)
- Holiday cookie tins make great gifts (December 8, 2003)
- Associate Director Larry Donnelly retires (November 10, 2003)
- Early Closings due to Football Game (November 7, 2003)
- Balance feature will be live Thursday, October 23 (October 21, 2003)
- 2nd Focus Date Cancelled (October 8, 2003)
- Dining Services Announces New Assistant Director (October 2, 2003)
- Difficulties checking your balance? (September 5, 2003)
- New food court locations to open in the Stamp Student Union (July 25, 2003)
- 2003 - 2004 Meal Plan Point Allocation (May 2003)
- Additional Information regarding the $127 fee increase (April 21, 2003)
- New Changes in Dining Services (April 14, 2003)
- Proposed Changes (February 28, 2003)