BOWLS OF ABUNDANCE Addressing Food Insecurity with Community Support
DINING SERVICES 1891 CATERING and
In September 2023, Central Washington University launched its first annual Bowls of Abundance event as part of the Week of Welcome. Hosted at The Bistro, the free event attracted approximately 500 students and aimed to raise awareness about food insecurity. Attendees received custom reusable bowls, which they filled with an assortment of fresh, healthy ingredients, including produce from the Wildcat Farm. While enjoying their meals in a buffet-style setting, students learned about campus resources designed to support food security, such as the Wildcat Pantry and PUSH. The event’s success exceeded expectations, with the venue reaching capacity at times, leading to its planned relocation to Holmes Dining for the 2024 iteration. In addition to providing a welcoming experience for new students, the event significantly increased awareness of campus meal support systems, contributing to their consistent use throughout the academic year. This impactful event was made possible by the collaborative efforts of Auxiliary Enterprises, the Wildcat Pantry, the Library, the Provost’s Office, CWU LeadTogether, Michelle DenBeste, and the Office of Undergraduate Studies. Their support underscores the university’s commitment to fostering student well-being and addressing critical issues like food insecurity.
NEW STAFF
Savannah McCanse Café Lead, Cafés and Markets Taylor Sivak General Manager,
VISION CWU Dining Services will be a key campus partner in promoting the growth of our diverse community through culinary and educational experiences. MISSION CWU Dining Services nourishes the body and mind of our campus community.
CWU AWARDS Dayna Oyarzo
Eamon Mullins Warehouse Supervisor, Dining Services Warehouse Mia Kaczmarczyk Café Lead, Cafés and Markets Alexandra Owens Cook 1, Student Union Dining Jay Juhl Wok Cook, Panda Express Izael Valadez Sosa Lead Line Cook, The Village
1891 Catering Tyler Parfitt Lead Line Cook,
Exempt Employee of the Month Joe Regelbrugge Auxiliary Inspirational Leader Award (Staff) Alexandra Owens Auxiliary Service Excellence Award (Staff) Lana Schevchenko Auxiliary Service Excellence Award (Student Coordinator)
Student Union Dining Marlo Frownfelder Assistant Manager, Student Union Dining Cameron (Cam)
Krumbah Cook Lead,
Student Union Dining Chanessa Knight Administrative Assistant, Dining Administration Office
787 Catered Events 1.1 M+ Dining Customer Transactions
PROMOTIONS Monique Gonzalez
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Dustin Atkinson Assitant Director, Student Union Dining Operations and 1891 Catering
Promoted to Assistant Director of Dining Administration and North Campus Dining
NACUFS Learning Committee Member and judge for the NACUFS Loyal E. Horton Awards
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