It’s no secret that the dining halls on campus serve excellent food. Faculty and staff members have the opportunity to purchase dining plans so that they can enjoy the convenience of staying on campus and eating at one of the many dining halls. For those who want to purchase a dining plan, it’s important to note that the rate will increase this year to $6.75 per meal on August 19. You can learn more about the faculty/staff dining plan on the Eat at State website.

Speaking of the Eat at State website, it was recently transformed to provide a better user experience and an updated design! Be sure to take a look. You can find information about dining hours, dining plans, events and more. When you visit the homepage, use the “MENU” button in the upper right corner to navigate through the site, or scroll down a little to access dining hall menus and more. The new site is also mobile friendly, so feel free to visit on your phone if it’s more convenient.

If you do decide to stay on campus to eat, you can now visit Sparty’s Market or Starbucks at 1855 Place, open 7 days a week, 7 a.m.-9 p.m. These two retail locations opened for business August 1, and they are conveniently located at the corner of Kalamazoo St. and Harrison Road. The market and café are perfect if you want to grab a quick lunch or need a little caffeine to get you through the day. You can learn more on the Eat at State website.