Subject: This Week in Dining for 1 / 22-28 / 2007
Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2007 17:13:54 -0500 (EST)
From: Housing and Dining Services <plaid@andrew.cmu.edu>
To: <Mealplan-Mailing-List@listserv.housing.cmu.edu>
THIS WEEK IN DINING
JANUARY 22 - 28, 2007
This newsletter is available via PDF at:
http://www.cmu.edu/dining/pdfs/thisWeek/TWIDjan22_28_07.pdf
The MEAL PLAN CHANGE PERIOD begins Monday, January 29, at 8:30a, and concludes
Wednesday, February 7, at 4:59p. These eight business days are your opportunity
to adjust your meal plan to better meet your needs.
Here's how it works:
-Look over your current meal plan. How's your mix of blocks and DineX
working for you during these first two weeks?
-Check out your options. You are permitted to change your plan *within*
or *above* your current meal plan. For instance:
--If you have an A-level plan, you can only switch to another plan in
the green group.
--If you have a B-level plan, you can switch to another blue plan or pay
more to get a green plan, and so on...
-Finally, stop by the Housing & Dining office to fill out the quick,
simple paperwork and have any questions answered.
You are free to change your meal plan multiple times during the period,
but the meal plan on record for you at 5:00p on February 7, will remain
your meal plan for the rest of the semester.
MEAL PLAN INFORMATION is available on our website, and a copy of the
current Plaid Plan contract is available at http://www.cmu.edu/dining/pdfs/plans/Dining_First_YearContract.pdf.
The WEBSITE also features a listing of the menus, Create-A-Block options,
hours, and location of each of our dining venues. Updates for our newer
locations are being posted, so check it out for the latest specials and
news!
Just as a reminder, there are three or four MEAL BLOCK periods each day,
as outlined in your dining contract. They are:
Breakfast, Monday-Friday, 3:01a-10:30a. Lunch, Monday-Friday, 10:31a-4:00p.
Dinner, Monday-Sunday, 4:01p-8:00p. Late Night, Monday-Sunday, 8:01p-3:00a.
Brunch, Saturday & Sunday, 8:00a-4:00p.
Speaking of your meal plan, this weekend is the SEMESTER'S FIRST CASH-OUT
WEEKEND. Your two-week allocation of DineX will reset after Sunday evening
and will *not* roll over, so be sure to use as much of your balance as
possible and get the most value out of your meal plan. Stock up on beverages
and snacks from popular locations such as The Carnegie Mellon Café,
Skibo Café, The Underground, The UC Gallery, and many more! You
don't have to wait until Sunday to spend the DineX, though... Start your
cash out when it's convenient for you but leave enough to get you through
the weekend.
ANDY'S is now open on cash-out Sundays, from 8:00a-4:00p. ANDY’S
wraps give you more selection on their made-to-order counter. Each wrap
includes lettuce and dressing as standard toppings, in addition to the
three- or five-topping options on the menu. Get yours today! Andy’s
is open every Monday - Friday until 4pm, as well as Cash-out Sundays.
Check out This Week In Dining for a new HOT SPOT every week. Our first
HOT SPOT is LA PRIMA ESPRESSO. LaPrima is now only brewing fair trade
organic coffee. Stop by Wean Hall today for a cup. Also, if you're looking
for something to do on the weekend and want learn more about coffee, LaPrima
offers a Coffee Roster Tour the first Saturday of every month . Tours
start at 10am and last about an hour. Head down to the Produce terminal
on Smallman street for a tour, Saturday, February 3. The cost is $10 and
includes a 1⁄2 pound bag of coffee and biscotti to go. For more
information call (412) 565-7070, or visit www.laprima.com.
STEPHANIE’S is open for business in MELLON INSTITUTE to better
serve our customers off of the main campus. This location, operated by
GINGER'S DELI, offers a variety of sandwiches and wraps using Boar's Head
Meats and fresh Breadwork's Breads. Salads are packed to grab and go.
The café features healthy options as well as vegetarian and vegan
options. Starbucks and Seattle’s Best Coffee are both offered at
the Café as well as $1 bottled water, juices and Pepsi products.
Stephanie’s is open Monday through Friday: 8am – 2pm.
This week The NEWEL SIMON Atrium will be CLOSED at 4pm on Friday for
a special event. Mitchell’s Mainstreet Market, located in the Newel
Simon Atrium is open Monday – Friday: 8am – 3pm.
Friday, January 26, marks the annual WINTER GALA, organized by Student
Activities. The theme this year is A WORLD OF FUN. Try your hand in the
casino, crafts, or games to earn tickets towards fabulous prizes which
will be given away at the end of the night. Also, don't miss Qatari Delight,
a room sponsored by Housing & Dining Services and featuring cuisine
from Qatar and the surrounding region. The Gala will be taking over the
University Center from 9:30pm – 1am.
PREMIUM ENTRÉES
This week the BENTO BOWL premium entrée is the popular Shrimp
& Scallops with Lobster Sauce. The SEQUOIA GRILLE is featuring Pulled
Pork Sandwich with Jack daniel’s sauce. Lastly, the Carnegie Mellon
Café’s special is the Hot Meatball Sub with Soup.
THIS WEEK AT SCHATZ. Wednesday, January 24, is this semester’s
first premium entrée night at Schatz. Stop by for dinner from 5pm
– 8pm.
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News from the Nutritionist
Student Heath and Dining Services would like to help you successfully
achieve your New Years Resolutions:
Attitude. Start the process of change with a positive and healthy attitude.
Make as many of the resolutions “I will” commitments, as opposed
to “I will not…”
I will use the salad bar in the UC and pile on dark leafy greens, carrots,
peppers and other favorite veggies
I will take the stairs every day
Set realistic goals. When you think about setting goals, make sure that
they are within your reach. Be mindful of your finances, schedule, and
other personal affairs. Many students forget about these important facts
and, as a result, they set unrealistic goals for themselves. Remember
that is the small daily decisions that count, such as:
Leaving the table when you are full not stuffed
Add a piece of fruit with lunch daily
Taking a walk instead of snacking to relieve stress
Request a smaller portion at the dining counter or an unsweetened beverage
Seek help. If your resolutions/goals attempt to overcome some difficult
behaviors such as smoking, weight loss, drinking too much, drug abuse,
etc., get help. There are experts on campus who have knowledge and experience
you may need to achieve your goals.
www.studentaffairs.cmu.edu/HealthServices
www.studentaffairs.cmu.edu/counseling
Be Flexible. Keep in mind that setbacks can happen. Don’t become
discouraged and give up. Your hard work will pay off!
Lapses are merely a warning that your health habits are slipping
Keep calm and review the events that led up to and took place during the
setback
Reward yourself: Acknowledge your achievements. Reaching a goal takes
hard work and you should be proud of your efforts.
Pat yourself on the back
Focus on small positive choices you make each day
Good Luck and Happy Eating,
Paula Martin, RD, LDN
Have a nutrition question? askrd@andrew.cmu.edu
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Regards,
Housing and Dining Services
Carnegie Mellon University
1060 Morewood Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone: 412-268-2139
Fax: 412-268-5718
plaid@andrew.cmu.edu
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