Dining Services

Dining Commons options are all-encompassing and include a self-serve hot food section, fruit and salad bar, sandwich bar and soup station, and the popular wok bar in addition to drink and dessert options. The menu provides a lot of variety including food truck-inspired dishes and authentic international cuisine to expose students to the tastes and flavors from around the world. The Dining Commons staff easily accommodates all food allergies and dietary restrictions, and nutritional guidance is provided through the Spotlight Program.

On select occaisions throughout the year, the community participates in family-style meals. Students are assigned to faculty tables on a rotating basis throughout the year, providing them an opportunity to meet new students and adult members of the community.

In addition, SAGE bring culinary lessons to life in the dining hall with monthly Educational Seasonings events. Through creative displays, tastings, and hands-on activities, students learn about food history, culture, and cooking methods. The 2018-2019 topics include:

• September/October: Fall Harvest: Pumpkins, Squash, & Gourds
• November: Thanksgiving in the Early 1900's
• December: Ringing in the New Year
• January: Got Gluten?
• February: Moroccan Cuisine
• March: Waste Not, Want Not
• April: Sweet!
• May: Picnic Time! Serve it Safely.

Students also have access to the School Store in the Barrette Campus Center which is open during the school day and on weekends. Popular items include breakfast sandwiches, sushi, coffee selections and snacks. Students can pay with cash or charge their student escrow accounts with their KUA ID cards.