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February
- Drexler's Offering Limited Time Menu Items During Spring Semester
- Buy Two Powerade Products, Get A Free Drawstring Backpack
- Edible Insects Focus of Inaugural Celebrity Chef Event
- UH Dining to Celebrate Mardi Gras in Moody Towers Dining Commons
- Food Trucks to Take Over Moody Towers Dining Commons Every Month
- Bookstore to Host Spring Grad Fair 2018
- Grand Opening Event to Celebrate New Law Center Market
- New Meal Plans, Future of Campus Dining Focus of Town Hall Forums
January
2017
December
November
October
September
- Student Engagement Commons Added to Moody Towers
- DR34M Grill Station Opens Within Moody Towers Dining Commons
- ChattBack Allows Dining Guests to Send Instant Feedback
- Happy or Not? UH Dining Wants to Know
- UH Farmers Market to Offer Array of Local Products
- Popular Campus Food Truck Program Expands Weekend Hours
- Avoid Campus Food Lines with Boost Mobile Ordering App
August
July
June
May
April
- UH Dining Offering Finals Crazy Daze Promotions
- Finals Week Hours Available Online
- Summer Meal Plans Available Online
- Cougar Xpress Markets Feature New Healthy Grab 'N Go Items
- Pancakes and Fun on the Menu for Upcoming Finals Mania
- UH Dining Hosts Six Lucky Students at Astros Game
- UH Dining Set to Give Away Free Samples
- Luau-Themed Meal Coming to Fresh Food Company
- UH Dining Will Celebrate End of Year with Block Party
- Campus Dining, Proposed Meal Plans Focus of Town Hall Gatherings
- UH Dining To Celebrate Earth Week
- Food Truck Pilot Test Run Near Calhoun Lofts Completed
- Auxiliary Services Launches New Blog
- Catering on Cullen Sponsors Wolffest 2017
- Taco Cabana to Celebrate Red-White Game with Patio Party
- New Chef Manager Joins Team
- Limited Time Burger Station Coming to Cougar Woods
March
February
- Dining Improvements Reflect Customer Feedback
- UH Dining Introduces New Location Manager
- Monthly Dietitian Newsletter Launches
- Dishware Roundup Set for March 6-10
- Celebrate Go Texan Day with UH Dining
- UH Dining Seeks Students to Join Sales Team
- Celebrate Mardi Gras in Fresh Food Company
- Students Invited to Pre-order Commencement Gear at Spring Grad Fair
- Neil Hart Named Executive Director of Auxiliary Services
- Campus Dining Halls to Celebrate the Big Game
January
- Comedian Lisa Lampanelli to Perform at UH
- Campus Mail Service Being Impacted by Super Bowl
- Catering on Cullen Adds Eco-Friendly Products
- Superfood Salads to be Featured for Limited Time in Cougar Woods
- UH Dining Executive Chef to Participate in 'Taste of the NFL'
- Freshii 'Grab n Go' Introduced at Cougar Xpress Markets
- Spring Semester Bookstore Loans Available for Students
- Meal Plan, Textbook Scholarships Being Offered
- UH Dining Welcomes New Marketing Coordinator
- New Shuttle Tracking App Now Available to Campus Community
- Focus on Campus Art: 'Manhole Uprising Sled' a Gift from Artist
2016
December
- NPR's Snap Judgment Bringing Live Version to Cullen Performance Hall
- Once a Temporary Fix, Food Truck Program Here to Stay
- Guitarist Jesse Cook Sets Spring Concert Date at UH
- UH Dining Services Extends Spring Hours of Operation
- Focus on Campus Art: 'Your Move' has a Fairy Tale Look
- Meal Plans for Spring Semester Now Being Sold
- 'Finals Crazy Daze' Provides Fun Twist
- Vegan Options Provided at Cougar Xpress Markets
- Dining Halls to Treat Customers to Steak and Shrimp Dinner
November
- UH Dining Welcomes New Dietitian to Campus
- New Chick-Fil-A Manager Announced
- UH Alumna Becomes New Starbucks Manager
- Winners of Dining Survey Prize Drawing Announced
- Students Can Take Break from Studies at Finals Mania
- UH Dining to Feature Early Thanksgiving Dinner Menu
- Cougar Woods Offering All-Day Breakfast Station for a Week
- Focus on Campus Art: Granite Benches Sit Inconspicuously
- Weekly Walks Combine Exercise with Appreciation of Campus Art
- Sustainability Fest Returns to UH
- Six Top-Level Sustainability Fest Sponsors Recognized
- Office of Sustainability Joins MVP for Rock the Campus
October
- Brain Candy Live Coming to Cullen Performance Hall
- UH Dining to Celebrate Halloween with Superhero Lunch
- 'Miranda Sings' Tour Coming to UH
- UH Dining Names New Human Resources Manager
- Food Trucks Located at Valenti School of Communication
- New Board at Cougar Woods Details Sustainability Efforts
- New Food Options Explored to Serve Growing Campus
- Faculty Encouraged to Submit Book Orders by Deadline
- Nico & Vinz Coming to Cullen Performance Hall
- Comedian Jim Jefferies Coming to UH in the Spring
- Focus on Campus Art: 'Moment in Time' Mimics Falling Rain
- Experience the 'Thrill of the Grill' at Cougar Woods
September
- Taco Cabana Extends Hours on Game Day
- UH Dining Welcomes New Human Resources Manager
- Burger Studio to Offer Barbecue Brisket Grilled Cheese for Limited Time
- Comedic Legends John Cleese, Eric Idle Coming to UH
- Whole Foods Community Giving Day to Aid Garden
- Full-time Express Line Opening at Panda Express
- Oktoberfest Coming to Fresh Food Company
- Faculty and Staff Invited to Ticket Giveaway and Tailgate
- Parking Committee Meetings Offer Chance to Voice Concerns
- UH Dining Treating Customers to Ice Cream Bar
- Daily Meal Ranks UH Among Top Colleges for Food
- METRO Board Member Talks Transportation
- Volunteers Needed for Shasta's Prairie Weeding and Seeding Event
- UH Bookstore Launches Merchandise Only Site
- UH Community Welcome at Food Service Advisory Committee Meetings
- Taco Cabana will be Open to Serve Fans on Football Game Day
- Dietitian Hosting Smoothie Social at Cougar Place
- UH Dining Names New Food Service Director
- Fresh Food Company Serving Up a Breakfast for Dinner Menu
- Photo Exhibit Offers Glimpse into Life of Andy Warhol
August
- Cougar Kickoff Lunch Planned
- Sustainability Office Talks Urban Gardening
- Joel Cecil Joins UH Dining as New Director of Operations
- UH Dining Welcomes Accelerate to Leadership Manager to Team
- Textbook Loans Available for Fall Semester
- Win Prizes During #BYOBottle Campaign
- Residential Move-in May Impact Traffic and Parking on Campus
- Focus on Campus Art: 'Statue of Four Lies' Entertaining Yet Confusing
- UH Dining Offering Block Plan Flash Sale for Commuters
July
- UH Dining Promotes New Menu Labeling Law
- Important Work Completed on Mailboxes at Two Residential Communities
- New Retail Food Service Director Named
- UH Dining Delivers Cooking Demo to Exxonmobil Program
- Catering on Cullen Offers Summer Savings
- UH Dining to Partner with BOUNCE for Three-Part Series
- UH Postal Saturday Service a Hit with Students
June
May
April
- New Comment Boards Let Diners Post Notes on Napkins
- Limited Time Menu Items Available at Burger Studio
- Campus Starbucks Locations Feature New Snack Items
- Finals Mania to Give Weary Students a Break from Studies
- Sign Up Now to be a Finals Mania Volunteer
- Baylor Trip Provides Useful Insight for UH Dining Team
- UH Will Celebrate Earth Week April 15-23
March
- UH Dining Welcomes New Director to Residential Team
- Cougar Woods to Celebrate March Madness with Special Menu
- Yummy Hummus to be Featured at Cougar Woods
- UH Dining Celebrates National Nutrition Month
- Bonjour Creperie Joins Campus Food Truck Rotation
- Student Center Satellite Features New Wall Mural
- Ice Cream Machine Added at Cougar Woods
- Dining Halls to Offer Carnival-Themed Menu, Activities
- Focus on Campus Art: Eyes Drawn to Colorful 'Fiesta Jarabe'
- Catering on Cullen Provides Services During GOP Debate
- Frontier Fiesta to Impact Parking Around TDECU Stadium
- Parking Self Service will be Unavailable During Site Update
- Parking Director to Host Live Online Q&A Session
- UH to Host Water Drive for Flint Residents
- Approved Parking Rates Part of Department's 10-Year Plan
February
- Second Late Night Food Truck Pad Opens on Campus
- Next Sustainability Meetup to Feature Recycling, Waste Experts
- Presidential Debate to Affect Mail Services in Some UH Buildings
- Save the Date! Public Art Day Planned in the Spring
- UH Dining Planning Special Caribbean Dinner Menu
- Halal and Kosher Items Available at Campus Convenience Stores
- Presidential Debate Will Impact Campus Lots and Streets
- UH Dining Continues Partnership with Campus Kitchen Program
- Dining, Housing Accomplishments Addressed in Town Halls
January
2015
December
- Two More Halal Food Trucks to Serve UH Community
- Onolicious to Join UH Food Truck Rotation in Spring Semester
- Students Taking Advantage of After-Hours Cougar Card Replacement Service
- Student Wins Sustainable Coog Social Media Contest
- Hours of Operation Extended at Calhoun Lofts Cougar Xpress Store
- Sustainability Fest Educates, Entertains UH Community
November
- Dining Halls to Offer Winter Wonderland Lunch Menu
- Finals Mania Offers Students a Welcome Break from Exams
- Auxiliary Services Donates More Than $3,000 in Food Items to UEP
- Parking Director Gets Real in New Blog
- UH Community Can Try Out New Dining Hall Hacks
- Omelet Station Hours Extended at Fresh Food Company
- UH Dietitian Takes Part in Hispanic Healthy Coalition of Houston Event
- City of Houston Reaches Sustainability Fest Platinum Sponsor Status
- New Menu Items Offered at Freshii
- Manager on Duty Boards Installed at Two Campus Dining Halls
- Thanksgiving Feast on Menu at Fresh Food Company
- Pedal Party Becomes Sustainability Fest Gold Sponsor
- Facilities Services Becomes Sustainability Fest Platinum Sponsor
- Office of Sustainability, MVP to Host 'Rock the Campus' Event
October
- New Station Signs are in Place at the Fresh Food Company
- Nugget Night Scheduled at Cougar Woods Dining Hall
- Snack Machines in Faculty, Staff Breakrooms Fitted with Calorie Stickers
- Campus Mail Service to be Limited Over Winter Break
- Faculty, Staff Needed to Make Finals Mania a Success
- UH Food Truck Program Now Includes Clear Lake, Sugar Land Campuses
- Waffle Bus Adds Halal Chicken to Menu
- SMOOSH Ice Cream Truck Joins the UH Food Truck Program
- UH Dining Collaborates with Muslim Student Association
- Healthy Options Added to Cougar Xpress Stores
- Peer Leadership Opportunities Offered Through UH Dining
- Students Can Buy Discounted Tickets to see the Tenors at UH
September
August
- Themed Lunch at Dining Halls to Help Kick Off Football Season
- Torik Banks Joins UH Dining as New Director of Operations
- Ditch Plastic Water Bottles for Chance to Win Prizes
- Student Textbook Loans for UH Bookstore Available for Fall Semester
- UH Welcomes Chopped N' Smoked BBQ to Campus Food Truck Program
- New Dispenser Increases Beverage Options at Taco Cabana
- UH Community Should Have Plan for Parking on Football Game Days
- Campus Lots, Streets Renovated During Summer Maintenance
July
- Country Vocal Band Home Free Sets Concert Date at UH
- UH Whole Foods Market Community Day to Have a 'Sustainable' Presence
- Help Needed Battling Heat, Humidity and Weeds in Community Garden
- UHDS to Host Cow Appreciation Day at Student Center
- Student Center Satellite Food Court Closed for Repairs Until July 9
June
- UH Community Invited to Participate in Vanpool Webinar
- New Signs Make it Easier for Customers at Cougar Woods
- Food Trucks Roll In for the Summer Semester
- Everything is Spiritual Tour Coming to Cullen Performance Hall
- Student Employment Opportunities Available in UH Dining
- High School Graduations to Impact Parking and Mobility
- New Uniforms Being Worn by Staff at Fresh Food Company
- Bauer Alums Partner with UH to Bring Revolutionary Start-up to Campus
May
April
- Cinco de Mayo Themed Lunch Menus Planned at Both Dining Halls
- Newly Installed Plaque Marks Cougar Woods' LEED Certification
- Newly Designed Graduation Regalia Available Through UH Bookstore
- Share a Coke Experience Returns to Campus for One-Day Event
- Finals Mania is Back to Provide a Welcome Break to Students
- Guitarist Jesse Cook to Make Stop at UH This Fall
- UH Among the Best in State in One RecycleMania Category
- UH Dining Services Dishes on Food Recalls
- Summer Meal Plan Registration Now Open
- UH Printing Updates Ordering Process
- Spring Fling Barbecue Bling Menu Planned at Fresh Food Company
- Office of Sustainability Gives Away Kindle Fire HD to One Lucky Student
- Spring Break Challenge Winner Announced
- Plan to Reduce Paper Waste Wins RecycleMania Competition
- Call Goes Out For Volunteers to Help at Upcoming Finals Mania
March
- Tyler Oakley's Slumber Party Making Stop at Cullen Performance Hall
- Comedian Jim Jefferies Bringing Freedumb Tour to UH
- Free Zipcar Memberships Available for Students at Frontier Fiesta
- Alton Brown Live! Second Show Added at Cullen Performance Hall
- Chris Hardwick Bringing Funcomfortable Tour to UH This Fall
- Submissions Being Accepted for Campus RecycleMania Competitions
- Learn How to be a 'Rot Star' in Campus Community Garden
February
- Frontier Fiesta to Impact Parking Around TDECU Stadium
- Free 'WALL-E' Screening One of Many RecycleMania Events
- Parking and Transportation Invests $1 Million in New Economy Spaces
- New Items Served at Made Without Gluten and Halal Station
- Town Halls: Dining and Housing Working to Enhance Student Experience
- Deadline Nears for Students to Apply for Meal Plan and Textbook Scholarships
- Chef Brings Years of Experience to UH Sports and Entertainment
January
- UH Dining Plays Host to Health and Food Service Professionals
- Bauer Starbucks Gets New LED Lights
- Discover What Dining and Housing Have Planned During Town Halls
- Freshii's Grand Opening to Feature Food and Prizes
- Food Truck Pad Relocating Directly Behind Cemo Hall
- Campus C-Stores Convert to EcoGrounds Sustainable Coffee
- Dining Hours of Operation January 12 - January 18
2014
December
- Student Workers a Great Asset to UH Sports & Entertainment
- Students have chance to win TV when buying a spring meal plan
- Starbucks at Student Center Satellite Adding Hot Food Options to Menu
- Meal Plan Holders Being Thanked with Steak and Shrimp Night
- Freshii Bringing Fresh and Healthy Custom Meals to Campus
- Food Truck Pad 2 Relocating Due to Construction
November
October
- Frightmeal Coming to Cougar Woods on Halloween
- Skydiving Chef Coming to UH to Celebrate Food Day
- Two Campus Food Trucks Receive National Attention
- Catering on Cullen Welcomes New Catering Director
- Food Trucks to Service Energy Research Park Every Wednesday
- UH Dining Introduces Late Night Food Truck Option for Students
September
August
- Improved Reusable To-go Program Helps Reduce University's Carbon Footprint
- Residential Move-in May Impact Traffic And Parking On Campus
- Expect Traffic Delays on Campus During Mayor's Back to School Fest
- New Halal Station in Fresh Food Company Helps Meet Student Needs
- Variety, New Flavors Being Added to Campus Food Truck Program
- A&F Ambassadors Seeking Volunteers to Ride Shuttle Buses, Pitch in at Cougar Card Office
- Lot 15B Closing to Make Room for Basketball Practice Facility
- First-Ever Auxiliary Services Fair to Showcase Services
- UH Partners with Zipcar to Offer Car Sharing on Campus
July
June
May
April
- Student Wins 'Take A Break' Basket During Earth Day Celebration
- Weekend Choices Increased at Fresh Food Company
- New Controller Joins UH Dining Services Team
- UH Dining Services Beats the Heat with Smoothies
- University of Houston Celebrates Earth Day With Food
- Finals Mania to Provide a Welcome Break for Students
March
- Call Goes Out for Volunteers to Help at Upcoming Finals Mania
- Special Lunch Menu at Fresh Food Co. to Celebrate Works of Dr. Seuss
- UH Community Invited To Upcoming Bookstore Fair
- Halal Tasting Event to Explore Possible New Menu Items
- Bicycle Registration and Crime Prevention Event Coming to Butler Plaza
- It's Official: New Food Truck Pad Opens Along Entrance 14
- Hot Dogs Will Be Theme of Special Lunch Menu at Cougar Woods
- Slam Dunk Dinner to Celebrate Start of March Madness
- The Luck of the Irish Coming to Cougar Woods
- Sarah Kelly to Lead UH Office of Sustainability
2013
2006