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Fuel Your Miami Grind // FOOD & BEVERAGE U P DAT E
Miami Grind has been enjoyed in the dining commons, retail cafĂŠs, catering operations and concessions since 2015. MU Food and Beverage is proud to announce Miami Grind is available now for purchase at retail locations on campus for enjoying at home and gift giving.
Coffee bags and K-cups were designed to incorporate elements of the Miami campus while establishing a unique brand to the story and flavor of the Miami Grind.
Miami Grind in the news.
Purchase today at any MU market or r etail location. For online purchases, visit: CampusStore.MiamiOH.edu
https://bit.ly/2OcAiZ8
From the beginning, a team of students and staff worked collaboratively with Rooted Grounds Coffee to carefully narrow down the blend to a few select options.
Check out the Miami Grind story featured recently by Food Management magazine.
Wishing everyone the best with spring start up and continued success during the semester.
After a campus-wide taste-testing and vote, a coffee was selected that delivers a unique blend of bold yet smooth flavor. The result is a high-quality, rich coffee that will remind you of such a place and such a life that is sure to get you through the Miami Grind.
Geno Svec Executive Director of Campus Services Chief Hospitality Officer
Brainstorming packaging ideas with Campus Services students
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Alan Sirmans - Bldg. & Grounds Coord. | 3 Years Amanda House - Food Service Asst. | 1 Year Amelia Wackerly - Food Service Asst. | 2 Years Amy Antonius - Food Service Asst. | 2 Years Brooke Carr - Food Service Asst. | 2 Years Chris Stephens - Food Service Asst. | 4 Years Christie Miller - Food Service Supervisor | 4 Years Connie Southerland - Food Service Asst. | 1 Years David Couser - Cook /Food Service Asst. | 1 Years Deborah Benzing - Food Service Supervisor | 5 Years Dennis Lipps - Building & Grounds Asst. | 1 Year Dorothy Schultz - Food Service Asst. | 1 Year Dylan McNamra - Building and Grounds Asst. | 2 Years Elijah Bryant - Building and Grounds Asst. | 1 Year Gabrielle Burgess - Food Service Asst. | 1 Year Gannon Schaffner - Building and Grounds Asst. | 2 Years Jacob Gray - Building and Grounds Asst. | 1 Years Joslyn Vail - Food Service Asst. | 1 Year Karen Ganswith - Food Service Asst. | 12 Years Keith Reece - Building & Grounds Asst. | 1 Year Kimberly Patt - Food Service Asst. | 3 Years
Connect With Us! Visit: MiamiOH.edu/Campus-Services
MU Catering team: Frank Page, Neila Hanges, Susan Coleman and Morgan Keeton (student worker)
Wedding Season at Miami // E V E NT SERV I CES UPDATE
In January Campus Services Marketing and Catering teamed up to tackle the Cincinnati Wedding Showcase at the Sharonville Convention Center. Considered to have the best opportunity for return, Catering has been working a booth at the bridal show for many years. However, it was decided to try something a bit new and we enlisted the support of the Marketing department to review trends and help redesign the booth. By skipping on the flowers and focusing on iconic campus photos Catering was able to create artwork that can be
repurposed for the upcoming redesigned wedding sales room on campus. The booth also included a selfie station that got potential brides visiting the booth for a quick snap. Chef Frank came down to help prepare the little bites for people to sample wares as well. All in all, it was an incredibly successful and engaging weekend! We captured nearly 50 potential leads! Wedding season at Miami here we come!
StrEATS Soup Truck // F OOD & BEV ERAG E UPDATE
In an effort to continue having the food truck as a presence on campus, the Concessions team will be doing a second week of the Soup truck in February. Last semester during finals week we piloted the menu behind Armstrong in Bishop Woods for the lunch hour. Customers had a choice of four different soups and a warm baguette for only $3. We had a good turnout with sales increasing everyday through the week. There was good feedback on the soups as well as the quick service and low price. From February 17-20 the StrEATS truck will be pulling up outside Farmer School of Business from 11am-1:30pm offering a tweak to the soup idea. This time customers will be able to customize their bowl with a variety of bases, proteins, and toppings. Build your own chicken noodle, creamy bacon and potato, or vegan vegetable soup all with a baguette for only $4!
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Love & Honor Collection // R ETAI L UPDAT E During the Fall of 2019, Brick & Ivy Campus Store Buyer Chris Ferchen was offered the opportunity to partner with Full Turn Direct. Full Turn provides both quality custom branded apparel and superior customer service and is a trusted partner to Golf, Resort and Specialty Retailers, Professional Sports Teams, Colleges and Corporations throughout the United States and the World. The inaugural Love & Honor Collection includes seven business casual pieces for both men and women. Each item is constructed with Full Turn’s ECOTEC PERFORMANCE knit fabric which are moisture wicking and quick drying. This fabric offers easy care as the micro-polyester yarn is infused with bamboo charcoal to create a natural odor guard for the life of the garment. In addition, these shirts are not coated with the chemicals you typically see with performance shirts found in the market today. Shop the collection in-store at Shriver Center or visit us online at MiamiOH.edu/Campus-Store
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S NA PS HOTS Have you found a beautiful location on campus that you want to share? Send it to us! We'd like to feature your photo in an upcoming issue of the Cornerstone. Share here: https://Miamioh.formstack.com/ forms/Cornerstone_Snapshots
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Heart Healthy February // FO O D & BEV ERAGE UPDATE
Learn to Skate Program
Celebrate this Valentine's Day with Heart Healthy options on campus! Our menu across campus have heart healthy benefits such as soluble fiber from whole grains, fruits and vegetables, as well as heart healthy fats. Information regarding food items can be found in the heart healthy brochures at dining commons.
// G OG G I N UPDATE This winter (Janurary 8 - March 4) Goggin Ice Center is offering Learn to Skate classes for the family. This class is a complete recreational skating program with courses for all ages and abilities. Skaters will earn level certifications through a final skills test at the end of each 6-week session. Classes are offered weekly during multiple sessions in the year. For more information regarding session details and pricing please visit: MiamiOH.edu/Campus-Services/Goggin/Figure-Skating
Miami to Miami Aquatic Challenge // R EC UPDATE
Miami to Miami is a Distance Challenge free program presented by the Aquatic Center. Participants can begin to register and record their swims on the first day of classes of the Spring Semester and continue to do so until the last day of classes before Spring Break are concluded. During that time they will swim the equivalent to 1188 miles to distance from Miami University to Miami Florida. Many people not only just complete the swim but also make the journey multiple times during the time frame allowed. Those that complete the distance get their name on a poster and then each of them gets a rec center goodie bag for their hard work.
Give us the dish... Maplestreet, CafĂŠ Lux, Bell Tower or the strEATS food truck? What's your favorite spot? Miami has a wide variety of food & beverage options on campus. Tell us about your favorite location and your favorite crave-worthy eats. We'll share the top 5 locations in an upcoming issue of the Cornerstone! Tell us more here: https://MiamiOH.formstack.com/Forms/GiveUsTheDish
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Have a friend who needs a job? Campus Services Job Fair February 6 | 3pm-7pm Staff Development Center
save the date Upcoming News and Events FEB
Spring Bouldering Competition
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OPC, Recreation Center
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W-2's and Job Enrichment Plan Updates // H R UPDAT E S
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StrEATS Soup Truck
Farmer School of Business
Black History Month Celebration Western Dining Commons
Jazz and Jambalya
Haines', Armstrong Student Center
> W-2 forms for 2019 are available online via BannerWeb. 1095-C forms are not yet available. > JEP Guideline Changes • With supervisor approval, Classified Staff may now apply into the Job Enrichment Program after 6 months MU employment without a break in service. • The point expiration time period for Advanced Component levels has been extended to 3 years.
• The Course Approval/Point Request Form has been replaced with a new JEP Learning Opportunity Form. All courses must be submitted on this form for JEP points within 6 months of completion of the learning opportunity. • Expanded JEP Learning Opportunities • JEP Communications • Collaborative Approach to Learning Development Planning
For a complete listing of upcoming events please visit: https://Events.MiamiOH.edu/Calendar
If it matters to you, it matters to us. Description of feedback
Have more to share? MiamiOH.edu/Campus-Services/Feedback
Please mail your feedback card via campus mail to: Kathy Crowley - Demske Culinary Support Center
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