Forward Magazine: Campus Dining Edition September 2023

Being Bold in Your Level Up Collegiate Career

Spoil Your Apetite, Not Your Health: for College Students Food Safety Tips

Exploring Your Community on a

Yolanda’s Beginning of the Year Re

The Freshmen 15:

Dear Campus Partners & Community Members,

We are thrilled to extend a warm welcome to you as we embark on an exciting culinary journey together through the pages of Forward Magazine, your ultimate campus dining companion. As the proud dining partner, we are filled with a sense of gratitude and enthusiasm, eager to share with you our commitment to exceptional dining experiences, unwavering dedication to safety and sanitation, and a relentless pursuit of culinary excellence.

At Campus Dining by Thompson Hospitality, we understand the pivotal role that dining plays in enhancing your campus life. It's not just about nourishment; it's about creating memories, fostering connections, and savoring the moments that make your college years truly unforgettable. We are deeply honored to be entrusted with the responsibility of serving you, and we pledge to go above and beyond to meet and exceed your culinary expectations.

But Campus Dining is not just about food – it's a celebration of the entire dining experience. Through captivating stories, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and culinary insights, we invite you to join us in exploring the world of food from a fresh perspective. We are dedicated to fostering a sense of community and dialogue, where your feedback and ideas are not only valued but also shape the future of campus dining.

As we continue into the semester, we want to express our sincere gratitude for the privilege to serve you. Our passion for food, coupled with our unwavering dedication to safety, sanitation, and culinary excellence, fuels our every endeavor. Forward Magazine is not just a publication; it's a testament to the synergy that emerges when great food and great company come together.

Get ready to indulge in culinary delights and be inspired by the world of dining like never before. Thank you for joining us on this remarkable voyage. Together, let's move forward and savor the moments that make campus life truly extraordinary.

Warm regards,

Maurice P. Jenoure, Chief Operating Officer

Dina Zaikouk, Vice President of Operations

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Welcome to the Luxe Life! The Luxe Life is a term crafted by our team of college student interns to convey the attention to detail, commitment to excellence and exceptional customer service that will be felt and experienced by each guest. As we welcome the campus community to our dining destinations, we want to normalize the reality that our guests are “worth going the extra mile!”

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for College Students Food Safety Tips Spoil Your Appetite, Not Your Heal th

During the peak of the global pandemic, everyone has become more health conscious. Although healthy eating is always good practice to keep your body at its best, choosing nutritious foods is only as effective as the way you handle them. Between studying for your big test and cheering on your school at all the home games, it’s easy to overlook common health practices when it comes to food safety. With that busy schedule, it can become convenient to eat whatever and whenever is accessible. But there’s nothing worse than missing out on the social event of the semester because you’re sick from a foodborne illness. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration,“ while the American food supply is among the safest in the world, the federal government estimates that there are about 48 million cases of foodborne illness annually—the equivalent of sickening 1 in 6 Americans each year.” Many students simply don’t know what it takes to properly prepare and store food safely. So, save the trip to health services and pass along these tips on food safety preparation and storage:

• Wash hands and surfaces often while preparing and cooking food for at least 20 seconds with soap and water.

• Separate raw meat, poultry, and egg products from cooked foods to avoid cross contamination.

• Wash all fruits and vegetables under running water even if you’re going to peel them.

• Throw out food according to the expiration date, even if it smells or looks okay.

• Perishable food should never be left out of refrigeration for more than two hours.

• When using frozen meats, thaw them in the refrigerator—NOT on the counter.

• Don’t put very hot food into the refrigerator. Wait until steam has stopped rising from the food before putting it in the fridge.

• Store leftovers in suitable, covered containers.

Level Up: Being Bold in Your Collegiate Career

The college experience can bring so much joy. From gaining lifelong friends to joining your passion organization, colleges bring so much richness to your social life that caters to your sense of self.

Whether you’re stomping the yard or attending the latest event on campus, eventually, that fun does come to an end. Colleges placed a considerable emphasis on student participation before graduating. These years are a time to learn and grow, both in and out of the classroom. Building relevant skills, gaining internship experiences, and having leadership positions can lead you toward your desired career.

Make Yourself Marketable

Learning something new doesn’t always have to be technical. Colleges have tons of skill-building opportunities for their students to succeed while making it innovative and exciting. Whether you’re writing a computer program, creating works of art, or drafting a business plan, developing a passion project is an extended problem-solving activity that hones skills that will wow future employers and grad schools.

Getting involved in service-learning opportunities can also make a big difference in your college career. You’ll develop a greater sense of community issues, critical thinking, and collaboration. Your university may also send out emails waiting for you to get involved in free workshops, seminars, labs, or newsrooms on campus that will help you interact with possible mentors and build collaborations with your peers to do something you love.

Gaining Experience

Everyone’s heard the phrase “you need experience to get experience” at least once. But that’s not necessarily true to land your dream job. Programs like internships, volunteering, and freelancing can be a great way to get your foot in your desired industry. The possibilities are endless!

Internships allow you to work for a company while learning more about the field of interest and completing tasks or projects alongside employees for a short amount of time.

College students have very few professional contacts in their respective fields, so building good relationships with professors can help you find your next internship or even earn you a letter of recommendation.

Using campus resources like workshops for résumé building, your campus's career center, or accepting offers of an externship (job shadowing programs) over spring break can help you to start identifying your strengths and career interest early on. Another alternative is to take advantage of study abroad programs that will give you the opportunity to study, work, or intern in another country. Not only will it help you gain to reach your academic accomplishments, but it will also help you gain cultural experience.

Become a Leader

Many opportunities for leadership experience can be found in clubs and campus organizations.

Through hard work and dedication, these positions help will you build experience in management, marketing, program development, public speaking, and more.

Running for a leadership role in your Greek organization, becoming chair of a community service project, or running for student government are just a few ways to best challenge yourself and learn valuable skills. Taking on these roles is often the best way to help you step out of your comfort zone and gain the confidence needed to discover how you can contribute to your community.

Separating Fact From Fiction The Freshmen 15

Separating Fact From Fiction

For years college students have been warned about the infamous ‘freshman 15,’ a term used to prolong the belief that students gain 15 pounds during their first year of undergraduate. Going to college is a major life transition that not only affects you psychologically but also physically. With the heightened influence of social media and the aftermath of COVID-19, attending college can disrupt routines you are comfortable with.

Research done by the Journal of American College of Health reported that “only half of college students gain between 2.5 and 3.5 lbs. during their first year.” Studies also show about 15% of college students lose weight while in college instead of gaining it. Anxiety about college weight gain has complicated students’ relationship with food, and overall health leading to an increase in eating disorders in adolescence.

The popularity of diet culture is built on multi-billion dollar industries that profit off of people’s insecurities about their bodies. Marketing harmful messages to idolize atypical standards of beauty contributes to unhealthy weight changes in young adults. But there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to how your body should feel or look while transitioning into adulthood.

Weight change is normal. For those with large campuses, walking several miles a day to class can increase muscle mass. Others may be affected by the change in food choices compared to options at home. Your size doesn’t determine your health and appreciating your body at every stage is beneficial.

Causes of unhealthy

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• Skipping meals

• Binge eating

• Dehydration

• Intentional vomiting

• Decreased physical activity.

• Extreme physical activity

• Stress-triggered eating

• Increased alcohol intake.

• Lack of sleep

Tips for

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• Eat when you’re hungry.

• Make healthy food choices.

• Drink plenty of water.

• Keep healthy and convenient snacks in your dorm.

• Manage your stress. (Spending time outside, practicing breathing exercises, meditating, listening to music, or engaging in therapy.)

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Exploring Your Community on a Budget

Moving away from home can always be nerveracking, and navigating a new community can be especially difficult for new students on campus. Moving to a new city or state allows you to explore and make lifelong memories. Grab a friend or two and discover what’s around your campus on your next outing. Here are a few places to get that travel list started:

Coahoma Community College

Delta Blues Museum

Meraki Roasting

Take a day trip to Biloxi, Paradise

Pier Fun Park

Coppin State University

Baltimore Museum of Art

Swill Apothecafe

Boat ride on Harbor Place

Florida Memorial University

Honey Uninhibited

Painting with a Twist

Explore Wynwood Marketplace

Lincoln University, Cheyney University

Longwood Gardens

Pretty Girls Cook

All Wars Memorial to Colored Soldiers and Sailors

Mississippi Valley State University

Mississippi Civil Rights Museum

Take a day trip to Biloxi Beach

Norfolk State University

Breakout Games

Brothers

Circuit Social

Paine College

Artsy Me

Edgar’s Above Broad

Finch and Fifth

Prince George's Community College

Puttery – DC

Museum of Illusions Greenbar

Shaw University

House of Art

Explore Boxyard RTP

Rush Hour Karting

Talladega College

Explore Majestic Caverns

Yo’ Mama’s

Take a day trip to Tropic Falls

Tougaloo College

601 Escape Rooms

Black Axes Throwing Club

The Yard Milkshake Bar

Hampton University

National Air and Space Museum

Visit Virginia Beach with friends

Domoishi

University Of Maryland

Eastern Shore

Rise up Coffee

Take a day trip to Chesapeake Beach

Visit a lighthouse

Virginia State University

Splatter RVA

Lillie Pearl

The Park RVA

Virginia Union University

Southern Kitchen Sky Zone

Wilberforce University

National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center

National Museum of the US Air Force

Glen Helen Nature Preserve

Recipe of the Month

DILL CHICKEN SANDWICH

Ingredients:

1/2 of Fresh diced celery

2 cup Diced white chicken

3/4 cup Heavy duty Kraft

Mayonaise

1 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard

1/3 cup Red fresh diced onions

1 tsp Kosher salt

1 tsp Black ground pepper

3 each Kaiser cornmeal roll

Recipe:

In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken, salary, onion, mayonaise, dijon, dill, sea salt, and black pepper

Mix until well combined

On the bottom half of the kaiser roll place 6oz of chicken salad

Top chicken salad with 1 piece of green lettuce

Replace top bun

Learn Something, Gain Something Yolanda's Beginning of the year Reading List

Yolanda Waters

is a Marketing Coordinator at Thompson Hospitality holding a degree in Bachelor of Science in Multimedia Journalism from Morgan State University. Being involved in several organizations, including Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated, Waters has served as a prominent member of the DC Metropolitan area for a number of years. One day Waters hopes to further serve her community by opening more homeless shelters to help decrease the poverty level in DC. She also plans to open a publication company“ to give up and coming writers a space to get a foot in the industry with mentorship and writing workshops.”

The 360 Degree Leader, by John C. Maxwell

Written by leadership expert John C. Maxwell, The 360 Degree Leader explains the principles leaders can use to bring value and influence any level within an organization. Outlining leadership skills, studies, and development models, The 360 Degree Leader provides strategies needed to positively improve your organization, career, and life.

Born a Crime, by Trevor Noah

Born a Crime is a comedic autobiographical of Trevor Noah telling the story of a mischievous mixed-race boy growing up in apartheid South Africa. Struggling to find himself in a world of poverty and systematic abuse, Noah’s childhood stories give insight into South Africa’s culture, systems, and history.

Get Out of Your Own Way: Overcoming Self-Defeating Behavior, by Mark Goulston and Philip Goldberg

Written by Mark Goulston and Philip Goldberg, Get Out of Your Own Way is a guide to help you overcome self-sabotaging behavior to become your best self and succeed.

Bad Feminist, by Roxane Gay

Captivating and humorous, Bad Feminist is a collection of essays written by Roxane Gay on the exploration of modern-day feminist ideology. This book takes you on the journey of a young woman redefining her definition of feminism under the pressure of social norms and cultural evolution.

Such a Fun Age, Kiley Reid

Written with a sense of thrill and complexity, Such a Fun Age follows the story of a young black woman working for a white family as their nanny. Accused of committing a crime, this book takes you on a journey of the events that follow the incident. The dynamics between characters spark issues of race and consider the moral questions of ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ that run throughout the book.

The Vanishing Half, by Brit Bennett

The Vanishing Half is a compelling and emotional historical fiction novel that follows the paths of Black twin runaways and how their past shaped the decisions, desires, and expectations of their future. Centering on the complexity of colorism in the Black community, this novel explores racial identity and reasons people feel pulled away from their origins.

With Yolanda’s passion for writing, the literacy world, and self-elevation, here are 6 of her must reads of the year: