University of Minnesota Duluth Dining Services

Great marketing is all about storytelling, and Maria does just that for UMD Dining! 🎥 Her creativity and eye for engaging content help bring the dining experience to life in new and exciting ways. Engaging students where they are—on social media—is no small task, but Maria does it with energy and innovation. #MarketingAmbassador #SocialMedia #UMDDining

Happy Feel-Good Friday! We had a great time this past week showing the littlest Bulldogs on campus how our pizzas are made fresh every day! Thank you to the Children's Place and our Assistant Director of Culinary, Steve Rantala, for this great event! 🍕

Sustainability in action: Learn how our Reusable Container Program is shaping the future of dining at UMD. 🌍💡 https://buff.ly/42GGHmu

Meet Ben, our brilliant Social Media Market and Research Analyst! 🌟 His insights and teamwork help us achieve impactful results. Ben, we value all that you bring to the team! 👏

At UMD Dining, we believe that food brings people together—and our Lunar New Year celebration was a perfect example! 🏮🥢 Our team collaborated with the Asian Pacific American Association and the Chinese Language Learner’s Club to curate a special menu to honor this important holiday, giving students and our community members a chance to experience traditional flavors and festive joy. A huge thank you to our incredible team for making this event possible and to our students for celebrating with us! 🐍 ✨ #UMDDining #CulturalCelebration #LunarNewYear

We’re proud to spotlight Grace Smith, one of our exceptional Event Planners! 🌟 Grace’s creativity, dedication, and ability to bring people together make her an invaluable part of our team. Her efforts consistently enhance our events and strengthen our sense of community. Thank you for all that you do, Grace—your hard work does not go unnoticed!

Small actions lead to big results. 🌍 UMD Dining Services is making sustainability a priority, and the progress we’ve made this year reflects our commitment to a greener campus. #UMDDining #Sustainability #DrivenToDiscover

We’re proud to highlight Annika Wolters, a key member of UMD Dining Services’ marketing team. As a Digital Content Creator and Snapchat Coordinator, she leverages her creative talents to connect with and engage our audience through compelling visuals and stories.

🌟 Sustainability at UMD: A Gold Standard 🌟 At UMD Dining Services, we're thrilled to celebrate our university's STARS Gold rating from AASHE! This achievement reflects our shared commitment to a sustainable future. From sourcing sustainable ingredients to reducing food and packaging waste, we're proud to contribute to UMD’s vision of sustainability. Our efforts are part of a broader campus movement to make impactful, forward-thinking choices every day. Together, we’re reducing greenhouse gas emissions, fostering sustainable practices, and empowering the next generation to lead with care for our planet. 🌍 Here's to continued innovation and collaboration in building a more sustainable UMD. 💪✨ #Sustainability #UMDDining #STARSGold #SustainableCampus #Innovation

This week, we proudly showcased the exceptional talents of Chef Leif Hunter during our Chef Spotlight event. Chef Hunter crafted an innovative and delicious dish featuring braised short rib, creamy pomme purée, a rich red wine jus, and crispy golden leeks, offering our campus community a truly gourmet experience. We extend thanks to everyone who attended and to the UMD Kathryn A. Martin Library for partnering with us to bring this event to life. Events like these reflect our commitment to excellence and our goal of creating inclusive, nourishing experiences for the UMD community. #UMDDining #CulinaryExcellence #ChefSpotlight