This year, the Student Union Board of Governors (SUBOG) would like to recognize Dining Services for their contributions to campus life by having them Grand Marshal the 2015 Homecoming Parade. Dining Services continues to be a leader nationwide, has been recognized for a variety of achievements, and works tirelessly to provide the UConn community with the best possible product.
In 2015, UConn’s Dining Services has been named #1 for Gluten-Free Dining Options by Udi’s, won a Gold Medal a NACUFS for Best Local Foods Recipe Contest, Silver at NACUFS for the Loyal E. Horton Awards Retail Sales, One Plate, Two Plates, opened the 1st University Gluten Free Bakery in the United States, won a Silver Medal at NACUFS Regional Culinary Competition, and won 2nd Place Best Ice Cream Shop in Connecticut – CT Now Best of Hartford for their UConn Dairy Bar.
In addition to these accomplishments, over the past two years they have won a variety of other awards and honors. Their dedication to creative dining options has grown this year, with the addition of two new food trucks on campus, who will be representing them at the Parade: Food for Thought, and the UConn Ice Cream Truck.
This year’s parade will begin at 12pm on Glenbrook Road, move down Hillside Road, and turn down Gilbert Road ending at South Campus. Be sure to come cheer on Dining Services, and the many other fantastic UConn Student representation during this annual Homecoming Kickoff!