Warm up with new specials at Intermezzos Café!

Well our weather has finally taken the plunge and is a true reflection of what we refer to as our typical Wisconsin weather. But there’s no need to wear your hats and mittens all day. Instead, stop by Intermezzos Café for some warm deliciousness!

The newest addition to the Café is our new autumn drink specials, and so far they are hittin’ the spot! Also, warm up first thing in the morning with our Oatmeal Bar from 7 am – 10 a.m. Build your perfect breakfast by topping your oatmeal with mix-ins including brown sugar, maple syrup, raisins and so much more!

So stop trying to type with your mittens on and swing by Intermezzos Café. Our staff is excited to make you something to keep you warm!

Blugold Dining makes special effort for international students

RELEASED: September 30 by UW-Eau Claire

EAU CLAIRE — Within a month of beginning their classes at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, international students have expressed their appreciation for a dining services program that makes a special effort to make them feel at home.

"In working with the staff of the university dining service, I have been so impressed with their willingness to accommodate both the dietary and culinary needs of our growing, and increasingly diverse, international student population," said Dr. Karl Markgraf, director of the Center for International Education. "Christian Wise, Blugold Dining's general manager and executive chef, has been very receptive to making changes to the menu to meet their needs. His expertise is not limited to serving the student population on campus — I know that he helps various student groups source different spices and ingredients not usually found in the average Eau Claire supermarket. Blugold Dining is very proactive in helping our international students dine better, even when they are off campus preparing their own meals, using ingredients from their home cuisines."

Through the Center for International Education and the Office of Multicultural Affairs, Blugold Dining learned that the Chinese student population had increased substantially at UW-Eau Claire. Responding to a suggestion that cooked rice be offered at every meal in the board operation, Blugold Dining researched condiments that help make rice a complete meal. Heavy soy sauce, chili paste, sriracha, regular soy sauce, dried shrimp, sesame oil, rice vinegar, red vinegar, furikake, hot chili oil and fish sauce are available wherever rice is served. Asian students have been pleased, and all students are learning from the diverse menu.
"I like all kinds of food and that's why even being a junior and living off-campus I still go to the cafeteria," said Carlos Gorina of Spain, treasurer of the International Students Association. "It is healthy food and the environment is pretty chill."
"We want our international students to feel comfortable and welcome in their new home, and recognize how important food and their housing arrangements are in their transition to living in the United States," said Dr. Beth Hellwig, vice chancellor for student affairs.

Sodexo Operations LLC, has provided Blugold Dining service on the UW-Eau Claire campus since 2002. The Blugold Dining program is administered by the University Centers, a Student Affairs unit of UW-Eau Claire.

New Chicken Venue on Campus!

Blugold Dining is excited to announce the success of Squawkers! It is the newest addition to the Blugold Dining family and is located on upper campus in the Hilltop Center Food Court.

The menu features a wide variety of chicken wings (both boneless and traditional bone-in wings), fried chicken meals, our special Chik’n Gone Wild Wings with Wild Turkey Bourbon Sauce, Potato Wedges, Cheddar Rounds and so much more!

Another great thing about Squawkers is that they’re keepin’ it local! All of the chicken is processed by Brakebush which is a Wisconsin-based company. Brakebush is even the official chicken of the Milwaukee Brewers and the Green Bay Packers, as well as a proud partner of the Minnesota Wild.

One of our most popular menu items—the Tappers Beer Battered Wings—feature Point Amber Classic beer in the batter. This World Beer Cup Gold Award Winner is brewed in Wisconsin by the Stevens Point Brewery, a brewer of high quality, full bodied, yet drinkable craft beer with over 150 years of brewing history.

We invite you to visit the Hilltop Center Food Court to try out Squawkers for yourself! And after you do, please share with us what you think.

New Drink Specials at Intermezzos Cafe!

It feels good to be back in the swing of things here on campus. We hope you enjoyed your summer as much as we did. We spent most of it cookin’ up new ways to impress you this semester!

First on our list was to enjoy this beautiful weather as much as possible (before it’s long gone) with some cool summery beverages at Intermezzos Café. These will only be available for a limited time, so don’t wait! Check out the new specials and stop and see us!

Have a great semester!

Diners Club Bonus Day - This Friday

Welcome Back to Campus!

Blugold Dining is excited to announce that a University Diners Club Bonus Day is set for Friday, September 2, 2011!

Deposits can be made in person at the Blugold Card office or online!

Open a new account, or deposit $100 or more into your existing University Diners Club account on Friday, September 2 and get a 20% bonus—that’s double the regular 10% bonus!

    • Make a $100 deposit – Get a $20 Blugold Dining Gift Card!
    • Make a $250 deposit – Get a $50 Blugold Dining Gift Card!
    • Make a $500 deposit – Get a $100 Blugold Dining Gift Card!

Plus, University Diners Club members receive a 10% discount in The Terrace, Riverview Café and The Dulany, and they receive weekly members-only discounts! Also, deposits carry over semester-to-semester until you leave the University.

Remember, in order to get the 20% bonus, you must make your deposit on Friday, September 2 and bonus funds must be claimed within seven days of your deposit in the Blugold Dining Office—Davies Center, Room 227.

To receive your bonus gift card, bring either of the following to the Blugold Dining Office:

    • Your signed deposit voucher or receipt from the
       Blugold Card Office
    • A printed receipt of your online deposit showing the
       deposit amount and date

Questions?
Call the Blugold Card office at 836-4070 or Blugold Dining at 836-5261.

Sodexo Eases Move-In Day with Fill My Fridge™ Events

Families can enjoy the rite of passage instead of driving off campus for supplies!

During college move-in day, parents at Sodexo-served campuses will be able to shop for their students' favorite items from nutritious snacks to thirst quenching beverages without having to leave campus. Sodexo is offering its second Fill My Fridge™ event at more than half of the 650 campuses it serves from Hawaii to New England–including UW-Eau Claire!

"Move-in day can be chaotic and filled with mixed emotions," said Tom Post, president Sodexo Education – Campus. "Sodexo is offering Fill My Fridge™ events for the second consecutive year because it creates the kind of exceptional experience that makes move-in day a lot easier for parents and students alike." Post came up with the idea after experiencing a frustrating move-in day with his son, followed by an hour's drive to a box store to get dorm-fridge supplies.

During resident hall move-in day (and throughout the entire year), Blugold Dining's Hilltop Center Food Court is an area where parents can purchase goods to stock their students' small refrigerators with dry goods, refrigerated goods, beverages and more!

Sodexo researched favorite resident-hall food of 18-to 24-year-old students and worked with suppliers, which included engaging local farmers and produce companies to provide local fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and bread. Sodexo is working closely with its vendor partners to help stock the fridges in residents halls.

Partners Pepsi and Coke will both offer contests for campuses that host a Fill My Fridge™ event, including a grand prize of $4,000 in the Fix Up My Room contest from Coca-Cola and a Text to Win contest from PepsiCo.

Perfect Weather for a Picnic!

Take a break this summer to enjoy the beautiful Wisconsin weather! (Well at least most of the time, right?)

Marketplace is offering some great Picnic Special Combos where you can get a brat, hot dog or burger wrapped up and paired with a bag of chips and a bottled soda. Take your lunch outside on the mall, slip off your shoes, roll up your pants and enjoy the sunshine.

But don’t wait too long—these specials are only available through July 1st! Click on the image below for more details. We hope you’re enjoying the summer sunshine as much as we are!