We started a partnership with URI Agronomy Farm! From zucchini and eggplant, to watermelon and herbs, and even fresh eggs – we source what we can from the local farms here at the University. With over 19 acres in production, the URI Agronomy Farm grows a little bit of everything. The proceeds from the vegetable […]
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Biodiesel
One hundred percent of our waste fry oil is converted into biodiesel through our partnership with Mahoney Environmental Solutions, formerly Newport Biodiesel. Demand is skyrocketing for renewable energy or biofuels, one of a growing list of useful products derived from recycled cooking oil as world energy sources decline. Going from grease to green helps to […]
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We utilize a food distribution center thereby reducing quality issues and keeping multiple vehicles away from the populated dining halls. Weekly food is picked up by the Elisha Project and brought to local shelters. At the end of every semester, we document and donate perishable food to the RI Food Bank. We pay competitive wages […]
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You can search and sort our menus using NetNutrition in various ways. If you need more information or have questions, please contact Karen Orabona, our registered dietitian. We are always here to help! Vegan Vegan options are available daily in our dining halls and retail locations. Our vegan options contain no obvious source of animal […]
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We are here to help! Call, email, or stop by the Campus ID & Dining Office across from the information desk in the Memorial Union: 401.874.2055, campusid@etal.uri.edu.
Continue reading "Have Questions?"Butterfield Dining Hall
Butterfield Dining Hall Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday through Friday. Breakfast consists or a wide variety or cereals, freshly baked pastries from our own Bakeshop along with bagels and breads. Eggs, pancakes, French toast, breakfast meats and potatoes are served on a regular basis. A special attraction at Butterfield Dining Hall is our Omelets […]
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Award Winning Services Our Hope Commons facility, which features Mainfare, Rhody Market and the Corner Store, has won awards including the gold medal in the Loyal E. Horton Dining Awardsfrom NACUFS …five years in a row! These award recognizes the most successful ideas in menus, presentations, special events planning, and new dining concepts in a national competition among […]
Continue reading "Awards and Media"Katie Shaughnessy, Coordinator – Food Systems
Katie Shaughnessy Coordinator – Food Service Systems kshaughnessy@uri.edu 874-4562
Continue reading "Katie Shaughnessy, Coordinator – Food Systems"Deborah Branco, Assistant Business Manager
Deborah Branco Assistant Business Manager dbranco@uri.edu 874-2228
Continue reading "Deborah Branco, Assistant Business Manager"Andrew Poirier, Information Technologist
Andrew Poirier Information Technologist apoirier@uri.edu 874-9728 A graduate of the URI Class of 2013 with a bachelors of Science in Computer Science. After pursuing a Computer Science degree, I continued my education to get my Master of Business Administration. I graduated with a Masters of Business administration in December 2016. I currently work […]
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