Nutrional Receipt Technology

NACUFS marketing manager Jodi Smith recently traveled to Santa Barbara, CA and got the opportunity to meet with Nutricate founder Jay Ferro and dine in his local restaurant, Silvergreen’s, which employs the Nutricate nutrition-containing receipt technology. 

CLICK HERE for more details about Nutricate and its possible application potential in your foodservice locations.

There’s Still Time…

You can still register by fax or online for the 2007 NACUFS National Conference July 11-14 in Seattle, Washington.  CLICK HERE for details.

2007 Cuisine & Nutrition
Contest Winners

The 2007 NACUFS Cuisine and Nutrition contest winners have been announced.  CLICK HERE for the Most Innovative Nutrition Month Promotion and Best Local FoodsRecipe winners.   

Register for NACUFS Pre-Conference Events NOW!

Get a FRESH take on your campus C-Stores, Coffee, and Tea! CLICK HERE to register for a NACUFS Pre-Conference Workshop today! (Pre-Conference Events: July 10 and 11, 2007 at the Sheraton Hotel in Seattle, Washington.)

2007 Clark E. DeHaven Auction & Scholarship Winners

BID HIGH! - BID OFTEN!  At the NACUFS Clark E. DeHaven Online Auction! Support the Clark E. DeHaven Scholarship Trust by participating in the online auction which runs through June 28th.  CLICK HERE to begin bidding!

Also, the 2007 Clark E. DeHaven Scholarship Winners have been announced.  CLICK HERE for details.

Healthier Meals at Ferrum College

Brian Klippel to Retire

Effective July 1, 2007, longtime NACUFS member Brian Klippel will be retiring as dining services director at the University if California-San Diego.  CLICK HERE to read Food Service Director magazine’s recent profile on Brian, his achievements over the years, and his plans for retirement.

Read more about the effects on Baby Boomer retirement on college foodservices in a recent Campus Dining Today® article by CLICKING HERE.

University of Nevada Resident Halls Compete in Culinary Contest

Resident Halls at the University of Nevada recently gathered for a culinary showdown. 

CLICK HERE for details.

Biodiesel at Alfred State College

Four seniors at Alfred State College were recently successful at researching, building, implementing, and testing the theory that used dining hall frying grease could be transformed into a viable, “greener” fuel to run diesel engines.  CLICK HERE for details.

ASU Awards Foodservice Contract to ARAMARK

Arizona State University has awarded a seven-year contract to ARAMARK Higher Education to provide dining and retail foodservices at the ASU Tempe campus.  CLICK HERE for details.

David Friend, director of dining services at West Virginia University, was recently named Foodservice Director Magazine’s Food Service Director of the Month for April 2007.  CLICK HERE to read the article online.

Davidson College Staffers Receive Award

Davidson College’s Dee Phillips (director of dining services) and Ed Rutkowski (associate director of cash operations) were recently bestowed the Omicron Delta Kappa award by the Davidson student body and ODK members for their outstanding commitment to leadership and service. 

CLICK HERE for details.

The NACUFS 2007 Student Employee of the Year has been announced.  CLICK HERE for details. 

KU Dining Services Donates Monies for Tornado Disaster Relief

KU Dining Services recently announced it would donate a portion of its proceeds from retail sales and catered All University Supper to Olathe-based charity Heart to Heart International for their relief efforts in Greensburg, Kansas.  CLICK HERE for details.

Unilever and WACS Join Forces Supporting Women in Foodservice

In support of women in food, The World Association of Chefs’ Societies (WACS) has teamed up with Unilever Foodsolutions on a first ever international initiative called Women in WACS (WIW). 
CLICK HERE for details.

Over two hundred of your colleagues are taking or have completed this 90-minute online course—what are you waiting for? Designed specifically for college and university foodservice directors, assistant directors, and managers, this course describes the fundamental types of meal plans and their attributes, the relationship of meal plans to campus culture, the financial impact of changing your meal plan, how to determine the appropriate meal plan format, and ways for measuring the impact of changing your meal plan.

CLICK HERE for more information.
CLICK HERE to register.

Other questions? Contact Ellen Behrens at (517) 332-2494 or via e-mail at ebehrens@nacufs.org.

NACUFS NRA Show Reception & Educational Panel

The NACUFS Member Reception and Education Panel at the 2007 NRA Show in Chicago, Illinois, were very successful.  If you missed them, CLICK HERE to view pics from the event or download the educational panel’s presentation.

NACUFS Discussion Lists

Looking for a way to consult with your peers on various industry topics? NACUFS hosts an array of discussion lists (DLs) and forums for various segments of the member population— including a Chef’s DL, Marketing DL, and a Contract Administrator DL.

CLICK HERE for details and to sign up today!

Refreshed EatCannedPears.com
Web Site

A bright new look awaits operators returning to eatcannedpears.com, the Pacific Northwest Canned Pear Service (PNCPS) Web site.  The site has undergone a comprehensive update on both consumer and foodservice pages, starting with a handsome redesign that sets a contemporary, interactive tone and moves through easy navigation to useful links.  CLICK HERE for details.

NACUFS Member Graduates to Green Alternative in Campus Dining Facilities

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay recently integrated EarthShell®—the environmentally preferable disposable dinnerware made from corn, potatoes and limestone—in campus dining facilities as students and faculty members advocated for less waste on their campus.  CLICK HERE for details.

Basic American Foods Names New CEO

Loren Kimura has been named President and CEO of Basic American Foods.  A 21-year veteran of the company, Kimura was previously Vice President, Sales.  CLICK HERE for details.