Dining Services is continuing to address significant staffing shortages at its River Campus locations and is further adjusting some of its operations to ensure that students continue receiving high-quality food options that meet their dietary needs.

As a temporary measure, beginning Monday, September 27, students will be able to use their declining balance for off-campus restaurants through Grubhub. Additionally, starting October 4, Dining Services is partnering with Student Activities to bring food trucks onto River Campus, Monday through Thursday, from 7 to 10 p.m. Students can use declining balance here as well. Additional outside resources being brought in include “station takeovers” in The Pit with local partners such as California Rollin’. Dining is also in negotiations with other businesses and restaurants. Read the full update.

Special meal plan change period starts Thursday

Understanding that the changes in Dining Services occurred after the last meal plan change period, a special no-fee change period is being offered that, in addition to the normal change rules, will also give students in Group 1 housing the opportunity to change to the Option A Declining Plan. This change period will begin on Thursday, September 30, and run through Monday, October 4. The change form is available online. Completed forms can be emailed or delivered to the ID Office in Susan B. Anthony Halls. All changes will take up to three days to process.

Celebrate the spirit of Meliora October 1–2 with a weekend full of free activities, entertainment, and giveaways. Students can currently register online through the Meliora 2021 website to reserve their spot at select events. Plus, register on CCC to reserve a limited-edition Rochester Traditions giveaway. Giveaway registration is required and opens Tuesday, September 28, at 9 a.m. EDT, with each class year receiving a different item. Space is limited. As a courtesy to others, please cancel any registrations you do not plan to use. Many events do not require registration.

Do you want to see the weekend from the other side? Sign up to volunteer and receive a free T-shirt. Follow Wilson Commons Student Activities and the Office of Alumni Relations and Constituent Engagement on Instagram for updates.