Hello and welcome to Tufts Dining. I'm Patti Kloss, the director of Dining and Business Services.
If you're new around here, you'll soon find that Tufts dining is a big part of your campus experience.
And while we will be doing things a little differently this year, we are more committed than ever to providing you with a great food experience.
Our chefs spent the summer creating tasty new plant forward recipes for you to enjoy, adding to our menu of tried and true classics and student favorites.
We're also launching some exciting new services to spice up your dining experience. You wanted a mobile ordering system, and this year you have it.
We heard that students would like their meal plans to be more flexible. So now you can use your swipes in every Tufts dining location.
And we will still be offering pop up events and special dinners presented in unique ways that adhere to this year's safety measures.
Speaking of which, Tufts new policies will help us all protect one another, from our students to our dining staff.
We've always emphasized handwashing, and this year is no exception. Our staff members are being diligent about thoroughly and frequently washing their hands.
We've added protective shields to our counters and at cash registers as well as floor markings to encourage distancing.
We'll be closing Carmichael and Dewick dining centers between meals to allow for deeper cleaning, in addition to regular surface cleaning throughout the day.
To go along with our new mobile ordering app, we've added takeout service to our dining centers, providing a quick low contact option for pickup.
And of course, we will all be wearing masks.
You might not be able to see our smiles, but our staff are the same caring people who have served Tufts students for years, and we're very glad you're here.
So there you have it. This quick look at Tufts. Dining for the fall is just the beginning of our experience together.
Please stay safe. Wear your mask. Wash your hands and remember to eat your veggies.
