a message from
Desiree
Spring has been buzzing with energy, creativity, and connection across our dining program! Over the past few weeks, we have had a blast bringing memorable moments to life from Boston Pizza Cupcakes to build-your-own flower bouquets to refreshing acai bowls that brighten everyday experiences and spark smiles across campus
We also hosted cultural events that paired great food with meaningful partnerships, celebrating diverse flavors and strengthening our community connections. A standout highlight: Moonlight Breakfast, a beloved tradition that continues to bring comfort, joy, and a sense of community during busy times.
Behind the scenes, our team has been hard at work supporting many catering events throughout April and May. From meetings to celebrations and special occasions, we have been proud to deliver thoughtful service and high-quality experiences across campus
Thank you for being part of our journey there is so much more to come!
And we are just getting started! Looking ahead to next year, we are excited to introduce new retail concepts, technology enhancements, Grove improvements, and expand our sustainability initiatives. Every effort is focused on elevating the dining program, enhancing guest experience, and ensuring we continue to be the very best we can be.
Impactful
We have enjoyed every moment of the JoyFul series; ending of with ImpactFul, celebrating favorite dishes and moments from past events Students enjoyed a mix of standout throwback flavors from semesters and even years ago
Earth Day Local Menu Takeover
Happy Earth Day! We always appreciate our flavor neighbors, this time with a special menu highlighting locally sourced ingredients and regional partnerships From fresh vegetables to sustainably sourced proteins, each dish showcased the value of supporting nearby farms and producers
Moonlight Breakfast: Arnie’s Winning Goal
Goal-den hour breakfast time! Moonlight Breakfast gave off winning vibes! We enjoyed a fun soccer themed night full of breakfast favorites, giveaways, and great community
Engagement Event Highlights
Mental Health Day Brownies & Bella
Tastefully Tuesday Cupcakes Chick-N-Bap Takeover
Cultural Celebrations
Explore Global Flavors: Caribbean
Explore Global Flavors: Africa
We teamed up with the African Student Association for a night full of flavor-packed dishes and celebration. Students enjoyed favorites like beef and chicken suya, jollof rice, and fried plantains, with puff-puff to finish.
We spent the evening with the Caribbean Student Association highlighting signature island flavors The menu featured Jamaican jerk chicken, coconut rice & peas, dhal, roti, and fried plantains
Explore Global Flavors: Cape Verde
We celebrated Cape Verdean cuisine with a menu full of comforting, homestyle dishes and bold flavors Students enjoyed churrasco grilled chicken, cachupa, pork pincho, and yucca fries, along with sweet treats like pudim de leite and gelado bolacha Maria
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FOOD CORNER
A Message From Chef Angie
My name is Angie Nunez, and I have been with the UMass Dartmouth community for seven years now. I began on the grill and kept moving up the ladder. I was a Catering Chef for three years and am now a Culinary Supervisor at The Grove. I have always loved cooking for my family, seeing them enjoy my creations and ideas, and turning a simple meal into a memorable experience
One thing I have learned as a chef is that there is always room for constant learning, and you see growth in your work and experiences. The culinary world is always evolving, offering endless opportunities to master new techniques, cuisines, and ingredients The chef setting is something that I truly admire because it is such a high-energy environment I cannot wait to see what the future hold for me in the UMassD Dining community and the culinary world.
