Poughkeepsie, NY — On the first floor of Building D, a new dining hall center and gym are now open to students. However, both believe that this new facility may draw them to eat on campus more often. “There’s over 750 students on this side alone, so now they won’t have to travel all the way to the other side of campus.”. “Then we will ramp it up.”. Many of the new choices being offered allow st Pick 3 Meal Swaps for select menu items is accepted via take-out on the Grubhub app or walk-up service. 8455755100. So we had to check the POS system to make sure it can do that,” said Cole. There is liability insurance that we have to ensure the trucks have, health permits, we have to check the menus to see if it is what the students will like,” said Cole. To ensure safe social distancing, please follow all designated traffic signage. Marist Welcomes Rossi and Sons Deli and more in the New Student Dining Hall. They also plan on getting heat lamps for the winter so students can remain warm while waiting in line. Thrifty cash is now reloadable. If you have any questions or suggestions, you can text MARISTEATS to 822-57, Cole said. “Building D is a vibe, I am happy that they are promising to have açaí available more consistently, can’t wait for the food trucks,” said Aliyah Wilson ’19. The newly opened gym features several cardio machines as well as a dance and yoga studio. From the opening of the North End to altered Dining Hall hours to the implementation of food trucks, dining services has made many efforts to fill the needs of the student body. I wish the prices for the Rossi’s sandwiches and pizza deals stated the same as last year,” said Ashana Neale ‘20. Marist Dining Services has seen a lot of changes within the past couple of years. No indoor seating is available. The North End Dining Hall has once again spiced up their menu by offering a new variety of options for students who are looking to expand their palate. Created By Steven Ciravolo. Thank you to @marist_studentactivities for this great collaboration! “We may need to expand already,” she laughed. Frankie the Fox helping Rossi's and Sodexo staff prepare food samples. “We have a very enthusiastic, potentially unruly crowd here,” said President David Yellen, addressing the crowd. Would you enjoy a nice, juicy, sirloin steak right now? They also plan on getting heat lamps for the winter so students can remain warm while waiting in line. Lastly, the dining center will include a bakery and café. The North End Dining Hall is set to include 4 main stations, most notably, Rosticceria Rossi & Sons, a Marist fan favorite. To maintain the partnership with Rossi’s, they had to evaluate the profit on the business side. Download the Grubhub app today. This is similar to Marist money, however, thrifty avoids tax burdens on each item. Student Newspaper of Marist College Since 1944. It is important to note that as of Tuesday, January 30th, the Dyson Café hours will change. Student Newspaper of Marist College Since 1944. Yellen stood alongside Executive Vice President Geoffrey Brackett and Giovanni Rossi, founder of Rossi & Son’s Rosticceria. The entrée comes with a choice of beverage (bottle water or can of soda) and a choice of one of the following: a piece of fruit, a bag of chips, or a pack of cookies. The crowd of students cheered emphatically as the ribbon was cut. Sodexo has made a lot of changes recently by adding a more diverse variety of food and introducing food trucks in place of the earlier closing times of the dining hall.