Earth Day is a time for us all to think about what we can do to support our environment and share the different ways that we can better our environmental impact and practice sustainability. This Earth Day, on April 22, Binghamton University Dining Services (BUDS) joined in on University festivities and held exciting activities of our own!

Each semester, Binghamton University Dining Services (BUDS) partners with Broome County CHOW (Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse) and the Binghamton University on-campus Food Pantry to provide a variety of food items to students and Broome County residents facing food insecurity through the week-long Stop Hunger Food Drive.

Binghamton University Dining Services (BUDS) would be nothing without our incredibly dedicated and hardworking employees; so, when it came to National Employee Appreciation Day (NEAD) on March 4, we wanted to make sure our employees were celebrated and knew how much we appreciate all that they do.

Each semester, Binghamton University Dining Services (BUDS) promotes Sodexo’s national sweepstakes series, encouraging students to enter to win prizes and the opportunity to give back. The recent Pedal Forward, Give Back Sweepstakes was centered around taking action and making steps towards positive change. Winners of the sweepstakes were prized with a $500 donation made in their name to a local hunger-related charity of their choosing, as well as two cruiser bikes; one for them and one for a friend. Nineteen winners were chosen at random from around the country, and Binghamton University freshman Catherine Iriarte was one of them!

Each semester, Binghamton University Dining Services (BUDS) partners with Broome County CHOW (Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse) and our on-campus Food Pantry to provide a variety of food items to students and Broome County residents facing food insecurity through a week-long food drive called Stop Hunger.

New York’s Binghamton University has a new bubble tea concept on campus—and a former student is running the show.

In June, Leighton Blackwood graduated from Binghamton University’s School of Management. Five months later, he is operating his bubble tea concept, 2nd Heaven, at the student union on campus, partnering with foodservice provider Sodexo to turn his undergrad entrepreneurial project into a reality.

A recent Binghamton University graduate took what he learned from his time at Binghamton and just became a business owner.

We appreciate your understanding as we experience some potential changes to product availability and staffing...

Kosher Korner (KK) is located in the C4 Dining Center and is Orthodox Union certified. Binghamton University Dining Services (BUDS) acknowledges KK plays a vital role in our community by serving students who observe a Kosher diet. It also stands proudly as one of the few Kosher establishments in Broome County.

The Stop Hunger food drive is a bi-annual event centered on raising supplies for students and Broome County residents facing food insecurity. This year, Binghamton University Dining Services (BUDS) will hold the campaign from March 26 to April 2. All contributions will go to the Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse (CHOW®) and the University Food Pantry.

Research shows that making small changes to your current eating plan tends to work much better in the long run. BUDS Dietitians Julie Lee, MS, RD, CDN and Alexa Schmidt, RD, CDN recommend fueling up on fiber-rich foods and bridging the gap between meals with healthy snacks; find their advice on slides 2 and 6!

National Nutrition Month® is a campaign created by The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During March, organizations across the country strive to educate the public on the importance of healthy eating. Binghamton University Dining Services (BUDS) joins the movement by highlighting how students can make campus dining easy, balanced and delicious.

Binghamton University Dining Services (BUDS) is always looking for new and exciting ways to reinvent and evolve our services on campus. We have been busy getting ready to re-open the spring semester with some new and exciting concepts that are sure to make your taste ‘BUDS’ come back for more!

The launch of the Spring semester will mark the opening of new concepts and increased menu options in resident and retail dining as compared to the Fall semester.

Our very own Joe Laskaris received the Binghamton University STAR Award. His extraordinary service as BUDS' catering director made him the only person in the university's history to receive the award for a second time.

To support the student experience while the campus manages the spread of COVID-19, Binghamton University Dining Services (BUDS) has created a comprehensive meal delivery service for students in campus isolation or quarantine housing.

November is World Vegan month and Binghamton University Dining Services (BUDS) will celebrate it by hosting a vegan dinner event. Through it, we hope to educate the public on veganism while also introducing students to meals free of animal products.

Binghamton University Dining Services (BUDS) is proud to recognize outstanding employees for their hard work and dedication to service. This year we are celebrating one of our exceptional employees, Joyce Haines, on her 50th anniversary at Binghamton University.

Binghamton University Dining Services (BUDS) maintains that the health and safety of our students and staff is our top priority, and we will continue to work to provide great services in these uncertain times.

On this edition of Bearcat Chats, host Jacob Wilkins addresses questions and concerns about the changes to Binghamton University Dining Services this semester with Jim Ruoff (District Manager, BUDS) and Yuhan Bae of the Student Culinary Council.

How Binghamton University will provide a safe campus dining experience for students, faculty and staff

What to expect when campus dining reopens on August 17

Students and parents are concerned about the potential dangers of campus life in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dining has become an area of particular focus, with consumers expressing a heightened emphasis on food safety and flexible dining options. This brief communication piece explains the steps Sodexo is taking to safeguard the health and well-being of everyone who dines on campus.

Binghamton University Dining Services is finding a way to help BU employees during this difficult time.

We take our responsibility for the well-being of the communities we serve seriously and want to share with you the contingency measures we are taking to keep the communities we serve and our employees safe.

The OZZI system, now in place in Binghamton University’s dining halls — two in Chenango Champlain, two in Appalachian and one in College-in-the-Woods — allows diners to fill a reusable container with food and return the container after use.

Before diving into the full Healthy Campus Meal Challenge blog, check out this Q&A with campus dietitian and resident dining hall expert Julie Lee (MS, RD, CDN) for some background info and quick tips!

This fall semester, Sodexo at Binghamton University added the first Starbucks mobile truck to the Sodexo portfolio of food service technologies.

This November, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals conducted its nationwide survey of vegan options in college dining halls, assigning each university a letter grade and subsequent ranking according to the quality and variety of vegan food on its campus.

The Chenango Room offers a place for students and faculty alike to enjoy a meal in a bustling, yet cozy, cafe environment.

Exciting changes are coming to campus dining services this fall, beginning with the addition of a Starbucks truck to campus as Hinman Dining Hall undergoes a major renovation.

Binghamton University’s Fresh Impressions was created in collaboration with the campus student food sustainability group.

Dining Services cashier recognized this month for her encouragement and assistance to students with disabilities.

Binghamton University Dining Services today announced Chefs Charlie Williams and Sam Pfaffenbach have earned Certified Executive Chef® (CEC®) designation...

Binghamton University Dining Services (BUDS) is receiving great praise from students, faculty and administration for its seamless service during winter storm Stella which blasted the East Coast this month. The Binghamton area received over 31 inches of snowfall. Over the course of the two-day blizzard, BUDS served 21,137 meals, obtained safe accommodations for 42 employees, and engaged stud...

A coordinated effort by Binghamton University Dining Services (BUDS) and students helps fill a bus with 7,125 pounds of donated food which converted to nearly 10,000 meals. The program was a comprehensive initiative spearheaded by BUDS that involved numerous campus departments and students. Results benefited students in need on campus and hungry families in the community. Non-perishables as wel...