Zag Dining’s Cheat Sheet for Parents

By: Emily Klugh, Zag Dining

This summer, Gonzaga University has undergone momentous changes. There are new roads. Green space on campus has expanded. Offices have moved and buildings demolished. Best of all… The new John J. Hemmingson Center is complete!

These changes can come with both opportunities and challenges. Remember this is new to everyone. Whether your student is a freshman or returning student, the new flow of campus will be an adjustment. Zag Dining has been working hard all summer to ensure an easy transition. So we’ve put together a cheat sheet for both you and your student. Below you can find the important changes in dining for the 2015-16 school year.

New Resident Dining:

• New COG
  • Location: John J. Hemmingson Center
  • Details: Named after the original COG, the new COG is carrying the best traditions into Hemmingson. Today’s COG is a two-level facility. Led by Campus Executive Chef Thomas Morisette, our culinary staff will prepare meals fresh before your eyes at six uniquely themed platforms.
• Daily Bread Express
  • Location: Globe Room in Cataldo Hall
  • Details: Replacing the Marketplace Express, this updated resident dining location will serve fast and fresh lunches Monday-Thursday. A great place to go to escape the hustle and bustle of inner campus.

New Retail Dining:

• The Bulldog
  • Location: John J. Hemmingson Center (2^nd Floor)
  • Details: Named after the Spokane landmark of the same name, The Bulldog features a full sit down menu, quick service takeout menu, and local wines and draft beers. The alcohol focus will be on education and providing over 21 students a safe and healthy dining and social venue.
• Einstein Bros. Bagels
  • Location: John J. Hemmingson Center (1^st Floor)
  • Details: The Hemmingson center boasts our 2^nd Einstein Bros Bagels on campus. Just like in Cataldo Hall, this Einstein serves delicious deli sandwiches, breakfast egg sandwiches, lunch catering, and baked snacks and sweets. We also serve the Famous Einstein Bros. coffee beverages!
• Starbucks
  • Location: John J. Hemmingson Center (1^st Floor)
  • Details: This full-service Starbucks serves high-quality whole bean coffees along with fresh, rich-brewed, Italian style espresso beverages, a variety of pastries and confections, and coffee-related accessories and equipment. Starbucks also offers a line of premium teas.
• The Marketplace
  • Location: John J. Hemmingson Center (1^st Floor)
  • Details: Replacing the LoCro market, this convenience store focuses on local, fresh and seasonal products. Soups, sandwiches, salads and even sushi will be made from scratch daily. Gluten free, dairy free, organic and GMO free products will be featured along with typical convenience items such as candy, gum and chips.

Meal Plan Update:

• Residency Requirement Unfulfilled– We’ve completely redesigned resident meal plan packages to give students more flexibility with fewer restrictions. The new Unlimited meal plans are designed to provide students with maximum access to the new COG. All meal plans include Dining Dollars for use at retail locations across campus. The top five plans are available for those students who must fulfill the residency requirement. See meal plan policy for additional details >> zagdining.sodexomyway.com/dining-plans/index.html
• Residency Requirement Fulfilled– Every student is welcome to join us for meals in the new COG! Students living off-campus can still purchase one of the valuable Community Meal Plans. Conveniently loaded on your ZagCard, these meal plans can save your student time, money, and a parking space! Community Meal Plans can be purchased anytime online at zagdining.sodexomyway.com/shop.

Zag Dining’s Office:

The Zag Dining office is still in the small white house at 1027 N. Hamilton St., across from the BARC and behind the Madonna Residence Hall. Please come here for any questions regarding employment opportunities, meal plan changes, or other related inquires. Our door is always open between the hours of 8am-4:30pm weekdays. Come see us!

This cheat sheet just scratches the surface. Need more information? Have a question? Check us out at www.ZagDining.Sodexomyway.com or find us on Facebook (Zag Dining by Sodexo), Twitter (@ZagDining) or Instagram (ZagDining) for constant updates!