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February News Roundup

Greek yogurt is here!

You asked, we answered. Greek yogurt is now available for breakfast in two campus locations: Read Hall and the breakfast buffet at *The Mix in the IMU from 7 to 10 a.m. daily, including weekends.

Just one serving (about ¾ cup) of Greek yogurt contains 20 GRAMS OF PROTEIN and 529 mg of calcium—41 percent of your recommended daily allowance.

*The Mix is the IMU salad buffet near the bookstore, across from The Globe. Breakfast includes coffee, assorted pastries, bagels, fruit, scrambled eggs, bacon, home fried potatoes, biscuits and gravy, waffles, and oatmeal.

Not to brag, but ...

IU Dining, in partnership with IU Sustainability, was awarded a grant for a new food dehydrator from OnSite Waste Solutions. The dehydrator, which will be housed at McNutt Quad Dining Hall, and will help reduce on-site food waste by approximately 90 percent. This helps divert food waste from the landfill, where it generates harmful greenhouse gas emissions, and supports IU’s Climate Action Plan.

A top 20 plant-based food school

IU is a top 20 school (No. 17) on the Humane Society’s Protein Sustainability Scorecard. (Purdue is No. 30. Just sayin’). IU Executive Director of Dining & Hospitality, Rahul Shrivastav, said this staff are empowered to serve the student body with daily vegetarian and vegan options.

“Some universities and colleges do ‘meatless Mondays’ or special events that boost plant-based offerings here and there, which is great,” he said. “At IU Bloomington, we offer plant-based options every day at every location.” Rahul—who himself follows a vegan diet—said increased plant-based options serve at least three purposes. “For one, we’re meeting overwhelming student demand. It's also important to be good global stewards of the university’s resources. And, of course, we’re always trying to lower our impact on the planet, which also helps support the university’s sustainability goals.”

Around campus

February News Roundup

Greek yogurt is here!

Not to brag, but ...

A top 20 plant-based food school

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