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Gettysburg College’s Dining Center has been named a runner-up in the “Dining Halls of Distinction” recognition program by University Business magazine. “Dining Halls of Distinction” represent excellence in all aspects of dining operations, including atmosphere, service, and variety of offerings, guest satisfaction, environmental sustainability, and financial stability.

Sixty-five higher education institutions from across the nation submitted their dining programs for consideration. Entries were evaluated by three editors and the magazine’s art director, as well as by recent college graduates and Dr. Neal A. Raisman, a higher education consultant and former college president. Four winners and eight runners-up were selected from the entries.

The college’s Dining Center, which is self-operated, allows students be self-sufficient, whether making their own sandwiches and paninis or serving as guest chefs at the ‘eggs to order’ station. Vegetarians can help themselves to deli protein items and produce from the student-run on-campus organic garden. Families can also order and send their student a birthday cake or specialty item through the Spoil ‘em Long Distance program.

"We are thrilled to be recognized by University Business,” said Deb Hydock, assistant director of dining services at Gettysburg College. “Our dedicated staff offers the best customer service and food quality daily. We strive to meet our customers' needs by providing a wide variety of menu choices in a clean and comfortable atmosphere. The one-on-one contact we have with students enables us to respond quickly."

A complete list of winners and runner-ups will appear in the October issue of University Business, which is available at www.universitybusiness.com. University Business is a magazine of business and technology solutions for higher education, reaching virtually every two- and four-year college in the United States.