Renovations for The Lodge dining facility came in under budget and right on time for the fall semester. The updated dining hall, located in Summit Village, helps accommodate approximately 2,000 freshmen, along with faculty and staff.
Mark Hayes, director, Dining and Hospitality Services, is happy with the outcome of the $2 million renovation. “It looks great for as small of a budget we had to work with,” Hayes said.
The renovation included expanding and creating new stations such as a salad bar, international grill and a Mediterranean food area. The restrooms got a facelift, even though they were not initially included in the renovation plans. The kitchen received new equipment as well.
“The aesthetic appeal is phenomenal,” says Connor Pabich, resident assistant. “Overall it’s a huge improvement and I’ve yet to find someone that doesn’t like it.”
The Lodge also extended its breakfast hours to 9:30 a.m. in order to accommodate student athletes after their morning practice.
Read more about the original renovation plans: https://communique.uccs.edu/?p=23384
— Photos by Jeffrey M Foster
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