{"id":24101,"date":"2016-09-12T16:18:44","date_gmt":"2016-09-12T22:18:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=24101"},"modified":"2016-09-16T10:48:33","modified_gmt":"2016-09-16T16:48:33","slug":"lodge-debuts-renovation-expanded-hours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=24101","title":{"rendered":"Lodge debuts renovation, expanded hours"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The renovated Lodge dining facility reopened for the fall 2016 semester.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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The Lodge renovation allows for additional menu options at the dining facility.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mark Hayes, director, Dining and Hospitality Services, is happy with the outcome of the $2 million renovation. \u201cIt looks great for as small of a budget we had to work with,\u201d Hayes said.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe aesthetic appeal is phenomenal,\u201d says Connor Pabich, resident assistant. \u201cOverall it\u2019s a huge improvement and I\u2019ve yet to find someone that doesn\u2019t like it.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Lodge also extended its breakfast hours to 9:30 a.m. in order to accommodate student athletes after their morning practice.<\/p>\n

Read more about the original renovation plans: http:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=23384<\/a><\/p>\n

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— Photos by Jeffrey M Foster<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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