Events and Theme Meals
Dining Special Events
Gather your friends and join us for some fun at our special events and theme nights. On these nights we create a special menu and offer extras that may include live entertainment, raffles, educational booths, or interactive games. Watch for information in your email, on digital signs, and this page to stay updated on what's coming next!
Fall 2019–2020 Schedule
Please note: events are subject to change. We will update this information if any changes occur.
Convocation Lunch
Friday, August 23
Lot 31
Urbana South Block Party Dinner
Sunday, August 25; 4:45-7 p.m.
PAR and FAR College Court
10th Annual Sustainable Student Farm Open House
September 6; 3-6 p.m.
Student Sustainable Farm (located at Windsor & Lincoln)
Taste of Illinois Dinner
Thursday, September 12; 4:30-8 p.m.
Ikenberry Quad
Hispanic Heritage Month Dinner
Wednesday, September 25
All dining halls
Menu:
Beverages:
Horchata and Tamarind Water
Soup:
Posole Pepitas
Entrees:
Torta Ahogada, Chimichurri Chicken, Croquettes, Vegan Chikn Fajitas, and Shrimp Ceviche with Popcorn
Sides:
Tortillas and Cornbread; Arroz con Gandules; Platanos Maduros; Jicama, Poblano Vegetable Sauté’; Assorted Salsas; and Bottled Hot Sauces and Pilot Lab Hot Sauce
Tableside Guac Action Station
Prepared Guac; Cotija, Jalapeno, Lime, Red Onion, Cilantro, Tomato, Mango; and Fresh Fried Tortilla Chips
Sweets:
Tres Leches; Arroz Con Leche; Apple Paste, Manchego, and Baguette; Paletas; Assorted Candies: Elotes, Tamarind, Chile Mango; Jicama, Melon, and Pina with Chile, Lime and Salt
Diwali Dinner
Monday, October 28
IKE Dining Center and LAR Dining Hall
Halloween Dinner
Thursday, October 31
Busey Dining Hall, IKE Dining Center, and Blue 41 in the Illini Union