Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality

Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality celebrates National Nutrition Month

"Milly" Cake made of cooked millet, sunflower seeds, capers, garlic, oregano, nutritional yeast, olives, vegan parmesan, and sun-dried tomatoes served on a microgreen salad with a vegan garlic aioli next to a dragon fruit smoothie bowl included coconut milk, frozen banana, pineapple, and red dragon fruit topped with fresh bananas, kiwi, edible orchids, pepitas, chia seeds, and desiccated coconuts.

EMDH dietitian team alongside Executive Chef Matt Horton hosted a pop-up tasting event to celebrate National Nutrition Month.

In Bloomington-Normal, ‘a small soccer ball’ unites players from around the world

panel of four men at a table with microphones

“Soccer is really my life,” said Rabah Seffal, who was part of a four-person panel that led the discussion, “The FIFA World Cups of Soccer—Joy and Context,” for the Spring 2023 International Seminar Series held March 8, in the Old Main Room of the Bone Student Center.

Indian Cultural Dinner with Emmy-nominated Vir Das, tickets on sale until April 4

Vir Das, the Emmy-nominated actor and comedian, will headline the Indian Cultureal Dinner. Tickets are on sale until April 4.

Graduate student dining discounts in April

In honor of GradBird Appreciation Week, EMDH will offer graduate student discounts at both dining centers Thursday, April 6, and Friday, April 7.

Noah Kahan to headline spring concert at Braden Auditorium

Noah Kahan standing in a field next to a dog

Noah Kahan will headline the spring concert at Illinois State University’s Braden Auditorium at 7 p.m. March 20.

Something for everyone: Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality offers inclusive dining options

Student Gabby Stopka and Registered Dietitian Morgan Harm look at a computer screen as they plan meals for the week.

In a 2022 survey of Illinois State student meal plan holders, approximately 8% of respondents—nearly 500 students—self-identified as having a food allergy. Illinois State’s Department of Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality (EMDH) meets those students’ needs by providing resources and services that allow them to safely enjoy the many dining options available.

Unit: Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality