Special Events & Monotony Breakers in the Dining Rooms

Fall 2012

Dining Services has special events and monotony breakers happening throughout the entire year. Here's a sampling of a few of the bigger events!

August

  • Fall Opening Weekend
    Thursday - Sunday, August 23 - 26, 2012
    • Complimentary refreshments are provided for students and their families at Tobey-Kendel Dining Room & Holmes Dining Hall on Thursday during move-in
    • Meal plans become active at dinner on Thursday at Holmes Dining Hall, Tobey-Kendel Dining Room & the UC Food Court
    • Dining Dollars will be active starting Thursday
    • Fall 2012 Opening Weekend schedule - coming soon!
  • Taste of UNC
    Friday, August 24, 2012
    • Location: Turner Green (lawn area between Turner and Lawrenson Halls on West Campus)
    • Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
      • All dining rooms are closed at dinner... please join us at the Taste of UNC event
    • Students use their meal plans during this event... and guests are welcome to join us at the special cash price of $5.00 (tax included).

September

  • Labor Day
    Monday, September 3, 2012
    • Holmes Dining Hall & Tobey-Kendel Dining Room are both open for Brunch and Dinner (instead of breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
    • The UC Food Court, Bears Bistro, and all Gourmet to Go locations are CLOSED
    • All Retail Dining locations will be CLOSED as well
  • Rosh Hashanah
    Sunday - Tuesday, September 16 - 18, 2012
    • begins at sundown (dinner) on Wednesday, September 16th
    • ends at nightfall (dinner) on Friday, September 18th

October

  • World Vegetarian Day
    Saturday, October 1, 2012
    • Special vegetarian Items served: brunch and dinner in Holmes Dining Hall & Tobey-Kendel Dining Room
  • Homecoming Kick-Off Dinner
    Wednesday, October 3, 2012
    • Join us for a special Homecoming Kick-Off dinner!
  • Homecoming Brunch
    Saturday, October 6, 2012
    • Brunch available at Holmes Dining Hall & Tobey-Kendel Dining Room, 11:00am - 1:00pm
    • (Adult/Child $7.00 per person, tax included)
  • Family and Friends Weekend
    Friday - Sunday, October 19 - 21, 2012
    • Special Prime Rib Brunch available at Holmes Dining Hall & Tobey-Kendel Dining Room (special tickets available through the UC Ticket Office), 11:00am - 1:00pm
    • Dinner available at Holmes Dining Hall & Tobey-Kendel Dining Room, 5:00pm-7:00pm
    • Guest are welcome to join us for the special cash price of $7.00 per person (tax included)
  • Halloween
    Wednesday, October 31, 2012
    • Look for spooky treats in the dining rooms!
    • Do you know the story behind Halloween?

November

  • Daylight Savings Time Ends
    Sunday, November 4, 2012 @ 2:00am
    • Don't forget to “Fall Back”
  • Taste of Home
    November 7 and 14, 2012
    • Holmes Dining Hall, Tobey-Kendel Dining Room & the University Center Food Court
    • Recipe Schedule
  • Thanksgiving Brunch
    Sunday, November 18, 2012
    • Holmes Dining Hall & Tobey-Kendel Dining Room
      • 11:00am - 1:00pm
  • Thanksgiving Break
    Tuesday, November 20, 2012 - Sunday, November 25th
    **Special Hours**
    • Dining Rooms
      • Holmes, TK, the UC Food Court, and Bears Bistro will close after Lunch on Tuesday.
      • Holmes and TK will re-open for Dinner on Sunday. The UC Food Court and Bears Bistro will re-open for normal hours on Monday.
    • Retail Dining
      • All locations will be closed Thursday - Saturday. Please see the schedule for details on exactly which operations will be open during the rest of Thanksgiving Break.

December

  • Holiday Dinner ~ "Home For The Holidays"
    Wednesday, December 5, 2012
    • Holmes Dining Hall & Tobey-Kendel Dining Room
    • SPECIAL HOURS = 4:30pm-7:00pm
    • Menu: coming soon!
  • Study Breaks
    Monday - Thursday, December 10 - 14, 2012
    • Holmes Dining Hall & Tobey-Kendel Dining Room
    • 9:00pm - 10:00pm

Do you know of another holiday we should be acknowledging? Have an idea for a fun theme dinner we should have? Email us at diningservices@unco.edu for consideration! We would love to hear from you!