Tag: Dining

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Technical Difficulties Keep Jasper Dollars Off-Line

Jasper dollars, or money stored on students’ school ID cards that can be used to purchase food, are on track to be available to spend at select off-campus restaurants in the next couple weeks, Ken Waldhof, director of business and conference services, said Friday. “We only signed [a contract with the new company] after some discussions and negotiation,” Waldhof said.  “Since that time, their team, … Continue reading Technical Difficulties Keep Jasper Dollars Off-Line

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No More Jasper Dollars at the Newly Relocated Broadway Joe’s Pizza

Broadway Joe’s Pizza, one of Manhattan College’s favorite pizza joints, moved two store fronts from its original location this summer. The new venue also comes with a new policy: no more Jasper dollars. “This is the original location of the restaurant when it was opened in 1969,” Lou Porco, owner of Broadway Joe’s Pizza, said of the new space. “We moved to the previous location … Continue reading No More Jasper Dollars at the Newly Relocated Broadway Joe’s Pizza

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Meal Plan Confusion Surrounds Opening Of Student Commons Dining

Students who tried to utilize meal swipes in the Student Commons early last week faced some confusion as the facilities’ systems for accepting meal swipes were not straightened out until last Thursday. This service hiccup came as staff, administration and students all transitioned to the new dining options and as students became more informed of the specifics of their meal plans. “We apologize certainly,” Kenneth … Continue reading Meal Plan Confusion Surrounds Opening Of Student Commons Dining

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Off-Campus Jasper Dollars Suspended Until End of September or Early October

The use of Jasper dollars at off-campus restaurants will be temporarily suspended during contract negotiations with a new digital card processing vendor. These changes come after the addition of new dining options in the Kelly Commons, the closure of Dante’s Den and a major change with the contract allowing MC students to purchase off-campus. Kenneth Waldhof, director of business services, said that the vendor MC … Continue reading Off-Campus Jasper Dollars Suspended Until End of September or Early October

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How Housing and Meal Plans Will Change for 2014

In recent weeks there have been rumors circulating around campus that Residence Life was moving the housing selection process online. Some students have felt uneasy about said move and had immediate reservations, however, Assistant Director of Residence Life AJ Goodman put all of those rumors to rest. “It will not be online it will still be in person,” Goodman said. “Having it online will be … Continue reading How Housing and Meal Plans Will Change for 2014

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Student Commons Dining Options and New Meal Plan System Announced

The student commons will feature six new dining options next year under a newly structured meal plan system that includes flex dollars and dining dollars rather than Jasper dollars and a la carte dollars. These changes were announced at an informational meeting held Feb. 25 in Dante’s that was attended by students and administration. External vendors for the student commons include a fully licensed Starbucks, … Continue reading Student Commons Dining Options and New Meal Plan System Announced

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