Elon University's Dining Engagement program aims to foster a vibrant and inclusive community by serving up intentional relationships, enriching learning experiences, and celebrations of diversity.
At Elon, meaningful connections are built not just in classrooms and labs, but also around shared tables. The Dining Engagement mission sees dining as more than sustenance – it’s a dynamic platform to foster a vibrant and inclusive community where everyone feels welcome and connected. The programs aim to cultivate intentional relationships, enrich learning experiences, celebrate diversity, and create a measurable impact. Elon wants to ensure that every student, faculty, and staff member feels a sense of belonging and has opportunities to engage with others in meaningful ways.
Here’s how Dining Engagement can enrich your Elon experience:
College Coffee: Dining Engagement continues to build this cherished tradition, creating a space for open dialogue, new connections and exploring opportunities. Come join us, connect with fellow students, faculty and staff, and discover what’s happening on campus! Sign up for promotional tabling here.
Culinary Collaborations: Want to enhance team building, develop new skills, or connect with fellow students and colleagues in a unique way? Culinary Collaborations offer a flexible platform for hands-on learning experiences. Explore culinary arts, connect with your subject matter from a new perspective, and enjoy the benefits of shared meals and laughter. Find more information, see examples, and sign up here.
Dining Engagement Tables: Extend learning beyond the classroom and engage in intentional conversations over meals. Whether you’re part of a class, student organization, or simply want to connect with others, these tables offer inclusive spaces for meaningful discussions and relationship building. Reserve your table here.
Recipes from Home: Celebrate the diverse culinary heritage of our community! Share your cherished family recipes and the stories behind them. Through Recipes from Home, we bring the flavors and traditions of our community to the wider campus, fostering cultural understanding and appreciation. Share a sentimental recipe here.
Take a Student to Lunch (T.A.S.L) & Student Initiated Dining Experience (S.I.D.E.): Looking to connect with a student, faculty or staff member outside of the classroom? T.A.S.L. and S.I.D.E. remove barriers and foster genuine conversations in order to build meaningful relationships among community members. The University covers the cost of the meal, making it a relaxed and casual setting for conversation and mentorship. Just tell your cashier you’re using the program and mention who invited whom at checkout. More information about use here.
- T.A.S.L.: Faculty/Staff can invite a student up to 12 times a year.
- S.I.D.E.: Students can invite a staff or faculty member up to 5 times a year.
Dining Engagement is about more than just good food – it’s about building community. We encourage you to explore these programs, connect with others, and contribute to the vibrant tapestry of our campus community. Let’s share meals, share stories and build meaningful connections – one bite at a time.
Should you have ideas you want to share or questions you would like to ask, contact Jack Mabon, assistant director of Academic-Residential Partnerships for Dining Engagement, via email or at (336) 278-6629.