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Campus Dining

Westminster works with Sodexo to bring reliable dining service to campus. Students can find flavorful and nutritious food, including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. Westminster’s on-site executive chef prepares all recipes in the Shaw Dining Hall.

Dining Locations


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Shaw Dining Hall

Located in the Shaw Student Center, Shaw Dining Hall is the perfect place to meet friends for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Tables and access to printers and scanners make Shaw a great location for your study group or group project to meet, work, and grab a meal. Specials change every day and are made from scratch. You can also grab a made-to-order hamburgers and sandwiches and create nourishing salads at the salad bar. Stop by to see what is available.

New Shaw Coffee Shop Digital Rendering

Coffee Shop at Shaw

Westminster University’s new coffee shop will open in Shaw Dining Hall in Spring 2024. Starbucks coffee and specialty seasonal drinks will be available, along with fresh house-baked goods and grab-and-go options. Your meal plan can be used for drink or food purchases. During construction, please respect site barriers installed for your safety.

If you’re interested in student employment opportunities, contact Campus Dining for more information.


Nutrition and Sustainability

Westminster University knows students lead busy lives and want to do the right thing for the planet, so your Sodexo chefs and managers do a lot of the work for you behind the scenes. From purchasing local seasonal produce whenever possible to reducing inorganic and organic waste, your campus team is dedicated to providing you with an exceptional dining experience that is good for you and good for the planet.

From purchasing local seasonal produce whenever possible to reducing inorganic and organic waste, your campus team is dedicated to providing you with an exceptional dining experience that is good for you and good for the planet.

Providing you with healthy options is something your dining team proudly does every day. Campus Dining help you select delicious, nutritious and satisfying meals, snacks and desserts by highlighting well-balanced menu choices and providing nutritional information and tips to help you make choices that fit your needs.

We take pride in sourcing wholesome ingredients, preparing recipes accurately and providing nutritional analysis and ingredient statements through our online menus and nutrition calculator. We are all passionate about serving students. From general manager to front line servers, we work diligently to address students’ specific needs, especially those with food allergies, Celiac disease, or special diet needs.

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Contact Campus Dining

General Manager

Nikki Hardinger
Email: nhardinger1@westminsteru.edu

Catering Manager

Malorie Swenson
Email: mswenson@westminsteru.edu

Executive Chef

Cinda Patterman Assaf
Email: cinda.patterman@sodexo.com