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Early risers and breakfast lovers, this update is for you!

Easy Meals—24/7 On-The-Go smart vending machines are now stocked with various breakfast items including breakfast burritos, muffins, trüfrü, and coffee cake! This vending option is available all day every day and stocked with a selection of foods, including breakfast items, sandwiches, sweet treats, and comfort foods.

Two Easy Meals—24/7 On-The-Go smart vending machines are located on-campus: one in the Letchworth foyer and the other in the Red Jacket foyer. These machines unlock upon payment. Customers can interact freely with each product and will only be charged for what they take. Each product’s expiration date is tracked via smart sticker to ensure only the freshest products remain within the machines.

As one of the largest on-campus student employers at SUNY Geneseo, CAS offers flexible work schedules, free meals with every shift, competitive pay, and eligibility for student scholarships. Students can prioritize their academics while building a foundation for the future! Apply today at bit.ly/student-recruitment-2024

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Jack's is now available via the mobile ordering app!

Order your favorite specialty beverages ahead of time straight from your mobile device. Hot or iced coffee and tea, Tractor Co. beverages, blended ice cremes, Island Oasis smoothies, hot apple cider, and matcha are just a few of the available options.

Download the mobile ordering app (bit.ly/mobile-ordering-2024) today, and have your order ready for pickup at Jack's when you arrive!

Accepted payments include Retail Dollars, Campus Cash, FAST Account, or Credit.

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Campus Auxiliary Services is excited to announce the upcoming opening of Books & Bites, the new café located in the freshly renovated Milne Library!

After a campus-wide survey, it’s clear that “Books & Bites” was the top choice for our café’s name, reflecting the enthusiasm of SUNY Geneseo students, faculty, and staff.

We can't wait for you to experience the new space, where customers can purchase a variety of food items such as customizable smoothies, sandwiches, and wraps! Kishido sushi, pastries, bottled beverages, snacks, grab-and-go foods, and more will also be available for purchase.

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This week marks the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month! Let’s celebrate the rich contributions and influences of Hispanic Americans with roots in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Throughout the month we will feature a variety of Hispanic-inspired dishes, so check them out! For a complete list of monthly specials view the link in our bio.

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Campus Auxiliary Services is seeking dedicated and hardworking SUNY Geneseo students who enjoy working in team-based environments and strive for growth.

With CAS, you’ll gain valuable skills and experience to help you thrive in life both during and after college. From Starbucks baristas to dishwashers, there is a job for everyone! By working with CAS, you’ll gain access to exclusive benefits such as scholarship opportunities, free meals, competitive pay, and flexible working hours that allow you to prioritize your academic career. Apply today to secure your schedule and placement!

To learn more about employment with CAS and to apply for work, visit bit.ly/student-recruitment-2024

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Eating seasonally offers significant benefits for both the environment and personal health, yet it is a practice that most people have strayed from due to the year-round access to all produce at supermarkets.

Consuming in-season food reduces the energy required for transportation, lowers greenhouse gas emissions, and is also more affordable since it doesn't incur high shipping costs. Buying local produce supports local farmers, keeps money within the community, and helps create jobs, fostering economic growth.

Additionally, in-season foods require fewer chemicals, such as preservatives and wax coatings, because they don't need to endure long transport or extended storage. This also leads to less waste from packaging.

You can find fresh, local produce at farmers markets such as the ones listed in our graphics!

SUNY Geneseo students—you don’t want to miss this! September 16–20, customers visiting Red Jacket Dining Complex between 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. can feast on the flavors of a jalapeno popper flatbread, a one week RJ exclusive special!

Fire roasted jalapenos, crispy bacon bits, and a creamy cheese filling is baked on a crispy flatbread crust, offering a burst of flavor with every bite. If you give it a try, be sure to let us know your thoughts by completing the CAS Dining Feedback Form at bit.ly/dining-feedback-form

Hey SUNY Geneseo students! We’re looking to find out how you prefer to get your updates and information. Do you use email for communication every day? Do you prefer social media communications? Or, maybe you prefer to view print signs posted throughout academic buildings. CAS wants to hear from you! Let us know by completing the survey found at https://bit.ly/email-communications-survey

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Easy Meals for Busy Lives—Anytime, Anywhere!

Easy Meals—24/7 On-The-Go smart vending machines offer a range of grab-and-go dining options to the SUNY Geneseo campus. Two machines are located on campus: one in the Letchworth foyer and one in the Red Jacket foyer (accessible with your ID card). Each machine is stocked with a selection of delicious foods to enjoy at any time of day!

Take our survey and let us know what you think: https://bit.ly/4e5sMt6

Community • Acceptance • Success

Congratulations to Bryan McKenzie, an easy-going, encouraging, and dependable CAS employee who has been nominated by his peers to be recognized in Faces of CAS as someone who upholds and maintains CAS’ values.

His career with CAS began in August 2013 where he worked as a cook at Mary Jemison Dining Complex through March 2017. During this time, Bryan showcased his hard work and dedication to cooking. It was evident that Bryan truly enjoyed his work, and so he was promoted to Chef Assistant, working at various dining facilities throughout his time, including the old CAS food truck “Chow Hound,” Red Jacket, as well as Mary Jemison. In August 2024, Bryan was once again promoted, this time donning the title Culinary Supervisor at Letchworth Dining Complex.

Bryan finds satisfaction and enjoyment being able to aid the various dining complexes on campus. Extending a helping hand to those in need is not uncommon to see him do. In fact, this past summer, Bryan was part of a group of CAS staff members that volunteered time to help out at a local food pantry.

“My experience at the food pantry was awesome,” said Bryan. “It was such a great experience, I actually signed up to volunteer more when I am available.”

Those who have worked alongside Bryan throughout his career at CAS are more than aware of the positive impact he’s brought to the team. He keeps the mood light with conversations, jokes, and more throughout the work day. It doesn’t matter if you’ve known him for a day or a year, Bryan will always address you as if you’re a longtime friend. Even if you’re having a difficult day, Bryan is sure to cheer you up.

“Bryan is very patient with fellow coworkers, especially those he knows are struggling,” said a peer. “He’s often lifting them up and encouraging them.”

Bryan sends his utmost thanks to his peers that nominated him to be recognized in Faces of CAS.

Congratulations, Bryan!

Smoothie of the month is back at Mary’s smoothies!

Throughout the fall 2024 semester, SUNY Geneseo students, faculty, and staff have 5 unique smoothie flavors to look forward to: Pina colada, Agua de Jamaica, apple cider donut, pumpkin pie, and oreo cookie. Each smoothie concept was carefully crafted by the team at Mary’s smoothies to offer a variety of flavors to fit the seasonal preferences of our campus community. Be ready for when each smoothie is available at Mary’s smoothies during their hours of operation weekdays from 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on the following dates:

Pina Colada Smoothie: Sept. 2–13
Agua de Jamaica Smoothie: Sept 16–20
Apple Cider Donut Smoothie: Oct. 1–31
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie: Nov. 1–26
Oreo Cookie Smoothie: Dec. 2 – Jan. 31

Unlimited meal plan holders can enjoy Mary’s smoothies at no additional cost. You can also order your smoothie in advance and schedule a pickup time via the Mobile Ordering App! Visit bit.ly/monthly-specials-2024 to view upcoming specials. To learn more about our Mobile Ordering app, visit bit.ly/mobile-ordering-2024

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Market North, located on the first floor of Letchworth Dining Complex, is the on-campus convenience store offering a variety of foods for our campus community. At this location, you’ll find offerings such as frozen pizzas, Panera Bread soups, Kishido sushi, Indian cuisine, ice cream, international snacks, and more!

Market North is open weekdays from 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. and weekends from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. This location accepts retail dollars, campus cash, FAST account, cash, credit, and Apple/Google/Samsung pay.

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Kishido grab-and-go sushi is now available across campus! Delicious flavors made fresh daily by our professional sushi chef and team. Find a variety of your favorite specialty rolls, pot stickers, and nigiri at Mary's, Jack's, Market North, and coming soon to new campus retail locations.

Payment Accepted: Retail Dollars, Campus Cash, FAST Account, Cash, Credit Card, or Apple/Google/Samsung Pay.

Campus Auxiliary Services is proud to be one of the largest on-campus student employers at SUNY Geneseo !

Our flexible work schedule allows students to prioritize their academics while building a foundation for their future on the side. A variety of roles are readily available. A free meal with every shift, flexible schedules, and access to student scholarships are just a few of the employee perks!

Our exclusive student employee scholarships can help pay for tuition, room & board, and textbooks! Every year, CAS gives out up to ten $1,000 scholarships to its student employees! To be eligible for a CAS scholarship, student employees must work a total of 160 hours during the fall 2023 semester and work an average of 10 hours/week during the spring 2024 semester.

For more information on student employment with CAS, visit bit.ly/student-recruitment-2024

If you wish to upgrade or make a change to your meal plan, please visit the Student Accounts website for instructions, contact the Student Accounts office at 585.245.5621, or visit the Student Accounts office located at 103 Erwin Hall.

Students wishing to decrease or remove your meal plan may do so within the first two weeks of classes by contacting the CAS Business Office located in Blake-A 108 or calling 585.245.5648.

For more information regarding meal plans for the fall 2024 semester, visit bit.ly/meal-plans-2024

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Meet Campus Auxiliary Services’ Nutrition & Wellness Manager, Heather Carrera, DCN, MS, CNS, CDN! Heather is a resource available to all SUNY Geneseo students, faculty, and staff who may need assistance navigating menus and dining locations. Student athletes and individuals with special dietary needs may find this service especially helpful.

All of our menus are labeled for easy identification of common allergens and diets both on-site at our various restaurants & cafés and on our online menu. As an extra resource to those with special dietary needs, students can schedule an in-person or virtual one-on-one meeting with Heather to discuss dining options for the semester. Together, create a dining plan that allows you to dine with confidence at any of our on-campus locations!

Campus Auxiliary Services is committed to accommodating your individual dietary needs. To schedule an appointment, contact Heather via email at [email protected] or by phone at 585.245.5569. You can also book an appointment with Heather by visiting bit.ly/nutrition-scheduler

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RTS campus, village, and weekend bus routes are FREE to all SUNY Geneseo students, faculty, and staff with a Geneseo ID. Your Geneseo ID must be presented when you board the bus.

Enjoy the convenience of weekday campus and village routes, including the all new Express Shopper Service (Wegmans, Walmart, etc.).

Weekend routes (Friday-Sunday) include routes to Rochester, RIT, Rochester Airport, Rochester bus/train stations, Eastview Mall, and University of Rochester.

Visit bit.ly/rts-bus-schedule for detailed information regarding RTS services on campus!

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Welcome back to campus! We are looking forward to serving you. Check out our opening week dining hours as we transition into our standard fall hours of operation. Find the link to hours in our bio.

Representatives from the Campus Auxiliary Services administrative, culinary, and marketing teams attended the 2024 NACUFS National Conference held in Louisville, Kentucky from July 17–20, when all award recipients were officially recognized. All attendees participated in daily learning sessions to enhance their culinary knowledge and skills, with discussion topics including sustainability, community engagement, special dietary needs, leadership, enhancing your cooking, and more. Each session was carefully crafted to ensure that those in attendance received the tools necessary to enhance their ability to better serve their campus communities.

The CAS team had the opportunity to network with attendees from colleges and universities located throughout the United States. This conference presented all teams with a chance to share ideas on college dining, connect, and create everlasting relationships. This event also allows campus dining to explore and discover various brands in the dining industry, testing their products and partnering to bring new products to their respective college campuses.

Campus Auxiliary Services strives to provide everyone who steps foot in our dining locations with an enjoyable, delicious, and nutritious meal. Our services and offerings are constantly evolving to meet the diverse dietary needs of our campus community. Events such as NACUFS allow our team to explore fresh new options and ideas that accommodate special dietary needs, as well as provide everyday customers with an array of nutritious food options.

Campus Auxiliary Services, an affiliate of the SUNY Geneseo Division of Finance and Administration, is proud to continue to provide our employees with various opportunities to learn and grow in their professional careers.

Visit https://bit.ly/2024-nacufs to read the full article.

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Incoming first year students—remember to submit your Geneseo ID card photo and complete the ID Card Acknowledgment form! Submitting a photo 1 week prior to your arrival ensures your ID card will be ready when you get here.

This card acts as your business access card, meal card, and library card. It also acts as general identification for building security, sporting and entertainment event purchases and admittance, and picking up student payroll checks!

Be on the lookout for an email from CAS with instructions and a unique button for you to submit your ID card photo. First year students will continue to receive this email on a weekly basis until an ID card photo has been submitted.

We look forward to welcoming you to the SUNY Geneseo campus!
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Do you need money for textbooks? Each year, CAS and Barnes & Noble awards several SUNY Geneseo students with textbook grants to use in conjunction with Barnes & Noble’s used books, digital books, and textbook rentals. Are you a returning SUNY Geneseo student in need of money for textbooks? To learn if you are eligible and to apply, visit bit.ly/textbook-grants-f2024

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