Q:
How many meal plans are there?
A: There
are two meal plans available. To see the details of the available
meal plans click here.
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Q:Which
dining centers are open on a daily basis?
A: Dining
Centers:
- Bradley
Cafe is open 7 days a week during normal circumstances.
- Wiliams
East is open 6 days. Closed on Sundays.
- Geisert
is open 6 days. Closed for Friday dinner & on Saturdays.
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Q:
How do I gain entrance to the dining centers for each meal?
A: You use
your BU Quick Card ID. It will be programmed with the meal plan
and money accounts. Every time you use your card, the checker
at the door will check your card to make sure you are the proper
person and they will run your card through the reader at the
door. The Meal Plan card readers, will give you your balance,
so you will know how much money is remaining in your account.
At the end
of the semester your remaining balance will be transferred to
your Quick Cash account.
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Q:
What happens if I lose or have my BU Quick Card ID Stolen?
A: You can
report that your card may be stolen 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week by calling the BU Quick Card Hotline at 677-FIND (3463).
The operator who answers the BU Quick Card Hotline will instruct
callers on how and where to get a replacement or temporary card.
Replacement cards are available at the ID Office during normal
business hours for $20.00. Temporary cards may be issued to
a cardholder when the ID Office is closed or in the case of
an emergency. There is no charge for a temporary card, but it
will only be good for a short time and must be returned. While
you are issued a temporary card, your regular BU Quick Card
ID will be invalid and confiscated if someone tries to use it.
THE BU
QUICK CARD ID IS THE PROPERTY OF BRADLEY UNIVERSITY AND IS NONTRANSFERABLE.
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Q:
Can anyone use my meal program?
A: No, it
cannot be transferred to a friend. Once a card is reported lost
and/or stolen, it will not be valid. If you allow someone to
use your BU Quick Card ID, you both will be reported to the
Residential Life Office for disciplinary action.
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Q:
If I live off campus, may I be on the meal program?
A:Yes, you
may purchase an off Campus Meal Plan for $430. You can also
purchase a full meal plan. The cost of this plan is $1475.00
and must be purchased through the Bradley Controllers office
in Swords Hall. The Plan is explained further in Meal
Plan Information. You can also use Quick Cash.
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Q:
What if I miss a meal time because of work or class?
A: You can
make arrangements for a sack lunch at the discounted lunch price
of $3.95. For more information contact the Food Service office
at 677-3210.
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Q:
What do I get in my sack lunch?
A: Normally,
two sandwiches, fresh fruit, dessert, condiments, and napkins.
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Q:
What about special diets?
A: If your
doctor prescribes a special diet, we will try to work with you
and accommodate your request. We will need the request in writing
from your doctor so that we can see what your needs are. By
working with one of the cafeteria managers, we will try to provide
you with the proper foods along with the foods that you like.
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Q:
How can students learn to eat well?
A: Healthy
choices are listed for every meal if the student desires assistance.
For more information on healthy eating habits, contact the Center
for Wellness and Counseling or The Bradley Health Center.
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Q:
What type of healthy food are available in the residence hall
dining centers?
A: All dining
centers are equipped with a large salad bar at lunch and dinner
which offer low fat cheese and cottage cheese, lo-cal dressings,
fresh fruit and vegetables. They also offer low fat yogurt,
skim milk, turkey breast and a variety of turkey cold cuts,
juices and breakfast and frozen yogurt. Unlimited orange juice
is available at every meal in each dining center.
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Q:
How does the Geisert Wellness dining center provide additional
healthy meal choices for the students?
A: Geisert
Wellness dining center has a larger salad bar and offers 4 additional
lo-cal/no-fat salad dressings, no fat American cheese and no
fat Promise margarine. They also offer steamed vegetables without
seasoning or fats.
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Q:
What does the Bradley University Food Service do to provide
students with a healthier diet?
A: Less
red meats are prepared, vegetables based oil is used to season
vegetables, canola oil is used in the deep fryers, low sodium
and no MSG seasonings.
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Q:
What about vegetarian Meals?
A: Geisert
hall dining center also serves vegetarian entrees for lunch
and dinner, six days a week in addition to the regular menu.
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Q:
What additional choices are available for all the students other
than the main menu selections?
A: The residence
hall food service committee made up entirely of students, select
all the entrees served in the dining centers. They sample food
products each semester and then change the menu for the next
semester. With their help, we have added larger salad bar selections
such as a cold salad e.g. tuna or chicken etc., deli turkey
breast and the selection of turkey cold cuts, soup at each lunch
and dinner, a variety of cold cereals plus peanut butter and
jelly along with bagels at every meal.
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Q:
Can anyone be released from being on the food program?
A: If you
live in the residences halls, you are required to be on the
meal plan. Please contact the Business Managers office to request
a release form.
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