Jones Dining Brings Global Flavors and National Sweepstakes to Campus

Jones College students are taking their taste buds on a world tour with the launch of Now Boarding, a new weekly dining series designed to promote the National Stay Connected Sweepstakes.

Held Thursdays at the Dining Hall’s Exhibition Station, Now Boarding offers a rotating menu of globally inspired dishes that introduce students to international flavors while encouraging them to connect with others—and give back in the process.

The Stay Connected Sweepstakes gives students the opportunity to enter to win big. Ten winners will be randomly selected for a $575 Visa gift card. In addition, the winners will get to select a food-related charity to receive a $1,250 donation in their name. This could include their campus pantry.

“With the Now Boarding series, we wanted to bring more than just great food to the table—we wanted to spark connection,” said Elizabeth Brunet, Marketing Manager for Jones Dining. “Students might be trying something new or simply joining in to support a good cause, but at the heart of it, it’s about creating moments that bring people together and remind them they’re not alone.”

The series began with a Mindful Mediterranean menu featuring Chicken Souvlaki, Falafel, Spinach and Feta Orzo Salad, and Turkish Pickled Veggies. Other stops featured Mexico, giving a playful shoutout to the Caesar Salad’s surprising origins—served up in wrap form—and Italy, with a hearty serving of Chicken Cacciatore. Upcoming dishes include a Turkey Bacon Club Loafer and a Cheddar and Onion Philly Cheesesteak.

Executive Chef Chia "Andy" Wu leads the culinary execution of each week’s theme, bringing variety and cultural flair to the student dining experience.

Ideal for students and campus community members, Now Boarding aims to combine fun, flavor, and purpose—all without leaving campus.