Wichita, KS— Friends University has announced its coordination with Aladdin Campus Dining to renovate the upper Casado Dining Hall. The new partnership began last summer, created to enhance the campus dining experience and deliver high-quality, cost-effective food service to its students and visitors.
Simpson Construction, Shelden Architecture and John A. Marshall Co. are working together to take on the long-anticipated refresh in May. The eight-week project will include new carpet, tile, lighting, chairs, booths and tabletops in addition to a fresh coat of paint. A new lounge area will also be constructed to provide additional seating for small group meetings.
Friends University has seen tremendous growth including an increase in fall enrollment, new partnerships, new degree programs and the creation of new centers, maxing out the potential space within our university walls. This renovation will elevate the on-campus dining experience for students and visitors, allowing them to feel the collaboration between the university and its partners in their daily lives.
“We are very excited about the renovations that will take place in the dining hall this summer,” said Dr. Guy Chmieleski, Vice President of Student Affairs. “Aladdin, our new food service provider, is proving to be a great partner for the university, providing a much-improved dining experience for our campus community.” Chmieleski has been working with the construction teams and Friends University CFO, Scott Frey, on the new design and is confident the students will be excited by the upgrades.
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Friends University, a Christian University of Quaker heritage, equips students to honor God and serve others by integrating their intellectual, spiritual, and professional lives. Friends University offers 60+ undergraduate degree options along with adult online, graduate, and doctoral degrees. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. For more information, visit our site at https://www.friends.edu/