Changes are coming to Cal State Monterey Bay’s (CSUMB) dining experiences, with major renovations planned for the Dining Commons and the possibility of new on-campus franchises. CSUMB president Vanya Quinones first shared these updates at a recent Associated Students senate meeting, sparking discussions about what’s next for campus dining.
Since then, the Lutrinae reached out to CSUMB Spokesperson Walter Ryce for more information surrounding these topics.
Q: What can be expected with the dining commons renovations? What changes are going to be made?
A: We will be refreshing the front service line, changing the dish room layout and replacing some back-of-house equipment. We are also exploring outside seating and realigning inside seating options.
Q: What does the timeline look like for the completion of the dining commons renovations?
A: We plan to start at the beginning of summer and be open for the first day of Fall 2025 move-in.
Q: Will there be any changes to dining commons hours? In the student senate meeting during the Q&A session, there were questions concerning this and how some students have classes that force them to miss dinner.
A: Dining hours are listed here. We are always open to feedback and suggestions. Chartwells has several platforms to be able to voice concerns. I would encourage all students to use the below platforms to share their feedback:
Text us anonymously:
Dining Commons: 831-273-5311
Other campus restaurants: 650-379-0205
Email: [email protected]
Call: 831-582-5008
Q: Will there be any new on-campus food options available besides the upcoming franchises?
A: We are always looking at ways to enhance our dining offerings and will continue to look for fun and exciting eateries to support our campus needs.
Q: Is there any information we can get on the franchises that might be coming to campus? Or when that would be happening?
A: We are actively exploring franchises and hope to share more information soon. Our hope is to have a venue up and running in the next academic year.
As plans develop, the Lutrinae will continue providing updates on what’s next for food services on campus.