• News
  • Student Life
  • Athletics
  • Faculty/Staff
  • Campus Portal Login
  • News
  • Student Life
  • Faculty/Staff
  • Athletics
  • Campus Portal Login

The Nest ushers in new era of late-night dining in Gerety Hall

salvetoday Posted On September 22, 2021
0


0
Shares
  • Share On Facebook
  • Tweet It

The much-anticipated opening of The Nest, the brand new late-dining option located in Gerety Hall, is officially having its grand opening this weekend on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 7-10 p.m. The grand opening will also be highlighting many other exciting renovations to Gerety Hall, and students are invited to come experience the updates to their student center, learn more about the space through tours and sample some of the new food that will be available at The Nest.

Jillian Gaffga ’23, treasurer of the Student Government Association (SGA), said that the SGA has been pushing for food options in Gerety Hall ever since the 2019-20 school year, which was after the Global Café was removed. Students were asking for warm food options that were available later at night.

“[The Nest] is an option for those students who have late practices or classes and can’t make it to Miley Café before closing,” she said. “That is the biggest need for the creation of The Nest. If I am getting out of class at 8-10 at night, I may not make it in time to Miley to get dinner there.”

The Nest is located inside Gerety Hall in room 101

Students have been involved in the creation of the The Nest ever since its inception, according to Gaffga. The Nest was given its name because of a poll that SGA conducted, and the SGA even reached out to peers and classmates about ideas and ways to have the best food options available. Sodexo Dining Services and the Office of Student Engagement have been working alongside students to create a solution that works well for everyone involved.

“We are always excited when we can partner with Salve to provide additional services to our students,” said Mark Rodrigues, general manager of Sodexo Dining Services. “Overall, I think Salve did a great job making Gerety feel welcoming as a late-night hang out. Having the right vibe makes for a better dining experience.”

The menu is pub-style food with wings, tenders, nachos, cheese fries, pizza and more, according to Rodrigues. There is an emphasis on inclusivity, and the menu will offer gluten free and vegan options for people with dietary restrictions. Affordability was also a huge concern, as the prices needed to be reasonable for college students, and these prices were reflected in the way that the menu was constructed.

Menu and pricing were not finalized at the time this photograph was taken, but here is a sampling of what the menu at The Nest might look like.

“Some of the orientation leaders got to try a little bit of the food at The Nest during Week of Welcome, so we know that the students enjoyed it,” said Meghan Larkin, assistant director of student engagement. “But we’re excited to get more feedback, and we want the students to tell us what they want, what they need and what they think of the space, because we want them to be happy.”

Once the grand opening has officially launched The Nest, it will be open from 8-11:30 p.m. all seven nights of the week. Students can use Seahawk bucks or a card to purchase items, but the option to use meal swipe exchanges at The Nest to replace dinner at Miley Café is still in the works.

0
Shares
  • Share On Facebook
  • Tweet It




  • RSS Calendar of Events

    • End of add/drop period for Graduate Session II
      Monday, May 23
    • College search workshop: Essay Writing Workshop
      Wednesday, May 25

      Arguably one of the toughest assignments of your educational career, join us to see how the college essay can instead be one of your favorite projects! We will go over topic selection, do's and don’ts and provide examples of essays that shaped admissions decisions. Now is the time to start thinking about your college essay, you will thank yourself come November!

      Contact: Office of Admissions
    • Memorial Day – No classes
      Monday, May 30
    • Virtual information session for prospective students
      Tuesday, May 31

      Meet with a member of Admissions Office to hear about Salve Regina's mission, campus life and academics directly from an admissions counselor in a group setting. It's a great introduction to Salve Regina and all the opportunities that exist for you here. 

      A virtual information session is designed for those who are in the college search and application process. If you would like to learn more about Salve Regina University and have your questions answered in a live chat, this is the best place to start. Our sessions last approximately one hour.

      You will also be able to view our virtual tour as part of your registration for this presentation. 

      Preregistration is required.

      Contact: Office of Admissions
    • Reunion Weekend
      Friday, June 3 to Sunday, June 5

      Reunion Weekend will be packed with exciting events both on and off campus. It's been too long since we've been able to welcome you to campus for a reunion celebration, so these events are sure to be worth the trip back to Newport. Return to campus and reconnect with your classmates - all alumni are welcome to attend.

      Contact: Office of Alumni, Parent and Family Programs
    • Last day to withdraw from Session 1
      Friday, June 3
    • State of the University
      Saturday, June 4

      Hear from University leaders the state of student life and where Salve Regina is headed. Whether you’ve recently graduated or you’re returning after a hiatus, campus has updates!
      This event will be live on campus and live-streamed for those unable to attend in person. Please register to receive the Zoom link for the live stream.

      Contact: Gill Goodrich
    • Graduate Admissions virtual information session: Applied Behavior Analysis
      Wednesday, June 8

      M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis

      Contact: Graduate Admissions
    • Last day of Session 1
      Friday, June 24
    • Newport MFA: Conversation with Stewart O’Nan
      Monday, June 27
      Ochre Court

      Stewart O’Nan in Conversation with Ann Hood
      About his new novel OCEAN STATE
      Newport MFA guest writer Stewart O’Nan will discuss his new novel “Ocean State” with Ann Hood, founding director of the program. The conversation is free and open to the Salve Regina community and the general public.

      Contact: Tiffany McClanaghan
  • Browse Sections

    Salve Success

    Health and Wellness

    Mercy Mission

    Arts and Humanities

    Science and Technology

    Event Coverage

    Business and Economics

    Graduate News



Stay Updated

Latest news from SALVEtoday

 

  • Salve Regina University

    100 Ochre Point Avenue
    Newport, Rhode Island 02840 USA

     (401) 847-6650

    (c) 2022 Salve Regina University

  • SALVEtoday Archives


  • News
  • Student Life
  • Athletics
  • Faculty/Staff
  • Campus Portal Login
Press enter/return to begin your search