Future U Food Finds

As we prepare for the Future U University Student Union (USU) renovation and expansion project, we want to keep you informed about exciting food service plans during the three-year closure.

Here's what you can expect:

Expanded Farmers Market: Our farmers market will grow to four days a week and will include the vendors we've come to know and love who offer fresh prepared food weekly.
Fooda Pop-Ups: A rotating lineup of local restaurants, curated by Fooda, will pop up on campus, offering a variety of meals at convenient locations throughout upper campus.
Kitchen Trailers: Fully equipped kitchen trailers will ensure consistent food preparation and service for some of your favorite on-campus dining options including Subway, Carl's Jr., Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and our beloved Nugget.
Food Trucks: Enjoy a diverse lineup of food trucks bring fresh, delicious options to campus on a rotating basis.
Coffee Box: A brand-new, full-service coffee shop will be located near the Wall StrEAT Cafe to keep you fueled throughout the day. And don't worry--this coffee spot is here to stay! Even after the building reopens, it will remain a permanent fixture on campus.
Fresh Food Vending Machines: Convenient, healthy and fresh meal options will be available in vending machines placed strategically around campus. If you haven't done so already, check out InstaChef on the first floor of the USU.
Continued Service: Food vendors that are currently on campus, such as The Outpost, Shake Smart, the Caffeine Lab, the convenience stores and residential dining, will continue their normal operations during construction.

We're committed to ensuring you have a variety of dining options during the closure, and we're excited to bring unique and fresh flavors to campus! We'll also be moving the existing USU furniture strategically around campus to offer comfortable and convenient spots to eat, study or mingle.

Stay Connected

Check the Future U website for updates on food service locations and other dining options throughout the closure period. Specifically, be sure to visit our Food Relocation page for up-to-date news about food service options on campus.

Future U Fun Facts!

Did You Know? Students in the '60s Built the USU for YOU!

Long before today's Beach students walked campus, the students of the 1960s were thinking ahead! in 1965, they voted to raise their own fees to build the USU--even though most of them would never get to use it. The referendum passed with a whopping 74% approval, proving that students believed in the power of a student center to create connections beyond the classroom. By 1969, construction was underway, laying the foundation (literally!) for the campus community we have today.

The USU wasn't just about adding a building--it was about creating a space where students could grow socially, intellectually and culturally. So next time you grab a coffee, meet friends or study in the USU, remember: students just like you made it happen!

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Want To Hear More About the Project?

Contact our Communications Manager, Shannon Couey, to schedule project presentations, connect with team members working on the project, or for media inquiries.