lunar new year celebration

Commons

Join us for a celebration of the year of the rooster! Every twelve years is the year of the rooster, but only every sixty years is the year of the fire rooster, and where there is fire, there is food! Featuring the four regional cuisines of China as depicted in Jet Tilas' most beloved recipes: […]

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Fats Matter

Commons

Did you know that fats enhance flavor and increase satiety? However, not all fats are created equal. Infused oils are a easy way to incorporate healthy fats in salad dressings, marinades, dip and sauces. Join us in Commons, Wednesday February 8th from 11:30am-1:30pm to try our cold-infused oils and learn how to make your own.

Event Series Welcome Back Celebration

Welcome Back Celebration

Want to learn more about how we prepare our delicious meals in commons? Want to speak to someone about available meal options? Have you ever wondered why we purchase local produce and meats? We are here to help! In partnership with campus groups we will be in the café on the first four Mondays of […]

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Bees & Beans Tasting

Commons

Join us in Commons for a new local favorite candy bar: Bees & Beans Bees & Beans is a company that believes in real food, small economies, and sense of place. They have set out to produce delicious candy bars showcasing regional ingredients, including honey from Oregon Growers and Shippers in Hood River, Oregon, mint […]

Chili Cook-Off

Commons

We invite you to be the judges of our annual Chili Cook-Off, March 22nd, 2017. Will last years winners, "The Deli Dame's Classic Beef Chili" return to claim the title or will a new team gain the bragging rights of Chili Cook-Off Champions! To help you prepare to judge the entries here are 5 key […]

Kombucha Tasting!

Commons

Join us for a Brew Dr. Kombucha sampling!  WHEN: Thursday, March 23rd WHERE: Commons TIME: 10am – 2pm Now available on tap at CIRCO! 12oz. 3.00 / 16oz. 3/50 / Growler 12.50

Farmworker Awareness Week (March 24-31)

Got food? Thank a farmworker! To put a face to the people who help bring food to our tables, we’ll be sharing portraits from the field in the café throughout the week to highlight farmworkers’ struggles and dreams.

Earth Day!

Commons

Join us in Commons during lunch on Tuesday, April 18th to celebrate Earth Week! To help get you ready for Earth Day on April 22nd we will be featuring activities such as: “Find the Flaw” in our imperfectly delicious produce — it’ll shock you to see the fruits and vegetables that traditionally go to waste […]

Summer Stock Up!

Commons

Join us in Commons from April 19th-May 16th to stock up on your favorite drinks and snacks to fill your kitchen cabinets for summer! everything for summer purchase cases of beverages, bars, candies, chocolates and pounds of coffee to keep you going through summer right from the display. stock your pantry order items now through […]

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Mamma Chia Sampling

Commons

Join us in Commons this Thursday, during lunch to try the delicious and refreshing Mamma Chia products. Our Mamma Chia representative, Josh, will be here to answer all your Mamma Chia questions and let you try a few samples to find your new favorite flavor!

Portland Roasting Coffee Sampling

Commons

Do you know where your coffee is sourced?? Join us in Commons Thursday during lunch and talk to our Portland Roasting Coffee representatives to learn more about their sustainable practices and connections to their coffee communities. Don't forget to try a few samples!!

Eat a Rainbow of Colorful Plants

Commons

Join us in Commons September 14th during lunch, 11:30am-1:30pm to learn about getting your nutrients from nature!   Research suggests that the best way to ensure you're getting a variety of phytonutrients is to "eat a rainbow" of deeply colored plant-based foods.  The color of a fruit or vegetable is usually an indication of the […]