NACUFS

The NACUFS 2025 National Conference Showcase is where innovation comes to life. From cutting-edge dining solutions to real conversations with industry leaders, this is your chance to explore what’s next in collegiate foodservice. Meet the partners driving change. Find the tools that elevate your program. And connect with the ideas that will shape the future—all in one place. 📍 Join us in Salt Lake City, July 8–11! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gYK9NhDh #NACUFS2025 #Showcase #CampusDining #ForgeNewHorizons

📆 Save the Date: December 15–17, 2025 📍 Columbus, Ohio NACUFS Inspire: A Culinary Conference is returning for another powerful, hands-on experience crafted for institutional culinarians. This immersive event will feature: 🍴 Interactive teaching kitchens 🔥 Live culinary demonstrations 🌱 Insights on sustainability and food trends 💡 Menu development strategies Whether you're a seasoned chef or an emerging leader in campus dining, Inspire offers the tools, trends, and techniques to elevate your culinary impact. 🎟️ Registration opens this fall—mark your calendar! #NACUFS #Inspire2025 #CulinaryLeadership #CampusDiningExcellence #ProfessionalDevelopment

Attending the 2025 National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago? Join us for the NACUFS member reception on Sunday, May 18, from 2–3:30 p.m. in room S406A. This informal gathering is a great opportunity to connect with peers, share industry insights, and expand your network in the campus dining community. No RSVP necessary—just stop by! #NACUFS #CampusDining #NRAShow2025 #NetworkingOpportunity #HigherEdDining

🎤 What do you get when you combine leadership, momentum, and music? Rick Lozano, keynote speaker at #NACUFS2025 in Salt Lake City. With 20+ years of experience in talent development, Rick brings his dynamic style and creative spark to the stage—helping leaders and teams unlock potential and amplify their impact. As the founder of Unlock & Amplify® and a CSP-certified speaker, Rick engages audiences across the globe with energy, authenticity, and immediately actionable insights. His session at NACUFS 2025 will inspire you to lead with rhythm, resonance, and results. 🎶 Don’t miss this unforgettable keynote—only at the NACUFS 2025 National Conference! #NACUFS2025 #ForgeNewHorizons #WorkplaceCulture #HigherEdDining #KeynoteSpeaker https://zurl.co/jNh2v

Supporting students with food allergies requires more than just menu changes—it takes a whole-community approach. On April 16, join us for a thought-provoking panel: Creating Allergy-Conscious Communities: Insights from Duke Dining’s ‘Ask Me’ Allergen Awareness Initiative 🕒 3 PM EDT / 12 PM PDT From operational strategies to personal experiences, hear how Duke Dining has developed an award-winning model for allergen awareness. You'll gain insight from a diverse panel—including a student, parent, and program leaders—on both the obstacles and the successes. 💡 Free for NACUFS members. Don’t miss the chance to bring this knowledge back to your campus. Register here: https://lnkd.in/giAn7T_E #CampusDiningInnovation #StudentHealth #FoodAllergyAwareness

Tough conversations are part of leadership—but they don’t have to be painful. We’re honored to announce Sarita Maybin as one of our keynote speakers at the NACUFS 2025 National Conference in Salt Lake City! 🌟 With a career spanning all 50 states, 10 countries, and even the TEDx stage, Sarita brings decades of experience as a communication expert, former university dean, and bestselling author. Her session will share practical strategies to turn uncomfortable conversations into opportunities for connection and growth. Get ready to lead with confidence, empathy, and clarity. 🎤 Join us this summer in Salt Lake City! https://lnkd.in/gYK9NhDh #NACUFS2025 #ForgeNewHorizons #LeadershipDevelopment #CommunicationSkills #HigherEdDining

Exciting recognition for Brigham Young University–Hawaii! 🎉 Banyan Dining Hall was awarded the 2025 Facility Design Project of the Year by Foodservice Equipment & Supplies. Congratulations to everyone involved! 👏 #CampusDiningExcellence

The NACUFS 2025 Spring Conference Series has officially wrapped! We’re incredibly grateful to all the collegiate dining professionals, industry partners, speakers, and sponsors who helped create a season of learning, connection, and meaningful growth across three unique events. From leadership insights to operational strategies, every conversation helped shape the future of campus dining. Thank you for being part of it! Let’s keep the momentum going—next stop: Salt Lake City for the NACUFS 2025 National Conference. Can’t wait to see you there! #NACUFS2025 #ForgeNewHorizons

📢 Now Live: Spring 2025 Edition of Campus Dining Today! This issue focuses on student engagement—exploring the powerful role students play in supporting community resilience, leading change, and celebrating global flavors within campus food programs. 🍃🌍💡#CampusDiningToday #StudentEngagement Read the full edition here: https://lnkd.in/gjgXq68U

We’re wrapping up an inspiring NACUFS 2025 Spring Conference in Albuquerque, and today’s keynote by Katie Goodman was the perfect exclamation point. Katie blended humor with powerful insight on how the tools of improv can help us lead with courage, creativity, and resilience—skills we can all use in campus dining today. Thank you to Katie and to all our attendees, sponsors, speakers, and exhibitors for making this event truly exceptional. #NACUFS #BreakingBarriers #DiscoverWhatsPossible #LeadershipDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth