National Association of College &
University Food Services recognizes Hendrix in Special Event category
CONWAY,
Arkansas (July 31, 2023)—Hendrix College Dining Services has long been known
for its tradition of excellence, and now has yet another recognition to add to
the team’s list of honors: The 2023 Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards Grand Prize
for Residential Dining – Special Event. This and other Grand Prize Awards were
announced at a luncheon during the recent National Association of College &
University Food Services (NACUFS) National Conference.
Hendrix
Dining Services holds several special themed events each year, often in
connection with a holiday; this year’s October event was modeled after the popular
streaming series “Stranger Things” to give Halloween a pop-culture twist.
Watch video highlights of
the October 2022 Hendrix Dining Services special event
“I
am thrilled that the hard work, creativity, and dedication of our staff is
being recognized and awarded with a Loyal E. Horton Award,” said Dawn Hearne,
director of Dining Services at Hendrix. “This event was a campus favorite and
so much fun!”
“The
award does confirm what we know about our Dining staff: They are a creative and
energetic group that works together like a family to provide a great dining
experience with wonderful food every day,” said Tom Siebenmorgen, executive
vice president for finance and chief financial officer for the College. “When
they do something special for our diners, it is exciting to be a part of it.”
About
Hendrix College
A
private liberal arts college in Conway, Arkansas, Hendrix College consistently
earns recognition as one of the country’s leading liberal arts institutions,
and is featured in Colleges That Change Lives: 40 Schools That Will Change the
Way You Think About Colleges. Its academic quality and rigor, innovation, and
value have established Hendrix as a fixture in numerous college guides, lists,
and rankings. Founded in 1876, Hendrix has been affiliated with the United
Methodist Church since 1884. To learn more, visit www.hendrix.edu.