Special Events







Join us on the Great American Road Trip

To stir up energy, ideas, and inspire new thinking, we are inviting you to embark on an adventure that will invigorate the senses and refresh the mind, body, and soul. Leave behind the conventional and discover the unfamiliar by trying something new, experiencing new flavors and see things from a different perspective.

September - Join the Dining Halls as we celebrate the Lone Star State. Flavors promise to be big and bold!

October - From the crossroads of American at Times Square, to the posh stores of SoHo, to the bright lights of Broadway, New York City is the perfect place to celebrate life.

November - Help Keep WIU#1! On Wednesday, November 7th bring your non-perishable food donation to any collection location between 8am and 4pm! Click on the Where do I bring my donation for locations. 900 Colleges and Universities across the United States will be collecting food on November 7th to attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the most food donated in a single day.

Your organization, floor, or department group can submit the donation pledge form along with your donations to win a Pizza Party for your entire organization or group! Your group can also compete in the Canned Art competition, with two categories to win a Pizza Party! One is the judges choice, the second category is "The People's Choice Award" with the winning entry receiving the most votes. Would you like to be a Guinness Judge? Email Eva Galbraith for details.

Use this form to make a donation! And enter to win the largest donation contest!

Enter the Canned Art Sculpture Contest! Email Eva Galbraith for an entry form.

Where do I bring my donation on November 7th? Bring your goods to one of the circled locations.

December - Reflective of the expression "home is where the heart is" this promotion will allow you to enjoy traditional holiday menu selections as you prepare to head home to spend time with family and friends!