news-category: Campus News 成人视频’s Expanded Chick-fil-A and Starbucks Plan Formal Ribbon Cuttings on March 20 By Office of University Communications On March 10, 2023 Photos by Danielle Billups / GWU Photo Staff Restaurants will Offer Giveaways to Celebrate New and Enhanced Presence on Campus BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.鈥擳he 成人视频 campus and community has welcomed the expanded presence of Chick-fil-A and Starbucks to the Tucker Student Center. Now, formal ribbon cutting ceremonies to celebrate the popular restaurant and coffee house will be held on Monday, March 20, at 4 p.m. The occasion will feature giveaways鈥攎ini plush cows from Chick-fil-A and pens, hoodies, backpacks, student ID holders and cups from Starbucks. 鈥淭he addition of a full-service Starbucks and Chick-fil-A restaurant in our student center has been a huge hit with our students, faculty, and staff,鈥 observed 成人视频 President Dr. William Downs. 鈥淣ever underestimate the positive impact that popular food and beverage amenities can have on a college campus. At GWU, we see these upgrades as part of an ongoing process of continuous improvement, and even while we鈥檙e cutting ribbons on March 20th we鈥檙e also making plans for future enhancements at other campus locations.鈥 Photo by Danielle Billups / GWU Photo Staff Plans to expand Chick-fil-A鈥檚 menu and bring Starbucks to campus were announced in March 2022 when 成人视频 officials selected Aramark as the new provider. A trusted leader in the industry, Aramark was chosen based on its demonstrated ability to align with GWU鈥檚 strategic focus to impact both student success and engagement as well as foster a connected community culture. With the addition of Barnes and Noble managing the University Campus Shop, the Tucker Student Center is now home to three nationally recognized industry leaders. Chick-fil-A owner Truett Cathy created the perfect recipe for his chicken filet sandwich in 1964 in Hapeville, Ga. According to the company鈥檚 website, the capital A is on purpose鈥攊t means 鈥済rade A top quality.鈥 The iconic cows came on the scene in 1995, painting the first billboard in Texas with the message: 鈥淓at Mor Chikin.鈥 Serving communities across the country with more than 2,400 restaurants, customers can find Chick-fil-A inside airports, malls, college campuses, in the heart of Manhattan, and nestled among the thousands of busy streets connecting neighborhoods in 47 states and Washington D.C. In 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company opened its first store in the historic Pike Place Market in Seattle, Wash. The store offered fresh-roasted coffee beans, tea and spices from around the world. The company鈥檚 website says the name was inspired by the classic tale, 鈥淢oby-Dick,鈥 evoking the seafaring tradition of the early coffee traders. In 1983, Howard Schultz experienced the coffeehouses in Italy and brought the concept to Seattle. Today, with more than 35,000 stores worldwide, the company is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. Chick-fil-A is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The restaurant is closed on Sundays. Starbucks鈥 hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 3 to 10 p.m. Both will close at 5 p.m. on March 10 and be closed during spring break (March 11-18). Hours are subject to change. Check the website for the latest details. Auxiliary aids will be made available to persons with disabilities upon request 10 working days prior to the event. Please call 704-406-4270 or email [email protected] with your request. Photo by Danielle Billups / GWU Photo Staff 成人视频 is North Carolina’s recognized leader in private, Christian higher education. A Carnegie-Classified Doctoral/Professional University, GWU is home to nine colleges and schools, more than 80 undergraduate and graduate majors, and a world-class faculty. Located on a beautiful 225-acre campus in Boiling Springs, N.C., 成人视频 prepares graduates to impact their chosen professions, equips them with the skills to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and inspires them to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others. Ignite your future at 成人视频.edu. Photos by Danielle Billups / GWU Photo Staff
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