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The Bite Newsletter January 2023
January 09, 2023
This newsletter highlights the new updates to our hours of operation for morrison hall and upcoming special dining events
The Bite Newsletter - November 2022
November 04, 2022
This bite issue shares retail dining tips and exciting upcoming dining events at Morrison Hall
BITE Newsletter Sept 2022
September 05, 2022
This issue shares with you dining tips and how to best navigate Morrison Hall during the school year and upcoming events and activities coming to you this semester!
Sodexo Canada awards STFX Human Nutrition Student with $5000 Scholarship
March 29, 2022
Since 2018, Sodexo, the campus food provider at StFX, has established the Sodexo Canada Scholarship, two individual scholarships of $5,000 to be awarded annually, as well as the Kevin Fraser Memorial Bursary, in memory of the late Kevin Fraser, former Sodexo general manager at StFX, which will see five bursaries of $1,000 each presented annually.
The Bite Newsletter March 2022
March 10, 2022
This issue discusses upcoming dining events and the new changes coming to our dining services in response to commencement of Phase 3 by the Nova Scotia Public Health
Unlock the Potential of Food:Ingredients for a Healthier Tomorrow
March 01, 2022
The theme for Nutrition Month 2022is "Unlock the potential of food:Ingredients for a HealthierTomorrow." Dietitians across the country individually explore the key ingredients needed to change food systems for a healthier tomorrow
The Bite Newsletter Feb 2022
February 01, 2022
Our Bite's first edition for 2022 features exciting upcoming events and updates on temporary dining changes to Morrison Hall as part of the Public Health requirements
Dietitian's Take on Making Sustainable Health Change in 2022
January 04, 2022
Melissa Hardy's take on making sustainable personal health change going into 2022
Say "No" To Diet Culture
December 03, 2021
This article revisits a previous dietitian's article on the diet culture posted in our BITE Newsletter in January 2021. As we move forward the Holidays, we must keep in mind that quality time with family is more important than amount of food we eat
The Bite Issue 9 Nov 2021
November 12, 2021
Our November Issue of the Bite Newsletter is now available for reading. this topic covers upcoming dining events and promotions and Sodexo's partnership with an NFL superstar
Sodexo introduces Leanpath as long-term sustainability strategy
October 20, 2021
As part of Sodexo's commitment to reduce its food waste by 34% by 2025, our unit had been chosen to take lead on the sustainability effort through the introduction of the Leanpath software
The Bite Issue 8 Sept 2021
September 13, 2021
This newsletter cover topics such as upcoming events and promotions, Update on our Morrison Hall Renovation, Job opportunities and More!
Morrison Hall Renovation Updated
August 25, 2021
The 2021 Academic Year introduces the new students to a newly renovated Morrison Hall, completed during the Summer. The last major renovation to the dining hall was 20 years ago. Take a peek into what major changes was made to our beloved Morrison Hall
The Bite Issue 7 March 2021
March 30, 2021
This issue covers topics such as International women's day, morrison hall summer 2021 renovation, and future in plant-based dining
Dietitian's Corner Newsletter Issue 8
March 19, 2021
10 Steps to INTUITIVE EATING & Tips for active individuals
Dietitian's Corner Newsletter Issue 6
March 01, 2021
Issue 6 of our weekly Dietitian's Corner by Melissa Hardy is now out for reading. March is Nutrition Month and the theme of this year is 'Dietitians help YOU find YOUR healthy'.
Dietitian's Corner Newsletter Issue 5
February 20, 2021
Issue 5 of our weekly Dietitian's Corner by Melissa Hardy is now out for reading. This week, Dietitian Melissa reminds us that everyone deserves to eat.
Dietitian's Corner Newsletter Issue 4
February 12, 2021
Issue 4 of our weekly Dietitian's Corner by Melissa Hardy is now out for reading. This week's topic is on IRON.
Dietitian's Corner Newsletter Issue 3
February 08, 2021
Issue 3 of our weekly Dietitian's Corner by Melissa Hardy is now out for reading.
Dietitian's Corner Newsletter Issue 2
February 01, 2021
Issue 2 of our Dietitian's Corner by Melissa Hardy is now available. In this issue, she talks about how dietary fats benefit the absorption of Vitamin D.
Dietitian's Corner Newsletter Issue 1
January 25, 2021
For her first newsletter, Melissa discusses the importance of Vitamin D and how to best obtain the nutrient through food during the Canadian Winter months
The Bite Issue 6 for 2021 is now out and available for reading
January 25, 2021
Introducing Sodexo's new Dietitian, Melissa Hardy. We have a special full introduction page of her on page 4. We also have a new special dining feature at Bloomfield Cafe starting today!
Nutrition Newsletter Vol 1 Issue 10
December 07, 2020
Final issue for our nutrition weekly newsletter from our dietetic intern, Kelsey Gill is now out and available for reading
Nutrition Newsletter Vol 1 Issue 9
November 30, 2020
Issue 9 of our weekly nutrition newsletter is out for reading
Nutrition Newsletter Vol 1 Issue 8
November 23, 2020
Issue 8 of our weekly nutrition newsletter is now available!
Nutrition Newsletter Vol 1 Issue 7
November 16, 2020
Issue 7 of our weekly nutrition newsletter is now available for reading
Nutrition Newsletter Vol 1 Issue 6
November 09, 2020
Our Dietetic Intern, Kelsey Gill, just released issue 6 of her nutrition newsletter. Now available for reading
Nutrition Newsletter Vol 1 Issue 5
November 02, 2020
Issue 5 of nutrition weekly newsletter by Kelsey Gill is now out for reading
The Bite Issue 5 - Out Now!
October 30, 2020
Our second bite newsletter for the 2020/2021 academic year is now out and available for reading!
Nutrition Newsletter Vol 1 Issue 4
October 26, 2020
Issue 4 of your favourite nutrition weekly newsletter is now out for reading
Nutrition Newsletter Vol 1 Issue 3
October 19, 2020
Issue 3 of the nutrition weekly newsletter by Kelsey Gill is out now for reading
Nutrition Newsletter Vol 1 Issue 2
October 12, 2020
Issue 2 of the nutrition weekly newsletter by Kelsey Gill is out now for reading
Nutrition Newsletter Vol 1 Issue 1
October 08, 2020
Our current Dietetic Intern, Kelsey Gill shares her wellness tips in her first weekly nutrition newsletter
The Bite Issue 4
September 15, 2020
Our first bi-monthly food service newsletter for the 2020/2021 academic is now available. Read it now!
together we rise! Dining on Campus in the Now and New Normal
June 02, 2020
Students and parents are concerned about the potential dangers of campus life in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dining has become an area of particular focus, with consumers expressing a heightened emphasis on food safety and flexible dining options. This brief communication piece explains the steps Sodexo is taking to safeguard the health and well-being of everyone who dines on campus.
Sodexo & StFX Donate to the Antigonish Community
April 02, 2020
Over $6,500 in groceries to the Antigonish Community Food Bank from Sodexo & StFX
Morrison Hall Moves to Take Out Only Dining
March 23, 2020
StFX Campus Food Services is continuing to make changes to ensure the safety and well-being of our students and staff.
A Note to Our Guests About the Coronavirus
March 12, 2020
We take our responsibility for the well-being of the communities we serve seriously and want to share with you the contingency measures we are taking to keep the communities we serve and our employees safe.
Meal Hall Hack Recipe Book
February 27, 2020
Our dietetic intern has put together a recipe book with guides to navigating Morrison Hall. These recipes are great for at home as well as a way to change up your meals in Morrison Hall.
The Bite Issue 3
February 07, 2020
the third issue of ourBi-Monthly Food Service Newsletter is out now! Have a read.
February Reading Week Hour 2020
February 06, 2020
February break is around the corner. Make sure you know what is open on campus so you never miss a meal.
The Bite Issue 2
November 29, 2019
Our second issue of the Bite News is out! This newsletter is filled with dining news you can sink your teeth into. (Nov/Dec 2019)
The Bite Newsletter First Issue
October 10, 2019
Our first issue of the Bite News is out! this newsletter is filled with dining insights and events. Check it out!
Sodexo Employees Help Keep All Students Fed
October 10, 2019
StFX Sodexo Employees have been collecting donations through causal day funds, Stop Hunger Foundation Servathon initiatives and much more.
Fall 2019 Renovations and Changes
April 02, 2019
Read about the changes coming Fall 2019. A new cafe, a full service starbucks on campus and Bloomfields glow up.
Supporting our Campus
March 04, 2019
Saint Francis Xavier University has a unique Student Food Resource Center, SFRC, that focuses on making sufficient and healthy diets accessible to all students.
Sodexo Named Top Diversity Employer for Seventh Consecutive Year
March 04, 2019
As one of the most diverse companies in the world, Sodexo’s key indicators are above national Canadian standards which help position the organization as an employer and business partner of choice
Canada’s Top Employer for Young People
January 22, 2019
Sodexo Named one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People
Sodexo Marks 30-Year Partnership with StFX with Donation to the Jeannine Deveau Fund
October 17, 2017
Sodexo’s 30-year partnership with StFX came with some extra special good news.