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Happy New Year Huskies!

John from the Northeastern Dining marketing team here with an update on some of the exciting things we have planned for you this year.

If this is your first time visiting our blog – welcome! – but if you are a repeat reader, you may have noticed this fancy new layout that not only looks great but is adaptive to any device size. This is just one example of our marketing team trying to stay on the cutting edge of technology. From designing unique, eye-catching advertisements for our digital screens across campus to introducing new social media channels to our portfolio, we are always looking to stay in touch with you in new ways. And speaking of new social media, you can now follow "nudining" on Snapchat! We’ll be having some fun showing you emoji-filled exclusive looks at Northeastern Dining – and maybe throwing in a contest here and there (…but you didn’t hear that from me).

When it comes to events, spring semester is always a busy one for us. We are still celebrating the Xhibition Kitchen’s 10th anniversary and have some exciting cooking demonstrations that are free and open to the public, including:
And for those of you sticking around for the beginning of the summer semester, or who just live or work in the area, our first-ever summer Xhibition Kitchen cookbook signing is happening on Tuesday, May 12 with April Bloomfield, a James Beard Award winner for Best Chef: New York City and the recipient of a Michelin star at two New York City restaurants: The Spotted Pig and Breslin. And for all you Food Network fans, April also earned the highest score of any single challenger in Iron Chef America history.

With all this new excitement, we can’t forget about our upcoming signature events, including Mardi Gras on February 17, the return of Lobstah Night in March, and Educate Your Palate in April. Finally, be sure to connect with us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to let us know what you think about these events or just to show us what you had for lunch today – we love to see it all!

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