Dining Services' Steven Mangan Receives National Award

The Sodexo Foundation named IMU Dining Services’ Steven Mangan for
fighting hunger. “Each year the Sodexo Foundation recognizes Sodexo employees who
exemplify the company’s service spirit and help break the cycle of
poverty and hunger in America,” said Stephen J. Brady, president of the
Sodexo Foundation. “We are proud to recognize Steven Mangan as a ‘Hero
of Everyday Life’ for 2008.”

Mangan has led Sodexo and Indiana University in three years worth
anti-hunger programs, like supporting Hoosier Hills Food Bank donating
more than 15,000 pounds of surplus food.

Mangan also coordinates food drives on campus collecting more than two
and a half tons of canned food.

An active member of the local food bank’s board, Mangan is an
instrumental force behind the organizations search for a larger facility.

As part of the award, the Sodexo Foundation also gives a $5,000 grant
in the name of each Hero of Everyday Life to the hunger-related charity
of their choice. Mangan has selected Hoosier Hills Food Bank in
Bloomington, Indiana as the recipient of the grant.

Cans Across America

On Nov. 7, IMU Dining Services along with Sodexho USA held a canned food drive with efforts focused in breaking a world record for the largest food drive. Last year 2,537 pounds of canned food were collected locally. This year, that amount was surpassed and the Bloomington campus managed to collect 3,170.66 pounds of food. The IMU donated the cans locally to the Hoosier Hills Food Bank!

Bob Reynolds Wins Award Honoring Sodexho

Bob Reynolds, a Sodexho employee here at Indiana University, is currently stationed in San Antonio, Texas at Fort Sam Houston. He is in training to be an x-ray technician for the Army National Gaurd and is a platoon Sargent in charge of 40 other soldiers. Out of 3000 National Guard and Reserve troops employed by Sodexho, he was one of 10 that successfully nominated Sodexho for the highest award in the country given to an employer for supporting their employees in the military. He attended a ceremony in Washington D.C. on September 12 to support Sodexho. In response, Bob says he is "thankful there are companies like Sodexo that want to help."

IU World's Fare

On November 8, 2007, the IU World's Fare was held by the Office of International Services and Union Board in Alumni Hall of the IMU. This social and educational event represented 22 different cultures through cultural displays, music and dance performances, and serving food from their cultures.

Hoosier Hills Food Bank Holds the First Annual Hunger Awareness Day Recognition Awards at the IMU

"Indiana Memorial Union/Sodexho Campus Services have been long-time sponsors of Hunger Awareness Day, providing use of the elegant Tudor Room along with refreshments.  More importantly, IMU/Sodexho is a regular donor to the Meal Share food rescue program, providing 16,524 pounds of nutritious and quality food last year.  In 2006, Sodexho also sponsored Cans Across America, raising 2,537 pounds of non-perishable food."

Steve Mangan, IMU General Manager, alongside Hoosier Hills Food Bank Executive Director, Julio Alonso

Food Bank volunteers and staff enjoy the celebration in the Tudor Room

Judges will Determine who Ranks Supreme at Aug. 31 Fundraising Event, Herald Times Article

"The Stage is set for the first annual Bloomington Chef's Challenge.  On Friday evening, Aug. 31, chefs Gregg "Rags" Rago, Alan Simmerman and Jake Brenchley will compete at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater to prepare an ingenious dish based on a "secret ingredient."  One chef will be named Chef's Challenge Champion. They all will win praise for entertaining an appreciateive audience while raising money for the Community Kitchen of Monroe County.

Sponsors include WFI, Oliver Winery, Relish, Gooldy & Sons, Goods for Cooks, Inner Chef, Beacon Bulb Productions, Darlene Cook, Big Red Liquors, Duke Eneergy, Southern Indiana Pediatrics, Sodexho-IMU Catering, Fine Print, TM Designs and Carlyn Lindsey & Snake Doctor."    ----   Lynn Schwartsber, Bloomington

Chef Sherry Around the World

                                   Chef Sherry Houze Celebrates African Heritage in the Tudor Room

Sodexho - IMU Catering Receives the 2007 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award

Secretary of Defense William Perry instituted the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award in 1996 under the auspices of the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.  The award publicly recognizes employers, who were nominated by their employees who voluntarily serve in the National Guard and Reserve, for exceptional support above the requirements of federal law.  This prestigious award is the highest in a series of DoD employer awards that include the Patriot Award, the ESGR Above and Beyond Award, and the Pro Patria Award.

Nick Mitchell Receives 2007 Diversity Award

Our champion of diversity, IMU Retail Manager, Nick Mitchell was presented Sodexho's 2007 Diversity Award.

Pictured  L to R; Nick Mitchell, Steve Mangan, IMU General Manager of Campus Services,                        
Mark Watkins, Regional Vice President of Campus Services

Wine Education at Tutto Bene

Steve Mangan teaches an Anthropology of Wine class at Bloomington's downtown wine cafe, Tutto Bene.

Stone Belt Had a Ball, Herald Times Article

"I enjoyed the recent article entitled 'Gowns pour in for special prom,' where a local Indianapolis woman organized a formal for students with developmental disabilities. It was unfortunate that the HT did not have the chance to cover the Stone belt Winter Wonderland formal dance, which took place this past February at the IMU's Alumni Hall. Community donations provided suits and dresses, refreshments and a live band!  The highlight of the event was the announcement of Frank Porter and Betsy Higgins as the King and Queen of the dance. Everyone in attendance had a ball! Thank you to Stone Belt and everyone involved in coordinating this fabulous event!"         ---       Amanda Denton, Bloomington

Chef Steve Cooks Up Some Fun at the Men's Faculty Club Luncheon               

   IMU Catering Gerneral Manager and Chef, Steve Mangan demonstrates cooking technique and

 presentation at a March 2007 University Club luncheon.

IMU Managers Volunteer at Hoosier Hills Food Bank

Retail Director, Steve Richards & Retail Managers Joel Santana and Craig Keinsley