Filling the think tank with fuel for finals

Sunday, December 3, 2023

Photos by Conor P. Fry, student photographer

Hungry students file toward the chow line, seeking sweet sustenance for the trials ahead. Providing traffic control at right is Danna M. Brooks, dining services manager.

More than 775 students were served Thursday during Penn College's Midnight Breakfast, an end-of-semester tradition beginning its second quarter-century.

The free event at Capitol Eatery featured pancakes, ice cream, sausage links and an array of toppings; massage and chi machines for a relaxing atmosphere in the nearby TV lounge; and a pair of always-popular golden retrievers.

The free study-break treats continue at Capitol throughout the week, courtesy of Dining Services:

Sunday – Donuts and coffee, 9:30-10:30 p.m.
Monday – Milk and cookies, 9:30-10:30 p.m.
Tuesday – Root beer floats, 9:30-10:30 p.m.
Wednesday – Cereal and milk, 9:30-10:30 p.m.
Thursday – Banana split cups, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

A crowd forms outside the Dauphin Hall dining unit ...

... where a virtuoso lineup stands ready to serve. From left are Jennifer McLean, dean of students; Caila Flanagan, coordinator, Rose Street Commons; Timothy J. Mallery, interim director of residence life and student conduct; Penn College Police Chief David C. Pletz; Nate Woods Jr., special assistant to the president for inclusion transformation; Anthony J. Pace, dean of enrollment and academic operations; and Joanna K. Flynn, interim vice president for academic affairs/provost.

An inventive display advertises the evening's fare.

Dining Services' Danielle L. Parker begins the not-unfamiliar task of scooping pancake batter onto the griddle.

Tanya and Drew R. Potts (assistant professor of civil engineering technology) brought their therapeutic tag team of Indy and Winnie to spark smiles and lower everyone's blood pressure.