Penn College News

Midnight breakfast

Thursday, December 18, 2025

photos by Amy S. Lingg, dining services marketing systems specialist

Seven hundred students fueled up for finals at Midnight Breakfast, a twice-yearly Penn College tradition hosted by Dining Services.

The menu featured pancakes, ice cream, toppings, sausage links and lots of other snacks, served by President Michael J. Reed and other campus leaders.

Capitol Eatery dining hall, filled with people sitting at tables and socializing.

Students fill Capitol Eatery for the pre-finals tradition.

Close-up of a plate with donuts, whipped cream, strawberries, and ice cream, while a hand adds cherries from a spoon; bowls of cherries and whipped cream are visible on a blue-covered table.

Carb loading for the endurance event that is Finals Week.

Food service counter with several people wearing aprons and gloves, serving ice cream.

Among the campus leaders swapping their usual work attire for aprons and serving up sweets are Penn College Police Chief David C. Pletz (left), President Michael J. Reed (center) and Nate Woods Jr., executive director for student well-being and inclusive excellence.

Tray of assorted decorated donuts with colorful toppings such as sprinkles, chocolate, and candy pieces, displayed on a blue-covered table.