Monday, May 4, 2026
photos by Anna E. Reed, photographer (student)
A tasty tradition since 1998, Midnight Breakfast served 632 participants on Thursday in the Capitol Eatery. Held twice a year by Dining Services to celebrate the semester’s end and help students fuel up for Finals Week, the Spring 2026 event featured pancakes, ice cream, toppings and more.
And it wasn’t just food: There were giveaways of coolers, gift cards and wireless speakers that were donated by Dining Services vendors, plus Student Engagement provided massage chairs.
To continue its stress-busting mission, Capitol Eatery is providing free study break treats this week from 9:30-10:30 p.m. Sunday was doughnuts and coffee. Monday brings cookies and milk; Tuesday, dessert nachos; and Wednesday, brownie dip bowls.
Pancakes, sausage, ice cream and doughnuts are an obvious crowd pleaser!
Penn College Police Chief David C. Pletz and President Michael J. Reed dish up ice cream and good cheer.
Supporting students in yet another way: From left, Jennifer McLean, dean of students/chief retention officer; Mallory L. Weymer, director of student engagement & first year transition; and Tanya Berfield, director of student advocacy and Title IX coordinator, serve sweets and smiles.
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