Derby Dining Center
Encyclopedia
Derby Dining Center, named after reference librarian Grace Derby, is the largest dining facility at Kansas State University's
campus and serves approximately 2,000 students living in Ford
, Haymaker
, Moore and West Residence Halls. Home to the Wildcat Training Table, The Derb’ (Derby) is a short walk from academic buildings on the East side of campus. T•H•E Bakery, a retail bakery specializing in made-from-scratch cinnamon rolls, brownies, cookies and birthday cakes, is located on the ground floor of Derby Dining.
The outside of the building is stylized with the same historic looking limestone facia that is predominant of many buildings throughout campus
.
Further notable elements of this building include the tunnels that connect each of the four residence halls (Ford
, Haymaker
, Moore and West) within the Derby complex to the dining center.
The competition recognizes colleges and universities for creativity when it comes to menus, presentations and special-event planning and dining concepts. In the Single Stand-Alone Concept category, the menu served every day to students in the residence halls is considered. Menus are judged on the number of selections and variety, merchandising and presentation of the food, marketing efforts, nutritional soundness, and the overall impression it makes.
. They assist with network registration, connection issues, and general technical support for computers
, mobile devices, printers, or gaming devices.
Kansas State University
Kansas State University, commonly shortened to K-State, is an institution of higher learning located in Manhattan, Kansas, in the United States...
campus and serves approximately 2,000 students living in Ford
Ford Hall
Ford Hall is an all-female residence hall at Kansas State University and is named for Kenney L. Ford who was Secretary of the Kansas State Alumni Association from 1928-1961. It is located on the South East corner of the Derby Complex at Kansas State's Manhattan, Kansas campus south of Haymaker...
, Haymaker
Haymaker Hall
Haymaker Hall is a co-ed residence hall at Kansas State University. It is located on the North-East corner of the Derby Complex at Kansas State's Manhattan, Kansas campus North of Ford Hall and East of Moore Hall on Manhattan Avenue and Claflin Road. It has a residence of approximately 525...
, Moore and West Residence Halls. Home to the Wildcat Training Table, The Derb’ (Derby) is a short walk from academic buildings on the East side of campus. T•H•E Bakery, a retail bakery specializing in made-from-scratch cinnamon rolls, brownies, cookies and birthday cakes, is located on the ground floor of Derby Dining.
Architecture
This building consists of two floors. The bottom floor houses many of the noteworthy resources available for students. The upper floor functions as the main dining location with various food lines as well as seating for students, staff, and guests. The food lines at Derby are distinct from the food line at Kramer Dining Center. Derby presents the user with four different food lines to choose from whereas Kramer only offers one primary line with separations that exist after one reaches the top of the dining center.The outside of the building is stylized with the same historic looking limestone facia that is predominant of many buildings throughout campus
Kansas State University
Kansas State University, commonly shortened to K-State, is an institution of higher learning located in Manhattan, Kansas, in the United States...
.
Further notable elements of this building include the tunnels that connect each of the four residence halls (Ford
Ford Hall
Ford Hall is an all-female residence hall at Kansas State University and is named for Kenney L. Ford who was Secretary of the Kansas State Alumni Association from 1928-1961. It is located on the South East corner of the Derby Complex at Kansas State's Manhattan, Kansas campus south of Haymaker...
, Haymaker
Haymaker Hall
Haymaker Hall is a co-ed residence hall at Kansas State University. It is located on the North-East corner of the Derby Complex at Kansas State's Manhattan, Kansas campus North of Ford Hall and East of Moore Hall on Manhattan Avenue and Claflin Road. It has a residence of approximately 525...
, Moore and West) within the Derby complex to the dining center.
Dining Awards Received
Derby is one of the three dining centers available for students in the residence halls and Jardine Apartments to eat at. Derby is notable for the many awards it has received. Listed below is a chronology of the various awards received by this dining operation.Year 2009
In 2009, Derby received honors in the Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards Competition, sponsored by the National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS). Further, K-State received a silver award in the Single Stand-Alone Concept category and a bronze award in the Catering-Special Event category. K-State has been an active member of The National Association of College and University Food Services since 1959.The competition recognizes colleges and universities for creativity when it comes to menus, presentations and special-event planning and dining concepts. In the Single Stand-Alone Concept category, the menu served every day to students in the residence halls is considered. Menus are judged on the number of selections and variety, merchandising and presentation of the food, marketing efforts, nutritional soundness, and the overall impression it makes.
Year 2010
Kansas State University's housing and dining services was recently recognized with an honorable mention award of $2,600 from Computrition Inc., a leading developer of hospitality, food management and patient care automation. The national award comes as part of housing and dining services' usage of Computrition Inc. software solutions. Currently, there are three classes offered by K-State's Department of Hospitality Management and Dietetics that also use Computrition Inc.'s software.Noteworthy Resources
There are a number of additional resources that can be found within Derby. Derby is memorable due to the diversity of it's operations as well as the many support services that it provides students within the Derby Complex.ResNet Help Desk
The ResNet Help Desk - Provides technical support for students living in the residence halls and Jardine Apartments at K-StateKansas State University
Kansas State University, commonly shortened to K-State, is an institution of higher learning located in Manhattan, Kansas, in the United States...
. They assist with network registration, connection issues, and general technical support for computers
Computer
A computer is a programmable machine designed to sequentially and automatically carry out a sequence of arithmetic or logical operations. The particular sequence of operations can be changed readily, allowing the computer to solve more than one kind of problem...
, mobile devices, printers, or gaming devices.
ARH/NRHH
The primary office location for the NRHH is housed within the basement floor of Derby.Academic Resource Center
Academic Resource Center - The Academic Resource Centers are locations within the dining centers that offer free tutoring services and job employment resources for residents and students.T•H•E Bakery
T•H•E Bakery - A bakery specializing in fresh made from scratch baked goods that are known throughout campus.Online Services
Derby provides access to a variety of information for residents, parents, and others. These online services have proven to be very helpful for the students at K-State.- Staff - This is a listing of the staff that help keep the dining center operational through the year.
- Hours - See when and where certain foods will be served.
- Cuisine Choices - See descriptions of the various cuisines that are served at this location.
- Menu - If you wanted a glimpse of the cuisine that is offered at this college dining center, this link will provide you with some ideas.
- Derby Dining Center Facebook Page