The Newman Center has opened up a new Snack Shop as a temporary replacement to their cafeteria and grill, which is undergoing major renovation.

Alfred P. Casella Architects, hired by the diocese, is responsible for renovating the cafeteria. Improvements include a new grill, kitchen and boiler system. New interior oil tanks and interior fire doors on all levels will also be part of the reconstruction. Disabled people will find it easier to access the Center due to handicap access and a new elevator. A new lounge is also being built.

According to Mary Glen, wife of Gary Glen, Director of Food Services, the construction is unfortunately already behind schedule. The staff had hoped to have the grill working by September, but the construction isn’t expected to be finished until December or January.

“Right now, the whole cafeteria is just a gutted hole,” said Mary Glen

When Gary Glen and Jason Wonsey, the Operating Manager of Food Services, realized that the cafeteria would not be ready to open until midyear, they decided to set up a temporary Snack Shop has been set up in the Fr. Quigley room at the Newman Center, to be closed down when the caf