IU Southeast collected submissions for a new name for the Food Court. Students, faculty and staff were eligible to submit entries until March 9.

All of the submissions were submitted via e-mail in order for Dining Services to have the date and time postmarked.  More than 60 names wore submitted.

Julie Ingram, director of Conference and Catering, gave some insight as to why the Food Court decided to change its name.

“I did this because we have the Bistro, University Grounds, and then we have the Food Court,” Ingram said. “It sounds boring. We need something new and innovative —  more catchy like.”

On March 23, there will be a committee to decide which of the three top names will be selected. The cabinet, which is composed of the vice chancellors, has the final decision.

The winner of the name submission will also receive a $50 UCard.

“I think it’s a good idea,” Denise Wilson, criminal justice freshman, said. “It gives the school a new feel overall. The name the ‘Food Court’ is straight forward, but, with the name change, it will make the Food Court more unique.”

Jess Herd, elementary education sophomore, gave a different view point of the Food Court.

“I think it

is kind of pointless,” Herd said. “It should just be called the Food Court or cafeteria. I guess they are trying to get students more involved, which has worked because I have heard we have a lot of entries.”

By LYNN BAILEY

Staff

lfbailey@ius.edu