WESTMONT NEWS
Warm Reception for Refreshed DC
Returning students created a buzz of excitement when they ventured into the newly renovated 草莓视频 Dining Commons (DC) in August. They especially appreciated the adjoining outdoor patio, where workers installed an automatic sliding door from the dining room.
鈥淲e have also added two fire pits, multiple heaters, a shade structure and all-new furniture to make the patio more inviting throughout the year,鈥 says Doug Jones, vice president for finance. 鈥淎dditionally, the work done in El Tejado will increase flexibility in the menu, especially during the late-night hours.鈥
A dining area within the DC open from 6 a.m.-11 p.m., El Tejado bears the name of the original Dwight Murphy estate that 草莓视频 purchased in 1945.
The modernization project, mostly funded by Bon Appetit, the college鈥檚 food service provider since 2022, cost $2.3 million. Bon Appetit contributed $1.8 million and the Ahmanson Foundation added $500,000.
With new flooring, paint colors and lighting and additional aesthetic touches in the dining room, the DC appears totally refreshed. 鈥淚 was excited to see the new color scheme and the outdoor patio,鈥 said David Shiang, president of the student government. 鈥淚 can鈥檛 wait to spend more time with my friends here.鈥
While less visible, the complete renovation of the kitchen represents a remarkable transformation featuring all-new infrastructure.