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Document Type
Video
Abstract
Tom Stewart, a long-serving employee at Florida Tech, recounts his extensive career in food service, culminating in his 1994 arrival at the university. He details the transformation of campus dining from the outdated Evans Hall to the modern Panther Dining Hall, a process that involved redesigning meal plans for unlimited entry and incorporating a variety of food stations. Stewart describes the current operations, which now serve 2,600 meal plans, and the success of ancillary units like the Raskeller and the new pizza shops. Key innovations discussed include the reusable "green box" takeout program and the popular "Global Kitchens" events. He addresses the challenge of overcrowding due to continued enrollment growth, the need for future dining expansion, and the dedication of his long-tenured staff, concluding that patience and innovation have been key to improving the student dining experience.
Publication Date
10-22-2025
Recommended Citation
Stewart, Tom and Patterson, Gordon, "Oral History Interview with Tom Stewart" (2025). Oral History Videos. 24.
https://repository.fit.edu/oh_videos/24
Interview Transcript - Stewart