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 Pritchard Dining Hall 

Pritchard is located at the University of British Columbia in Okanagan, BC. Located inside the Nechako building, the area serves as a cafeteria for students, faculty, and campus visitors. The 8000 square feet area is one out of many other food services at the University of British Columbia.

 History 

The UBC Okanagan Campus opened in 2005. Food services were operated by a contractor   options for students, the application for the Nechako building, where Pritchard presently resides, was received on February 21, 2018. Pritchard dining hall was proposed to have 500 seats and enhance both nutrition and a sense of community for students. The establishment was decided to be named after The Collin & Lois Pritchard Foundation and the surrounding community. The structure of the dining hall was intently placed so that it naturally tied into pedestrian routes and introduced a zero waste system for food disposal.

 Usage 

Named after the Colin and Lois Pritchard Foundation, The Pritchard Dining Hall was built with the premise of allowing first year students to experience an atmosphere which would spark long-lasting friendships, whilst simultaneously promoting inclusivity. In doing so this allowed for the creation of 30 new student staffing positions along with the introduction of an “All Access Meal Plan” which allowed students access to an “All you Care to Eat” dining option. The goal of this All Access Meal Plan was to promote healthy eating by introducing food options that are fresh, local, and made from scratch while taking into account the different dietary preferences of the student body. This space allowed for a variety of nutritious all you can eat self-serve options which students can enjoy while focusing on their individual studies. Concurrently, the Pritchard Dining Hall also allowed students to save time and not have to worry about food preparation in order to focus on their academic careers. The introduction of the Pritchard Dining Hall revolutionized how students live on campus by improving self-esteem, academic success, nutrition, friendships, and overall involvement in the community. The Pritchard Dining Hall has become more than just a cafeteria, and a place for connections and opportunities at the University of British Columbia.

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