Most students at the University of Louisiana at Monroe have heard of Schulze Cafeteria, the residential dining hall that sits across the bayou from the main campus.
But to the students living in Madison Hall, Ouachita Halls and University Commons I and II, the cafeteria is all but residential to them.
Situated across Bayou DeSiard, the cafeteria has many choices, but is not always the easiest choice to students, especially when a student has only 30 minutes to an hour for a break between classes.
Recently, Aramark has teamed up with ULM Food Services to bring the best of both worlds to the Student Union Building: fast, quick service and a close and convenient location to students on the main campus.
Schulze Express, an express line consisting of home-cooked meals in take-out form, allows students and faculty to basically “grab and go” with food that they would normally get in the dining hall.
They can then enjoy the flavors that would come with walking across the bridge to Schulze itself, but in an easy to-go form that can be eaten in an office, at Scott Plaza, at the Grove or even in the SUB itself. The patrons can then pick an entrée, two sides, and a roll or cornbread, plus a drink.
The trays then can be brought back to Schulze for recycling, adding to the green effect of the new eatery. Schulze Express is a unique creation and nice addition to ULM’s campus. Students have been positive so far about the express line. John Sanders, a junior mathematics major, is a big fan of Schulze Express. “I think it’s faster; the choices might be less than the cafeteria, but since I only have 30 minutes between classes, it’s more convenient,” said Sanders.
The only downside to going to Schultze Express is that students can’t eat more than once per meal plan, unlike the main dining hall across campus.
Also, it is not an all-you-care-to-eat facility like Schulze, and the hours are only from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., Monday through Friday. Students can dial 318-342-MENU (6368) from their cell phones to hear what the menu option is for Schulze Express.
