Food will be provided free of charge throughout the in-person at MSU day of the Symposium. Below are details about what will be provided. Dietary restrictions communicated through the registration form will be taken into consideration. Please reach out to GlobalDHSymposium@gmail.com with any questions or concerns. On the ground floor of the Library, Starbucks is open during the day to provide additional options.
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
Breakfast/Morning
- Bagels from The New Daily Bagel – Flavors: plain, blueberry, cinnamon crunch, and asiago; plain cream cheese, jam, butter, and vegan/non-dairy cream cheese
- Granola bars, including gluten-free and vegan options
- Fruit – bananas and apples
- Hot tea (black, green, and herbal)
- Coffee (regular and decaf) from Strange Matter Coffee
Lunch
Catering from Woody’s Oasis:
- Vegetarian Grape Leaves
- Falafel
- Kafta
- Chicken Shwarma
- Rice
- Mediterranean Salad
- Mujadara
- Baklava
- Coffee (regular and decaf) from Strange Matter Coffee
Afternoon Refresh
- Coffee (regular and decaf) from Strange Matter Coffee
- Hot tea (black, green, and herbal)
- Sugar Cookies from MSU Bakers
- Fruit and granola bars will remain available
Reception at MSU Museum
Catering from Altu’s Ethiopian Cuisine:
- Spicy Ground Peas (vegan)
- Spicy Lentils (vegan)
- Mild Split Yellow Peas (vegan)
- Spicy Beef Stew (not halal)
- Spicy Lamb Stew (halal)
- Injera (both gluten free & regular options available)
- House salad
- Caramelized Cabbage
- Rice