Topic: avi — The Kenyon Collegian

Section: News

AVI begins third decade on the Hill after contract decision

AVI Fresh will remain Kenyon’s dining service provider for the next five years, according to Kenyon Chief Operating Officer Roger Wakeman. After a competitive… Read More

by Micah Arenstein
April 23, 2026
Section: News

AVI still looking for fresh new contract

The race for a new Kenyon food service provider contract is nearing the finish line, after representatives from two of the final contenders visited… Read More

by Leah Beller
April 9, 2026
Section: News

AVI invites students to the Wizarding World of Peirce

Spirits — meaning moods, not magical creatures from the wizarding world of Harry Potter — were high on Feb. 19 at AVI’s first themed… Read More

by Alex Gerstein
February 26, 2026
Section: News

AVI contract to expire, College weighs alternate options

On Nov. 2, AVI Fresh, the College’s campus food service provider since 2006, was informed by Kenyon’s Chief Operating Officer Roger Wakeman that the… Read More

by Leah Beller
November 20, 2025
Section: Opinion

Response to “make Peirce local”: AVI puts best food forward

Last week, Arthur Wellenstein ’27 wrote an opinion article saying that sourcing locally grown and manufactured foods at Peirce Hall is important both… Read More

by Madeline Cassell
November 20, 2025
Section: Opinion

Source Peirce food locally again

Locally-sourced food has been a point of pride in the Kenyon community for decades. The College boasts this impressive commitment with posters plastered on… Read More

by Arthur Wellenstein
November 13, 2025
Section: News

Weekday Late Night Bites return to Peirce this semester

Students hoping to take a bite out of campus life will soon have a new opportunity to do so, as AVI and Peirce Hall… Read More

by Leah Beller
September 4, 2025
Section: News

Peirce soft serve returns, fresh vending options to follow

Before hard-scoop ice cream became a Wednesday night staple, Peirce Dining Hall offered a different frozen favorite: soft-serve ice cream. According to District Manager… Read More

by Liz DeProspo
April 10, 2025
Section: News

Peirce celebrates national food holidays, return of guest chef

Since returning from break, students may have noticed celebratory signs and fresh dishes popping up in Peirce Dining Hall. From the return of a… Read More

by Erin Teal
January 30, 2025
Section: News

Peirce Express opens for seniors, to fully launch on Monday

After months of delays, Peirce Express finally opened Wednesday to the delight and surprise of hungry students. The “soft launch,” which was announced via… Read More

by Amelia Carnell
April 13, 2023