Western Michigan University's cafeteria over the years.

  • The first cafeteria was built in 1948

    The first cafeteria was built in 1948
    WMU only had one cafeteria. It was located inside of the Bernhard center.
  • Buffet style cafeteria

    Buffet style cafeteria
    Students waiting in line at the dining hall, the cafeteria only had a limited selection of food for the students.
  • Kitchen staff uniforms

    Kitchen staff uniforms
    The uniforms for the kitchen staff employees. All staff members were required to wear all white.
  • New cafeteria located in the Burnhams, this was the first cafeteria that was in a dorm.

    New cafeteria  located in the Burnhams, this was the first cafeteria that was in a dorm.
    Another cafeteria opens at WMU and students have a bigger selection of choices to eat.
  • Carryout dining center

    Carryout dining center
    When students were in a rush, they could grab a meal on the go at Draper dining center. The cafeteria offered soups, salads and sandwiches.
  • Bigelow opens the cafeteria until 11:00pm during weekdays.

    Bigelow opens the cafeteria until 11:00pm during weekdays.
    Bigelow, located in the Bernhard center stays open until 11 p.m on week days for students who want a late night snack.
  • Bistro 3 gets remodeled

    Bistro 3 gets remodeled
    Bistro 3 features fresh and healthy food choices for students in a contemporary restaurant style environment.
  • New valley dining center

    New valley dining center
    WMU opens a new 67,000 sq. ft. cafeteria for students.
  • Valley Dining Center

    Valley Dining Center
    The dining center offers nine micro-restaurants with a variety of healthy options for students.
  • Kitchen staff uniforms

    Kitchen staff uniforms
    The uniforms for kitchen staff members have changed significantly throughout the years. The uniforms are much more casual allowing the staff to wear jeans and a baseball hat.