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Find us in Student Services Building
Hours
Monday-Friday
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. -
Contact Us
Marketplace at Linkins:
(309) 438-5601Watterson Dining Commons:
(309) 438-3976 -
Mailing Address
Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality
Illinois State University
Campus Box 2650
Normal, IL 61790-2650
The main phone and general email box are only monitored during normal business hours. If you need immediate assistance outside of these hours, please contact one of the dining centers.
Dining at Illinois State
Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality (EMDH) is one of twelve departments within the Division of Student Affairs and the largest university department, with roughly 1,300 employees. EMDH oversees dining on campus, including Marketplace at Linkins and Watterson Dining Commons, as well as retail dining venues located in the Bone Student Center and throughout campus.
Mission
EMDH provides safe and inclusive gathering spaces, high quality dining options, and customized event services to enrich student and visitor experiences.
News and Events
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If you have any questions, comments or concerns, including meal plan changes, flex dollars, etc., please call us or use the form below.