American University

• Type: Private, 4 yr, Grad School, 5000-10,000, Urban
• Region: Midatlantic
• Address: 4400 Massachusetts Ave
• City: Washington
• State: DC
• ZIP: 20016
• URL: http://
• involvement in the Real Food Challenge?
  Level 1: Connected to the network
• Provider: Bon Appetit (Compass)
• On campus concessions: Einstein Bros. Bagels McDonalds Subway Wagshal's Deli
• Farm operated by students? yes
• Successes and achievements: -American University Named the 2008 Most Vegetarian-Friendly University by PETA2 -Has a station with dishes made only of locally-sourced ingredients and produce -Vegetarian-only station with multiple vegan options every day -Nearly 40% of the food waste generated through Bon Appetit is diverted from a landfill, by composting or used back at the farms
• Composting: post-consumer food waste, food waste from special events
• Food activities: student farm/garden, fair trade purchasing, local purchasing, academic programs
• Farm functions: food consumed by volunteers
• comments:
• Relevant academic programs: Course(s) offered, Research
• comments: Under international environmental studies specialization in the School of International Service