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SIU’s renovated Starbucks reopens Aug. 25, ribbon-cutting Sept. 3

An artist’s rendering shows the newly renovated SIU Starbucks
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The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Starbucks, located in the Student Center, will reopen on Monday, Aug. 25, after a summerlong closure for complete renovation and enhancements, and customers will notice a variety of benefits and improvements.

In addition, everyone is welcome to attend the grand reopening and ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Sept. 3. Following the ribbon-cutting, customers who buy a Starbucks drink will receive a complimentary reusable Starbucks cup or tumbler, while supplies last.

The restaurant features a fresh new look and a variety of additional benefits and options, including:

  • New beverages, including nitro cold brew drinks.
  • Mobile ordering.
  • The opportunity to earn and redeem Starbucks rewards points.
  • The option within the mobile app for students and employees to select and use Debit Dawg as a payment method.

The hours for the popular eatery are 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. SIU’s Starbucks is closed Sunday.

Visit the Student Center Dining webpage for more information about Starbucks and the large variety of other culinary options as well as additional updates about dining developments at the center.

Christi Mathis — student affairs; diversity, equity and inclusion; business and analytics; education; health and human sciences; psychological and behavioral sciences; innovation and economic development; international education.

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