American University
OP-T2-4: Vegan Dining

AU has a variety of vegan and vegetarian choices on campus. The university contracts ARAMARK Dining for food services. Every meal in our dining hall has at least one prepared vegan option which may include grains, legumes, tofu, seitan, tempeh and vegetables. There are also vegan versions of popular dishes such as vegan macaroni and cheese. Additionally the salad bar is a great place to get a vegan friendly meal. According to ARAMARK, "We provide a vegetarian friendly environment, with a variety of vegetarian or vegan choices." Vegan dishes are designated in the dining hall with a leaf. Awards and Recognition: 2008 - American University won the title "2008 Most Vegetarian-Friendly University in the United States" 2009 - Placed third for "Best selection of Vegetarian Cuisine" by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). 2010 - Placed second in PETA's "Most vegan-friendly college" contest in the small school category. Of AU's vegan food, PETA wrote: "One of our top schools over the past several years, AU is representing "the District" proudly with vegan options worthy of national praise. Dishes such as Asian tempeh with rice and sweet and sour seitan earn rave reviews from students, but it's really the desserts that put AU head and shoulders above the rest. Beginning this fall semester, students can enjoy vegan raspberry marble cheesecake with chocolate crust, vegan fudge, and vegan chocolate coconut-cream pie, just to name a few of the many options available. Ah, being an AU student—how sweet it is!"