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AIC Recognizes Contractors Working on New Dining Commons

SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) celebrated the groundbreaking for its new dining commons in April, marking the first full-scale renovation of the facility in 50 years. This week, the College took time to recognize the people who will get the job done.

On May 20, the College took a special lunch break to show its appreciation for the contractors and workers. Seven Massachusetts companies are working on the $8 million project, which is expected to be completed in time for the beginning of the fall semester. Chartwells, a leading higher-education food-service company and provider for AIC, prepared the fare for the guests.

AIC’s new, state-of-the-art facility will expand upon the previous dining-commons space and is designed include a wider variety of seating along with a more abundant variety of food options and services, including customized food preparation, an open-concept kitchen complete with a Mongolian grill, a wood-fired pizza oven, and more, all presented in a contemporary, open setting.