October 2026 Events
World Vegetarian Day Event: 10/1
Try our new Rainbow Salad on Salad Master
October Retail Loyalty: 10/1-10/31
Purchase Poppi sodas and fill out a Loyalty card for a chance to win a Spooky Sweet Party Pack. Each purchase is a stamp on your loyalty card. Six stamps on a loyalty card enters you for a chance to win the Spooky Sweet Party Pack. The Spooky Sweet Party Pack includes 2 20oz Pepsi Beverages, 6 Halloween-themed Cookies, and 10 candies of your choice. Ask any cashier for more about the retail loyalty program.
Surf & Turf Elite Night: 10/7
Our next fine dining experience is our Surf & Turf Elite Night which often features a 6oz Grilled Ribeye, Sweet Chili Glazed Salmon, Truffle Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Asparagus, and your choice of dessert.
Jeopardy Pub Night: 10/8
Bring friends and win prizes playing jeopardy in O'Connor Commons.
Mrs. T's Pierogy Celebration: 10/9
It's Pierogy Day! Stop by the DeSales University Center to celebrate with new pierogy menu items and more.
Milkshake Bar: 10/14
Grab a Milkshake in front of Pizza & Amore for Dinner.
SGA Candidates Pub Night: 10/15
Our annual Meet the Candidates Pub Night sponsored by SGA. Stop by for a Meet & Greet.
Big City Bites - Toronto: 10/16
All day long, experience a big city meal with various Toronto centric foods around the DUC Food Court.
Chef Celebration Week: 10/19-10/23
Join us in thanking all our chefs for all their hard work.
Pumpkin Decorating Contest: 10/23
Sign out a pumpkin, decorate it however you like, and submit it to win a prize. Pumpkins must be submitted by 10/29 at 11am.
BBQ Elite Night: 10/21
Our next fine dining experience is our BBQ Elite Night which often features Grilled Chicken Thigh, Smoked Pork BBQ, Smoked Beef Brisket, Hot Smoked Sausage, Baked Beans, Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese, Steamed Corn, Coleslaw, Corn Bread, and your choice of dessert.
Halloween Pub Night: 10/29
The Psychology department hosts Halloween themed trivia while you enjoy spooky mocktails.
Halloween Dinner: 10/30
Beware the scary delicious meals served for dinner on the eve of Halloween.
Reoccurring Events
Elite Nights
DeSales fine dining! 1-2 nights a month, our Sauté Station serves a higher end meal. Some of the nights include Steak, Surf & Turf, BBQ, Prime Rib, and Half Pound Burger.
Pub Nights
Try our pub food throughout the school year at O'Connor Commons. Pub Nights are every Thursday from 4:00pm to 8:00pm, and you must be 21+ to enter. 21+ attendees can enjoy an alcoholic beverage and watch various programs on TV. If you are under 21, do not worry. Our Transact app allows you to order and pick up any of our pub food during pub nights. There's more! Once a month, there is an under-21 Pub Night where you can enjoy the same atmosphere as the weekly pub nights, minus the alcohol.
Dessert Bars
Throughout the semester, the DUC will hold various dessert bars. At dinner time, Ice Cream Bars, Milkshake Bars, and a brand-new Italian Ice Night will pop up throughout the school year. Be sure to look for our dining calendar at every location for the specific dates for each dessert bar.
Halloween Festivities
In October, look for Halloween themed sales, pumpkin decorating competition, and Halloween dinner. The winner of the pumpkin decorating competition receives a very special prize. For Halloween Dinner, enjoy special our normal menu items throughout the DUC with a spooky twist.
DUCsgiving
November begins our Thanksgiving promotions with a bake sale, Thanksgiving-themed sales, and of course...DUCsgiving. On the Monday before Thanksgiving break, a Thanksgiving meal is held for all students and staff at the DUC. Students spend the entire day at the DUC reserving seats for the special night. Enjoy Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Pies, and more before the semester begins to wind down.
Christmas
With only a few weeks left in the semester, holiday-themed sales and our end-of-semester bulk sale are helpful for students looking to spend their leftover dining dollars. Wednesday after Thanksgiving Break, the DUC Food Court will hold Christmas dinner at Le Bistro and Sauté. One last special meal before Finals Week and Winter Break.
Mardi Gras
For Mardi Gras, on February 17th, 2026, Le Bistro and Sauté will join together for one big celebration dinner. Previous Mardi Gras Dinners included Jumbo Shrimp Po Boy, Cajun BBQ Onion Rings, Tiger Shrimp & Andouille Sausage Jambalaya, Grilled Rio Chicken Thighs, and more!
St. Patrick's Day
After Spring Break, St. Patrick's Day will include a holiday-themed Bistro menu and a Shamrock Shake Bar.
Easter
Before Easter Break begins, Le Bistro and Sauté will have an Easter dinner menu. Previous years included Carved Ham, Carved Prime Rib, Chicken Bruschetta, Seared Salmon, Roasted Vegetable Penne Pasta, and more!
More Events
For more events, check out our DeSales Dining social media.