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The Burkhart Café
A unique partnership promoting autism education and delicious dining
Alan Cushman
associate director, marketing
& merchandising, Texas Tech
University Hospitality Services
A dining location on the campus of
Texas Tech University (TTU) is not
only serving up delicious options but
also transforming lives. The Burkhart
Café, situated in the Burkhart Center
for Autism Education & Research, is
redefining dining experiences while
having an impact on individuals with
autism. This unique eatery is the
result of a partnership between TTU
Hospitality Services and the Burkhart
Center, creating a collaboration for
both dining and education.
The Burkhart Café serves a tasty
menu that supports the Texas
Tech community. The café offers
mouthwatering flat-crust pizzas
served on cauliflower crusts and
gourmet ciabatta bread sandwiches
featuring Boars Head® meats and
cheeses. Beyond its delectable
options, this establishment serves a
higher purpose, providing individuals
with autism with a conducive learning
environment to gain and refine realworld
skills.
Paul Centilli, section manager of
hospitality services, expressed his
enthusiasm for the partnership.
" There are so many things I enjoy
about our partnership with the
Burkhart Center, " Centilli said.
" Working with the students and
sharing in each other's success has
always been my favorite part. The
cheerful staff and great food have
provided the Burkhart Café with many
loyal customers. We have exciting
plans for the café in years to come,
and I am sure it will continue to be a
top dining choice for many. "
This partnership is far from ordinary.
The location is a transformative
collaboration that extends beyond
the boundaries of conventional dining
establishments. The Burkhart Café
operates as a dynamic learning lab,
offering students at the Burkhart
Center a unique opportunity to
acquire invaluable skills for the future.
Here, they are not just training for jobs
in the foodservice industry; they are
working with hospitality services team
members to learn essential life skills,
such as teamwork, problem-solving,
and adaptability.
Susan Voland, MAE, unit manager of
operations at The Burkhart Center
for Autism Education & Research,
highlighted the significance of this
initiative.
" We are so excited to continue our
partnership with hospitality services
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