the grove

SAU Weekly: May 1, 2026

A new theft policy in the Mikro Market, a sneak peek a Quercus, and conference crowns... all in this episode!

Pipe Leak Prompts Meal Changes

By Grant Ward On Tuesday, January 21st, there was extreme cold in the Quad Cities. A sprinkler pipebegan to leak that evening likely due to this, impacting The Grove dining area. The scene waschaos, sprinklers raining throughout and the fire alarm going off. In response, all food service was moved to the Rogalski Center lower […]

SAU Weekly: February 14, 2025

On our new edition of SAU Weekly, how much students can expect to see tuition and room & board rise before the next school year. And frigid temperatures put a warm dinner on ice at The Grove as students start the semester. Plus, how SAU and the Tim Tebow Foundation came together to host one […]

Byte-Sized Bargains: The AI Marketplace at SAU 

SAU carried out several campus renovations during the summer of 2024 and installed the 24-hour AI-run market located in Cosgrove Hall.

New Technology, More Convenience

By Chloe Melton Introducing a new addition to St. Ambrose University alongside the newly renovated cafeteria: a new 24/7 convenience store located just next next to The Grove.  This addition brings with it a new self-scan station, leaving the store unmanned throughout the day. But, as with any new technology, it’s involved some trial and […]

SAU Unveils “The Grove”

After a busy summer of renovations, the Cosgrove cafeteria, now dubbed “The Grove”, has gotten a major face-lift. For more than a month, the Sodexo staff have been hard at work and adjusting to the change under the supervision of general manager Sarjit Singh. Singh says they began by asking how they could make each […]

SAU Weekly: September 13, 2024

On our new edition of SAU Weekly, the University unveils the upgrades to the cafeteria but it’s not a welcome change for everyone. A new campus organization hopes to increase student involvement. Find out what they have planned. And in sports, the SAU Spirit Squads welcome some familiar faces to lead the Dance & Cheer […]

Great or a Gross Waste of Money: Students’ Thoughts about The Grove

Students share their thoughts about the Cosgrove cafeteria’s recent renovation.