Senior Slice

senior slice

What is Senior Slice?
Senior Slice is an annual event hosted by Dining Services that invites members of the senior class to create their own custom pizza. The winning pizzas are featured in select dining halls and at the Union Street Market (USM) on select dates in the spring semester. One vegan pizza and one non-vegan pizza will be selected as the official Senior Slice pizzas.

How does it work?
Seniors are invited to design their favorite pizza using the entry form below. Multiple submissions per person are allowed. Entries are reviewed by a panel of Dining Services chefs along with a representative from the senior class, who will select three finalists in each category (vegan and non-vegan). Senior status will be verified for the six finalists, and the senior class will then vote to choose the winning pizza in each category.

Each winner (1 vegan pizza & 1 non-vegan pizza) will receive a pizza party pack to share with friends!!

CONGRATS TO OUR CLASS OF 2026 WINNERS

Vegan Category:  Tess Williams
Traditional Red Sauce Base, Vegan Sausage, Vegan Shredded Mozzarella, Arugula, Mushrooms, Thyme
Non-Vegan Category: Ashrita Jagarlamudi
Vodka Sauce Base, Crispy Chicken, Mozzarella, Caramelized Onions, Jalapeno, Basil

Try the Winning Pizzas!!

Tuesday, April 7:

Gelf Dining Hall: Vegan (lunch & dinner)
Union Street Market: Vegan

Thursday, April 9:

Gelf Dining Hall: Non-Vegan (lunch & dinner)
Union Street Market: Non-Vegan

Wednesday, April 15

North Dining Hall: Serving both at dinner

Thursday, April 16:

McMahon Dining Hall: Non-Vegan at Lunch
McMahon Dining Hall: Vegan at Dinner

Stay up-to-date on this program: Follow @uconndining or @uconnsenior on Instagram

Questions? Contact DDSMarketing@uconn.edu

Past Winners

Senior Slice - Class of 2025

  • Vegan Pizza Winner - Nazanin Zaer
    Spicy red sauce base with vegan sausage, vegan shredded mozzarella, cherry tomato, spinach, & basil
  • Non-Vegan Pizza Winner - Bryan Lozano
    Mashed potato base with bacon, mozzarella, caramelized onion, cherry tomato, & basil

2025 Winners Nazanin Zaer and Bryan Lozano with their pizza party pick up!
From Left: Nazanin Zaer and Bryan Lozano with their pizza party pick up!

Senior Slice - Class of 2024

  • Vegan Pizza Winner - Maryam Mageed
    Garlic Oil base with Arugula, Onions, Crispy Tofu, Spinach, Vegan Slice Chao Cheese x2, Nut-Free Pesto, Oregano
  • Non-Vegan Pizza Winner - Jazmyne Brookshire
    Alfredo base with Crispy Chicken, Arugula, Andouille, Broccoli, Fresh Mozzarella, Parmesan, Nut-Free Pesto

Senior Slice - Class of 2023

  • Non-Vegan Pizza Winner: Mathew Chandy - Vodka sauce base topped with sausage, mushrooms, tomatoes, bacon, fresh mozzarella, shredded mozzarella, basil, and pesto.
  • Vegan Pizza Winner: Pranav Tavildar  - General Tso base topped with crispy tofu, caramelized onions, broccoli, peppers, vegan slice chao cheese, sesame seeds, and cilantro

Senior Slice - Class of 2022 - Unfortunately, we had to skip this year.

Senior Slice - Class of 2021

  • Non-Vegan Pizza Winner: Danielle Costa – Mac & Cheese (base) with pulled pork, onions, peppers, cheddar cheese, BBQ sauce & oregano
  • Vegan Pizza Winner: Giuliana Marchetti – Spicy red sauce (base) with vegan meatball, vegan Italian sausage, spinach, peppers, vegan slice Chao cheese, pesto (nut/cheese free) & oregano