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!!

Submissions are now closed for the Class of 2026 Senior Slice.

Stay tuned as we review everything.
During the week of Feb 23rd, we'll post 3 finalists for each pizza type for the senior class to vote on.

Try the Winning Pizzas: North, McMahon, USM, and Gelfenbien will serve the winning pizzas on select dates after spring break (serve dates TBD).

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

Questions? Contact DDSMarketing@uconn.edu

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