The University at Albany has closed their lower classmen dining halls as well as the Damiens restaurant indefinitely. Not only has this decision limited food options for students with dietary health restrictions and students who are ethnically connected to the diversity of the food, it has diminished many jobs for campus workers. The atmosphere created by these eateries was one that felt like home. This inclusive factor was a crucial necessity for our culturally diverse student body at Ualbany. Especially for our black and brown students. By signing this petition you will not only stimulate support to bring back these eateries, you will also be acknowledging the need for change to prolong the diverse atmosphere we felt when arriving at campus.