The Met is RISD’s largest dining facility and is handily situated in the center of the freshman dorm complex known as The Quad (we’re big on capitalizing The word The around here). Last night diners might have been surprised to see President-elect John Maeda — continuing his tour of campus facilities — putting his talents to good work in the chow line. In addition to deftly preparing meals to order, John took time to ask each student what his/her major is and offered career advice. Multitasking at The Met!

Before assuming his duties, John received sound instruction from Steve Brustein, The Met’s manager:

John takes an order and talks art and design with a RISD student:

…and he ably serves up one of the night’s delicacies:

Success!

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