Jeff_LaG
Feb 01 2007, 04:48 PM
From: http://www.digitalduke.duq.edu/article.asp?id=1151
Diamond on the Bluff
The Duquesne Duke
For hungry students craving tasty chicken cordon bleu and Reuben sandwiches, perhaps the second best thing that can be offered to them is friendly service. Dave Vesch, who has worked the grill at Off-Ramp for four years, provides that kind of quality service. “No one is nicer and more cordial than Dave when it comes to serving food,” said senior Doug Simmons.
“His pancakes are ridiculously good, as are his sandwiches. His attitude is what truly sets him apart. He is always willing to talk and attempt to cheer up the students.” Vesch admits that there is not always time to chat while working in the Fbusy dining facility. “I can’t sit and talk when people are waiting,” he said, “but I talk to people I recognize and wish them well on exams or on papers if I see them in here really early.”
Vesch also is well known for his recreational activities – you can often spot him playing hacky-sac on campus. “I’m a big alternative sports guy. I’ve been playing for many, many years, and when I had surgery, I had to stop for a semester or so,” he said, “but I pretty much use it now as physical therapy.” And his doctor approves, he added.
Vesch is also a card-carrying member of the Professional Disc Golf Association. The object of the sport is to throw a golf disc, which is like a Frisbee, into a disc golf basket. He works on his form on Rooney Field.
“That’s what I’m doing when you see me out there, practicing accuracy and distance.”
Vesch needs to practice since he travels to play in Disc Golf tournaments in Ohio and New York, among other places. He said the sport is growing, and courses, which do not require green fees like conventional golf courses, are springing up on public parks all over the area.
Vesch said that he finds most Duquesne students gracious when they come for food; but he makes everyone’s days a little better, and the Bluff a little more satisfied, with his energy and attitude.
Diamond on the Bluff
The Duquesne Duke
For hungry students craving tasty chicken cordon bleu and Reuben sandwiches, perhaps the second best thing that can be offered to them is friendly service. Dave Vesch, who has worked the grill at Off-Ramp for four years, provides that kind of quality service. “No one is nicer and more cordial than Dave when it comes to serving food,” said senior Doug Simmons.
“His pancakes are ridiculously good, as are his sandwiches. His attitude is what truly sets him apart. He is always willing to talk and attempt to cheer up the students.” Vesch admits that there is not always time to chat while working in the Fbusy dining facility. “I can’t sit and talk when people are waiting,” he said, “but I talk to people I recognize and wish them well on exams or on papers if I see them in here really early.”
Vesch also is well known for his recreational activities – you can often spot him playing hacky-sac on campus. “I’m a big alternative sports guy. I’ve been playing for many, many years, and when I had surgery, I had to stop for a semester or so,” he said, “but I pretty much use it now as physical therapy.” And his doctor approves, he added.
Vesch is also a card-carrying member of the Professional Disc Golf Association. The object of the sport is to throw a golf disc, which is like a Frisbee, into a disc golf basket. He works on his form on Rooney Field.
“That’s what I’m doing when you see me out there, practicing accuracy and distance.”
Vesch needs to practice since he travels to play in Disc Golf tournaments in Ohio and New York, among other places. He said the sport is growing, and courses, which do not require green fees like conventional golf courses, are springing up on public parks all over the area.
Vesch said that he finds most Duquesne students gracious when they come for food; but he makes everyone’s days a little better, and the Bluff a little more satisfied, with his energy and attitude.