Ricca Newmark was commissioned to provide foodservice and interior design for the renovation of Earhart Hall Food Commons Student Dining Facility located on the campus of Purdue University. The University's goal for the project was to upgrade and modernize the facility to accommodate resident student's dining needs.

Interior design and foodservice scope of services included; select and specify new and replacement foodservice equipment, select and specify new and replacement serving equipment and cosmetic improvements, including but not limited to counter finishes, wall treatments, and lighting; and select and specify new dining improvements, including but not limited to design of the mural wall, furniture, all finishes, artwork and lighting.