Vanderbilt’s 2015 Holiday Gift Giveaway is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 18. Employees can choose a Vanderbilt apron, oven mitt, turkey or tofurkey.
Returning for 2015
A limited number of signature Vanderbilt aprons are available to choose in lieu of a turkey. The aprons will be discontinued after this year.
New for 2015
A limited number of signature Vanderbilt oven mitts are available to choose in lieu of a turkey.
Pickup locations
Langford Auditorium
Employees on the main campus will pick up their gift at Langford Auditorium from 6 a.m. to midnight. The main campus is considered the university and Medical Center main campuses or locations within these boundaries: north of I-440, south of I-40, west of I-65, south of West End Avenue (including sites on West End).
Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks
Employees at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks will pick up their gift at One Hundred Oaks from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Other areas
Managers will pick up gifts for employees who work in Williamson County or outlying areas. See your manager for more information.
ID required
Employees must present a valid Vanderbilt photo ID in person to retrieve their gift. One gift is available per employee, and there are no rain checks.
Transportation and parking
Regular shuttle routes will remain in effect, and special Turkey Event shuttles will run between Medical Center North and Kirkland Hall from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and between Medical Center North and 25th Avenue Garage from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Open parking will be available in the 25th Avenue Garage from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Note: Garland Avenue between 24th Avenue and the Round Wing will be closed to all vehicles except for patient access, mobility-impaired employees and shuttles. For employee pickup and dropoff, please use the shuttle stop on Medical Center Drive.
For mobility-impaired employees
Alternate arrangements must be made in advance. To arrange your gift pickup, please email HolidayGiftGiveaway@vanderbilt.edu.
Please note
Leftover turkeys will be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank.
Visit the Holiday Gift Giveaway page for more information.