Vanderbilt University showed gratitude to more than 2,000 staff, faculty and postdoctoral scholars on Tuesday, Dec. 16, with the university’s annual Turkey Toss extravaganza.
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Lauren Rodgers, deputy chief of staff and assistant secretary to the Vanderbilt Board of Trust in a fantastic turkey costume, at the 2025 Turkey Toss (Vanderbilt University)
Faculty and staff enjoy the events of the 2025 Turkey Toss. (Vanderbilt University)
S’mores station at the 2025 Turkey Toss (Vanderbilt University)
The 12-hour employee appreciation event was held in and around Carmichael College. It included snacks, an outdoor s’mores station, crafts, fun photo ops, branded scarves, a Turkey Toss–themed pin drop and more.
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier came out to help distribute turkeys, with halal and tofurkey options along with branded insulated bags.
Officer Jack joins the party at the 2025 Turkey Toss (Vanderbilt University)
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier helps help distribute turkeys, with halal and tofurkey options along with branded insulated bags. (Vanderbilt University)
More than 80 staff members also volunteered to work the event. All extra turkeys not picked up were donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank.
Faculty and staff enjoy the events of the 2025 Turkey Toss. (Vanderbilt University)
2025 Turkey Toss gifts for faculty and staff (Vanderbilt University)
Making s’mores at the 2025 Turkey Toss (Vanderbilt University)
