Campus Dining
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Locally sourced foods take center stage at Campus Dining’s Earth Month events
During Earth Month, Vanderbilt Campus Dining hosted a series of events centered around locally sourced foods, which included the largest Rand Farmer’s Market to date! Plus, over 5,000 community members have enrolled in ReusePass, reducing single-use plastic on campus. Read MoreApr 24, 2024
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Vanderbilt Printing Services wins awards for excellence in print quality
Vanderbilt University Printing Services continues to lead its peers in the in-house publishing and printing world, recently securing two Silver awards for excellence in print quality in the 2024 In-Print Awards. Read MoreApr 8, 2024
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Campus Dining celebrates Earth Month
Celebrate Earth Month with Vanderbilt Campus Dining as we rally behind Vanderbilt University’s sustainability initiatives throughout April. Read MoreApr 1, 2024
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WATCH: 5 Vanderbilt Campus Dining sustainability efforts you should know
Today is the first day of Earth Month! Vanderbilt Campus Dining is constantly working to expand its sustainability programs. Here are five things you should know about sustainability at Campus Dining. Read MoreApr 1, 2024
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WATCH: 5 sustainability efforts you may not know about at Vanderbilt (Part Two)
It’s almost Earth Month! Did you know that Vanderbilt is carbon neutral? Throughout April, we’ll be highlighting sustainability-related programs and areas throughout the university, which all contribute to continually lower Vanderbilt’s carbon footprint—and here are five that you might not know about. Read MoreMar 28, 2024
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Vanderbilt to celebrate Earth Month with events throughout April
Excerpt: Vanderbilt University will celebrate Earth Month during April with events aimed at education and engagement around Vanderbilt sustainability programs and initiatives. Read MoreMar 22, 2024
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WATCH: VU Staff Q&A Series – Charlene McPherson, Campus Dining
In a new series on the Vanderbilt Instagram account, students can get to know some of the dedicated staff who play a crucial role in creating a welcoming and supportive environment for them. The first installment features Charlene McPherson, a beloved cashier at Rand Dining Hall, who has been a part of the Vanderbilt family for 15 years. Read MoreMar 18, 2024
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Sustainability, transportation and environmental efforts highlighted in FutureVU FY2023 Progress Report
The annual report provides an overview of progress around the core themes of connectivity and community enhancement, diversity and inclusion, accessibility, environmental sustainability and the preservation of the university’s historic, park-like setting. Read MoreMar 18, 2024
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WATCH: A special thank you to staff on National Employee Appreciation Day
In honor of National Employee Appreciation Day, Vice Chancellor for People, Culture and Belonging Sydney Savion acknowledges the exceptional work and commitment to this institution by its staff and offers a personal “thank you” with a free Rand cookie. Read MoreMar 1, 2024
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Celebrate National Nutrition Month with Vanderbilt Campus Dining
March is National Nutrition Month, and Vanderbilt Campus Dining is celebrating by producing a series of engaging and informative events crafted to promote healthy eating habits. Developed in collaboration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, this monthly initiative focuses on the theme of nutrition “Beyond the Table.” Read MoreMar 1, 2024
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Vanderbilt greenhouse gas emissions drop 11 percent since last year and 35 percent since 2016, sustainability report shows
The latest annual sustainability report, released by Environmental Health, Safety and Sustainability in the Division of Administration, details Vanderbilt’s fiscal year 2023 sustainability efforts that support the university’s overall sustainability goals. Read MoreJan 29, 2024
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Frozen Frontline: Vanderbilt staff step up to keep the university running during bitter cold, snowfall
In the face of a historic snowfall on Jan. 15, Vanderbilt University staff worked diligently to ensure necessary university operations continued to run during the week of winter weather. Read MoreJan 22, 2024
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Flex Meal Deal returns for faculty, staff, and graduate and professional students
Flex Meals can be purchased in blocks of 10 meals and are regularly $150 (plus tax) per block. During the spring 2024 Flex Meal Deal, faculty, staff, and graduate and professional students will receive three bonus meals at no additional charge. This promotion begins Wednesday, Jan. 3, and runs through Wednesday, Jan. 10. Read MoreJan 2, 2024
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Turkey Toss 2023 shows appreciation to Vanderbilt University employees
On Dec. 15 more than 3,000 Vanderbilt University employees attended Turkey Toss, a long-standing holiday tradition and employee appreciation event through which the university expresses thanks to faculty, staff and postdoctoral scholars for their service. Read MoreDec 18, 2023
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Sip and Study: 5 must-try coffee spots in the university neighborhood
Finals season is fast approaching. To help with increased caffeine needs during this time, we’ve assembled this list of four coffee spots on campus you may not have tried yet—and one with a “special” secret. Read MoreDec 4, 2023
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How to be a hydroponic farmer: Expert advice from agricultural entrepreneur Hassan Sharaff, BE’07
Sharaff is the owner of HydroHouse Farms, a commercial hydroponics business in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, that supplies leafy greens to many restaurants and businesses in Nashville—including Vanderbilt Campus Dining. Read MoreApr 20, 2021
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And the Beat Goes On: A resilient Vanderbilt community finds innovative ways to thrive amid the challenges of COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to upend lives in countless ways, members of the Vanderbilt community have shown remarkable resilience in the face of the crisis. Read MoreMay 14, 2020
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Campus Dining now offering virtual nutrition counseling for students
Vanderbilt Campus Dining has announced it is now offering virtual nutrition counseling for students with the university's campus dietitian. Read MoreApr 8, 2020
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Eat like a Student: Barley Primavera Recipe
Seven days a week, Campus Dining whips up tasty, healthy dishes like this favorite: Barley Primavera. For just 58 calories per 4-ounce serving, this dish packs a lot of flavor. Read MoreMar 23, 2015
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Blair Senior Wants to Increase Campus Safety
Kelby Carlson serves as secretary for the Vanderbilt Disabilities Awareness Partnership, a student organization founded last year to raise awareness about disabilities and improve accessibility. Read MoreMar 23, 2015