Division of Administration
Faculty and staff invited to attend inaugural Inclusion and Diversity Summit
Jan. 15, 2020—The Southeastern Higher Education Recruitment Consortium invites Vanderbilt faculty and staff to attend its inaugural Inclusion and Diversity Summit. The event is scheduled for March 4-5 at Vanderbilt Divinity School.
Join FutureVU Sustainability Leaders and help foster a sustainable campus
Jan. 15, 2020—As part of Vanderbilt’s commitment to achieving zero waste by the year 2030, the Sustainability and Environmental Management Office is launching a new program—Sustainability Leaders—to improve sustainability outcomes on campus through culture change, education and the facilitation of actionable goals.
Vanderbilt University commits to achieving zero waste goal by 2030
Jan. 13, 2020—Vanderbilt has announced its commitment to achieving zero waste by the year 2030 as part of the university’s comprehensive long-term strategy to significantly reduce its environmental footprint and drive positive change in the world.
2019 Vanderbilt University Turkey Toss a success
Jan. 8, 2020—More than 2,800 Vanderbilt faculty and staff members stopped by E. Bronson Ingram College on Dec. 20 for the annual “Turkey Toss” Employee Appreciation event.
Facilities department to host West End Neighborhood town hall Jan. 9
Jan. 6, 2020—The Vanderbilt Facilities department will host a town hall meeting to discuss progress in the West End Neighborhood on Thursday, Jan. 9, from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Carmichael Towers East Lounge.
Former Cheekwood exhibit finds home at Vanderbilt’s Susan Gray School
Dec. 16, 2019—A one-of-a-kind playhouse inspired by the Beatrix Potter story "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" has been installed at The Susan Gray School at Vanderbilt Peabody College. The Peter Rabbit House was designed as part of a Design as an Immersive Vanderbilt Experience project and created in collaboration with Pfeffer Torode Architecture, Daigh Rick Landscape Architects and Peabody College’s Early Childhood and Elementary Education program.
Get your W-2 form electronically; update your preference by Jan. 3
Dec. 5, 2019—Active Vanderbilt University employees can opt out of receiving paper W-2 forms by mail and instead access it electronically through Oracle.
Commodore Award nominees announced
Dec. 5, 2019—The Commodore Award, Vanderbilt's highest staff honor, will be presented to two full-time regular staff members who have made significant contributions to Vanderbilt University’s pursuit of excellence in education, research and community service each year at the annual Service Award Ceremony.
FutureVU Advisory Committee announced
Dec. 2, 2019—A new advisory committee comprising faculty, staff and students from across the university will provide feedback on current plans, concepts and options for FutureVU, the university’s comprehensive campus planning initiative.
Campus Dining offers discount on meal plans for faculty and staff Dec. 9-13
Dec. 2, 2019—Campus Dining is offering Vanderbilt University faculty and staff members a limited-time discount on meal plans during the week of Dec. 9-13. Enjoy cuisine from award-winning chefs, all within walking distance of your office, at a special price: 15 meals for the price of 10.
Ask Fidelity: Pizza Party Social scheduled for Dec. 4
Nov. 26, 2019—Do you have questions about your 403(b) retirement account? Are you wondering how to invest your health savings account? Come get your questions answered at the Ask Fidelity: Pizza Party Social on Wednesday, Dec. 4.
Division of Administration issues FutureVU progress report
Nov. 22, 2019—Sustainable building and landscape projects, safety and accessibility improvements and transportation and mobility accomplishments are just a few of the many achievements outlined in the first FutureVU progress report, released online by the Division of Administration.