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Speed limits lowered across campus to enhance pedestrian safety
Speed limits across Vanderbilt’s campus have been lowered as part of the university’s ongoing commitment to pedestrian safety. Signage illustrating the updated speed limits was installed in early July, and the updated limits were painted on the pavement of each of the affected roadways. Read MoreJul 24, 2019
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Road closures, blast perimeter for Carmichael Tower 3 implosion this Saturday
Ahead of the implosion of Carmichael Tower 3 this Saturday at 9 a.m., West End Avenue from 23rd Avenue to 25th Avenue will close beginning at 8 a.m., and a blast perimeter will be established around the implosion site to keep members of the community at a safe distance. Watch a video livestream of the implosion beginning at 8:30 a.m. at vu.edu/towers. Read MoreJul 23, 2019
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Free electric scooter safety class set for July 20
The event hosted by Vanderbilt University Public Safety will provide an overview of the electric scooter program in Nashville and on the VU campus, information on how to safely and responsibly ride and park scooters, and how to report accidents and issues. The vendor Spin will provide unlocked scooters and helmets for the July 20 class. Read MoreJul 10, 2019
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Don’t forget to power down before leaving for July 4 holiday
VU Plant Operations and the Sustainability and Environmental Management Office are reminding faculty, staff and students to power down before leaving the office or home for the July 4 holiday. Small, collective efforts can have a large impact across the entire university. Read MoreJun 27, 2019
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Learn about progress in West End Neighborhood in June newsletter
Summer 2019 is an exciting time for the university and its students, faculty, staff and alumni, as rapid progress is being made in the West End Neighborhood. Read about upcoming milestones including the Carmichael Tower 3 implosion, fall move-in and more. Read MoreJun 27, 2019
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Engineering and Science Building, Eskind Biomedical Library designated LEED Gold by USGBC
U.S. Green Building Council President and CEO Mahesh Ramanujam presented Vanderbilt with a plaque designating the university’s Engineering and Science Building and Eskind Biomedical Library with LEED Gold status at a community-wide gathering on Tuesday afternoon in the Engineering and Science Building lobby. Read MoreJun 26, 2019
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Vanderbilt announces plan to demolish towers on West End Avenue
Vanderbilt University will bring down one of its tallest campus buildings when it conducts a controlled implosion of the Carmichael West Tower 3 residence hall on Saturday, July 27. The implosion of the 14-story tower is scheduled for 9 a.m. A livestream of the event will be available at vu.edu/towers. Read MoreJun 24, 2019
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Campus community invited to ceremony recognizing Vanderbilt for sustainable building practices
Vanderbilt will be recognized for its sustainable building efforts on Tuesday, June 25, when the U.S. Green Building Council presents the university with a plaque designating the Engineering and Science Building and Eskind Biomedical Library with LEED Gold status. Vanderbilt Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will join Vice Chancellor for Administration Eric Kopstain for remarks beginning at 2 p.m. Read MoreJun 21, 2019
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Address changes in West End Neighborhood take effect July 1
As part of FutureVU, the West End Neighborhood continues its transformation into a park-like community atmosphere. The restructuring of this area has necessitated the renumbering of Greek Row houses. Read MoreJun 18, 2019
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Vanderbilt, Nashville Fire Department team up for unique training opportunity at university’s Carmichael Towers
More than 800 Nashville firefighters from across Davidson County will participate in a unique training opportunity on the Vanderbilt campus June 18-29, when they conduct high-rise fire response drills in the university’s Carmichael West Tower 4 residence hall, slated for demolition later this summer. Read MoreJun 17, 2019
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Vanderbilt recognized for social media engagement during city’s Commuter Challenge
Vanderbilt University was recognized for its social media engagement during Nashville Connector’s Commuter Challenge with an award presented by Mayor David Briley on May 21. Read MoreMay 28, 2019
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Construction on campus parking garages underway
Construction at the Terrace Place Garage, Wesley Place Garage and Sony Garage will occur over the summer months. Employees’ ability to park will not be impacted if they have a current vehicle registration for their respective garage's zone. Read MoreMay 24, 2019
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Vanderbilt announces plan to build graduate housing development in Midtown
The university will begin work later this year on its graduate and professional student housing village, starting with an approximately 600-bed project to be located on Broadway between Lyle and 20th avenues. Read MoreMay 17, 2019
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Reusable water bottles and hydration stations to reduce plastic waste at Commencement
As part of its sustainability initiative, Vanderbilt University will distribute 2,000 reusable water bottles and offer hydration stations for guests to fill their own reusable containers at its main Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 10. Read MoreMay 7, 2019
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What’s On My Mind: Sustaining and scaling Vanderbilt’s environmental stewardship
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos discusses Vanderbilt's new sustainability pledge—which strives to power the campus entirely through renewable energy and be carbon neutral by 2050—in this week’s column. Read MoreApr 26, 2019
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Learn to use electric scooters safely at free VU class April 27
Whether you’re a beginner or experienced scooter rider, do your part to keep the Vanderbilt campus safe by participating in a free class taught by Vanderbilt University Public Safety. All participants will receive a $5 ridership credit from Gotcha scooters to use following the class. Read MoreApr 23, 2019
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Vanderbilt outlines major plans to reduce environmental footprint
Vanderbilt University unveiled a comprehensive long-term strategy to significantly reduce its environmental footprint in part by powering its campus entirely through renewable energy, putting the university on track to be carbon neutral by 2050. Read MoreApr 22, 2019
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Learn about progress in Peabody Neighborhood in April newsletter
This month’s issue features information about ongoing construction activity in the neighborhood and plans for upcoming end-of-year events. Read MoreApr 19, 2019
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Join Team Vanderbilt in Nashville Commuter Challenge through May 3
The challenge invites Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students to try one new transportation mode other than driving alone during the week. Read MoreApr 15, 2019
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What’s On My Mind: The progress ahead of us
In this week's column, Chancellor Zeppos reflects on change and progress ahead for Vanderbilt. Read MoreApr 12, 2019