Turkey Toss
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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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REMINDER: Vanderbilt staff, faculty holiday discounts and giveaways available Dec. 15–18
Vanderbilt University is hosting several giveaways and discounts to show our appreciation for our staff and faculty’s hard work this year. Here is a reminder of what’s coming up. Read MoreDec 13, 2023
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Turkey Toss set for Dec. 15
Vanderbilt University faculty, staff and postdocs are invited to participate in Turkey Toss 2023 on Friday, Dec. 15, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. (7 a.m. to 4 p.m. inside) at the Sarratt Student Center. Participants will have the choice of a Turkey/Tofurky or a set of special gift items while supplies last. Read MoreNov 2, 2023
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Turkey Toss 2022 brings holiday cheer, shows appreciation to Vanderbilt University employees
Thousands of Vanderbilt University employees enjoyed Turkey Toss, a longstanding holiday tradition and Employee Appreciation event in which the university expresses thanks to faculty, staff and postdoctoral scholars for their service. Read MoreJan 3, 2023
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Turkey Toss is TODAY
VU faculty, staff and postdocs are invited to participate in Turkey Toss today from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Sarratt Art Gallery/Sarratt Cinema lobby. A drive-through option is available at the Sarratt roundabout on Vanderbilt Place. Read MoreNov 16, 2022
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Turkey Toss 2021 brings holiday cheer
More than 1,100 turkeys, 28 tofurkeys and 650 cutting boards were given to Vanderbilt University faculty, staff and postdoctoral fellows during Turkey Toss 2021. Also, more than 450 turkeys and tofukeys were donated to Second Harvest Food Bank. Read MoreDec 20, 2021
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Turkey Toss 2021 set for Dec. 17
Vanderbilt University faculty, staff and postdoctoral scholars are invited to participate in Turkey Toss 2021 on Friday, Dec. 17, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The drive-through event will take place in Lot 5A at the corner of 21st Avenue South and Terrace Place. Read MoreDec 1, 2021
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More than 1,300 turkeys and tofurkeys gifted to faculty, staff, postdocs
Turkey Toss, a longstanding Vanderbilt holiday tradition in which the university expresses thanks to faculty, staff and postdoctoral scholars, looked a little different in 2020. Read MoreJan 7, 2021
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Vanderbilt University Turkey Toss set for Dec. 18
Turkey Toss, a longstanding Vanderbilt holiday tradition in which the university expresses thanks to faculty and staff for their hard work and dedication throughout the year, will look a little different for 2020. Read MoreDec 2, 2020
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2019 Vanderbilt University Turkey Toss a success
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. Read MoreJan 8, 2020
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Vanderbilt University Turkey Toss set for Dec. 20 in new location
Vanderbilt University’s 2019 Turkey Toss is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 20, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event for university employees will be held in a new location this year: the E. Bronson Ingram College Dining Hall. Read MoreNov 24, 2019
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I Am Vanderbilt: Scott Glasgow
As Vanderbilt University’s senior special events coordinator, Scott Glasgow says the absolute best part of his job is “game day.” Read MoreDec 21, 2018
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Nearly 12,000 turkeys distributed at Employee Appreciation event
Thousands of Vanderbilt faculty and staff members dropped by Langford Auditorium last Friday for the annual “Turkey Toss” Employee Appreciation event. Read MoreDec 17, 2018
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Turkey Toss set for Dec. 14
Vanderbilt University’s 2018 Turkey Toss is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 14, from 6 a.m. to midnight in the Langford Auditorium Lobby. Employees can choose either a free turkey, tofurkey or Vanderbilt apron. Read MoreNov 26, 2018
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Nearly 12,000 turkeys tossed on Friday
Thousands of Vanderbilt faculty and staff members dropped by Langford Auditorium last Friday for the annual "Turkey Toss" Employee Appreciation event. Read MoreDec 16, 2017
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Annual Vanderbilt University Turkey Toss set for Dec. 15
Get your free turkey, tofurkey or oven mitt at Vanderbilt University's annual Turkey Toss on Dec. 15 from 6 a.m. to midnight at Langford Auditorium. Read MoreNov 26, 2017
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Annual employee Holiday Gift Giveaway is Dec. 9
Vanderbilt’s 2016 Holiday Gift Giveaway is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 9, at Langford Auditorium. Grab a turkey, tofurkey or Vanderbilt oven mitt! Read MoreNov 11, 2016
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Annual Holiday Gift Giveaway brings cheer
Vanderbilt’s 2015 Holiday Gift Giveaway was held Friday, Dec. 18, at Langford Auditorium and at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks. Despite the cold, employees came out by the thousands to pick up their gifts. Read MoreDec 21, 2015
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Holiday Gift Giveaway brings cheer
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and other university and Medical Center administrators greeted staff and distributed gifts at the Holiday Gift Giveaway Dec. 19. Read MoreDec 19, 2014
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Holiday Gift Giveaway is Dec. 19
Vanderbilt’s 2014 Holiday Gift Giveaway is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 19. Employees can choose a free Vanderbilt apron, turkey or tofurkey. Read MoreDec 5, 2014