Turkey Toss

In 2025, Vanderbilt marked the 150th anniversary of its opening with vibrant, campus-wide Sesquicentennial celebrations that reflected the university’s enduring values and forward-looking spirit. Throughout the fall, students, faculty, staff, alumni and neighbors came together for conversations and performances, traditions and tributes—all honoring Vanderbilt’s past while embracing the promise of its next century and beyond.  Read More

Check out all the fun at one of Vanderbilt's favorite annual traditions, Turkey Toss! Read More

Celebrate a favorite Vanderbilt University employee tradition—the annual Turkey Toss—on Dec. 16, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. This year’s event, which will be in the Multipurpose Room, Great Room and cafe within Carmichael College, will mark the close of Vanderbilt’s Sesquicentennial celebrations. Attendees will receive a large Vanderbilt insulated bag. Regular turkeys as well as halal and tofurkey options will be available. Read More

This year’s Turkey Toss will be the closing event of Vanderbilt’s Sesquicentennial celebration and will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 16, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., in the Multipurpose Room, Great Room and Carmichael Cafe within Carmichael College.   Read More

Vanderbilt University faculty, staff and postdocs are invited to participate in Turkey Toss 2024 on Friday, Dec. 13, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Share your thoughts about staff appreciation through People, Culture and Belonging's newest survey. Read More