Turkey Toss
More than 1,300 turkeys and tofurkeys gifted to faculty, staff, postdocs
Jan. 7, 2021—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.
Vanderbilt University Turkey Toss set for Dec. 18
Dec. 2, 2020—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.
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.
Vanderbilt University Turkey Toss set for Dec. 20 in new location
Nov. 24, 2019—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.
I Am Vanderbilt: Scott Glasgow
Dec. 21, 2018—As Vanderbilt University’s senior special events coordinator, Scott Glasgow says the absolute best part of his job is “game day.”
Nearly 12,000 turkeys distributed at Employee Appreciation event
Dec. 17, 2018—Thousands of Vanderbilt faculty and staff members dropped by Langford Auditorium last Friday for the annual “Turkey Toss” Employee Appreciation event.
Turkey Toss set for Dec. 14
Nov. 26, 2018—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.
Nearly 12,000 turkeys tossed on Friday
Dec. 16, 2017—Thousands of Vanderbilt faculty and staff members dropped by Langford Auditorium last Friday for the annual "Turkey Toss" Employee Appreciation event.
Annual Vanderbilt University Turkey Toss set for Dec. 15
Nov. 26, 2017—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.
Annual employee Holiday Gift Giveaway is Dec. 9
Nov. 11, 2016—Vanderbilt’s 2016 Holiday Gift Giveaway is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 9, at Langford Auditorium. Grab a turkey, tofurkey or Vanderbilt oven mitt!
Annual Holiday Gift Giveaway brings cheer
Dec. 21, 2015—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.
Holiday Gift Giveaway brings cheer
Dec. 19, 2014—Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and other university and Medical Center administrators greeted staff and distributed gifts at the Holiday Gift Giveaway Dec. 19.