University Facilities
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Portion of Wyatt Center sidewalk will be closed Sept. 23 for roof repair
A portion of the sidewalk in front of the Wyatt Center in the Peabody Neighborhood will be closed from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 23, to repair the building’s roof. The entrances to the Wyatt Center will remain open. Read MoreSep 22, 2023
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Vanderbilt University Plant Operations renamed, restructured to better serve university community
Vanderbilt University Plant Operations, a division within Facilities, is being renamed to Vanderbilt University Maintenance and Operations to better encapsulate all the roles and duties of the organization. Read MoreSep 20, 2023
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College of Arts and Science to renovate Garland Hall as part of significant infrastructure improvement
The College of Arts and Science will embark on a construction project later this summer to renovate and expand Garland Hall. The project aims to align the college’s facilities with its mission of teaching, research and service; create flexible, state-of-the-art space that meets current and future academic needs; and connect the historic core of campus to the university’s trans-institutional mission. Read MoreJul 5, 2023
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Part of 25th Avenue to close to vehicles, provide alternative pedestrian pathways
Beginning Monday, July 17, 25th Avenue from Blakemore Avenue to Jess Neely Drive will close to vehicle traffic. The intersection at 25th Avenue and Jess Neely Drive will remain open. This closure is part of Vanderbilt University’s Central Utilities Initiative, which supports construction projects in the Frist Athletics Village. Read MoreJul 5, 2023
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Work zone may affect Lot 5 near Wilson Hall beginning May 22
Lot 5 behind Wilson Hall will house a dumpster that is needed for a summer construction project from May 22 to June 12. The dumpster will be behind the lot’s accessible spots; these spots will remain open and usable. Read MoreMay 22, 2023
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Crane work to occur at the Village at Vanderbilt Sept. 30
Access to the garage at Village at Vanderbilt will be limited on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 9 a.m. to noon while roof work is being done at the property. There will be no through traffic from the 21st Avenue entrance to the 18th Avenue exit. Read MoreMay 19, 2023
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Work zone may affect Peabody Administration Building entrance starting May 22
Parking spaces in front of the Peabody Administration Building will be closed off 6 a.m.–2 p.m. for six Mondays, beginning May 22, for a crane that will assist crews in roof work. The crane will be in the parking spots on the west side of the building. Please watch for work near the entrance. Read MoreMay 17, 2023
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Wyatt Center roof work will begin May 17
The circle in front of the Wyatt Center will be closed, beginning May 17, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a crane to conduct work on the roof of the building. Crane work will take place May 17–18, June 5–6 and July 24. Read MoreMay 17, 2023
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Natchez Trace closure delayed until further notice
The Central Utilities Initiative project team met with NDOT to review the planned road closure of Natchez Trace in connection with the installation of underground utilities. NDOT has requested some modifications to the plan, delaying work until the changes are made. Read MoreMay 10, 2023
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Two levels of Baker Garage to close April 24–Aug. 1
The fifth and sixth floors of the Baker Garage will be inaccessible from April 24 to Aug. 1 for maintenance and repairs; signs will direct vehicles away from the closed areas. The other Baker Garage floors still will be accessible for parking. Read MoreApr 21, 2023
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Herowear exosuit technology launches with on-campus departments
An innovative exosuit developed by a team of Vanderbilt engineers comes full circle this semester with a pilot implementation in the Division of Administration. The pilot test includes the use of 27 Apex 2 suits over six weeks. During the pilot test, users will wear the suits in actual work conditions and provide feedback throughout the duration of the study. Read MoreApr 14, 2023
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Window maintenance near Medical Center North A-wing entrance begins April 17
Third-floor window maintenance will be conducted near the A-wing entrance to Medical Center North from Monday, April 17, to Friday, May 19. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to avoid the area and use an alternative entrance to Medical Center North. Read MoreApr 12, 2023
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Sidewalk, entrance to One Magnolia Circle building closed beginning March 20
The front entrance and sidewalk to One Magnolia Circle will be closed for 12 weeks beginning Monday, March 20, for upgrades to the sidewalk and front ramp. Read MoreMar 17, 2023
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David Williams II Recreation and Wellness Center sidewalk to be affected by crane work on March 22
The sidewalk on the south side of the Recreation and Wellness Center will be affected on March 22 from 7 a.m. to noon for crane work occurring on the roof of the building. Although exits from the building will not be obstructed, students, faculty and staff are encouraged to avoid the area. Read MoreMar 17, 2023
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South Drive entrance at Village at Vanderbilt to close March 16
The South Drive entrance to the Village at Vanderbilt garage will be closed on Thursday, March 16, from 9 a.m. to noon for work to replace the HVAC systems. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to avoid the area and use the Capers Avenue access point into the Village at Vanderbilt garage. Read MoreMar 13, 2023
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Tree replacement policy will guide sustainability of Vanderbilt’s green canopy
Campus planners have developed an official tree replacement policy to ensure that Vanderbilt’s tree canopy is preserved whenever building projects are initiated or trees die naturally. Read MoreFeb 28, 2023
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Medical Center Drive will close to nonemergency traffic on Feb. 25
Incoming traffic from 21st Avenue onto Medical Center Drive will be limited to emergency vehicles only on Saturday, Feb. 25, from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. by the installation of a crane for work at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Medical Center Drive will be closed in both directions. Read MoreFeb 21, 2023
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Faculty, staff invited to learn about inner workings of campus at Facilities University
The Vanderbilt University Facilities Department will host several sessions of Facilities University, a series of classes to educate faculty and staff about the inner workings of the department. Read MoreFeb 20, 2023
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Medical Center Drive access will be restricted on Feb. 11
Incoming traffic from 21st Avenue onto Medical Center Drive will be diverted on Saturday, Feb. 11, starting at 6:30 a.m. to install a crane that will conduct work at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Read MoreFeb 8, 2023
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Jess Neely Drive to close for construction of pedestrian, bicycle-friendly greenway
Jess Neely Drive between 25th Avenue and Natchez Trace will permanently close to vehicular traffic the week of Jan. 9 to make way for a pedestrian and bicycle-friendly greenway. Read MoreDec 20, 2022