University Facilities
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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
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Do your part to help conserve energy during summer weather
With temperatures expected to near 100 degrees in the Nashville area, the Vanderbilt University Facilities Department is asking faculty, staff and students to help reduce their energy consumption over the coming weeks. Read MoreJun 15, 2022
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Kirkland bells to chime in memory of clock caretaker Paul Young
The chimes of Kirkland Hall’s clock tower will ring five times on Dec. 21 in memory of Paul Wynn Young, who devoted more than 40 years to keeping Kirkland Hall’s signature clock and chimes in good working order. Read MoreDec 15, 2021
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Blasting for Residential College C in West End Neighborhood to begin Oct. 25
Blasting for the foundation of Residential College C in the West End Neighborhood is scheduled to begin on Monday, Oct. 25. Read MoreOct 21, 2021
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Kirkland Hall renovation to enhance accessibility, upgrade infrastructure
Kirkland Hall, central to Vanderbilt’s history and widely recognized as the university’s signature building, will undergo a significant renovation that is reflective of the institution’s purpose and commitment to excellence. Read MoreSep 20, 2021
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The Faces of Vanderbilt’s Response to COVID-19: Ryan Storey
As Vanderbilt reflects on the one-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact, we are honoring the dedicated staff, faculty and students who rallied to support our One Vanderbilt mission and ensured that the university adapted amid unprecedented challenges. Read MoreApr 28, 2021
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Vanderbilt employees step up to battle winter weather on campus
Many Vanderbilt employees stepped up to ensure that campus operations continued despite extremely cold temperatures and snow accumulation over the past five days. Read MoreFeb 19, 2021
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FutureVU progress report for FY2020 now available
Transformations of the West End and Peabody neighborhoods, pioneering solar energy partnerships, improved recycling and more sustainable transportation choices are among the achievements outlined in the latest FutureVU progress report. Read MoreJan 27, 2021
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Facilities department enhances cleaning protocols around campus
As students complete their academic requirements through online and alternative education, and many faculty and staff work remotely to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Vanderbilt continues to take precautions to ensure the health and well-being of the campus community. Read MoreMar 18, 2020
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Division of Administration issues FutureVU progress report
Sustainable building and landscape projects, safety and accessibility improvements and transportation and mobility accomplishments are just a few of the many achievements outlined in the first FutureVU progress report, released online by the Division of Administration. Read MoreNov 22, 2019
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Construction hours to change this weekend for West End Tower crane extension
To complete the rest of the structural work for the planned 20-story West End Tower, the crane needs an extension. Construction hours will change this weekend, with work beginning at 7 a.m. on Saturday. If the work is not completed on Saturday, work on the crane will begin again at 7 a.m. on Sunday. Read MoreNov 7, 2019
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University partners with local organizations to salvage Manuel House architecture
Vanderbilt University partnered with Nashville organizations Preservation Station and Project Return in its efforts to preserve a part of Nashville’s vibrant cultural history, the Manuel House. Read MoreAug 14, 2019