Vanderbilt University Public Safety Archives
Test of outdoor warning system scheduled for Oct. 6
Sep. 28, 2018—A full-scale test will take place on Saturday, Oct. 6, at noon to coincide with Metro’s monthly siren test.
Campus community can ride Metro’s upgraded ‘WeGo’ buses for free
Sep. 13, 2018—Vanderbilt Parking Services reminds all full-time faculty, staff, undergraduate and graduate students that they are eligible to ride to and from campus on Metro’s new "WeGo" buses for free through Vanderbilt’s Easy Ride program.
AlertVU test scheduled for Sept. 18
Sep. 11, 2018—Vanderbilt University Public Safety will conduct a test of the AlertVU emergency notification system on Tuesday, Sept. 18, at 10 a.m.
Download VandySafe, upgraded safety app from VUPD
Aug. 29, 2018—SafeVU has been upgraded and renamed VandySafe. Features include emergency calling, reporting, services and guides, improved aesthetics and more.
SafeVU is getting an upgrade; new app available July 1
May. 21, 2018—The existing SafeVU app will expire on June 30. The new-and-improved app will be available on July 1 and will require existing SafeVU users to delete the old app and download the new one.
Register now for free VU Public Safety teen driving awareness course June 2
Apr. 26, 2018—Vanderbilt University Public Safety is teaming up with Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt’s Injury Prevention Program and Metro Nashville Police to offer a free Teen Driver Awareness Program at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks.
Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion recognizes staff service
Apr. 13, 2018—The Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion hosted receptions April 6 recognizing Vanderbilt University’s Plant Operations, Public Safety and Printing Services staff in appreciation of their work throughout the year.
SkyVU’s Oracle Cloud is now live
Jan. 4, 2018—As of Jan. 3, Oracle Cloud is live. The SkyVU program has replaced the university’s business, financial and administrative systems. Log in via the SkyVU website.
Important information about employee parking fee payments
Jan. 4, 2018—Employee parking fees will become an after-tax deduction effective January 2018 due to new federal tax law.
Public Safety announces improvements to Vandy Vans services
Dec. 14, 2017—Undergraduate students designed a Vandy Vans shelter to be installed at The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons. In addition, a new stop at the Highland Quadrangle boasts increased safety for riders.
Participate in survey gathering feedback on pedestrian and cyclist safety
Nov. 10, 2017—Faculty, students and staff can access and fill out a five-minute survey created by Vanderbilt Public Safety until Dec. 15.
Zeppos presents VUPS’ Marty Wright with inaugural Heart and Soul Staff Appreciation Award
Sep. 7, 2017—Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos paid a surprise visit Sept. 6 to Marty Wright, manager of law enforcement systems in Vanderbilt University Public Safety, to present him with the inaugural Heart and Soul Staff Appreciation Award.