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Dining options during Ramadan

Mar. 7, 2023—In partnership with the Muslim Students Association and the Center for Spiritual and Religious Life, Vanderbilt Campus Dining has developed a comprehensive dining plan for students observing Ramadan. Munchie Marts Rothschild, Branscomb, Highland, and Commons Munchie Marts are all open for late night grab-and-go, offering a rotation of fresh, frozen, and other meal plan-eligible options. ...

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Campus Dining celebrates Black History Month with African-influenced food tour

Jan. 26, 2023—Vanderbilt Campus Dining is proud to help celebrate Black History Month, acknowledging the impact and history of Black members of our community, by taking students on a journey through African food culture throughout the entire month of February. Partnering with Campus Dining Chef Lakendra Davis and Audrey Patterson, Rand Dining Center manager Karen Hollis has...

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Campus Dining announces winter Flex Meal Deal for faculty, staff, and graduate and professional students

Dec. 11, 2022—Campus Dining is pleased to announce its winter 2022 Flex Meal Deal for Vanderbilt faculty, staff, and graduate and professional students. A convenient option for those who wish to dine on campus, Flex Meals allow for quick and easy meal payment across Campus Dining’s award-winning network of 20 dining locations. Flex Meals can be purchased...

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Vanderbilt offers campus and at-home COVID-19 testing options

Aug. 22, 2022—Vanderbilt continues to closely monitor COVID-19 and take precautions as needed to keep our community safe. The university offers numerous resources, which include providing students, postdocs, faculty and staff with on-campus and at-home testing options.  Symptomatic testing is available for individuals at the following locations:  Student Health Center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to...

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Campus Dining introduces new reusable to-go program

Aug. 9, 2022—Vanderbilt University is committed to environmental stewardship and natural resource protection. As part of that commitment, Vanderbilt Campus Dining, the university’s nationally-recognized foodservice operator, is proud to launch a reusable container program, designed to significantly reduce the institution’s dependence on disposable to-go containers. Starting this fall, Vanderbilt Campus Dining is partnering with Fill it Forward...

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Commons Dining Center enhancements for 2022-2023 academic year

Aug. 9, 2022—To improve the student dining experience and offer a higher level of service, Vanderbilt Campus Dining is implementing a number of upgrades to the Commons Dining Center this academic year.  These include: All-you-care-to-eat dining New for the 2022-2023 academic year, Commons now offers an all-you-care-to-eat dining experience for students, faculty, and staff.  Rather than building...

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Emily Svennevik named Registered Dietitian for Vanderbilt Campus Dining

Jul. 6, 2022—Campus Dining is pleased to announce that Emily Svennevik, MPH, RD, LDN, has been hired as the new Registered Dietitian for Vanderbilt Campus Dining.  Svennevik earned an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology with a minor in Nutrition from the University of Tennessee, and a Master of Public Health in Nutritional Sciences at the University of Michigan,...

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Maria Portelli named Senior Director for Campus Dining

May. 16, 2022—Vanderbilt University is pleased to announce that Maria Portelli has been named Senior Director for Vanderbilt University Campus Dining. Prior to her new role, Portelli formerly served as Assistant Director of Campus Dining, overseeing Rand, E. Bronson Ingram, and Zeppos dining operations.  Before joining Vanderbilt in 2019, she served as Associate Director of Business Services...

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Rand Farmer’s Market returns for 2022

Apr. 6, 2022—During the month of April, Vanderbilt Campus Dining celebrates its commitment to sustainability with student engagement and educational opportunities throughout the month.  The month of sustainability-themed events kicks off with a focus on local suppliers with the return of the popular Rand Farmer’s Market, scheduled for Monday, April 11 from 11:00am – 1:30pm. Paused during...

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Campus Dining spring 2022 survey

Apr. 6, 2022—Vanderbilt Campus Dining is hungry for feedback, and needs your help!  In an effort to measure student satisfaction in a number of areas, the department is conducting its semiannual Dining Survey throughout the month of April.  In addition to providing feedback about meal plans, customer service and food quality, students will have the chance to...

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