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Fall 2024 Dining Upgrades
Oct. 14, 2024—Since the start of the fall semester, Campus Dining leaders have been actively engaged with student groups to gather feedback on the dining experience. This productive dialogue, combined with input from the Dining Advisory Board, Vanderbilt Student Government (VSG) and student surveys, has directly shaped changes that will meet the campus’s diverse tastes, dietary needs...
Fall Break 2024 Hours of Operation
Oct. 8, 2024—This fall break, Campus Dining will operate under normal business hours with the exception of the following closures: The Kitchen at Kissam and Kissam Market will close for maintenance on Friday, October 11 at 10am. Allergen meals will not be impacted. Local Java will close for fall break on Saturday, October 12. VandyBlenz will close...
Campus Dining Hosts Cooking Demonstration for Family Weekend
Sep. 13, 2024—Vanderbilt Campus Dining celebrated Parents and Family Weekend with a live cooking demonstration at Rothschild Dining Hall, led by two of our talented chefs. Chef Kriska Nagle wowed the crowd by sautéing tofu and locally sourced mushrooms, creating stunning bao topped with pickled daikon and carrots. Chef Julien Hicks from E. Bronson Ingram Dining Hall...
Fall 2024 Updates from Campus Dining
Aug. 27, 2024— This year Vanderbilt Campus Dining implemented some new initiatives in response to broader campus needs and we understand they’ve impacted your dining experience. The start of the semester is always a time of adjustment for everyone, and we’re committed to making this transition as smooth as possible. We thank everybody that has reached out...
Vanderbilt Culinary Academy Graduation 2024
Jun. 13, 2024—Vanderbilt Campus Dining celebrated the achievements of 19 graduates from its Culinary Academy, a specialized program tailored to enhance the skills of the university’s dining staff. The graduation ceremony, held on April 22 at Alumni Hall, marked the culmination of a rigorous curriculum designed to enhance the overall experience of Vanderbilt’s dining program. The...
Enhance Your Campus Dining Experience with New Meal Money Buy-Up Options
Jun. 12, 2024—Exciting New Meal Money Buy-Up Options Available for Students! Campus Dining is introducing new buy-up options for your Meal Money, giving you even more flexibility and convenience for dining on campus. Whether you’re craving a quick snack, a hearty meal, or a delicious treat from one of our many dining locations, these new options are...
Campus Dining Competes in Tournament of Champions
Jun. 10, 2024—Vanderbilt Campus Dining chefs Joshua Smith and Grayson Holland showcased their culinary prowess at the UMass Chef Conference Tournament of Champions this week. The cooking competition was hosted by chef Jet Tila and followed a format similar to Food Network competitions. Chefs Josh and Grayson competed as a team against six other colleges and universities...
What’s New for Fall 2024
May. 6, 2024—Dear student, Welcome to the 2024-25 academic year at Vanderbilt University! Whether you’re joining us for the first time or returning as a seasoned Commodore, our Campus Dining team is eager to enrich your college experience through a diverse and innovative dining program. As we open our doors for the new academic year, we are...
Summer Hours 2024
Apr. 27, 2024—Rand Dining hall will be open from May 13-May 26. No other dining halls or markets will be open during this time. We will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday May 27, 2024 and resume operations Tuesday the 28th. Rand Dining hall will be open Monday-Friday for breakfast and lunch from May 28-August 2nd....
End of Year Dining Hours – May 2024
Apr. 25, 2024—As the school year comes to a close, we have updated hours of operations for our dining halls as follows: Hours of operation for summer 2024 can be found here.