Sustainability Category
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...
Vanderbilt Campus Dining introduces Chef’s Table series
Sep. 11, 2024—Campus Dining is excited to present Chef’s Table, a new series celebrating the culinary expertise of our campus chefs. Each event will feature a unique dish or demonstration, showcasing fresh, natural ingredients and a variety of cooking techniques. This series gives the Vanderbilt community the opportunity to engage with chefs who are committed to providing...
Campus Dining celebrates Earth Month
Apr. 1, 2024—Celebrate Earth Month with Vanderbilt Campus Dining as we rally behind Vanderbilt University’s sustainability initiatives throughout April. Join us on April 22nd, 2024, for Rand Farmer’s Market in honor of Earth Day. We will feature new local items: Salad Greens from HydroHouse Farms in Hermitage, TN Strawberries from Ever Tru Farms in Somerset, KY, Microgreens...
March is National Nutrition Month
Feb. 28, 2024—March is National Nutrition Month, and Vanderbilt Campus Dining is celebrating by producing a series of engaging and informative events crafted to promote healthy eating habits. Developed in collaboration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, this monthly initiative focuses on the theme of nutrition “Beyond the Table.” This year’s campaign aims to highlight the...
What’s New to Campus Dining – Spring 2024
Jan. 23, 2024—This spring semester, Campus Dining is thrilled to introduce several enhancements aimed at diversifying and improving our program. We’re excited to expand our reusable container program, begin a Dining Passport Program, and introduce many new food and beverage options at our dining halls. ReusePass in retail locations In alignment with our commitment to sustainability and...
Campus Dining to offer Bongo Java coffee for 2021-22 school year
Aug. 12, 2021—Vanderbilt Campus Dining is pleased to announce a new partnership with Bongo Java to supply fresh roasted coffee for its network of residential dining halls and Munchie Marts. Starting this fall, students will be able to choose from a variety of custom-roasted blends including Commodore Blend medium roast, Vandy House Blend light roast, and Anchor...
Vanderbilt Campus Dining to feature local and sustainable produce
Mar. 8, 2021—As part of Vanderbilt Campus Dining’s continued efforts to become a more environmentally sustainable operation, the nationally recognized foodservice provider is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Middle Tennessee-based Hydrohouse Farms. Founded by Vanderbilt alumnus Hassan Sharaff in 2016, Hydrohouse Farms’ mission is to provide quality, healthy, locally-grown vegetables to the Nashville area. The...