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Summer 2023 Staff and Faculty Flex Meal Deal
May. 11, 2023—Campus Dining is pleased to announce its summer 2023 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 dining locations. Flex Meals can be purchased in...
Summer 2023 Dining Operations
Apr. 25, 2023—Beginning on May 15th, Campus Dining will be operating with modified hours at limited locations throughout the summer. Please see below for specific regular hours by location: Common Grounds will be operating with the following hours: June 18-June 22: 11:00a-6:00pm June 23-24: Closed June 25-June 30: 11:00am-6:00pm July 1-July 8: Closed July 9-July 20: 11:00am-6:00pm...
Bongo Java sustainability event and coffee tasting April 19
Apr. 12, 2023—With Earth Month in full swing, Campus Dining is proud to showcase its commitment to sustainability through its partnership with Bongo Java coffee. On April 19th, students, faculty and staff can join Bongo Java’s Acting General Manager and Director of Community Outreach Greg Crofton, in the 2301 Lounge in Rand Dining Center for an educational...
Vanderbilt University Campus Dining celebrates Earth Week with Menus of Change
Apr. 12, 2023—Vanderbilt University Campus Dining is proud to celebrate Earth Week by offering a special week of menu items that represent various principles of the Menus of Change. As a member of the Menus of Change University Research Collaborative, Vanderbilt University is committed to promoting sustainability through its award-winning dining program. Menus of Change is a groundbreaking initiative...
Spring 2023 Commencement Hours
Apr. 6, 2023—Campus Dining will be operating with modified hours during the week of Commencement. Please see below for specific hours by location:
Vanderbilt Campus Dining hosts Spring Farmer’s Market on April 26th
Apr. 5, 2023—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 will come to a close with a focus on local suppliers with the return of the popular Rand Farmer’s Market, scheduled for Wednesday, April 26th from 11:00am – 1:30pm....
Passover Accommodations Spring 2023
Apr. 5, 2023—During the week of Passover, Vanderbilt Campus Dining will be offering our Jewish community members a variety non-kosher Passover inspired dining options to enjoy throughout the week of April 5th through April 13th. Students will be able to enjoy non-Kosher Passover inspired options on weekdays at Rand, Commons, and Rothschild. Matza Crackers will be available...
Vanderbilt adds epinephrine pens in dining halls
Apr. 4, 2023—This semester, Vanderbilt University became the first college or university in the state of Tennessee to stock emergency epinephrine pens in dining halls across campus, for those suffering from life-threatening allergic reactions. This initiative was originally inspired by Chelsea Janda, a Vanderbilt alum who suffers from severe food allergies. Tasked with writing a memo in...
Campus Dining celebrates Earth Month
Mar. 31, 2023—In support of Vanderbilt’s sustainability goals, Campus Dining is excited to celebrate Earth Month throughout the month of April. Join the Vanderbilt community at events all month long, including specialty menu events, sustainable product giveaways, guest speakers, and the popular Rand Farmer’s Market. Enjoy handcrafted menus featuring local ingredients at two Farm to Campus events:...
Vanderbilt Campus Dining Celebrates South Asia Week
Mar. 24, 2023—Vanderbilt Campus Dining partnered with students from the South Asian Cultural Exchange to host a week long celebration of South Asian food culture across campus from March 27th through April 1st. The celebration will feature menus inspired by flavors from a variety of South Asia countries with dishes including Masala Omelets at Commons, Mango Lassi...
Vanderbilt Campus Dining Honored at Princeton Review’s “Best Campus Food” Annual Event
Mar. 16, 2023—Vanderbilt Campus Dining does it again! Vanderbilt’s prestigious and self-operated dining program continues to score highly among students, being ranked in 2023 as one of the “Princeton Review’s: Best Campus Food” programs in the country, along with other Universities such as UMass Amherst, Cornell, and Virginia Tech. In early February, Chef Brian Cochrane and Chef...
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. ...
Campus Dining celebrates National Nutrition Month
Mar. 2, 2023—March is National Nutrition Month and Vanderbilt Campus Dining is excited to announce a monthly series of educational events designed to support healthy eating, developed in collaboration with Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This year’s campaign highlights the importance of macronutrients as part of a balanced diet. Throughout the month, Campus Dining will be offering...
Spring Break 2023 Hours of Operation
Feb. 16, 2023—Campus Dining will be operating with modified hours due to Spring Break. Please see below for specific hours by location:
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...