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Thanksgiving Break 2022 Hours of Operation
Oct. 28, 2022—Campus Dining will be operating with modified hours due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Please see below for specific hours by location:
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...
Fall 2022 Opening Week Hours of Operation
Aug. 16, 2022—Beginning on Monday, August 15th through Sunday, August 21st, Campus Dining will be operating with modified hours at limited locations. Please see below for specific regular hours by location:
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Summer 2022 Dining Operations
May. 9, 2022—Beginning on May 16th, Campus Dining will be operating with modified hours at limited locations throughout the summer. Please see below for specific regular hours by location: PURCHASING MEALS: Students taking summer classes with a valid VUNET ID who are interested in dining on campus are recommended to purchase Flex Meals as no meal...
Spring 2022 Commencement Week Dining Hours
Apr. 18, 2022—Campus Dining will be operating with modified hours during the week of Commencement. Please see below for specific hours by location:
Underground Supper Club in West End Tower
Apr. 14, 2022—Vanderbilt University Campus Dining held its third “Underground Supper Club” on the last Thursday of March, hosting a formal dinner in West End Tower with a handcrafted menu executed by University Executive Chef, Jordan Rogers. Ten students, chosen at random, were invited to dine on the eighteenth floor the West End Tower, seated around the...
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...
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...
Local Java introduces meal swipe options
Apr. 4, 2022—Campus Dining is re-introducing meal plan options for patrons of Local Java. Starting Monday, April 4, the popular coffee spot will offer a selection of tasty breakfast options, including a pepper jack, sausage and egg bagel sandwich or a fresh blended smoothie of the day. Meals include a whole fruit, plus a beverage choice of...
Campus Dining reintroduces sustainable reusable servingware
Mar. 23, 2022—Campus Dining implemented a number of safety protocols in response to COVID-19, including a shift to only to-go containers and disposable, compostable, drinkware and cutlery. These temporary measures have been in place since March 2020. In coordination with university health and safety leaders, Campus Dining is pleased to announce a return to reusable cups, plates,...
Campus Dining partners with student-led Vanderbilt Culinary Club to host pop-up dinner
Mar. 14, 2022—Vanderbilt Campus Dining is proud to partner with the Vanderbilt Culinary Club to offer a unique pop-up dining event this week. Unlike Campus Dining’s previous pop-up meals, this event will be handled largely by the student-run Culinary Club – from menu development to meal preparation. Organized in 2021, the Vanderbilt Culinary Club boasts nearly 300...