News
Local Java reopens in Sarratt Student Center
Feb. 28, 2022—Campus Dining is pleased to announce the reopening of Local Java, effective Tuesday, March 1. Closed during COVID-19 restrictions and challenged with continued staff shortages into the current academic year, the popular coffee shop will be open once more to serve early morning espresso aficionados. To mark the special occasion, staff will be offering free...
Spring Break 2022 hours of operation
Feb. 21, 2022—Campus Dining will be operating with modified hours due to Spring Break. Please see below for specific hours by location:
Campus Dining’s Farm to Campus Menu Series kicks off Feb. 16
Feb. 11, 2022— Vanderbilt University Campus Dining is kicking off its Farm to Campus Menu Series on Wednesday, Feb. 16, from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at the Commons Dining Center. Curated by Chef Rick Lewis, the dinner will feature grilled merlot-cut steak served over a bed of spring mixed greens. The main dish will be accompanied by candy...
Common Grounds Open House Fri, Feb 11
Feb. 9, 2022—After an extended closure due to COVID-19 and recent staffing shortages, Campus Dining is excited to announce the reopening of Common Grounds coffee shop, located in the Commons Munchie Mart. To help celebrate the news, Campus Dining is hosting an open house event Friday, February 11 from 7am until 11am. Students will be treated to...
Campus Dining celebrates Black History Month
Jan. 31, 2022—Vanderbilt Campus Dining is proud to help celebrate Black History Month, acknowledging the impact and history of Black members of our community. In support of Vanderbilt’s broader Black History Month events, Campus Dining is hosting its own series of events, each with focus on Black chefs, cooks, and local restauranteurs. The first event will be...
Campus Dining Spring 2022 Semester Updates
Jan. 14, 2022—Despite many challenges this academic year, the Campus Dining leadership team continues its efforts to elevate the on-campus dining experience, and is pleased to announce a series of enhancements to Vanderbilt’s dining program for the spring 2022 semester. New Cuisines and Returning Favorites Additional stations at most dining halls will be open, giving students more...
Campus Dining during Commodores Care period
Jan. 10, 2022—All students returning to campus for the spring semester, including students living in residence halls, in Greek houses or off campus, will be required to participate in a Commodores Care period immediately upon their return to support the health of our community and reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19. The “quiet” Commodores Care period...
Extended Winter Break Hours of Operation
Jan. 4, 2022—Due to the delayed start of the spring 2022 semester, Campus Dining will be operating with modified hours from Friday, January 7 through Monday, January 17. Please see below for specific hours by location: For updates and current information, be sure to stay in the loop with SMS text alerts from Campus Dining. Text ‘DiningNews’...
Winter Break 2021 Hours of Operation
Dec. 10, 2021—UPDATE: Due to the delayed start of the spring 2022 semester, Campus Dining will be operating with modified hours from Friday, January 7 through Monday, January 17. Please click here for updated hours of operation. Campus Dining will be operating with modified hours due to Winter Break. Please see below for specific hours by location:...
Thanksgiving 2021 hours of operation
Oct. 22, 2021—Campus Dining will be operating with modified hours due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Please see below for specific hours by location:
Vanderbilt to host cooking demonstration on October 15 to shed light on food waste
Oct. 7, 2021—An estimated 40% of food produced annually in the United States goes uneaten while over ten percent of Americans are food insecure. According to the U.S Environmental Protection Agency, in the United States, food is the single largest category of material placed in municipal landfills, where it emits methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. As part of...
Campus Dining partners with students to launch Swipes for a Cause
Oct. 7, 2021—Vanderbilt University is committed to being a force for positive change in our community, and is proud to announce the official launch of Swipes for a Cause – a student-led initiative designed to donate unused meal funds to needy families in the greater Nashville area. Funds collected will be used to purchase food in Campus...
Campus Dining student employment incentives
Sep. 30, 2021—In an effort to support staffing needs across its network of 18 dining halls, markets, and cafes, Vanderbilt Campus Dining is pleased to announce a series of new initiatives to drive increased student employment. In support of these efforts, the following changes will be implemented for both current and prospective student employees. Wage Increase: All...
Fall Break 2021 hours of operation
Sep. 30, 2021—Thursday, October 14 and Friday, October 15 is Fall Break for undergraduate students. Campus Dining will operate with the following modified hours: Please note that E. Bronson Ingram will be closed for Dinner service Friday, October 15 for a James Beard Foundation event. Allergen meal service will continue as normal through the break period. All...
Campus Dining Service Update – August 31, 2021
Aug. 31, 2021—To our Vanderbilt students and parents With nearly one week of classes under our belt, the fall 2021 semester is well underway here at Vanderbilt. As with all student support operations, the men and women of Campus Dining are hard at work serving our residential student population. As you may know, our dining program started...