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Vanderbilt Campus Dining welcomes new local suppliers in a fresh commitment to sustainability
Jan. 4, 2024—Vanderbilt University Campus Dining is pleased to announce an exciting enhancement to our menu offerings with the introduction of a new lineup of local suppliers. This initiative underscores our dedication to sustainability and our goal of providing fresh, high-quality offerings across our dining locations. Introducing Our Local Suppliers Tower Gardens: Initially installed in 2021, Campus...
Navigate Campus Dining with helpful tech tools
Aug. 18, 2023—With the start of the new academic year, Vanderbilt Campus Dining has many technology platforms available to help them navigate dining on campus. Here is a quick run-down of some of the most helpful tools: What’s cooking and what’s open NetNutrition is Vanderbilt’s mobile-optimized menu website, providing on-the-spot nutrition details for all menu items served...
Vanderbilt Campus Dining launches ReusePass reusable container program
Aug. 10, 2023—Vanderbilt University Campus Dining proudly introduces the ReusePass program, the latest step towards integrating sustainability into daily campus life. Launching at the start of the fall 2023 semester, ReusePass offers a straightforward process that empowers participants to effortlessly make eco-conscious dining choices, and help curb single-use plastic waste. ReusePass replaces the Fill it Forward program...
Campus Dining announces enhancements for 2023-2024 academic year
Aug. 9, 2023—With preparations for the fall semester well underway, Vanderbilt University Campus Dining is pleased to announce the following updates to elevate the award-winning dining program for the 2023-24 academic year. Expanded hours in residential dining halls Based on student feedback, Campus Dining will offer expanded hours for students in all residential dining halls, including Commons...
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...
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:...
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 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...