Vanderbilt Vernacular
BJJBCC–Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center
Commodore Card (aka The Card)–identification cards given to Vanderbilt students which controls access to residential and academic buildings, on/off campus dining, and flexible spending funds for the campus bookstore
Commodore Quake–Performances by a popular recording artists and student groups in celebration of homecoming
The Commons–a community of housing, dining, and more on the historic Peabody College campus where all first–year students will live beginning in 2008
Frat Row––the sorority and fraternity houses between Vanderbilt Place and West End Avenue
Memorial Gym–the athletic facility where SEC basketball games are held.
Outstanding Senior––the senior male/female chosen at homecoming by the student body
The Pub (aka Overcup Oak)–small restaurant that specializes in traditional pub food and is located on the top floor of Sarratt Student Center
Rand–the main campus dining facility located near Sarratt Student Center
The Rec––student recreational facility
Sarratt Student Center–student center located in the middle of the main campus
The Schulman Center–the Jewish Student Center
Vandy Vans–courtesy vans which transport students to designated campus locations
from sunset to early morning, a service of the Vanderbilt University Police Department
Vanderbilt Visions–extended first–year student orientation program
Varsity Markets (aka Munchie Marts)–markets which offer grocery items, snacks and beverages, grab–and–go sandwiches and salads, fresh baked goods, made–to–order foods, health and beauty items, bookstore supplies, and more
The Wall–the brick wall outside of Rand Dining Hall and the Vanderbilt Bookstore that’s a popular gathering spot and major advertising post for student organizations
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