Student Centers News

The annual Parents & Family Weekend is just around the corner! This year’s event runs Friday, October 12th through Sunday, October 14th. Registration and check-in will be in the Student Life Center Board of Trust room from 10am-6pm on Friday, October 12th, and from 8:30am-12pm on Saturday, October 13th. For the full schedule and details visit the official Family Weekend 2012 website.

Vanderbilt Programming Board is going to fill your Friday night full of fun, food and prizes on September 28. Between 7pm and 11pm, the Student Life Center will be transformed into a carnival, including games like pedestal jousting, skeeball, pinball, arcade games, wac-a-mole, and much more. What would a carnival be without food? VPB has that covered, with cotton candy, funnel cakes, snow cones, pizza, popcorn, nachos and McDougal’s.  There will also be prizes, including a Kindle Fire, Wii gaming console, and Commodore Quake tickets, just to name a few.

For more information check out the VPB website.

As you get your final preparations ready for the Finance Industry Career Day, put on by the Center for Student Professional Development, please remember that the location of the event is the Multi-Purpose Room at the Commons Center . Normally these events are held in the Commodore Ballroom at the Student Life Center, but due to scheduling conflicts this event has been relocated to the Commons Center.

Your opinion counted!  More meeting rooms are available to reserve in Sarratt|Rand.  Sarratt 331 is located in the east wing and will seat 28 in conference.  Sarratt 361 is located in the west wing and will seat 22 in conference.  While no a/v is built into these rooms, you can reserve the LCD Television for your meetings.  Please contact Reservations and Events or visit Virtual EMS to check availability and make your request today.  Stay tuned….more meeting rooms to open after Fall Break!

As the summer break draws to an end, the Student Life Center is gearing up for another great year! Beginning Saturday, August 18, the SLC will be resuming regular operating hours.

For event planners, if you have not reserved space for the Fall yet, now is the time as space is running out. Contact Reservations & Events or the SLC today to reserve space.

Remember to check the Student Centers Event Calendar to keep track of all the events happening in the SLC and throughout the Student Centers.

In recognition of Independence Day, Sarratt Student Center and the Student Life Center will be closed on Wednesday, July 4th. Both facilities will re-open on July 5th with regular operating hours.

Have a safe and happy holiday!

In recognition of Memorial Day, the Student Centers will be closed Saturday, May 26 through Monday, May 28. All offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 29 with normal summer operation hours.

Have a safe and enjoyable weekend!

Now that the class of 2012 has graduated and moved on, and most students are taking a break for the summer, the Student Life Center will work on reduced hours. However, do not let the hours fool you, the SLC is still operating and available for your events!

The Student Life Center is available all summer long for events, including banquets, weddings, and conferences.  Please contact the SLC today for availability.

Summer 2012 Hours of Operation:

(Hours are subject to change based on events)

It’s summertime and the livin’ is easy! With the last of exams wrapping up and students moving out, it is important to note the summer schedule taking effect at The Commons Center for the next few months.

The Commons Center will take on adjusted hours during the summer. Building hours of operation will vary from week to week, but look for most days to take a traditional 7 AM to 5 PM approach. Building hours will be posted on-site in two-week cycles.

The Commons Food Gallery will be open from 7 AM to 2 PM every day this summer due to the Rand renovation. Menu items can be found through the Vanderbilt Dining webpage.

Thank you so much for a great semester, students! Have a great summer, and good luck to the graduating class of 2012!

Exam time is upon us here at Vanderbilt, so we here at The Commons Center are trying to do everything in our power to assist you in your time of extreme studying.

All meeting spaces in The Commons Center are available for studying when no events are being held. This means that the Fireside Lounge, the MPR, the Towers Conference Room, and all other areas on the first two floors are open for business.

Additionally, look for special deals and study breaks, such as last night’s Chick-Fil-A surprise.

Finish out the year strong!