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Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center announce support for mayor’s transit initiative
Feb. 1, 2018—by Princine Lewis | Jan. 29, 2018, 5:16 PM. Read the Vanderbilt News story here. Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center today jointly announced their official support for Mayor Megan Barry’s efforts to expand Nashville’s transit options. “We must match our collective ambitions for the future of Nashville with investments in our future prosperity,” said Vanderbilt University Chancellor...
Are you the greenest group on campus?
Jan. 25, 2018—Waste Management, the Sustainability and Environmental Management Office (SEMO), and Vanderbilt Athletics present the 2018 Vanderbilt Basketball Sustainability competition in search of this year’s greenest group on campus. The winning group will be awarded in-game videoboard recognition at the February 27 game against Missouri, as well as a hospitality event and twenty tickets to the...
‘What is Nashville’s Transit Plan’ topic of lunchtime discussion Jan. 30
Jan. 25, 2018—Read the MyVU story here. Vanderbilt’s Office of Community, Neighborhood and Government Relations and the Vanderbilt Center for Transportation and Operational Resiliency (VECTOR) will host a lunch-and-learn event Tuesday, Jan. 30, discussing Nashville’s proposed transit plan. The event is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Kissam Center, Multipurpose Room C210. Come for lunch and learn what...
Vanderbilt Campus Dining focuses on sustainability
Jan. 11, 2018—On Jan. 3 and 4, Vanderbilt Campus Dining hosted a Forward Food training conducted by the Humane Society. (Vanderbilt University) As a leader in sustainability and a member of the Menus of Change collaborative, Vanderbilt Campus Dining has implemented several initiatives that will lessen the university’s environmental impact and enhance its overall dining program. Menus of Change/Forward...
Public Safety announces improvements to Vandy Vans services
Jan. 3, 2018—Vandy Vans riders will benefit from a new student-designed shelter at a popular stop as part of Vanderbilt University Public Safety’s continuing efforts to keep improving the service. The shelter is slated to be installed in January between Hank Ingram House and Murray House on The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons. Future shuttle stops throughout campus will be explored as...
VU Facilities Donates Office Supplies to Local Charity
Jan. 3, 2018—Many Metro Nashville Public School students do not have the supplies that they need; however, Vanderbilt offices have found themselves with surplus supplies as we strive to go more fully digital to conserve resources. SEMO, the VU ReUse Surplus Program, and VU Plant Operations coordinated efforts to donate supplies to LP Pencil Box, a charity...
Don’t forget to power down before leaving for the holidays
Dec. 18, 2017—Please remember to power down before you leave the office or your home for an extended period over the holidays. Your reductions in energy use can have a large impact when aggregated across the entire university. Here are some things you can do to help conserve energy while you are away. Turn off lights in...
Holiday Greening Tips
Dec. 8, 2017—Want to reduce your impact this holiday season? Here are a few tips from SustainVU’s Holiday Greening Guide to make your holiday a little greener this year. Office/Residence Hall/Home Energy Use Vanderbilt students, faculty and staff who are going to be away from their residence halls, offices, classrooms or homes over the holidays should remember...
Beyond Politics: Private industry needs to step up on climate change
Dec. 7, 2017—Read the Research News @Vanderbilt story and watch the video here. “More than 100 of the largest businesses in the world came out and said, ‘We’re still in,’” said Michael P. Vandenbergh, David Daniels Allen Distinguished Chair of Law at Vanderbilt University and director of its Climate Change Research Network. Those corporations – including prominent firms like Hewlett...
Don’t Forget to Power Down Before Leaving for Holiday Break!
Dec. 7, 2017—Please remember to power down before you leave the office or your home for an extended period over Holiday Break. Your reductions in energy use can have a large impact when aggregated across the entire university. Here are some things you can do to help conserve energy while you are away: Turn off lights in...