Sustainability

Campus Dining has launched VanderBees, a new initiative that brings pollinators to the once-dormant Rand rooftop garden.  Under the guidance of Campus Dining’s master gardener Kip Bennett, two honeybee hives have been installed in the garden, supported by pollinator habitats designed to benefit native… Read More

Since the start of the fall semester, Campus Dining leaders have been actively engaged with student groups to gather feedback on the dining experience. This productive dialogue, combined with input from the Dining Advisory Board, Vanderbilt Student Government (VSG) and student surveys, has directly shaped changes that will meet the campus’s diverse tastes, dietary needs and expectations for sustainability. Read More

Campus Dining is excited to present Chef’s Table, a new series celebrating the culinary expertise of our campus chefs. Each event will feature a unique dish or demonstration, showcasing fresh, natural ingredients and a variety of cooking techniques. Read More

Celebrate Earth Month with Vanderbilt Campus Dining as we rally behind Vanderbilt University’s sustainability initiatives throughout April. Join us on April 22nd, 2024, for Rand Farmer’s Market in honor of Earth Day. Read More

March is National Nutrition Month, and Vanderbilt Campus Dining is celebrating by producing a series of engaging and informative events crafted to promote healthy eating habits. Developed in collaboration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, this monthly initiative focuses on the theme of nutrition “Beyond the Table.” Read More

This spring semester, Campus Dining is thrilled to introduce several enhancements aimed at diversifying and improving our program. We’re excited to expand our reusable container program, begin a Dining Passport Program, and introduce many new food and beverage options at our dining halls. Read More