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Zeppos invites Vanderbilt community to join transportation working groups
Nov. 1, 2016—Read the Vanderbilt News story here. A series of working groups comprising students, faculty and staff is launching at the Wond’ry, the university’s new innovation center, to generate recommendations about the future of transportation on the Vanderbilt campus. Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos announced the working groups Oct. 28 at a town hall meeting held as...
Slay Energy Vampires this Halloween
Oct. 26, 2016—As little ghosts and ghouls prepare to come out in search of Halloween treats, be sure you don’t have any silent menaces lurking around your office or home tricking you into using more energy! Energy vampires are electronic devices that slowly suck energy when they are turned off but still plugged in. They provide no...
Remember to power down before Winter Break
Oct. 26, 2016—Vanderbilt community members who are going to be away from their residence hall, office or home for an extended period of time over Winter break should remember to power down before they leave. Doing so is a great way to reduce energy consumption and its impact on the environment. Take some simple steps to help conserve...
Vanderbilt greenhouse gas emissions down 11 percent in one year
Oct. 26, 2016—To celebrate Campus Sustainability Month in October, Vanderbilt’s Facilities organization has released an updated inventory of the university’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for the past decade, 2005 to 2015. GHG emissions dropped 11 percent in one year and 27 percent from the 2008 peak. When Vanderbilt’s significant growth in square footage, students, patient care, and...
Vanderbilt Green Fund Applications Now Open
Oct. 26, 2016—Have a sustainability project that needs funding? Applications for The Vanderbilt Green Fund are now open! The Vanderbilt Green Fund, established in 2011 by members of SPEAR and VSG, is a fund set aside for sustainability projects proposed by students. This student-run process allocates $150,000 to innovative and educational ideas that make Vanderbilt more environmentally...
Chancellor’s Town Hall discussing campus, Nashville transportation set for Oct. 28
Oct. 21, 2016—Read the MyVU story here. Internal and external forces shaping the future of transportation on the Vanderbilt campus and in the larger Nashville community will be the focus of a town hall discussion hosted by Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos on Friday, Oct. 28, from 2:10-4:10 p.m. in Flynn Auditorium at Vanderbilt Law School. All students, faculty...
Don’t forget to power down before fall break
Oct. 10, 2016—Read the MyVU story here. Vanderbilt community members who are going to be away from their residence hall, office or home for an extended period of time over fall break should remember to power down before they leave. Doing so is a great way to reduce energy consumption and its impact on the environment. October...
Cardboard Recycling during Move-In breaks records once again!
Oct. 3, 2016—Did you know that Move-In results in tons of cardboard each year and that Vanderbilt recycles all of it with the help of Cardboard Crew? See the impacts from Move-In 2016 in the infographic below!
Rooted Community Health wins 2016 football “Greenest Group on Campus” award
Oct. 3, 2016—Rooted Community Health has been named winner of the 2016 Vanderbilt Football Sustainability Competition. The group celebrated their title of “greenest group on campus” at the Vanderbilt vs. Florida game October 1 with a catered tailgate event, tickets to the game, an autographed football from Coach Derek Mason, and an on-field award ceremony during the...
FutureVU making progress on charting course for Vanderbilt’s campus
Sep. 30, 2016—Read the Vanderbilt News story here. Vanderbilt University’s land use plan is entering its second year with a full slate of activities and a new faculty advisory committee to engage the Vanderbilt community in the design and development of the campus. The plan, which has been named FutureVU, is one of Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos’...
RTA bus, Music City Star train tickets on sale in new location
Sep. 22, 2016—Read the MyVU story here. Beginning Sept. 26, tickets for RTA express buses and the Music City Star commuter train will be available for purchase over the counter at the Sarratt Student Center box office. Tickets may be purchased at Sarratt from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday–Saturday, and from noon to 8 p.m. on Sunday....
Cave study designed to solve puzzle of prehistoric megadroughts in the western U.S.
Sep. 2, 2016—Jessica Oster, assistant professor of earth and environmental sciences at Vanderbilt University, is using cave deposits to reconstruct past climates. The paleoclimatologist is also setting up an educational program to involve undergraduate, graduate, and high school students in the analysis of samples, design of independent research projects, and managing and manipulating data sets. Read the full...
Are YOU the greenest group on campus?
Aug. 29, 2016—Read the MyVU story here. Waste Management, Inc., the Vanderbilt Sustainability and Environmental Management Office (SEMO), and VU Athletics, and are looking for the greenest group on campus during this year’s Vanderbilt Football Sustainability competition. Your group could win a catered VIP tailgate event for 20 people, 20 tickets to the game, an autographed item...
Celebrate National Farmers’ Market Week August 7-13
Aug. 3, 2016—Read the MyVU story here. Celebrate National Farmers’ Market Week August 7 through August 13 by taking advantage of the Vanderbilt Farmers’ Market on Thursday August 11 from 2-5pm at the Vanderbilt Medical Center Plaza or by checking out one of the many local farmers’ markets in Nashville. The Vanderbilt Farmers’ Market will have a photo contest...
Earth Friendly Move-In Tips
Aug. 1, 2016—Whether you’re a first-year or returning Commodore, we are excited to have you back on campus! While moving in, try to minimize waste and recycle. The VU Cardboard Crew will assist first-year students at the Commons with recycling their cardboard, Styrofoam, and plastic film wrapping. SustainVU will also host a booth at the University Resources...