Take a tour of the Vanderbilt Police Department and go on a ride with Lieutenant John Newman of the Central Campus precinct to learn more about the campus police. The tour includes the department, VUPD’s relationship with Metro, the new precinct system and general VUPD policy.

Video filmed and produced by Lily Chen and Joslin Woods

Stress and sweat seem to be synonymous for move-in weekend. But when 108 more freshmen than expected enroll at Vanderbilt, administrators like Jim Kramka, at the center of the housing assignment process, face additional heat.

Kathleen Garson never anticipated her participation in Leadership Odyssey would involve a week of scorching temperatures and a sleeping bag that attracted ants and spiders.

Despite sweltering temperatures, 36 incoming freshmen braved the heat to forge new relationships and build leadership skills at the Joe C. Davis YMCA Outdoor Center.

The work was long, difficult and hot, but coordinated Move-In Day efforts passed efficiently for nearly 1,600 new students and their families.

Service at the Sudanese Community and Women’s Service Center immersed freshmen in the world of volunteerism before any of them had taken a single class.

Pictures and an interview with the owner of the popular entertainment venue on Elliston: The Exit/In.

Residential advisers and head residents moved into their dorms last week and began intensive training to prepare them for their upcoming roles on campus.