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Linda Xu

MCL News Minute-January 18, 2023

January 17, 2023 by Linda Xu

Linda has the details you need about events and happening on campus in the week ahead, including Master of Public Health info sessions and the upcoming Vandy Off Broadway productions of the musical “9 to 5”.  

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CommonsCast Episode 118-December 7, 2022

December 6, 2022 by Linda Xu

On this final fall semester episode of the podcast Anya sits down with Dean Melissa Gresalfi for the Q&A segment, Esme delivers the details on events happening around campus this week, and Linda brings in Tobenna Udeze for the Human of the Commons interview.  Tobenna is a first-year student at Vanderbilt originally from Nigeria majoring in Computer Science and living in West House.   

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MCL News Minute-November 16, 2022

November 15, 2022 by Linda Xu

Linda has the details on events you need to know about leading into the Thanksgiving break, including an upcoming performance by the University Concert Band.  She also has details on events happening after the break including a meeting for students interested in video game development.

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MCL News Minute-October 26, 2022

October 25, 2022 by Linda Xu

Linda provides the details on events coming up on campus this week, including performances of “Carrie: The Musical” by Vanderbilt Off Broadway and the Blair school’s Blair Witch event.  

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MCL News Minute-October 5, 2022

October 4, 2022 by Linda Xu

Linda has all of the info you need about some great events happening around campus this week, including pumpkin painting and a showcase at the McGallery.

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CommonsCast Episode 110-September 28, 2022

September 27, 2022 by Linda Xu

On this week’s episode of the official podcast of The Commons, Alice sits down with Dean Gresalfi for another Q&A session, Linda delivers the weekly events in the Commons Calendar, and then pulls double duty as she joins Abbey for the Humans of the Commons interview segment.  

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MCL News Minute-September 14, 2022

September 13, 2022 by Linda Xu

Linda delivers the details on events coming up on campus this week, including Lights on the Lawn, a Next Step session to help you decide you major, and a fun class to help you learn to tango.

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CommonsCast Episode 107-September 7, 2022

September 6, 2022 by Linda Xu

Dean Gresalfi sits down with Linda for this week’s Q&A with the Dean, Santana has the details on events coming up on campus this week, and Eigen brings fellow first-year student Laura Gayre into the studio for the Humans of the Commons interview

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MCL Top 5 Essential Items to Ease Freshman Vandy Life

August 22, 2022 by Linda Xu

Happy first day of the 2022-23 school year!!!  To all the new students on campus this year, welcome! While move-in and orientation may have been a tad stressful, my hope is that this list of essentials will help ease your nerves about the upcoming school year and make your life a bit easier at Vandy.

  1. Commodore Card

First thing’s first, the Commodore Card is your Vanderbilt student ID. This is required for entrance to all residence halls and most buildings and elevators. It will also give you admission to sporting events and the Rec Center. Most importantly, the Commodore Card is where your meal plan money and Commodore Cash is stored. One meal plan swipe will allow you to eat any on-campus dining hall and even some participating locations around campus. Depending on the dining hall, dining options range from buffet-style to entree and side meals. Commodore Cash can be used in the Vandy bookstore and at all on-campus printers (printers can only be used with Commodore Cash). Keep this card in a safe place because replacement cards will cost you $25. The most convenient way to carry your card is on your phone. Download the Get app by following the instructions found under Card Services and you will be able to access your card, check balances, and replenish funds through the app.

  1. Room Key

Next up, your room key. Always remember to lock your door when you leave your room. Your key is the only way to get into your room so keep it with you at all times. It is recommended that you carry your room key separate from your Commodore Card for safety. If you lose your key, you will be fined a $75 replacement fee to change the locks on your door as well.

  1. Proper Apparel

Vandy is a super walkable campus so good walking shoes are a must. It is very green in Nashville which means rain! Having a go-to rain jacket or umbrella will make your life exponentially easier. Also, you can find a complimentary Vandy umbrella in the backpacks found in your rooms. The sun shines big and bright so, if you’d like, sunglasses and hats can not only be a fantastic fashion statement but also help protect you from UV rays.

  1. Water Bottle

It can get hot hot hot and with all the walking we do on campus, another essential is a reusable water bottle. Staying hydrated is made easy with plenty of water fountains located all around campus. The Hydrodore is a water-delivery service students can subscribe to that delivers fresh water to students’ dorms. For more info about Hydrodore subscriptions, visit hydrodore.org.

  1. Bug Spray

With optimal conditions for mosquitoes to breed, high humidity, standing puddles of water, and lots of trees for shade, Nashville, Tennessee is one of the top cities with mosquito problems in the United States. If you are like me and mosquitoes love feasting on you, bug spray will quickly become your best friend. If you are one of the lucky few who have not been bothered by these pesky bugs, having some bug spray handy is a great way to make new friends.

Hope this list eases some anxieties as classes begin. Stay tuned for more MCL Top 5’s and don’t forget to anchor down!

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