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Zeppos shares vision for ‘inclusive excellence’ at Vanderbilt during Fall Faculty Assembly

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos shared his vision for a Vanderbilt campus that stresses inclusive excellence through its people, places and culture at the Fall Faculty Assembly Aug. 25.


 
 

Chancellor presents top prizes at Fall Faculty Assembly

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos presented seven faculty research awards, including two new awards for efforts that advance understanding of diversity, at the fall assembly on Aug. 25.


 
 

Columnists Noonan, Robinson to join Zeppos, Meacham for presidential election talk Sept. 14

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will host a panel discussion Sept. 14 exploring the 2016 presidential election and the United States’ future in the first installment of the Chancellor’s Lecture Series for 2016-17.


 
 

Chancellor marks progress in university’s Academic Strategic Plan

Vanderbilt University’s pioneering Academic Strategic Plan, now in its third year, continues to drive the institution forward, creating innovative solutions for the important issues facing society.


 
 

Chancellor to officially open Center for Student Wellbeing on Wednesday

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will officially open Vanderbilt’s new Center for Student Wellbeing Wednesday, Aug. 31. The center is a further investment in student wellness resources, including those that address the needs of students of varying backgrounds.


 
 

Training around issues of diversity and inclusion available to VU community members

The Office of Inclusion Initiatives and Cultural Competence is offering a series of diversity and inclusion trainings for the Vanderbilt community.


 
 

Blasting for new Vanderbilt Barnard residential college begins Sept. 12

Construction crews working at the site of the university’s new Vanderbilt Barnard residential college will begin blasting at the location on Monday, Sept. 12.


 
 

Undergraduate Research Fair and poster session Sept. 22

The third annual Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 22. The event will showcase universitywide, interdisciplinary student research through poster presentations and information sessions.


 
 

AlertVU test scheduled for Sept. 7

Vanderbilt will conduct a test of its AlertVU emergency notification system on Wednesday, Sept. 7. AlertVU sends emergency messages in the event of an imminent threat or danger to the Vanderbilt community.


 
 

Enrollment Bulletin website gathers academic resources in single spot

The Office of the University Registrar has created the Enrollment Bulletin, a new website intended as a singular source for students, faculty and staff to find useful information related to enrollment policies and procedures at Vanderbilt.


 
 

Welcome back reception for women faculty is Wednesday

The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center and the Women’s and Gender Studies Program will host a reception for women faculty on Wednesday, Aug. 31.


 
 

Reminder: Labor Day time reporting

As a reminder, employees who do not work on Labor Day, Sept. 5, should report their time off as PTO. Vanderbilt University’s enhanced program, which separates holidays from PTO, takes effect Oct. 1.


 
 

VUToday: A weekly roundup of Vanderbilt stories in the news

University News and Communications publishes VUToday, a compilation of Vanderbilt mentions in the media, each weekday. Read a selection of Vanderbilt news stories for the week of Aug. 22. To subscribe to the daily VUToday newsletter, visit news.vanderbilt.edu/vutoday.


 
 

Peabody College announces 2016-17 Dean’s Diversity Lecture Series lineup

A performance about being black and gay in the deep South, a workshop on college preparation and success for marginalized groups, and a conversation with the self-proclaimed “Angry Asian Man” are just a few of the highlights of the 2016-17 series.


 
 

Promotional products, food and fun at supplier fair tomorrow

Vanderbilt University’s Trademark Licensing office and Procurement Services will host a supplier fair from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, at the Student Life Center ballroom. Come meet 30 of Vanderbilt’s approved merchandise suppliers as they showcase a variety of products.


 
 

Football opener will affect some automobile parking Thursday

The Vanderbilt football team opens its 2016 season on Thursday, Sept. 1, with a nationally televised game against South Carolina. With the game being played on a workday, some adjustments to parking and traffic flow are necessary.


 
 

Are you the greenest group on campus?

Your group could win a catered VIP tailgate event for 20 people, 20 tickets to the game, an autographed item from Vanderbilt athletics, and on-field recognition at the Vanderbilt vs. Florida football game on Oct. 1.


 
 

Fidelity one-on-one consultations now available at Baker Building

Scheduling a Fidelity on-one-on consultation just got even easier. The free sessions, available to all employees, are now being held in the Baker Building, located at 110 21st Ave. S.


 
 

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Sneak Peak: Alma mater re-mix 2016 PSA

Are you ready for some football and the Vanderbilt alma mater with a Nashville twist? Our 2016 public service announcement, featuring more than 100 students and the expertise of the Blair School of Music, will be part of the TV telecast as Vanderbilt hosts South Carolina Sept. 1.


 
 
 

Take Note

» Engel featured on kindergarten math podcast

» Vanderbilt Translational Research Forum set for Oct. 14

» Songs from the Heart concert is Sept. 9

» Science of Song symposium set for Sept. 12 at Vanderbilt

» VKC Science Day will be Sept. 19; registration now open




HR News

» Complete all three steps of Go for the Gold

» Feedback on direct deposit of payroll

» Join your colleagues and family members for annual Employee Tailgate Sept. 10

» Walking Wednesdays begins Sept. 28

» New university PTO program guide and accrual charts available online






Research News @Vanderbilt

Events

Sept. 1 — 5 p.m.
Opening Reception—Transformations: An Exhibition Inspired by Lily C. Hansen's Word of Mouth

Sept. 2 — 7 p.m.
Faculty Recital: Allison Nyquist with Polly Brecht, Karen Clarke and Joshua Keller

Sept. 2 — 7 p.m.
Dr. Jonathan Bird: Where Have You Been? A Guided Tour of Your Cosmic Location History

Sept. 3 — Noon
Test of tornado warning systems

Sept. 6 — 9 a.m.
Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory open house day


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