Historian and editor Jon Meacham in residence at Vanderbilt during fall semester

Jon Meacham is joining the faculty of Vanderbilt University for the fall 2013 semester. The Pulitzer Prize-winning historian will teach a political science course and lead two events open to the general public.

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VU rolls out new business travel, expense system

Vanderbilt’s ubiquitous green travel forms will go the way of eight-track tapes when the new travel system rolls out across the institution.

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Football season opener makes parking changes necessary

The Commodore football team will open its 2013 season on Aug. 29 with a nationally televised game on ESPN. With the game being played on a workday, some adjustments in parking and traffic flow are being made to accommodate fans while limiting the impact to Vanderbilt personnel.

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Commodore Award nominations due Aug. 9

Nominations are being sought for the 2013 Commodore Award, Vanderbilt’s highest staff honor.

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Stock up on Vanderbilt apparel at Barnes & Noble end-of-summer sale

Bring your Vanderbilt ID and stock up on Vanderbilt gear at up to 35 percent off at this one-day-only event.

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Watch: What is Vanderbilt Health and Wellness?

Watch a video about Health and Wellness, the award-winning umbrella division for four programs that support the health and productivity of Vanderbilt faculty and staff.

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Take Note

» Listen: VU Arts and Science professor discusses ‘unsayable’

» Meet Ricky Skaggs, Stella Parton at upcoming Barnes & Noble events

» Free orientation sessions for Vanderbilt Weight Workshop

» Discounts available for ‘Larries’, ‘Pilobolus,’ ‘Beauty and the Beast’ at TPAC

» Get deals at MacAuthority during tax free shopping weekend

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HR News

» Vanderbilt to launch new flexible paid time off system for employees

» Move more with these Vanderbilt resources

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Events

Jul. 29
Sarratt Youth Art Institute: Summer Session 8, July 29-Aug. 2

Jul. 31 — 8:00 a.m.
Vanderbilt Apparel sale

Jul. 31 — 12:00 p.m.
Federal Forum: "Outlook for Immigration Reform and Implications for Higher Education"

Aug. 02 — 8:30 a.m.
From Isolation to Community - Creating Solidarity

Aug. 02 — 5:30 p.m.
Friday Night Music Set - Kirsti Manna

Aug. 03 — 11:00 a.m.
Inaugural Men's Basketball Alumni Game

Aug. 03 — 12:00 p.m.
Monthly siren test

Aug. 06 — 6:00 p.m.
Astronomy for Adults at Dyer Observatory

Aug. 07 — 1:00 p.m.
Dyer Observatory Open House Day

Aug. 09
Commodore Award nominations deadline

Aug. 09
Comprehensive Advanced Heart Failure Summit

Aug. 11 — 8:30 a.m.
Photography Exhibit featuring Ed Rode

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