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| A message from Chancellor Diermeier and Provost Raver on Hurricane Ida resources and support |
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As officials take stock of the damage caused by Hurricane Ida, our thoughts are with the people of Louisiana and Mississippi as well as those members of our community who are from these areas and have loved ones affected by this tragedy. Please know that Vanderbilt is committed to supporting members of our community – particularly in times of distress or crisis, and we have reached out to students impacted by the storm. We encourage you to draw on the university’s support services, included below, when needed, writes Chancellor Diermeier and Provost Raver.
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| A message from Chancellor Diermeier about the crisis in Afghanistan |
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As the complex and tragic events in Afghanistan continue to unfold, we must support all those in the Vanderbilt community whose lives have been personally touched by these days of difficulty and challenge, writes Chancellor Daniel Diermeier. Diermeier also shares ways the Vanderbilt community can aid the Afghan population, as well as veterans and their families.
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| Ask an Expert: Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for pregnant women? |
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Alexandra Speros, instructor in clinical nursing, midwifery and primary care, explains the latest expert guidance that encourages pregnant women to get the vaccine at any stage of their pregnancy.
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| Beloved Vanderbilt University English professor Vereen Bell has died at 86 |
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Vereen M. Bell, a professor of English, emeritus, who had a transformational influence on countless students, challenged institutional structures and pushed for greater diversity at Vanderbilt, died Aug. 24 at home in Nashville. He was 86 years old.
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| Vanderbilt’s Humphreys awarded Faculty Early Career Development Grant from the National Science Foundation |
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The National Science Foundation has awarded a Faculty Early Career Development Grant to Kathryn L. Humphreys, assistant professor of psychology at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development. She is being recognized for her research study “Examining Prenatal and Postnatal Influences on Infant Brain Development.”
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| OIR to host open house, events for students and faculty to kick off year |
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The Office of Immersion Resources invites students, faculty and staff to attend an open house in its new space at the Student Life Center on Thursday, Sept. 2, from 2 to 6 p.m. All are welcome to meet the OIR team and learn more about Immersion Vanderbilt and the staff devoted to supporting faculty and students as they undertake immersive experiences and projects.
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| Update your Commodores gear ahead of College Colors Day Sept. 3 |
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Vanderbilt will celebrate College Colors Day on Friday, Sept. 3, when Commodore fans on campus and across the nation are encouraged to wear their black and gold. For fans looking to update their gear, Vanderbilt has added new and exciting retail options for purchasing officially licensed VU merchandise.
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| Vanderbilt football season kicks off Sept. 4 vs. ETSU |
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A new era of Vanderbilt football begins Saturday, Sept. 4, as Vanderbilt alumnus and Nashville native Clark Lea takes the field for the first time as head coach. Vanderbilt Athletics recently announced a number of additions and enhancements to the game day experience for the 2021 season, and tickets are on sale now for all seven home football games.
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| AlertVU test scheduled for Sept. 7 |
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Vanderbilt University Public Safety will conduct a test of the AlertVU emergency notification system on Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 2 p.m. AlertVU rapidly sends notification messages in the event of an imminent threat or danger to the Vanderbilt community.
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| Celebrate Diverse ‘Dores Day on Sept. 9 |
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Diverse ’Dores Day is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 9, from noon to 4 p.m. The event is open to all Vanderbilt students, staff, faculty and postdoctoral scholars.
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| Registration open for inaugural Undergraduate Civic and Professional Showcase |
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Students who wish to present about the civic and professional experiences they have completed while undergraduates at Vanderbilt are encouraged to register for the inaugural Undergraduate Civic and Professional Showcase. The event is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 7, at the Student Life Center.
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| Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair set for Sept. 30; student proposals now being accepted |
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The annual fall Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 30. A virtual fair will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. on Zoom, followed by an in-person event in the Student Life Center Commodore Ballroom from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Students who have completed research while an undergraduate at Vanderbilt are encouraged to apply.
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