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Limited Submission Opportunity: Japan Foundation Institutional Project Support Program
Vanderbilt University can submit one application or the Japan Foundation Institutional Project Support Program. This annual program is designed to encourage innovative and sustained growth of Japanese studies in the United States. Read MoreAug 1, 2018
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Limited Submission Opportunity: VentureWell Faculty Grants Program
Vanderbilt University can submit 2 proposals for the VentureWell Faculty Grants Program. The program supports the creation of new or transformation of existing courses and programs to help students develop novel, STEM-based inventions and gain the necessary entrepreneurial skills needed to bring these ideas to market. The grant will provide $30,000 (overhead not allowed)for a duration of 1-3 years. Read MoreAug 1, 2018
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Vandy Cooks: ‘Middle Eastern Cuisine’ Aug. 17
Join Chef Jesse Kraft, senior culinary planning manager for the Vanderbilt Medical Center’s Sodexo team, to create Chickpea and Rice Stew. Read MoreAug 1, 2018
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SeRenade Program: ‘Parents, Peers and Musical Play for Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder’ Aug. 3
The SeRenade Program uses small, group music classes for families with young children with and without autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Families learn strategies for promoting social and other positive behaviors through music. Read MoreJul 31, 2018
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Message from Provost Wente and Interim Vice Chancellor Smith on offensive email
Dear colleagues, Late last night, we became aware that a deeply disturbing email containing racist language and promoting white supremacy was sent to members of the Vanderbilt community. The language and sentiment contained in this message are abhorrent and antithetical to our values as a university community. We condemn this… Read MoreJul 31, 2018
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Vanderbilt archive founded to hold media accountable turns 50
The Vanderbilt Television News Archive, founded in 1968 as a three-month "experiment" to explore possible bias in network newscasts, is marking its 50th year of continuous operation. Read MoreJul 30, 2018
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Vanderbilt begins search for next VIRG executive director
Vanderbilt has launched a national search to find the next executive director of the Vanderbilt Institutional Research Group. Read MoreJul 30, 2018
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Seven faculty awarded Sports and Society microgrants
Seven Vanderbilt faculty were awarded microgrants through the Sports and Society Microgrant Program to investigate how sports and society impact each other across disciplines. Read MoreJul 30, 2018
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Facilities University celebrates graduates, opens next enrollment to campus community
Twelve Vanderbilt staff and faculty members graduated from Facilities University on July 9. Classes are open to all campus community members for the next academic year. Read MoreJul 27, 2018
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VUToday: Best value colleges, America’s lost buildings and early voting in weekly roundup of news
The Vanderbilt University Division of Communications publishes “VUToday,” a compilation of Vanderbilt mentions in the media, three times per week. Read a selection of Vanderbilt news stories for the week of July 23. Read MoreJul 27, 2018
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Minority undergraduates explore nursing during VUSN summer programs
Undergraduates primarily from historically black colleges and universities considering careers in health care participated in two new programs launched at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing this summer. Read MoreJul 27, 2018
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VERITAS upgrade set for Aug. 2
VERITAS, VU’s reporting system for employee or visitor injuries, property or auto damage, safety concerns, complaints or other incidents requiring Risk Management review, will be upgraded on Thursday. For approximately eight hours the tool will not be available for use. Read MoreJul 27, 2018
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Vanderbilt engineers’ smart grid platform joins new Linux Foundation energy project
Vanderbilt University is the first academic partner to join a new effort by The Linux Foundation to advance open source innovation in the energy and electricity sectors, contributing both deep expertise and a platform for smart grid applications Read MoreJul 27, 2018
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Wente reorganizes provost’s office
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente has announced a new structure for her office, with Tracey George, John Sloop and Dawn Turton taking on new roles and responsibilities. Read MoreJul 26, 2018
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My Southern Health: Valsartan recall: What you should know
If you are wondering what to do after hearing news about the recall of certain drugs used to treat high blood pressure, the first message from experts at Vanderbilt Health is this: keep taking your medication. Read MoreJul 26, 2018
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Anthropology’s Ross to study children growing up in violence
Norbert Ross will use theater and other tools to explore how chronic violence impacts children growing up in El Salvador in a three-year study funded by NSF and the Fulbright Foundation. Read MoreJul 25, 2018
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Bring your family to a Day at Dyer Observatory Aug. 10
Employee Appreciation is partnering with the Division of Public Affairs to host a free event at Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory Aug. 10 for university employees and their families. Read MoreJul 25, 2018
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New Game Plan for Your Health video available
Step 3 of Go for the Gold, the Game Plan for Your Health video "Well-being: Keep Your Eye on the P.I.E.," is now available to view. Read MoreJul 25, 2018
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Vanderbilt recognized by ‘Forbes’ as a top employer for women
Vanderbilt University has been named one of the best employers for women in the United States by "Forbes" magazine. Read MoreJul 25, 2018
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Second annual Facilities Field Day celebrates team building
Staff from the Division of Administration’s facilities department participated in the second-annual Facilities Field Day July 20 to celebrate and promote the department’s commitment to diversity, inclusion and employee appreciation. Read MoreJul 25, 2018