Year: 2018
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Chancellor announces November book club selection; VU community invited to discussions Nov. 12, 29
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will host a gathering of the recently launched Chancellor’s Book Club on Monday, Nov. 12, to discuss “A Place for Us” by Fatima Mirza. The November book, “The Great Alone” by Kristin Hannah, is the topic for a Thursday, Nov. 29, discussion. Read MoreNov 7, 2018
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New arts and humanities micro-grants target timely projects
A new micro-grant fund designed to help faculty pursue time-sensitive projects that will amplify and advance Vanderbilt's arts and humanities has begun accepting applications. Read MoreNov 7, 2018
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Help influence Nashville’s future: Take the Nashville Community Health + Well-being Survey
Are you a resident of Davidson County? If yes, you may have received the Nashville Community Health + Well-Being Survey in your mailbox. If you did receive it, please take it! Your answers will help nonprofits, businesses, government organizations and others better understand and serve the needs of our community. Read MoreNov 7, 2018
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Vanderbilt celebrates GIS Day Nov. 14-16
Vanderbilt University will celebrate GIS Day from Wednesday, Nov. 14, through Friday, Nov. 16, with events that showcase Vanderbilt’s innovative applications of technology, data collection, geospatial information visualization and thought leadership through geographic information system technology. Read MoreNov 7, 2018
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Delegates from Germany’s national parliament visit Vanderbilt
Seven members of the German Bundestag, Germany’s national parliament, visited a Vanderbilt class Oct. 31 to discuss a number of contemporary political issues with undergraduate students. Read MoreNov 6, 2018
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Red phone service temporarily unavailable Nov. 15
Vanderbilt IT (VUIT) will upgrade the red phone system at 5 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8. Read MoreNov 6, 2018
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Discovery Science Emerging Scholars Lecture: Luisa Escobar-Hoyos
The next Discovery Sciences Emerging Scholars Lecture will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 4 p.m. in 206 Preston Research Building. Luisa Escobar-Hoyos, a postdoctoral research fellow at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and research assistant professor at Stony Brook University, will discuss her pancreatic cancer research. Read MoreNov 6, 2018
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Limited Submission Opportunity: Tennessee Arts Project Support, Rural Arts Project Support
Vanderbilt may submit one application to the Tennessee Arts Commission Arts Project Support (APS) or Rural Arts Project Support (RAPS) program. Read MoreNov 6, 2018
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Faculty Senate meeting Nov. 8
The Faculty Senate will hold its November full assembly meeting on Thursday, Nov. 8. Read MoreNov 6, 2018
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MBA Class of 2018 secures average salary of $110K+
Employment data for the Class of 2018 and internship data for the Class of 2019 are now available. Read MoreNov 6, 2018
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Executive Education: Learn to coach the next generation of leaders
Whether you manage entry-level employees or executives, coaching effectively and building employee skills to address shortcomings and develop leaders is one of the most powerful competencies you can develop. Read MoreNov 6, 2018
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How to collect antiques
Murray Hudson, PhD’69, offers tips on collecting, caring for and donating historical printed material. Read MoreNov 5, 2018
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Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 6
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, for registered voters in Davidson County. Not sure where to vote? Use the Polling Place Finder, view a sample ballot, and find more helpful information on the Davidson County Election Commission website. Read MoreNov 5, 2018
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Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 6
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, for registered voters in Davidson County. Not sure where to vote? Use the Polling Place Finder, view a sample ballot, and find more helpful information on the Davidson County Election Commission website. Read MoreNov 5, 2018
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Community invited to town halls on equity, diversity, inclusion and respect
The Vanderbilt community is invited to a pair of upcoming town hall meetings with James Page Jr., vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, and Melissa Thomas-Hunt, vice provost for inclusive excellence. Read MoreNov 5, 2018
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Warm Welcome
Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion James Page wants to make Vanderbilt inclusive for all. Read MoreNov 5, 2018
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EdAssist is now live
The EdAssist portal is now available for submitting your spring 2019 tuition benefit applications, including dependent tuition applications. You can find the EdAssist log-in, tutorials and other resources available on the tuition pages of the HR website. Read MoreNov 5, 2018
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International Education Week is Nov. 12-16
International Education Week, an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide, is Nov. 12-16. Read MoreNov 5, 2018
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Memorial celebration honoring Conway-Welch set for Nov. 12
The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing will celebrate the life and impact of longtime dean Colleen Conway-Welch on Monday, Nov. 12. Read MoreNov 5, 2018