Year: 2018
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Reception for women faculty is Aug. 28
The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center, the Women’s and Gender Studies Program, and the Office of Inclusive Excellence will host a reception for women faculty Aug. 28 in the Central Library Second Floor Gallery. Read MoreAug 15, 2018
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Fassinger, chief admissions and recruiting officer at Owen School, dies
Tami Tinsley Fassinger, a beloved member of the Owen Graduate School of Management community for more than 20 years, died Aug. 15 in Nashville. She was 55. Read MoreAug 15, 2018
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Rebuilding concrete: Sanchez to help lead $6.7 million Hong Kong research project
Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering Florence Sanchez is a co-P.I. on an international research team searching for more resilient building materials for marine infrastructure projects. Read MoreAug 15, 2018
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Help community relocate century-old Midtown building
Vanderbilt University is seeking a preservationist who would be the recipient of a Midtown Queen Anne-style house in exchange for moving and saving it. Read MoreAug 15, 2018
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Wellcast: Manage your medical information with My Health at Vanderbilt
Dr. Trent Rosenbloom, an internist and pediatrician on faculty in the Department of Biomedical Informatics and the director of My Health at Vanderbilt, discusses the many benefits and ease of use of My Health at Vanderbilt, the premier patient portal available to all patients of Vanderbilt. Read MoreAug 15, 2018
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‘An Aging and Healthy Brain Symposium and Community Dinner’
The Center for Cognitive Medicine at Vanderbilt Univerity Medical Center presents, 'An Aging and Healthy Brain Symposium & Community Dinner' on Aug. 22. Read MoreAug 14, 2018
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What’s new in the Health Plus Health Guide
The Health Plus Health Guide is the portal that leads you to gold—Go for the Gold! The newest improvements to the portal include the following. Read MoreAug 14, 2018
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Boomers, Elders and More: ‘The Importance of Knowing your Loved One’s Financial Adviser’
Seniors are the number one targets for investment fraud. Learn how to identify types of investment fraud and how to prevent it from happening to someone you love. Read MoreAug 14, 2018
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Six projects garner Microbiome Venture Fund awards
Six faculty-led teams have received 2018 Microbiome Venture Fund awards to pursue projects related to the broad category of microbiomes—the totality of microbes in or on an environment. Read MoreAug 14, 2018
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Safe and Sound Week: Slips, trips and falls safety tips – gift card prize available for employee participation
The Office of Workplace Safety is hosting a photo contest for all university employees to showcase safe work practices in their facilities during this week’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration Safe and Sound Week. Read MoreAug 14, 2018
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Register vehicles by Aug. 31 – physical permits replaced by license plate recognition
Online vehicle registration is now open to faculty and staff. Current permits expire on Aug. 31. Physical permits will be replaced by virtual license plate recognition this year. Be sure to register your license plate correctly. Read MoreAug 14, 2018
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Health care workforce expert to give Nursing Dean’s Diversity Lecture
Montana State University's Peter Buerhaus, a former longtime Vanderbilt School of Nursing professor and an internationally recognized health care economist and workforce expert, will give the School of Nursing Dean’s Diversity Lecture on Tuesday, Aug. 28. Read MoreAug 13, 2018
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Diversity leader James E. Page Jr. named vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion
James E. Page Jr., a nationally recognized leader in institutional diversity, has been appointed as Vanderbilt University’s vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos announced today. Read MoreAug 13, 2018
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School of Engineering, 2U partner to deliver Engineering@Vanderbilt: two online graduate degrees
Vanderbilt University School of Engineering and digital education company 2U, Inc. today announced they're partnering to deliver Engineering@Vanderbilt, a suite of two online graduate engineering degrees: a master of science in computer science and a master of engineering in engineering management. Read MoreAug 13, 2018
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Vanderbilt Data Science Institute launched
Vanderbilt has established the Data Science Institute to advance foundational research and data science skills across campus and to leverage the university’s collaborative culture. Read MoreAug 13, 2018
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Plan ahead for Oracle Cloud scheduled maintenance and updates
Vanderbilt’s Oracle Cloud environment will undergo regular system maintenance and updates during the last two weekends in August. Please plan ahead, as Oracle Cloud will not be available to users during these times. Read MoreAug 11, 2018
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Employees enjoy Vandy Chills appreciation event
Thousands of employees cooled off and enjoyed Vandy Chills, an Employee Appreciation event that offered a variety of frozen treats. Read MoreAug 10, 2018
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Safe and Sound Week fire safety tips – gift card prize available for employee participation
The Office of Workplace Safety is hosting a photo contest for all university employees to showcase safe work practices in their facilities during this week’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration Safe and Sound Week. Read MoreAug 10, 2018
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Vanderbilt launches Global Research and Engagement Micro-Grant program
The Office of the Provost has announced a micro-grant funding program for the 2018-19 academic year to help faculty pursue international research, scholarship and creative expression projects or to pursue strategic, time-sensitive opportunities for global research and engagement. Read MoreAug 10, 2018
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Training for SPIN external funding opportunity database
Vanderbilt University faculty, staff and graduate students are invited to attend a campuswide training on SPIN, Vanderbilt’s external funding opportunity database, on Wednesday, Aug. 29, hosted by the Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations. Read MoreAug 10, 2018