Year: 2021

Charles Sanders, associate dean for research and professor of biochemistry and medicine, describes how breakthrough infections occur even for those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Read More

Charles Sanders, associate dean for research and professor of biochemistry and medicine, explains the similarities and differences between the “third dose” and “booster” vaccinations for COVID-19. Read More

Vanderbilt University Information Technology has published a training course to prepare the VU community to participate in a new initiative to strengthen cybersecurity across the institution. All Vanderbilt community members are strongly encouraged to complete the course. Read More

Kirkland Hall, central to Vanderbilt’s history and widely recognized as the university’s signature building, will undergo a significant renovation that is reflective of the institution’s purpose and commitment to excellence. Read More

National Postdoc Appreciation Week launches today, Sept. 20, and continues through Friday, Sept. 24. In collaboration with many campus partners, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs has curated a roster of events in celebration of the Vanderbilt postdoc community. Read More

Vanderbilt psychiatrists are probing brain circuit hyperactivity implicated in schizophrenia, with the idea that normalizing the hyperactivity may improve cognitive processes. Read More

The Vanderbilt Career Center is expanding its services to support postdoctoral fellows in addition to undergraduate, graduate and recently graduated students. Career coaches Kayla Broom and Christina Keeton will serve postdocs. Read More

Vanderbilt University publishes an annual report to provide information on security-related services offered by the university. The 2021 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report will be available by Sept. 24. Read More

The Office of Immersion Resources invites first-year students to Game Night in the Commons Center Multipurpose Room on Tuesday, Sept. 21, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. On Wednesday, Sept. 22, a Virtual Game Night will be offered from 7 to 8 p.m. on Zoom. Both events will give students an early introduction to Immersion Vanderbilt, including details about the timeline and when to get started. Read More

Pam Jones, associate vice chancellor for health and wellness and co-commander of the university’s Public Health Central Command Center, discusses asymptomatic COVID-19 testing on campus, the goal of which is to detect and forecast possible infection trends and provide early warning signs of outbreak. Read More

Join Human Resources’ Employee Learning and Engagement for “Fierce. Foundations” on Tuesday, Sept. 28, from 2 to 4 p.m. CT. Read More

Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC combined) can nominate up to two assistant professors for the 2022 Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Awards, sponsored by Oak Ridge Associated Universities. The awards provide seed money for research intended to enrich the research and professional growth of young faculty. Read More

Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC combined) may nominate up to two candidates for the Moore Inventor Fellows competition. The Moore Foundation aims to support scientist-inventors who create new tools and technologies with a high potential to accelerate progress in the foundation’s areas of interest: scientific discovery, environmental conservation and patient care. Read More

The Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences has named Felysha Jenkins as its first diversity, equity and inclusion program manager. Read More

To expand an MRI mechanical room at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Adult Hospital, a portion of the walkway near Eskind Library and the Adult Hospital will be temporarily closed starting Saturday, Oct. 16. Read More

Open Enrollment is the annual opportunity to elect the benefits that best meet your needs. This year, Open Enrollment begins at 8 a.m. Oct. 18 and ends at 11:59 p.m. CT Oct. 29. Read More

International Student and Scholar Services, in collaboration with the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, will host an online workshop on Wednesday, Sept. 22, from noon to 1 p.m. CT for J-1 exchange visitors to discuss health insurance. Read More

Ryan Ramsey with the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability will discuss “The Basics of Medicare” in an online session on Thursday, Sept. 23, from 2 to 3 p.m. Read More

Keeping safety in mind, this year’s Flulapalooza event, previously scheduled for Sept. 22 in the outdoor tent between Light Hall and the Veterans Administration Hospital, has been postponed. While plans have changed, we are excited to announce our second annual FLUla-2-Uza event, a convenient and easy way to receive your flu vaccination. Read More

International Student and Scholar Services will host an online workshop covering the basics of hiring international students for on-campus positions, including information about I-9, Glacier and Social Security number applications, on Monday, Sept. 27 from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Read More