Year: 2022

Vanderbilt University’s annual Giving Day is Thursday, April 21, and the entire VU community is invited to stand together for this 24-hour event that raises vital funds for scholarships, innovation and research while uniting the community toward a common goal.  Read More

As much as any component of overall wellness—including sleep, exercise and mental health—nutrition plays a vital role in students’ success at Vanderbilt. No one understands this better than Emily Suttle, Campus Dining’s registered dietitian. Read More

Briana Perry, co-executive director of Healthy and Free Tennessee, will discuss “We Who Believe in Freedom: Sustaining the Power of Grassroots Organizing” on Tuesday, April 12, at 6 p.m. in the Vanderbilt Student Life Center Board of Trust Room. The event, presented by the Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, is in honor of Ella Baker Day. Read More

Vanderbilt University is observing Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April with programs designed to educate, raise awareness and build skills. Read More

Sponsored Programs Administration, within the Office of the Vice Provost for Research, continues to support the Vanderbilt research community’s transition to the Vanderbilt Electronic Research Administration system through the VERA training page, FAQs page, the dissemination of training materials and regularly scheduled training sessions. Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit up to three concept papers to the Mellon Foundation Higher Learning Program: 2022 Call for Concepts. Read More

Ann Neely, professor, emerita, in the Department of Teaching and Learning at Vanderbilt Peabody College, will be the featured speaker at the next meeting of the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center’s Parenting Group. Read More

Joshua A. Gordon, director of the National Institute of Mental Health, will discuss “Challenges and Opportunities in Mental Health Research” on Wednesday, April 6, at 4 p.m. in MRB III, Room 1220. The hybrid event also will be accessible via Zoom. Read More

The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center has introduced two brand-new toolkits created to alleviate fear and stress in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities when needlesticks are part of a medical appointment. Read More

Mary Jane Tsang, a postdoctoral fellow at the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, will discuss “Setting a Timer for Mitosis: How Do Cells Slip Out?” on Tuesday, April 12, beginning at 4 p.m. in MRB III, Room 1220. The Discovery Sciences Emerging Scholars Lecture is co-sponsored by the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology. Read More

Join HR Employee Learning and Engagement for the next installment in its Thought Leader Series. “Neurodiversity in the Workplace” with David Caudel, associate director of the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation, will be on Thursday, April 14, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. via Zoom. Read More

Vice Chancellor André L. Churchwell and University Chaplain Chris Donald remind the Vanderbilt community that many religious and spiritual traditions represented on campus will be observing significant spring holy days. The reminder is intended to be a tool to assist students, faculty and staff in being proactive when planning academic or work responsibilities. Read More

Visit the National Walking Day fair in the Light Hall North Lobby from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6. Attendees can participate in Know Your Numbers, receive information on Health Plus physical activity programming, and get their choice of a water bottle, fitness towel or fanny pack while supplies last. Read More

Faculty who would like to be a 2022 faculty marshal can now RSVP to participate. Faculty marshals are central to Commencement, creating a dignified and beautiful celebration of Vanderbilt graduates and their academic achievement. Replies are requested by Wednesday, April 6.    Read More

Human Resources is offering another round of “Compliance Fundamentals” for university leaders. These modules are intended for leaders who have staff reporting to them as well as for administrative officers and administrative managers. Read More

Vanderbilt’s Master of Public Health Program will host a series of events April 4–10 for National Public Health Week. The events are free and open to all. Read More

All Vanderbilt community members, along with their families, are invited to a celebration on Alumni Lawn directly following the main investiture ceremony of Chancellor Daniel Diermeier on Saturday, April 9. Read More

Vanderbilt is hosting a series of events April 8–9 in honor of Chancellor Daniel Diermeier’s investiture. Surrounding the ceremony will be opportunities for the Vanderbilt community to learn more about Vanderbilt’s past and future.  Read More

Vanderbilt Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver honored 36 scholars from across the university at an endowed chair investiture ceremony on campus March 30. Read More

The University Counseling Center and the Center for Student Wellbeing offer workshops to help students cope, connect and build community. Read More