Year: 2022
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Flexner Deans’ Lecture to feature ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ executive producer Zoanne Clack March 28
Zoanne Clack, executive producer of the long-running ABC Television medical drama Grey’s Anatomy, will discuss “Medicine and the Media: Friend or Foe?” on Monday, March 28, beginning at noon in Langford Auditorium. The event is part of the School of Medicine’s Flexner Deans’ Lecture Series. Read MoreMar 21, 2022
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Atlanta shootings a year ago sparked AAPI communities to call for change
March 16 marked the one-year anniversary of the day a 21-year-old man went on a shooting rampage at three spas in the Atlanta area, killing eight people—six of them women of Asian descent. The shootings stoked outrage and fear among Asian Americans, who were already experiencing discrimination, racism and hate crimes related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The act of violence led to dialogue at Vanderbilt and college campuses across the country and resulted in calls to create more inclusive spaces for AAPI populations. Read MoreMar 18, 2022
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Panel discussion: ‘From Vincent Chin to #StopAAPIHate: Helen Zia and 40+ Years of Asian American Activism’
To observe the first anniversary of the shootings that targeted Asian American women in Atlanta and the 40th anniversary of the killing of Chinese American Vincent Chin by white autoworkers, Vanderbilt’s AAPI employee affinity group will host an in-person event with author and activist Helen Zia, 12:30–2 p.m. March 24. Read MoreMar 18, 2022
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Heard Libraries acquire collection of jazz, world music master Yusef Lateef
The Heard Libraries are now home to a rich collection of research materials from the life and career of Grammy-winning musician Yusef A. Lateef. This latest music-related acquisition is helping Vanderbilt build a world-class archive of African American music in partnership with the National Museum of African American Music. Read MoreMar 18, 2022
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Security Notice: Update on March 16 security notice, March 17 AlertVU
This notice is to provide an update to the Vanderbilt community regarding the Security Notice issued on March 16 and the AlertVU sen during the evening of March 17. Read MoreMar 18, 2022
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Center for Effective Lawmaking hosts ‘Race and Political Representation: Inside and Outside of Congress’ March 31
Join the Center for Effective Lawmaking for a roundtable discussion touching on questions of race, representation and policymaking in the contemporary Congress. The event will be Thursday, March 31, at 6 p.m. CT at the Student Life Center Commodore Ballroom. Read MoreMar 18, 2022
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WATCH: Reform for Redemption: Cyntoia Brown-Long and Gov. Bill Haslam call for criminal justice reform
During the first-ever public conversation between former Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and sex trafficking victim and convicted murderer Cyntoia Brown-Long, the two agreed that significant improvements are needed in the criminal justice system. On March 15, Brown-Long and Haslam came together for Vanderbilt’s first public lecture at Langford Auditorium since the COVID-19 pandemic halted similar events for nearly two years. Read MoreMar 18, 2022
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Center for Student Wellbeing offers weekly well-being practices
The Center for Student Wellbeing’s weekly well-being practices offer great ways to relax or receive support around well-being and academic concerns. All services are on a drop-in basis, which means you can attend whenever is convenient for you, no registration required. Read MoreMar 17, 2022
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Annual parking permit holders: Center Garage lower level to close for repairs
The lower level of the Center Garage (Lot 206A) will close on Monday, March 21. This closure is anticipated to last at least three weeks and is necessary to make repairs to the garage. Read MoreMar 17, 2022
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Rubinov awarded $1.1M to study molecular underpinnings of human brain networks on a large scale
Mikail Rubinov, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, computer science, psychiatry and psychology, has been awarded a four-year, $1.1 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to better understand the development and organization of brain networks, as well as their change in development and aging. Rubinov and his collaborators will link aspects of gene expression and... Read MoreMar 17, 2022
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Biomedical engineer awarded $1.1M to study molecular underpinnings of human brain networks on a large scale
Mikail Rubinov, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, computer science, psychiatry and psychology, has been awarded a four-year, $1.1 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to better understand the development and organization of brain networks, as well as their change in development and aging. Read MoreMar 17, 2022
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Blood test figures in cancer risk for people with HIV
A Vanderbilt study found that, among adult patients with HIV, those who have lower counts of certain types of blood cells have a markedly higher risk of developing cancer. Read MoreMar 17, 2022
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Diermeier announces one-time monetary award for Vanderbilt employees
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier will recognize Vanderbilt University employees for their diligent work over the past two years with a one-time supplement to their paychecks. All eligible faculty, staff and postdocs will receive a $1,500 bonus in their paychecks at the end of March. Read MoreMar 17, 2022
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Security Notice: Sexual assault
On the evening of Wednesday, March 16, 2022, VUPD responded to two separate reports of sexual assault. Read MoreMar 16, 2022
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Rescheduled 2022 MLK Joint Day of Service set for April 2
The annual MLK Joint Day of Service brings together hundreds of student volunteers from Nashville-area colleges and universities to continue the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through service. This year's event will be on Saturday, April 2, beginning at 10 a.m. at Tennessee State University's Gentry Center. Following the opening program, volunteers will go to different service sites. Lunch will be provided. Read MoreMar 16, 2022
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Women’s Center hosts salary negotiation workshop March 29
Join the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center for an AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop on Tuesday, March 29, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. CT. Read MoreMar 16, 2022
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Watch free screening of ‘LFG’; panel discussion is March 28
Vanderbilt will host a virtual panel discussion of the documentary film "LFG" on Monday, March 28, beginning at 5 p.m. CT. The event is part of Vanderbilt’s Women’s History Month celebration. Read MoreMar 16, 2022
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Employee Learning and Engagement: ‘CliftonStrengths for VU Employees’ March 24
Join HR Employee Learning and Engagement on Thursday, March 24, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. for “CliftonStrengths for VU Employees.” Read MoreMar 16, 2022
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‘Your Mental Health is Just as Important as Your Physical Health’ March 24
In this talk, Dr. Terako Amison, a staff psychiatrist with Vanderbilt Work/Life Connections, will discuss some of the impacts that psychological distress can have on the manifestation of physical illness. Read MoreMar 16, 2022
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Expert panel to discuss importance of partnerships in education research and policy
The Nashville Partnership for Educational Equity Research and the Peabody Research Office will co-sponsor a panel discussion on research-practice partnerships Friday, April 1. The panel will be held virtually via Zoom from 11 a.m. to noon CT. Advance registration is encouraged. Read MoreMar 16, 2022