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Volcano researcher learns how Earth builds supereruption-feeding magma systems
Oct. 11, 2018—After studying layers of pumice, measuring the amount of crystals in the samples and using thermodynamic models, the team determined magma moved closer to the surface with each successive eruption.
Vanderbilt faculty, alumni to present at Southern Festival of Books
Oct. 11, 2018—Vanderbilt faculty and alumni are featured at the free Southern Festival of Books, happening this weekend at War Memorial Plaza and the downtown Nashville Public Library.
Students can ‘share a side,’ support Hurricane Michael relief Oct. 11-18
Oct. 11, 2018—The Share-A-Side program allows students to forgo taking a side item on any of their meal swipes from The Commons Center, Rand or Kissam dining halls, The Pub at Overcup Oak, Local Java or campus Munchie Marts and instead donating its value to Hurricane Michael relief programs.
Next Steps program visits USAC
Oct. 11, 2018—At its October meeting, the University Staff Advisory Council welcomed Emilee Bauer, program coordinator for Next Steps at Vanderbilt, which serves students with intellectual disabilities who are interested in obtaining a college education.
Discussion on copyright and fair use in teaching and scholarship Oct. 25
Oct. 11, 2018—Vanderbilt Libraries and the Digital Humanities Center are partnering to bring two prominent copyright experts to campus Oct. 25 to explore fair use as it applies to research and teaching.
‘Informed Citizenship and the Economics of Information’ Oct. 15
Oct. 11, 2018—What does it mean to be an informed citizen in America today? The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries’ Open Mind series will explore the topic with a panel discussion on Monday, Oct. 15.
Synergy in two-dimensional materials, membranes research clear in professor’s new work
Oct. 10, 2018—Piran Kidambi's team applied the overlap in research on two-dimensional materials and membranes to address some of the most critical challenges in membrane research.
Life at Bronson
Oct. 10, 2018—E. Bronson Ingram College, Vanderbilt’s newest living-learning community, sparked to life when 340 sophomores, juniors and seniors took up residence there this fall.
Jewish Studies hosts ‘Antisemitism in Contemporary American Politics’ roundtable
Oct. 10, 2018—Vanderbilt Jewish Studies will bring three scholars to Vanderbilt for a roundtable discussion titled “Antisemitism in Contemporary American Politics.”
Arts and Science’s Jonathan Waters awarded 2018 Chancellor’s Cup
Oct. 10, 2018—Senior Lecturer in Cinema and Media Arts Jonathan Waters’ fierce commitment to helping students from all walks of life achieve success in the arts was among several reasons he was awarded the 2018 Chancellor’s Cup on Tuesday.
Virtual archaeologist to deliver Goldberg Lecture Thursday
Oct. 10, 2018—Bernard Frischer, a leading virtual archaeologist and director of the Virtual Heritage Program and professor of informatics at Indiana University, will deliver the Norman L. and Roselea J. Goldberg Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 11, in Cohen Memorial Hall.
Six alumni join Vanderbilt Student Media Hall of Fame in 2018
Oct. 10, 2018—Six alumni—Bruce Heyman, John Hindle, Scott Hubbard, Paul Kurtz, Richard McCord and Mary Margaret Oliver—are the newest members of the Vanderbilt Student Media Hall of Fame.
Women’s soccer team earns highest ranking since 1998
Oct. 9, 2018—The Commodores jumped seven spots to No. 12 in the United Soccer Coaches Poll and face their third straight ranked matchup Friday night when No. 9 South Carolina comes to Nashville for the team's first white-out game this season. The first 500 fans will receive a free white Anchor Down T-shirt.
Submit an event for International Education Week
Oct. 9, 2018—International Education Week, scheduled for Nov. 12-16, is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of State. All Vanderbilt students, staff, faculty and student organizations are invited to submit an event for #IEW2018 on a topic related to international education and exchange.
Transition Tennessee seeking parent participants for needs assessment survey
Oct. 9, 2018—Transition Tennessee invites parents and caregivers across Tennessee to participate in a short survey on the needs of their child(ren) with disabilities (ages 14-22) preparing for future jobs, training, or college after high school.