Theatre instructor takes her teaching, latest play into VR world
Oct. 19, 2020—Writer in Residence in Theatre Krista Knight is taking a creative twist on COVID-19 protocols by teaching her Introduction to Writing for Stage and Screen course in an online, virtual reality world.
New faculty Felipe Barrera-Osorio: Beyond the balance sheet
Oct. 19, 2020—New Vanderbilt Peabody College Associate Professor Felipe Barrera-Osorio has dedicated his research to understanding how education policies can increase human capital—the knowledge, skills and other intangible assets that add value to an organization.
VINSE Spotlight Podcast: Chuchuan Hong–Trapping and manipulating nanoscale objects
Oct. 19, 2020—The VINSE Spotlight Podcast interviews researchers associated with the Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering to highlight the depth and breadth of discoveries and innovations related to the institute.
Final days for Go for the Gold; deadline is Oct. 31
Oct. 16, 2020—Vanderbilt's award-winning three-step Go for the Gold program can help you achieve a healthier and more productive life by identifying health risks and taking action to reduce those risks.
Work-life integration topic of Women in the Academy talk Oct. 27
Oct. 16, 2020—“Work-Life Integration? Parenting and the Academy” will be the topic of the next installment of Women in the Academy on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from noon to 1:15 p.m. The meeting will be held over Zoom.
Lee to address Vanderbilt Woman’s Club Oct. 22
Oct. 16, 2020—The Vanderbilt Woman's Club will host Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and Athletic Director Candice Storey Lee via Zoom on Thursday, Oct. 22, beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Open Enrollment now underway; learn more about benefits at upcoming events
Oct. 16, 2020—Open Enrollment is the annual opportunity for you to elect the benefits that best meet your needs. All benefits-eligible employees should complete Open Enrollment from Oct. 19 through Nov. 2 for calendar year 2021 benefits.
New report highlights university’s actions around equity, diversity and inclusion
Oct. 16, 2020—Vanderbilt University has released its 2019-20 Report for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion highlighting an array of goals and initiatives currently advancing these core university values and offering a roadmap for the future.
Innovative projects showcased at 7th Annual Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair
Oct. 16, 2020—The seventh annual Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair, held virtually on Oct. 8, gave 48 undergraduate students the opportunity to share their research via slide presentations while more than 130 faculty, students, staff and family and community members listened and asked questions.
Re:VU brochures for 2020–21 now available
Oct. 16, 2020—Re:VU is a concise summary of Vanderbilt's vital statistics, featuring the most commonly requested facts and figures about the university and reflecting the most recent official published information available. The brochure is used by offices, departments and schools campuswide for a variety of purposes.
VUMC hosting blood drive for the American Red Cross
Oct. 15, 2020—With an urgent need for blood donations, the American Red Cross is holding a series of blood drives at Vanderbilt University Medical Center throughout the fall.
Hear business experts and innovators at Owen Forward Nov. 9-13
Oct. 15, 2020—Join Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management for Owen Forward, a weeklong virtual celebration of all things Owen Nov. 9–13. Each day will feature discussions and presentations by thought leaders, innovators and experts in business.
Vanderbilt researchers make counterintuitive discoveries about immune-like characteristics of cells, chemotherapy’s impact on tissue growth
Oct. 15, 2020—Biologists reveal that tissue perturbations by chemotherapy agents promote stem cell expansion and that fibroblast cells exhibit unexpected, immune-like behavior.
Possible COVID-19 “decoy”
Oct. 15, 2020—It might be possible to use vesicles carrying the receptor for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, to bind the virus and prevent infection.
Register for NASEM Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education summit Oct. 19–20
Oct. 15, 2020—Vanderbilt University is a founding member of the Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education within the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Vanderbilt community members may register to attend the collaborative's 2020 online summit, scheduled for Oct. 19–20, for free.