Communications And Marketing
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Vanderbilt’s masking, physical distancing protocols remain in place for Commencement
Vanderbilt University’s health and safety protocols remain in place and are unchanged for campus Commencement ceremonies May 15–16. All graduates, guests and other members of the Vanderbilt community attending Commencement must remain masked at all times on campus and must maintain physical distancing with those outside of their guest unit. Read MoreMay 14, 2021
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Mark Bandas named dean of students, emeritus
Associate Provost and Dean of Students Mark Bandas will become dean of students, emeritus, effective May 17. Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente recently announced the title and presented Bandas with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Read MoreMay 14, 2021
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A Healthier You: Exercise your way
Watch "Start Today, Exercise Your Way," a Healthier You presentation. Read MoreMay 13, 2021
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Nutrition Corner: Fuel your workout
The foods you eat provide your body with energy to function each day. Some activities require more energy than others. Learn which types of workouts deplete your body's energy stores and which activities do not require extra fuel. Read MoreMay 13, 2021
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Learn about Diabetes Prevention Program at upcoming sessions
The Diabetes Prevention Program is a research-based program designed to help prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. The program's focus is on developing skills to lose weight, be more physically active and manage stress. Read MoreMay 13, 2021
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Play Move in May wellness bingo
Keep active and improve your well-being in May. Play Move in May wellness bingo to be entered for gift card prizes. Read MoreMay 13, 2021
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VKC to discuss ‘Standards of Care, Disability and COVID-19’ during May 19 panel
The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center will host a Research Ethics Grand Rounds panel discussion, "Standards of Care, Disability and a Public Health Emergency: Conversations on Equitable Care during COVID-19," on Wednesday, May 19, from noon to 1 p.m. CT. Read MoreMay 12, 2021
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ELE Thought Leader Series: ‘The Fundamentals of Excellent Communication’ May 25
Employee Learning and Engagement’s Thought Leader Series will present “The Science of What Makes People Care: The Fundamentals of Excellent Communication” on Tuesday, May 25, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. CT via Zoom. Read MoreMay 12, 2021
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Nine faculty named 2021 Chancellor Faculty Fellows
Nine outstanding faculty members from across the university have been selected for the 2021 cohort of Chancellor Faculty Fellows. This group is composed of highly accomplished, recently tenured faculty from a wide variety of disciplines and areas of expertise. Read MoreMay 12, 2021
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Security notice UPDATE: Possible shots fired at Holiday Inn
Vanderbilt University Police Department received a report of possible gun shots at the Holiday Inn on West End Avenue at approximately 1:34 p.m. on Monday, May 10. VUPD personnel arrived at 1:36 p.m. along with Metro Police and Metro Fire Department. On arrival, there was no immediate indication of any crime having occurred, nor any victim. However, VUPD continues to investigate. Read MoreMay 11, 2021
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Winners of top student art prizes named for 2021
Senior Emily Kopec is the 2021 recipient of the $25,000 Margaret Stonewall Wooldridge Hamblet Award, the Department of Art’s top student prize, and senior Cayla B. Mims is the recipient of the $10,000 Merit Award. Read MoreMay 10, 2021
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Vanderbilt Printing Services to reopen on campus in June
Vanderbilt Printing Services is restructuring its operations, consolidating its footprint from an off-campus warehouse on Chestnut Street and will reopen in the former Campus Copy store located in Rand Hall in early June. Read MoreMay 10, 2021
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Five law faculty honored with awards for outstanding teaching
Five Vanderbilt law professors—James F. Blumstein, Tracey E. George, Kevin Stack, Ingrid Wuerth and Nicholas S. Zeppos—have received 2021 Hall-Hartman Awards for Outstanding Teaching from the Vanderbilt Bar Association. Read MoreMay 7, 2021
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Spring highlights from campus
Hank Ingram House enjoys an end of the year gathering around the Commons patio.(Joe Howell) Athletic Director Candice Lee and Chancellor Daniel Diermeier welcome new women’s basketball coach Shea Ralph to Vanderbilt during a zoom press conference at Memorial Gym. (John Russell) After a… Read MoreMay 7, 2021
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
The past year has been hard on our mental health. The good news is there is greater awareness that we all need to be incorporating regular self-care into our lives for our mental well-being. Here are six recommendations for continued mental fitness. Read MoreMay 7, 2021
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Soldier-Inspired Innovation Incubator team advances to finals for xTechBOLT prize, will compete for $500,000
A transdisciplinary team from Vanderbilt, Soterix Medical and the U.S. Army has advanced to the finals of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command’s xTechBOLT competition, where they will compete in November with four other teams for the $500,000 first-place prize. Read MoreMay 7, 2021
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Churchwell to step down from VUMC diversity leadership roles, devote focus to university EDI work
Dr. André L. Churchwell will step down from his Vanderbilt University Medical Center administrative role as chief diversity officer and as senior associate dean for diversity affairs at the School of Medicine on June 30. Going forward, he will devote that portion of his time to his role as vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer for Vanderbilt University. Read MoreMay 7, 2021
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Resolution by the Board of Trust of Vanderbilt University in appreciation of Vanderbilt faculty
Vanderbilt Board of Trust resolution in appreciation of Vanderbilt faculty, adopted on the 30th day of April, 2021. Read MoreMay 7, 2021
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Security notice: Shooting off campus
On Thursday, May 6, at 5:58 p.m., Metro Nashville Police responded to a shooting in close proximity to campus, involving a victim not affiliated with Vanderbilt. Read MoreMay 6, 2021
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Return to Campus update for May 5
The latest numbers from Vanderbilt's COVID-19 public dashboard; changes to health and safety protocols coming later this month; the importance of submitting vaccination records; and updates regarding the university's testing program are included in the final Return to Campus update of the spring semester. Read MoreMay 5, 2021