Communications And Marketing
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Kissam Kitchen now offering sushi lunch
The Kitchen at the Kissam Center is now offering sushi from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Read MoreOct 17, 2016
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From ‘EDI Matter’: A Q&A with Vice Chancellor David Williams
Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and Athletics Director David Williams II is committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion as well as integrating Commodore athletics into the Vanderbilt student life experience. Read MoreOct 17, 2016
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From ‘EDI Matter’: A conversation with Godfrey Dillard
Godfrey Dillard and Perry Wallace were the first two African American basketball players at Vanderbilt. The lifelong friends endured harsh discrimination on campus as they campaigned for equal rights and diversity. “They wanted to get rid of me because I represented what the future looked like," Dillard said in a recent interview. Read more > Read MoreOct 17, 2016
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Addressing cancer: Resources for employees and supervisors
It is important to be aware of resources for those touched by cancer in our workplace. Read MoreOct 17, 2016
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Vanderbilt to host ‘Women in Athletic Leadership’ roundtable Oct. 23
Vanderbilt Athletics will host a special roundtable discussion Oct. 23 featuring five influential women in collegiate and professional athletics. Read MoreOct 17, 2016
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Vanderbilt Alternative Spring Break named national Program of the Year
Vanderbilt’s Alternative Spring Break program has been named the national Program of the Year for 2016 by Break Away, a nonprofit organization that promotes the development of quality alternative break programs through training, assistance and the connection of campuses and communities. Read MoreOct 17, 2016
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Open Enrollment: Learn more about it from Mr. C
Open Enrollment for Vanderbilt benefits begins today. Learn more about it from Mr. C. Read MoreOct 17, 2016
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Need help with Open Enrollment? Here are some tips
Lots of help with Open Enrollment is available to you. Mr. C shares some tips to get you started. Read MoreOct 17, 2016
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SECURITY NOTICE: Robbery off campus
On Friday, Oct. 14, at 1:30 p.m., a person not affiliated with Vanderbilt reported to Metropolitan Nashville Police that they were robbed in the driveway between Panera Bread and Starbucks on 21st Avenue South. Read MoreOct 14, 2016
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VUToday: Spider virus, Hurricane Matthew featured in weekly roundup of VU stories in the news
The discovery by Vanderbilt scientists of a virus carrying the DNA of black widow spider toxin was featured in 'The Washington Post,' while 'Bloomberg' highlighted research by political scientist Larry Bartels in examining the impact Hurricane Matthew might have on the presidential election. Read a selection of Vanderbilt news stories for the week of Oct. 10. Read MoreOct 14, 2016
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October issue of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion newsletter now available
Read the October 2016 issue of "Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Matter," the official newsletter of the EDI office. Read MoreOct 14, 2016
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‘Commodore Insider Podcast’: Soccer coach Darren Ambrose shares his team philosophy
Vanderbilt women's soccer coach Darren Ambrose sits down with the 'Commodore Insider Podcast' to discuss the final stretch of the regular season and his philosophy for building a program. Read MoreOct 14, 2016
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Vanderbilt Institute for Digital Learning offers grant opportunities
The Vanderbilt Institute for Digital Learning is offering grant opportunities this fall to faculty and staff in the form of its MacroGrants program, as well as Micro Grants. The MacroGrant deadline is Nov. 4, while Micro Grant submissions are ongoing and reviewed on the 15th of every month. Read MoreOct 14, 2016
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Nichols Humanitarian Fund celebrates 10th anniversary Oct. 20
The Office of Active Citizenship and Service, in collaboration with The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons, will celebrate the milestone and recognize founders Edward and Janice Nichols at the annual Nichols Humanitarian Fund Reception on Oct. 20. Read MoreOct 13, 2016
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How to handle different Open Enrollment periods
If you have a spouse who works for another employer that also offers benefits, including Vanderbilt University Medical Center, you should carefully consider the option that works best for your family. Read MoreOct 13, 2016
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Don’t get fooled by fake Open Enrollment emails
To protect you from possible efforts by bad guys to try to use the Benefits Open Enrollment period to steal your personal information, HR is taking some preventive measures. Have your VUnetID and password ready. Read MoreOct 13, 2016
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Save money by enrolling in FSAs during Open Enrollment
Fully benefits-eligible employees can fund two different types of flexible spending accounts, or FSAs: a health care FSA and a dependent day care FSA. FSAs save you money by allowing you to use pretax dollars to pay for qualifying expenses. Read MoreOct 13, 2016
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Engle’s Discovery Lecture
Pediatric neurologist Elizabeth Engle, M.D., center, talks with Vanderbilt’s Christopher Williams, M.D., Ph.D., and Jennifer Pietenpol, Ph.D., after her recent Flexner Discovery Lecture. Read MoreOct 13, 2016
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Performance will address addiction and recovery Oct. 15
The contemporary dance company Nashville in Motion and the Peter Moon Band will present “Fix: What’s Your Monkey?” beginning at 7 p.m. Oct. 15 in Ingram Hall. The rock show addresses addiction and recovery through dance, comedy and drama. Read MoreOct 12, 2016
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Mayor gives outlook on women in politics at VU lecture
Nashville Mayor Megan Barry discussed “Women, Politics and Progress in 2016” Oct. 10 at the Student Life Center. The talk was part of the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center’s “Women in Politics” lecture series. Read MoreOct 12, 2016