Communications And Marketing
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Vanderbilt to celebrate Black History Month with events throughout February
Vanderbilt’s annual celebration of Black History Month—a time to acknowledge and appreciate the history, experience and accomplishments of Black people on the university's campus, across the country and globally—will include presentations, panel discussions, play readings, yoga sessions and more, most to be held virtually. Read MoreFeb 1, 2021
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Message from Chancellor Diermeier on Provost Wente’s appointment as Wake Forest president
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier shares a message on Provost Susan R. Wente's appointment as the 14th president of Wake Forest University. Read MoreJan 31, 2021
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Provost’s Office of Inclusive Excellence launches First-Generation Students website
The Provost’s Office of Inclusive Excellence has launched the First-Generation Students website, which includes information, resources and support services for first-generation students at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreJan 31, 2021
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Women’s Center seeks nominations for 2021 awards
The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center is seeking nominations for its annual awards that recognize and honor Vanderbilt community members for their contributions to the advancement of university women. The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, Feb. 26. Read MoreJan 31, 2021
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Inclusive Book Group to discuss Maya Angelou’s ‘I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings’ March 3
Vanderbilt’s Inclusive Book Group will meet online Wednesday, March 3, to discuss Maya Angelou’s I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. Read MoreJan 29, 2021
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Health Plus Nutrition Corner: Eating healthy fats
Fats are a necessary part of a healthy diet, but it's important to choose the right types of fat. Limit saturated and trans fats, which increase bad cholesterol. Increase omega-3 and unsaturated fats, which help lower cholesterol. Read MoreJan 29, 2021
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‘The Death of The Artist’ discussion with author William Deresiewicz Feb. 16
Join the Curb Center at Vanderbilt for a virtual discussion with New York Times bestselling author William Deresiewicz, whose new book explores changing ideas about the nature of art and the role of the artist in society—from Music Row to Silicon Valley and much more. Read MoreJan 29, 2021
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Library hosts GIS workshops Feb. 11–12, 25–26
Heard Libraries’ Digital Scholarship and Communications Office and the Spatial Analysis Research Lab will host two virtual geographic information system (GIS) workshops for spring 2021. Read MoreJan 29, 2021
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Grand opening concert highlights Vanderbilt’s partnership with National Museum of African American Music
Vanderbilt University will celebrate the grand opening of the National Museum of African American Music on Saturday, Jan. 30, with a virtual concert from Vanderbilt Blair School of Music featuring works by Black composers. The concert will begin at 8 p.m. CT and will be broadcast from Blair’s livestreaming page. Read MoreJan 29, 2021
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Kick off Black History Month with virtual celebration Feb. 1
The Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center is partnering with student organizations and campus leaders to celebrate the start of Black History Month on Monday, Feb. 1. Read MoreJan 29, 2021
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Vanderbilt University announces launch of new data science minor in fall 2021
Vanderbilt University has announced the addition of an undergraduate minor in data science beginning with the fall 2021 term. The new trans-institutional, interdisciplinary data science minor will be shared by all four undergraduate schools and colleges, and students will be able to begin declaring the minor this spring. Read MoreJan 29, 2021
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Return to Campus update for Jan. 27
As a new semester begins, Vanderbilt is sharing the most recent and relevant updates with graduate and professional students to keep them informed of important changes, new offerings and other information to help ensure a successful spring. Read MoreJan 27, 2021
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Return to Campus update for Jan. 27
As a new semester begins, Vanderbilt is sharing the most recent and relevant updates with undergraduate students to keep them informed of important changes, new offerings and other information to help ensure a successful spring. Read MoreJan 27, 2021
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Return to Campus update for Jan. 27
As a new semester begins, Vanderbilt is sharing the most recent and relevant updates with postdoctoral scholars to keep them informed of important changes, new offerings and other information to help ensure a successful spring. Read MoreJan 27, 2021
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Return to Campus update for Jan. 27
As a new semester begins, Vanderbilt is sharing the most recent and relevant updates with staff to keep them informed of important changes, new offerings and other information to help ensure a successful spring. Read MoreJan 27, 2021
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Return to Campus update for Jan. 27
As a new semester begins, Vanderbilt is sharing the most recent and relevant updates with faculty to keep them informed of important changes, new offerings and other information to help ensure a successful spring. Read MoreJan 27, 2021
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A message to the Class of 2021 regarding Commencement
In the coming weeks, Vanderbilt will announce more details about official plans for its May 2021 Commencement ceremony. The university is grateful for students' patience as it explores scenarios that will prioritize Vanderbilt's commitment to honoring and celebrating graduates' accomplishments while protecting health and safety as much as possible, write Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Provost Susan R. Wente in a message to the Class of 2021 and their families. Read MoreJan 27, 2021
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Applications for Joe C. Davis Fund, which supports immersion projects, now being accepted
The Office of Immersion Resources is currently accepting applications for the Joe C. Davis Fund to support Immersion Vanderbilt projects. Applications are open to all undergraduate students with qualifying immersive experiences. Read MoreJan 27, 2021
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Despite limitations of pandemic, research and collaborations continue at Blair, School of Engineering
During the Research Ramp-up process, more than 3,000 Vanderbilt research personnel have returned to in-person research activities, while many others have continued remotely through perseverance and ingenuity. The efforts of the Blair School's Cynthia Cyrus and the School of Engineering's Sharon Weiss and team are highlighted. Read MoreJan 27, 2021
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Winter highlights from campus
Students enjoy sunshine and warmer temperatures around Alumni Lawn during the first days of the spring semester in January. (John Russell/Vanderbilt Unviersity) Students enjoy sunshine and warmer temperatures around Alumni Lawn during the first days of the spring semester in January. (John Russell/Vanderbilt Unviersity)… Read MoreJan 26, 2021