Communications And Marketing
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Inclusive Book Group event to feature Alice Randall, author of ‘Black Bottom Saints,’ July 22
Vanderbilt’s Inclusive Book Group will meet online Thursday, July 22, to discuss Black Bottom Saints featuring a moderated discussion with the author, Alice Randall, writer-in-residence in African American and diaspora studies at Vanderbilt. Read MoreJun 25, 2021
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Event to mourn passing of VU staff member Amber Pursley set for June 25
Amber Pursley, a staff member in the Office of the Vice Provost for Research, died suddenly on Monday, June 21. To help process this loss, an in-person grieving session open to the entire Vanderbilt community will be held on Friday, June 25, from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Great Room of E. Bronson Ingram College. Read MoreJun 24, 2021
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Vanderbilt beats Stanford at College World Series to keep season alive
Down 5-4 with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Commodores scratched across two runs—the final one coming on a wild pitch—to defeat Stanford 6-5 in an elimination game at the College World Series in Omaha on Wednesday. Vanderbilt survives to face North Carolina State at 1 p.m. CT on Friday. Read MoreJun 24, 2021
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Five receive Graduate Leadership Anchor Awards
The Vanderbilt Graduate Student Council has announced the winners of its inaugural Graduate Leadership Anchor Awards. The awards were designed to identify and honor the hard work and leadership of graduate students at Vanderbilt. Read MoreJun 23, 2021
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Fall semester study abroad proceeding for select programs
The Global Education Office will support students on 13 programs in eight countries during the fall semester, with plans to expand offerings in the spring. Read MoreJun 23, 2021
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Panel to discuss reflections on equity, diversity and inclusion within Vanderbilt one year later June 28
Faculty are invited to join a panel of Vanderbilt academic leaders as they reflect on the equity, diversity and inclusion efforts within their areas one year after the tragic death of George Floyd and in the current context of continued disparities and injustices still evident in our society. The virtual event is scheduled for Monday, June 28, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CT. Read MoreJun 23, 2021
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Interest session for new Jewish Employee Affinity Group is June 29
A virtual event to discuss the formation of a Jewish Employee Affinity Group is scheduled for Tuesday, June 29, from 3 to 4 p.m. CT. Those who identify as Jewish, the parents of Jewish children, other family members and friends are encouraged to attend. Read MoreJun 23, 2021
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SPIE and Vanderbilt announce $1M optical engineering faculty fellowship
SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, and Vanderbilt University have announced the establishment of the SPIE Faculty Fellowship in Optics and Photonics. The $500,000 gift from the SPIE Endowment Matching Program will be matched 100 percent by Vanderbilt. Read MoreJun 23, 2021
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Vanderbilt faces Stanford today in elimination game at College World Series
Having lost 1-0 to North Carolina State on Monday at the College World Series, the Commodores need to beat Stanford at 6 p.m. CT Wednesday at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha to keep their season alive. A victory would earn the VandyBoys a rematch with North Carolina State on Friday. Read MoreJun 23, 2021
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‘How VU Faculty Can Engage the Nashville Community’ virtual discussion is June 23
The Office of Faculty Affairs, in collaboration with Vanderbilt University Press, invites faculty to participate in a panel discussion focused on the faculty responsibilities of research, teaching and service and how Vanderbilt’s location in Nashville can impact all three areas. Read MoreJun 21, 2021
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2021 Procter & Gamble Higher Education Grant Program
Vanderbilt University may submit two applications from each school for the Procter & Gamble Higher Education Grant Program. The program provides support for efforts that will better prepare students for success in business. Read MoreJun 21, 2021
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2022 Searle Scholars Program
Vanderbilt University may nominate two candidates for the 2022 Searle Scholars Program, which supports the independent research in chemistry and the biomedical sciences of outstanding individuals who have recently begun their first appointments as tenure-track assistant professors. Read MoreJun 21, 2021
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Campus Dining partners with NSCC to offer summer enrichment opportunity for employees
Vanderbilt Campus Dining launched a pilot program this summer with Nashville State Community College to offer a culinary skills training course for select university dining staff, part of Campus Dining’s commitment to continuous improvement. Read MoreJun 21, 2021
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VandyBoys win College World Series opener; next game is today
Vanderbilt secured a 7-6 win over Arizona in 12 innings at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha on Saturday in the Commodores' opening game of the 2021 College World Series. The VandyBoys next play North Carolina State Monday at 6 p.m. CT. Read MoreJun 20, 2021
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Vanderbilt’s Juneteenth commemoration continues
Vanderbilt joins the nation in celebrating President Biden’s historic decision on Thursday, June 17, to immediately establish Juneteenth as a federal holiday. Vanderbilt will remain in session and will continue events that have been scheduled throughout the week commemorating the end of slavery in the United States on June 19, 1865. University leaders look forward to engaging with the Vanderbilt community around future observances of the Juneteenth holiday. Read MoreJun 18, 2021
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VandyBoys play Saturday in College World Series
The VandyBoys make their 2021 College World Series debut Saturday at 6 p.m. CT against Arizona. The game will be televised live on ESPN. Stay tuned to VUCommodores.com for information on fan events in Omaha, Nashville-area watch parties, where to get CWS gear and more. Read MoreJun 17, 2021
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Owen Forward Summer Leadership Series hosts two events June 23
Owen Graduate School of Management professor Kelly Goldsmith will host bestselling author and former Best Buy Chairman and CEO Hubert Joly, and Owen professor Kimberly Pace will discuss "What it Takes to Land a Position in the C-Suite," in a pair of virtual events on Wednesday, June 23. Register now. Read MoreJun 17, 2021
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World Microbiome Day virtual seminar set for June 23
Join the Vanderbilt Microbiome Initiative for a special World Microbiome Day seminar and Q&A session on Wednesday, June 23, featuring Yale University's Benjamin Chan. World Microbiome Day celebrates the importance of understanding and deploying microbial communities and their products for positive outcomes in a sustainable manner. Read MoreJun 17, 2021
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Healthcare Bluebook price transparency tool now protected with multi-factor authentication
Healthcare Bluebook, an online price comparison tool for health care services that is free for Vanderbilt benefits-enrolled faculty, staff and their dependents, is now protected using multi-factor authentication. MFA provides an additional layer of security for users logging in to a secure environment. Read MoreJun 17, 2021
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Applications for Vanderbilt Leadership Enrichment program accepted through July 9
Applications are now being accepted for the Vanderbilt Leadership Enrichment program, designed to develop key leadership skills and competencies for staff who are managers or operational leaders demonstrating high potential. Read MoreJun 17, 2021