Communications And Marketing
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Webinar on education research federal funding for early career faculty set for March 25
A webinar for early career faculty discussing federal funding for education research is scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, from 2 to 3 p.m. Read MoreMar 23, 2020
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Watch: Tips for reducing your risk of encountering COVID-19
Dr. William Schaffner provides further tips on how to reduce your risk of encountering the novel coronavirus—such as social distancing, practicing good hand hygiene, cleaning surfaces, going to the store during off hours and more. Read MoreMar 22, 2020
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Vanderbilt reinforces remote work protocol as Metro Public Health issues Safer at Home Order
Vanderbilt University is further reinforcing remote work protocols following the Safer at Home Order issued by the Nashville Metro Public Health Department on March 22. Remote work for faculty and staff will continue through April 11. Read MoreMar 22, 2020
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Room and Board adjustments launching; University invests $1 million in new Student Hardship Fund
Vanderbilt University has announced two initiatives to support students and their families during the global COVID-19 pandemic: housing and dining financial adjustments for the spring 2020 semester, and the launch of a newly established Student Hardship Fund. The university also is committed to preserving the compensation and benefits of its housing, dining and other staff whose roles were affected by the move to alternative and online education this semester. Read MoreMar 20, 2020
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Remote work for staff extended through April 11
Given the unpredictable nature of the ongoing national and local COVID-19 situation, Vanderbilt University leadership has decided that an additional two-week remote work period will be implemented. Remote work will continue through April 11. Read MoreMar 20, 2020
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Vanderbilt provides full support for successful transition to online and alternative education
Vanderbilt University has put a priority on providing faculty and students with all of the tools and resources they need to be successful during the move to online and alternative education. Read MoreMar 18, 2020
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Due dates for library materials extended to May 8
To accommodate those who have left campus and need to hold on to library books in order to complete projects, the due date for all regular circulating materials has been extended to May 8, 2020. Items may be returned to the library via mail. Read MoreMar 17, 2020
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Pass/fail option extended to all undergraduate classes
In light of the circumstances under which undergraduate students will be completing their spring semester, the deans of Blair School of Music, the College of Arts and Science, Peabody College, and the School of Engineering have agreed to extend the deadline for students to change their enrollments from "graded" to "pass/fail." The original deadline of Jan. 20 has been extended to April 10. Read MoreMar 17, 2020
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Board of Trust establishes ad hoc committee to support university’s coronavirus response
The Vanderbilt University Board of Trust has established the new Ad Hoc Committee on University COVID-19 Response to support the university's actions around COVID-19. Read MoreMar 17, 2020
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Several student COVID-19 cases confirmed; Vanderbilt further urges university community to take precautions
As positive tests for the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 have now been confirmed for several undergraduate students, Vanderbilt advises the university community to further heed public health and safety recommendations. Read MoreMar 17, 2020
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Open Mind: Living, learning and working while implementing social distancing
In her latest "Open Mind" column, Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente discusses how we can live, learn and work with social distancing, and our responsibility to do so. Read MoreMar 16, 2020
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VandyRides services suspended; on-call medical transportation service continues
Due to the current status of the University concerning the COVID-19 virus, the VandyRides service is suspended as of March 14, 2020. The health and safety of our students is our top priority; therefore, VUPS will continue to provide an on-call medical transportation service. Read MoreMar 15, 2020
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Changes to VandyRide starting March 16
Beginning Monday, March 16, VandyRide will move to using small, open-air vehicles to provide safety escorts for students, faculty and staff. Read MoreMar 14, 2020
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For staff: Initial remote work period March 16-27
In order to protect the health and safety of the Vanderbilt community during the unprecedented public health challenge of COVID-19, the university is instituting an initial remote work period beginning Monday, March 16, through Friday, March 27. Individual remote work decisions require approval by an employee's manager. Read MoreMar 13, 2020
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Aetna waives co-pays for COVID-19 screenings
Insurance provider Aetna is waiving co-pays and member cost share for all diagnostic testing related to COVID-19. Read MoreMar 13, 2020
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Zoom online conferencing platform available; Add a VU virtual background
Vanderbilt has made Zoom online conferencing software available for all university faculty, students and staff. Are you missing the sights of Vanderbilt while living, learning or working off campus? Bring the university home by downloading campus images to use as virtual backgrounds for your next Zoom meeting. Read MoreMar 12, 2020
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For undergraduate campus residents: Information about move out
All undergraduate campus residents should make plans to move out no later than Sunday, March 15, and should complete the required Spring Move-Out Information Form available on the OHARE website as soon as possible. Classes will resume using online and alternative learning on March 16. Read MoreMar 12, 2020
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Athletics events suspended through March 30
Due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19, the Southeastern Conference has canceled the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Nashville. In addition, and effective immediately, regular season competition for teams in all sports on SEC campuses, as well SEC championship events, will be suspended until March 30. Read MoreMar 12, 2020
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For faculty, staff, grad and professional students and postdocs: Update on travel policies
Due to the recent presidential proclamation on international travel, Vanderbilt is reminding faculty, staff, graduate and professional students and postdoctoral scholars of the university's existing policies, and also providing some updates for community members to continue being proactive in their COVID-19 prevention measures. Read MoreMar 12, 2020
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For students: Guidance for study abroad participants regarding presidential proclamation
The federal government is restricting travel from Europe to the United States for the foreseeable future, beginning Friday, March 13. It appears this development does not apply to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. Vanderbilt is standing by to assist study abroad participants to the extent it can as this situation continues to evolve. Read MoreMar 12, 2020