Communications And Marketing
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For students: Message to undergraduate campus residents
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. Students who may need to remain on campus beyond March 15 will receive further communication. Classes will resume using online and alternative learning on March 16. Read MoreMar 11, 2020
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For staff: Message about remainder of spring semester
Following the transition to online and alternative learning for the remainder of the spring semester and move out of all undergraduate residential students, the Vanderbilt University campus remains safe and open. Staff are expected to work their normal schedules and should direct questions about schedules or work arrangements to their managers. Read MoreMar 11, 2020
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For faculty: Resources for moving to alternative education
Online and alternative learning will launch Monday, March 16, for undergraduate, graduate and professional students. The university is committed to providing faculty with the resources and support they need as this unprecedented shift is made to protect the health and safety of the campus community. Read MoreMar 11, 2020
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For the Vanderbilt community: University moves to alternative education for remainder of semester
On March 11, the university received notice from Vanderbilt University Medical Center that a VUMC health care worker has tested positive for COVID-19. Out of an abundance of caution and based on public health recommendations and best practices, the university will move fully to online and alternative learning for the remainder of the semester, and all undergraduate residential students should make plans to move out by Sunday, March 15. Read MoreMar 11, 2020
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Updated information regarding campus services available to Vanderbilt community
Vanderbilt student centers and other services will observe modified hours through the end of the semester, and Campus Dining has taken steps to reduce person-to-person contact at dining facilities. Read MoreMar 11, 2020
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Message from Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente: Important information about the university’s response to COVID-19
Vanderbilt University is making decisions in consultation with VUMC, federal, state and local public health experts as well as with campus constituents to limit any potential impact of COVID-19 on campus. Decision-making and actions reflect current best practices and are designed to ensure the well-being of all members of the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreMar 11, 2020
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Resources for moving classes online available from Center for Teaching
The Center for Teaching is making available a number of resources for faculty and other instructors, including video conference and screencasting tools, as they move elements of their classes online following the announcement that Vanderbilt will move to alternative instruction starting March 16. Read MoreMar 11, 2020
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Vanderbilt’s 403(b) Retirement Plan: Are you saving enough?
Are you saving enough to live the life you want in retirement? Not sure where to start? Join Fidelity for a complimentary online workshop, "Get Started and Save for Your Future," on Thursday, March 19, at 11 a.m. Read MoreMar 10, 2020
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Further guidance on events, gatherings and administrative meetings
All university-sponsored, non-Athletics events and gatherings are suspended through April 30. Read MoreMar 10, 2020
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Message from Vice Provost Tracey George: International travel restrictions update
Out of an abundance of caution and to protect the health and safety of the university community and the most vulnerable among it, Vanderbilt is restricting university-sponsored international travel to any country effective Tuesday, March 10, through April 30. As part of this change, Vanderbilt also will have restrictions on hosting new visitors to campus during this period. Read MoreMar 9, 2020
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Message from Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente: Classes suspended and new guidelines
Based on a desire to protect the health and safety of the Vanderbilt community from the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente is cancelling all university classes for the remainder of the week of March 9. In addition, beginning Monday, March 16, and through at least March 30, the university is suspending all in-person classes and is moving to online and other alternative learning options. Read MoreMar 9, 2020
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Instructional resources for teaching at a distance available; hands-on training sessions planned
Vanderbilt’s Center for Teaching offers a wide variety of instructional resources to help support teaching at a distance for all Vanderbilt faculty. In addition, training sessions explaining “Tools for Putting Your Courses Online” as well as other ways to leverage virtual tools to facilitate learning are planned over the next week. Read MoreMar 9, 2020
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Meharry-Vanderbilt Community Engaged Research Core seeks mini-grant proposals for spring 2020
The Meharry-Vanderbilt Community Engaged Research Core invites proposals for activities that promote ongoing, mutually beneficial, health-oriented research partnerships between community organizations and academic researchers. Read MoreMar 9, 2020
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Open Mind: Our united community and responsibilities
In her "Open Mind" column, Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente addresses the community's response to the March 3 tornado and the global outbreak of the coronavirus. Read MoreMar 9, 2020
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Watch: Vanderbilt’s William Schaffner gives tips on staying healthy
Vanderbilt University's Dr. William Schaffner, an internationally renowned infectious disease specialist and public health expert, provides tips on how to stay healthy during the coronavirus outbreak. Read MoreMar 9, 2020
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CANCELED: Sports and Society Committee to host luncheon and discussion March 19
Faculty are invited to join a roundtable session on Thursday, March 19, focusing on research success stories from the Sports and Society Micro-Grant Program. Read MoreMar 9, 2020
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Message from Associate Provost Mark Bandas: Student reporting
Students who have had direct contact with someone who is infected with COVID-19, or who have traveled to China, South Korea, Iran or Italy, are not permitted to return to campus until they have completed a 14-day self-isolation period and been cleared to return to campus. Students are also encouraged to complete the self-report/monitoring survey if they have any reason to believe that their contacts or travels may have exposed them to COVID-19. Read MoreMar 8, 2020
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Message from Vice Provost Tracey George: Continuity planning for teaching
Faculty are encouraged to develop contingency plans to allow for the continuation of teaching and research and to accommodate students or instructors who must undergo self-isolation or any other prolonged absence due to COVID-19. Read MoreMar 7, 2020
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Beware of widespread phishing scam
VUIT is actively responding to an intense phishing campaign that started on Thursday, March 5. Several VU accounts have already been compromised. Please do not open the link in the email or a link in any other email if you are unsure of its validity or security. Read MoreMar 6, 2020
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Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center offers transformative cancer research funding opportunity
The Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center announces a funding opportunity to support innovative cancer-related projects in need of preliminary data. The goal of this award is to provide funding to support paradigm-shifting, practice-improving or policy-changing research. Read MoreMar 6, 2020