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How to set effective household rules for screen time: Expert advice from computer science professor Pamela Wisniewski
With the holidays quickly approaching, there’s one item that nearly every kid wants: a mobile phone or tablet equipped with the latest games and social apps. Pamela Wisniewski, who leads the Socio-Technical Interaction Research lab at Vanderbilt, shares tips for navigating the tricky terrain of making household rules for devices. Read MoreNov 22, 2022
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Heard Libraries cultivate partnership with Next Steps at Vanderbilt
The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries recently expanded their partnership with Next Steps at Vanderbilt. The first program of its kind in Tennessee, Next Steps provides neurodiverse students with a college experience that includes academic, social, professional and residential programming. Read MoreNov 22, 2022
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Religious liberty has a long and messy history
Religious liberty is one of the earliest civic values associated with the United States, yet defining and defending it has proved a centurieslong process. When divided opinions by the court claim to be speaking for religious liberty, it's because religious liberty under the Constitution contains both a right to freely exercise religion and a right not to be coerced via the state into accepting someone else’s religious practices. Read MoreNov 22, 2022
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Getting There Sustainably: MoveVU to offer training for Lyft passes and excursion planning for classes, clubs, more Dec. 6
Vanderbilt has a preferred partnership with Lyft to offer a flexible transportation option for faculty, staff and students using ridehail services while conducting official university business. Program leaders must attend a training session hosted by VU staff about the Lyft dashboard. Read MoreNov 21, 2022
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New employee wellness, mental health programs start January 2023
Vanderbilt is transitioning to new wellness and mental health programs for employees in January 2023. The new programs will expand service offerings and make resources available to employees’ families. Read MoreNov 21, 2022
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Employee Critical Support Fund to provide expanded services and funding; support the fund through AmazonSmile, Kroger Community Awards
The Employee Critical Support Fund, previously known as the Employee Hardship Fund, will provide expanded services and funding to eligible Vanderbilt University employees. There are several ways to support the Employee Critical Support Fund, including with Kroger Community Rewards and AmazonSmile. Read MoreNov 21, 2022
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‘The Musician’s Perspectives on Memory’ featuring Blair School’s Ji Hye Jung is Nov. 30
Join the Mind, Image, Body seminar for a talk on memory and music by Ji Hye Jung, associate professor of percussion. The event will be Wednesday, Nov. 30, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Ingram Hall at the Blair School of Music. Read MoreNov 21, 2022
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Diermeier announces two paid administrative closure days to precede winter break
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier announced today that Vanderbilt University will grant two administrative closure days during the month of December in acknowledgment and celebration of employees’ hard work during the year. Read MoreNov 18, 2022
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Join VSG Angel Tree initiative, make the holidays brighter for local children
Vanderbilt Student Government’s annual Angel Tree initiative helps provide gifts to local children from Metro Nashville Public Schools during the holiday season. VSG invites all Vanderbilt students, faculty, staff and campus organizations to participate. Read MoreNov 18, 2022
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Shop online holiday gift guide now
Let the online Vanderbilt Holiday Gift Guide be your one-stop shop for treating everyone on your “nice” list this season. Read MoreNov 17, 2022
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WATCH: First look at the Vanderbilt I Solar Farm
The Vanderbilt I Solar Farm, an innovative project that will bring the university closer to its goal of powering campus entirely through renewable energy, is nearing completion in Bedford County, Tennessee. Read MoreNov 16, 2022
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Bicentennial Oak, beloved campus landmark, has died
The Bicentennial Oak, the only tree on Vanderbilt’s campus known to predate the founding of the university, succumbed to age-related decay and fell Nov. 12. Estimated to be some 250 years old, the bur oak was one of the most recognizable trees on campus, serving as a landmark near Garland Hall for generations of Vanderbilt community members. Read MoreNov 16, 2022
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MoveVU takes top award at statewide sustainable transportation forum
The Vanderbilt University MoveVU program received the Tennessee Sustainable Transportation Award at a special ceremony Nov. 9 during the Tennessee Sustainable Transporation Forum and Expo. Read MoreNov 16, 2022
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Turkey Toss is TODAY
VU faculty, staff and postdocs are invited to participate in Turkey Toss today from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Sarratt Art Gallery/Sarratt Cinema lobby. A drive-through option is available at the Sarratt roundabout on Vanderbilt Place. Read MoreNov 16, 2022
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‘Detecting Colliding Black Holes: AI Deep Dive’ Dec. 2
Karan Jani, professor of physics and astronomy, will discuss exploring the application of artificial intelligence to gravity wave signals on Friday, Dec. 2, from 1 to 2 p.m. The event, hosted by the Data Science Institute, will explore how models designed to interpret human speech and other AI models might be adapted to solve cosmic challenges. Read MoreNov 16, 2022
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Wilson gift endows piano scholarship at Vanderbilt Blair School honoring Dean Emeritus Mark Wait
Blair Wilson, BA’74, whose family has deep ties to Vanderbilt University and its Blair School of Music, has endowed the Mark Wait Piano Scholarship to support students studying piano performance at the Blair School. The merit-based scholarship is named in honor of Dean Emeritus Mark Wait, who led Blair from 1993 to 2020. Read MoreNov 15, 2022
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Immersion Vanderbilt and Clinton Global Initiative University info session is Nov. 16
Join us via Zoom to learn more about the Clinton Global Initiative University and how it an be used to fulfill Immersion Vanderbilt. Read MoreNov 14, 2022
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Diermeier to host virtual all-staff meeting on Nov. 18
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier has announced that he will host a brief virtual meeting for all Vanderbilt staff at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 18. Read MoreNov 14, 2022
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A champion’s drive
Men’s golfer Gordon Sargent arrived at Vanderbilt as a prodigious talent. He won a national championship by striving to be even better. Read MoreNov 14, 2022