Reagan Villet
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New look, schedule for MyVU to launch Oct. 26
MyVU, the Vanderbilt campus community’s source for news and information, will have a new look and updated newsletter distribution schedule beginning Thursday, Oct. 26. Survey data, along with reviews of peer publications and industry best practices, informed the decision to update the email newsletter and the website. Read MoreOct 23, 2023
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‘Managing Up’ workshop Nov. 2
In this workshop you will learn what it means to manage up, why it’s important, and how it aids your professional growth and development. Join this session to learn ways to cultivate a mutually beneficial relationship for you and your boss. Read MoreOct 23, 2023
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Work-Life Workshop: ‘Now is Not the Time to Panic: Emotional Resilience’ Oct. 24
The Work–Life Workshops for faculty, staff, graduate students, and postdocs is a lecture-based lunch program that covers a blend of self-care and professional development topics such as navigating organizational politics, mindfulness and stress management, salary negotiation strategies, and more. Read MoreOct 20, 2023
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2024 Open Enrollment is live; top 10 FAQs
Open Enrollment is your once-a-year opportunity to choose the benefits that best meet the needs of you and your family. All benefits-eligible employees must complete Open Enrollment for calendar year 2024. Enrollment ends at 11:59 p.m. CT Oct. 27, 2023. Elections will be effective Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2024, and cannot be changed after the enrollment period closes, unless you have a qualifying life event. Read MoreOct 20, 2023
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‘OHC Comes to You’ brings vaccine clinics to your office, department
Simply complete the OHC Comes to You form with your department name and contact information and Occupational Health Clinic will work to schedule a flu vaccine clinic to come to you. Read MoreOct 20, 2023
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Vandy Cooks: ‘Dosas from South Asia’ Oct. 24
Join Gayatri Aluri and the South Asian Cultural Exchange as they prepare and serve dosas, a popular South Indian thin crepe served with marsala and homemade chutney. The event will be on Tuesday, Oct. 24, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Wellness Center's demonstration kitchen. Read MoreOct 20, 2023
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Dean’s Lecture Series: ‘Gender Affirming Care, Medical Privacy and Trans Rights’ Oct. 24
The lecture by C.P. Hoffman, senior policy counsel with the National Center for Transgender Equality, will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 24, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. as part of the Law School’s Dean’s Lecture Series on Race and Discrimination. Read MoreOct 20, 2023
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Heard Libraries to support ‘Dare to Be Me’ book events for young readers, sponsor elementary school outreach
The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries will welcome children’s authors Kaci Bolls and Nathan Meckel on Oct. 23, from 4:40 to 5:30 p.m., for a reading and songs from their new book Dare to Be Me. The event, which is co-sponsored by the Susan Gray School and the Vanderbilt Child and Family Center, will by followed by a book signing. Snacks will be provided, and books will be available to purchase at a discount rate. Read MoreOct 18, 2023
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Data Science Institute hosts ‘AI Deep Dive: Harnessing Technology for Improved Speech Health’ Oct. 27
Join the Data Science team for an exciting AI Deep dive session with Dr. Matthew Pontell, a cleft and craniofacial surgeon working on a project related to the speech dysfunction Velopharyngeal insufficiency that occurs as a complication of palate repair surgeries. This session is designed to explore strategies aimed at improving speech dysfunction using generative AI, navigating through innovative solutions and recovery techniques that promise improved speech health for individuals suffering from various speech impairments. Read MoreOct 18, 2023
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Master of Public Health program to host Stata Boot Camp Nov. 7, 9 and 10
This three-day short course is intended for those who need a refresher in the very basics of Stata. The interactive sessions provide learners with additional exposure to the statistical software package and plenty of time for hands-on practice. Read MoreOct 18, 2023
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Center for Teaching hosts ‘Using a Process-Oriented Approach to Student Writing to Deepen Learning and Engagement’ workshop Oct. 26
Research suggests that providing students repeated opportunities to create, evaluate, and revise various types of writing, especially for authentic audiences, can catalyze deeper forms of learning. Through this workshop, we will discuss research-based strategies for improving student writing and content learning in a variety of disciplinary areas. We will also consider the affordances and challenges that generative AI present to writing pedagogy. Read MoreOct 18, 2023
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Final application deadline for Online Master’s in Engineering Management Program is Nov. 10
Delivered through Vanderbilt University’s School of Engineering, the online M.Eng. in engineering management prepares you to rise to leadership positions where you can drive impactful technological solutions and influence the engineers on your team to do the same. Read MoreOct 18, 2023
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Final application deadline for Online Master’s In Computer Science Program is Nov. 10
Delivered through Vanderbilt University’s School of Engineering, the online M.S. in computer science equips you with fundamental computer science knowledge and the critical thinking skills needed to become an innovative problem solver in today’s tech industry. Read MoreOct 18, 2023
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Final application deadline for Online Master of Legal Studies Program is Nov. 10
Although applications for the program are reviewed on a rolling basis; applicants are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible. Read MoreOct 18, 2023
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Office of the Vice Provost for Research hosts ‘Nature Masterclass: Scientific Writing and Publishing’ Nov. 16
'Nature Masterclass: Scientific Writing and Publishing' will allow researchers to learn from the experts on what it takes to get your research published in top journals. All researchers whose work falls in relevant disciplines of STEM, the social sciences, medicine and biomedical sciences are invited to participate. Spots are limited; preference will be given to those registered by Oct. 22. Read MoreOct 18, 2023
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CliftonStrengths virtual workshop Oct. 31
In this session, we will provide you with an opportunity to complete the CliftonStrengths assessment to unlock your Top 5 Talent Themes and explore how they impact your work. Read MoreOct 18, 2023
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Career Growth Series: ‘AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation’ workshop is Nov. 1
In the AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop, participants will learn how to research a target salary, highlight their accomplishments, and find the right words and the confidence to negotiate for better benefits and pay. Read MoreOct 18, 2023
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From blackberry juice solar cells to forensic labs: VINSE outreach is shaping the next generation of scientists
The Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering is at the forefront of nurturing the next generation of nanotechnology enthusiasts and professionals in Middle Tennessee through its outreach initiatives, including the VINSE High School Field Trip Program, which includes unique hands-on experiences like crafting solar cells from blackberry juice. This month, VINSE hosted its 200th field trip. Read MoreOct 18, 2023
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World on Wednesdays: ‘Cultivating Moral Leadership in Global Times’ Oct. 25
At this session, Laine Walters Young, assistant director of the Cal Turner Program for Moral Leadership in the Professions, will discuss moral leadership in global times. Attendees will engage on how to cultivate moral leadership in a variety of settings and with people from different backgrounds, focused first and foremost on the university setting at Vanderbilt. Free lunch will be provided; please RSVP. Read MoreOct 16, 2023
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Open house for faculty interested in residential colleges set for Oct. 26
Faculty who would like to learn more about serving in residential or programmatic roles within the university’s residential colleges system are invited to an open house on Thursday, Oct. 26, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The information session will cover the significance of faculty engagement within the residential colleges system, roles available to faculty and the application process. Read MoreOct 16, 2023