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April 11, 2024
GIVING
TODAY: Giving Day faculty and staff challenge to help Opportunity Vanderbilt students
Balloons spell out "Giving Day" at a campus celebration.
Faculty and staff have a unique way to help Opportunity Vanderbilt students: When 500 faculty and staff members make a gift of any size for Giving Day, $25,000 from Suzanne and Patrick McGee will be unlocked for Opportunity Vanderbilt. Read More
ICYMI
Spring Faculty Assembly is today, April 11 
Image text reads: Spring Faculty Assembly, April 11, 2024
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and the Faculty Senate will celebrate faculty achievements and provide key university updates at the 2024 Spring Faculty Assembly at 4:10 p.m. this afternoon in the Student Life Center Ballroom. Read More
FACULTY ACCOLADES
28 faculty honored at endowed chair investiture
2024 Endowed Chair awardees pose for a photo in their academic regalia.
The distinguished faculty members and deans representing eight colleges and schools were presented with medallions that symbolize the attainment of their positions and will become part of their official academic regalia. Chair holders contribute their expertise to real-world challenges, including climate change, political inequality and access to justice, artificial intelligence and ICU trauma. Read More
Collage of Vanderbilt campus buildings with LEED certifications
EARTH MONTH: Did you know that there are 25 Vanderbilt buildings with sustainability certifications, and many more in the works? Check out this roundup to learn more about sustainable building practices on campus, what’s coming soon, and some fun facts—like how The Commons made history as the largest collection of LEED-certified buildings in Tennessee.
This Week at VU
 
April 11, 2024
6:30 p.m. • Langford Auditorium
'An Evening with James Patterson' Author Event  
Upcoming Events
 
April 18 | 'From Concept to Commercialization' Virtual Webinar Featuring Dr. Paul Yock 

April 19 | Data Science AI Student Showcase


April 22 | Unity Project Hosts Fireside Chat with Salam Al-Marayati, President of Muslim Public Affairs Council
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ICYMI
Sign up to be a faculty marshal for Commencement 2024; applications due April 12

Research 
Vanderbilt biochemists contribute to breakthrough discovery of first new antibacterial class in decades
 
Innovation
Frist Center for Autism & Innovation seeking applications for new fellows, affiliates
 
ICYMI
Update your personal devices to the secure VUIT Wi-Fi network
 
Research & Innovation
Limited Submission Opportunities
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VU in the News
 
Law.com: Aderant announces collaboration with Vanderbilt Law School's AI Law Lab
Cat Moon, lecturer in law and co-director and co-founder of the Vanderbilt AI Law Lab, is quoted.
 
Nashville Scene: Transit plan set for April release
The Vanderbilt Poll — Nashville is cited.
 
Health: Study: People with higher genetic risk for obesity may need more daily steps to manage weight
Evan Brittain, professor of medicine, is quoted.

Healthline: Here's how often low-risk people should be tested for prostate cancer
Jeffrey Tosoian, assistant professor of urology, is quoted. 
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