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  9 things you need to know this week  
 
 
 
 
     
1.   Two Class of 2022 students awarded Keegan Traveling Fellowships
    Yousef Abu-Salah and Louisa “Loulou” Byars, both members of Vanderbilt’s Class of 2022, have been named Michael B. Keegan Traveling Fellows for 2022–23. The Keegan Fellowship aims to enhance the development of future leaders through world travel and experiential learning. [ Read More ]
     
     
2.   New faculty appointed to lead residential colleges
    Three new residential faculty have been appointed as leaders in shaping student learning experiences beyond the classroom. Ravindra Duddu will be the inaugural faculty head of Rothschild College, scheduled to begin housing students in fall 2022. In addition, Sutherland House and Murray House will welcome two new faculty heads of house: Chezare Warren and Renã A.S. Robinson. [ Read More ]
     
     
3.   Emilie Townes to conclude deanship of Vanderbilt Divinity School in 2023
    Emilie M. Townes, who has led the reenvisioning of theological education at Vanderbilt Divinity School while increasing the visibility of the institution’s historical commitment to seeking justice, will step down as dean effective June 30, 2023. [ Read More ]
     
     
4.   WATCH: Diermeier, Balser discuss leading under adversity during pandemic
    Vanderbilt University Chancellor Daniel Diermeier joined Vanderbilt University Medical Center President and CEO Dr. Jeffrey Balser for a candid livestreamed discussion April 27 about their experiences leading during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. [ Read More ]
     
     
5.   Story Photo Rock-climbing student duo pursues scientific, business and Olympic dreams
    Vanderbilt Climbing Club teammates Michael Finn-Henry and Olivia Busk are taking collaboration and innovation to new heights with a breakthrough medical device—and a possible trip to the 2024 Paris Olympics. [ Read More ]
     
     
6.   Vanderbilt to celebrate APIDA graduates during AAPI Heritage Month in May
    Vanderbilt will host its inaugural Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Graduates Recognition Ceremony on May 11. The ceremony, a joint effort of the Student Center for Social Justice and Identity, campus partners and student organizations, coincides with Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. [ Read More ]
     
     
7.   Student Care Network offers tips on test preparation and managing test anxiety
    The Student Care Network, in partnership with a variety of campus partners, offers resources and services to help students prepare for final papers, examinations and presentations. [ Read More ]
     
     
8.   Annual survey of undergraduate seniors open now through May 9 
    The annual VU Senior Survey provides graduating seniors with an opportunity to reflect on Vanderbilt in detail, evaluate their experience in their own major and report on their plans for the future. [ Read More ]
     
     
9.   Neurodiversity Inspired Science and Engineering graduate trainee program now accepting applications
    Applications are open through June 15 for the Neurodiversity Inspired Science and Engineering graduate trainee program. The NISE program engages students across STEM disciplines in the development, deployment and commercialization of future of work at the human technology frontier (FW-HTF) approaches and devices that support neurodiverse individuals, and/or that are inspired by their abilities. [ Read More ]
     
 
 
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