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  Wednesday, March 9, 2022  
 
 
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Vanderbilt will no longer require indoor masking in line with newest CDC guidance
 
Vanderbilt University will no longer require masking or physical distancing indoors. The change is effective immediately and aligns the university with recent CDC guidance that classifies Davidson County in the “medium” COVID-19 community level.  
 
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Portrait series honors contributions of six women pivotal to Vanderbilt
 
Six women who have helped shape the university and its history are being honored as part of a new Women at Vanderbilt Portrait Project at the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center. The portraits, commemorating women from the 19th century through today, will be unveiled at an event on March 14.
 
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REGISTER: Experts to discuss what comes next in the COVID-19 pandemic
 
Registration is now open for a special panel discussion about the future of COVID-19, featuring some of Vanderbilt University’s leading experts in COVID vaccines, infectious disease and public health. The virtual discussion will be on Thursday, March 10, at noon CT.
 
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REGISTER: Author and advocate Cyntoia Brown Long, former Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam to discuss criminal justice reform
 
For the first time since former Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam granted clemency to sex trafficking victim and convicted murderer Cyntoia Brown Long, the two will sit down together for an event at Vanderbilt University to discuss criminal justice reform. The discussion will be held in Langford Auditorium and via livestream on Tuesday, March 15, at 6 p.m. CT.
 
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Vanderbilt University named a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly University 
 
The League of American Bicyclists, the premier grassroots advocacy organization encouraging better bicycling and protecting the rights of people who bike, has honored Vanderbilt University with a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly University award in recognition of the institution’s achievements in promoting and enabling safe, accessible bicycling on campus. 
 
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AlertVU full-scale test scheduled for March 15
 
A full-scale test of the AlertVU system in scheduled for Tuesday, March 15, at 2 p.m. CT. AlertVU is used at Vanderbilt to alert all students, faculty and staff in the event of an emergency that poses an imminent threat or danger to the Vanderbilt community.
 
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Registration for Undergraduate Creative Expression Showcase now open
 
Presenter registration is open for the spring 2022 Vanderbilt Undergraduate Creative Expression Showcase. This event, designed for students to showcase their creative works, will be held in person on Thursday, April 7, in Alumni Hall from 3 to 6 p.m.
 
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Student proposals now being accepted for spring Undergraduate Research Fair April 14
 
The second annual spring Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair is scheduled for Thursday, April 14. Students who have completed research while undergraduates at Vanderbilt are encouraged to apply.
 
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Students invited to find their focus with Headspace
 
Vanderbilt students have free access to Headspace—an award-winning, research-backed digital tool for mindful living with more than 1,200 hours of themed meditations, sleep content, mindful movement exercises and focus music.
 
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Vanderbilt celebrates Women’s History Month in March
 
Vanderbilt University is celebrating Women’s History Month with a series of events in March. Women’s History Month honors the struggles and achievements of women of all nations and cultures.
 
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‘A Beautiful Work in Progress: A Conversation with Mirna Valerio’ March 17
 
Mirna Valerio, an ultrarunner and advocate for the inclusion of all people—regardless of race, gender or size—in running and fitness, will give a virtual talk on Thursday, March 17, at 7 p.m. CT as part of Vanderbilt’s Women’s History Month celebration.
 
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Undergraduate Data Science Minor social hours to be held this spring
 
Join the Undergraduate Data Science Minor program for monthly social hours this spring and the opportunity to gather with other students interested in data science. Events are planned for Feb. 24, March 31 and April 8.
 
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Excellence in Podcasting Competition underway; students invited to submit applications by April 1
 
The second annual Excellence in Podcasting Competition will recognize exceptional student creations. This competition is open to current undergraduate, graduate and professional students at Vanderbilt University.
 
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Poetry contest to explore meaning of unity through American democracy
 
Vanderbilt students are invited to express how they feel about unity and democracy through a new poetry contest. The Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy is conducting the contest in partnership with Vanderbilt’s English department and MFA program in creative writing. The theme is “What unity through American democracy means to me.”
 
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Dashboard Update: COVID-19 positive cases among VU community members
 
See the latest updates to VU’s COVID-19 dashboard. Vanderbilt maintains this dashboard to inform the university community about the number of positive COVID-19 test results for the spring 2022 semester.

 

COVID-19 Updates

COVID symptoms and safety: What you need to know

 

Take Note

Inclusive Book Group will discuss ‘Hamnet’ May 4

Data Science Institute hosts ‘AI Fridays’

 

Coming Up

· MAR ·
10
  Vanderbilt Software Carpentries boot camp March 10, 11
· MAR ·
22
  Panel discussion: ‘Modernismo à Brasileira: 100 Years Since the Semana de Arte’
· MAR ·
26
  Brain Blast 2022

 

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Vanderbilt in the News
 
The Hill: White House hopes for light at the end of its tunnel
 
Samar Ali, research professor of political science and law and co-chair of the Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy, is quoted.
 
The Washington Post: Trump muses about a really bad—and evidently illegal—idea to bomb Russia using Chinese flags
 
Mike Newton, professor of the practice of law, is quoted.
 
The Atlantic: The who-cares-if-you’re-innocent project
 
Sara Mayeux, associate professor of law, is quoted.
 
Newsweek: Could Vladimir Putin be overthrown by his own people?
 
Thomas Schwartz, Distinguished Professor of History, is quoted.
 
The Washington Post: How it started, how it’s going: See how 6 women’s lives have changed in the pandemic
 
Feylyn Lewis, program manager of Students for Health Equity at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, is featured.
 
Associated Press: Experts: Alleged plot against governor signals ominous shift
 
The research of Amy Cooter, senior lecturer in sociology, is cited.
 
Bloomberg Law: Pharmacy agent study would show role in drug price ‘dysfunction’
 
Stacie Dusetzina, associate professor of health policy, is quoted.
 
CBS News: Cryptocurrency companies resist pressure to close Russian accounts
 
Yesha Yadav, professor of law, is quoted.
 
CNN: The end is near: The new pandemic data looks promising—for some, anyway
 
William Schaffner, professor of health policy and professor of medicine, is quoted.
 
Bloomberg: Food is just as vital as oil to national security
 
Amanda Little, writer in residence in English, authored this piece.
 
The Conversation: Why did Russia invade Ukraine?
 
Kathryn David, Mellon Assistant Professor of German, Russian and East European Studies, authored this piece.
 
 
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