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November 18, 2024
STAFF EXPERIENCE
Diermeier, Savion reflect on ‘Moments That Matter’ during 2024 Fall Staff Assembly
Chancellor Diermeier addressing the audience at 2024 Fall Staff Assembly.
Since the start of the academic year, Vanderbilt has witnessed a rush of “Moments That Matter”—from surpassing giving goals ahead of schedule to an exhilarating football victory over Alabama. Contributing to these hallmark moments are Vanderbilt staff, a theme that speakers reflected on throughout the 2024 Fall Staff Assembly. On Thursday, Nov. 14, more than 570 staff members packed the room at the Student Life Center for the event, which was also livestreamed for a virtual audience. Read More
STAFF ACCOLADES
Staff members honored for excellence in research, service during 2024 Fall Staff Assembly
Keepsakes of the 2024 Fall Staff Awards winners.
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Vice Chancellor of People, Culture and Belonging Sydney Savion presented awards at the 2024 Fall Staff Assembly to a mix of inspiring individuals and teams who have made significant contributions through their community engagement, innovation and leadership. Read More
EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION
Turkey Toss 2024: Save the date for Friday, Dec. 13
Image text reads: "Save The Date: December 13 Turkey Toss" and features a cartoon squirrel wearing a Vanderbilt "V" bandana and a turkey costume.
Vanderbilt University faculty, staff and postdocs are invited to participate in Turkey Toss 2024 on Friday, Dec. 13, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Share your thoughts about staff appreciation through People, Culture and Belonging's newest survey. Read More
Image text reads: "Moments That Matter" with a play sign, indicating the image can be clicked to launch a video.
WATCH: At Vanderbilt, our community thrives on connection, shared experiences and the sense of belonging that ties us all together. Whether you are a student, faculty member or staff member, each of us has moments that shape our journey here—moments that help us grow, build relationships and contribute to something greater than ourselves. These moments not only define our time at Vanderbilt, but they also reflect the spirit of our community. Share your moments at vu.edu/moments.
This Week at VU

Nov. 20, 2024
4–6 p.m. • Central Library Community Room
Book Talk: 'My Black Country' with Vanderbilt Professor and Author Alice Randall
Nov. 20, 2024
Noon • Robert Penn Warren Center for the Humanities
Inclusive Book Group: This Is How It Always Is
Nov. 20, 2024
6:30 p.m. • Memorial Gymnasium
Women's Basketball vs. Hampton University
Nov. 21, 2024
6:30 p.m. • Fubo/ESPNU
Men's Basketball vs. Nevada at Charleston Classic
Nov. 22, 2024
11:59 p.m. • Virtual
Priority Application Deadline for Online Master of Legal Studies Program
Upcoming Events
 
Nov. 28–29 | University Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

Dec. 6 | AI Showcase Fall 2024
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Latest Headlines
 
Artificial Intelligence
Amplify, Vanderbilt’s new custom generative AI software, is now open to all faculty, staff and students
 
Athletics
Soccer wins NCAA Tournament opener; will take on top-seeded Florida State on Friday night
 
ICYMI
10 social media moments from Reunion/Homecoming 2024
 
Engineering
Vanderbilt-led consortium receives more than $8 million in federal funding to improve multimodal transit operations in Tennessee
 
Residential Colleges
Jesse Spencer-Smith named faculty head of Sutherland House, effective Jan. 1
 
ICYMI
Upgraded VUIT support options to be introduced Nov. 19

Construction Updates
South 21st Avenue pedestrian bridge to close for repairs Nov. 25–Jan. 3
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VU in the News
 
The New York Times: A Star President’s Resignation Was a Mystery. Was It All About Rankings?
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier is quoted.
 
The Atlantic: How the Ivy League broke America
Research from David Lubinski, professor of psychology and human development, and Camilla Benbow, Patricia and Rodes Hart Dean of Education and Human Development and professor of psychology, is cited.
 
The Economist: The promise Donald Trump is sure to keep
David Lewis, Rebecca Webb Wilson Professor and University Distinguished Professor of Political Science, is quoted.

SAPIR Journal: Encouraging Debate, Not Settling It
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier is featured.
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