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September 19, 2024
DISCOVERY VANDERBILT
Vanderbilt University launches Institute of National Security to counter threats, cultivate leaders
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On Wednesday, Vanderbilt University launched its Institute of National Security, led by Paul M. Nakasone, former director of the National Security Agency, former commander of U.S. Cyber Command and retired four-star general. Read More
CIVIL DISCOURSE
Dialogue Vanderbilt and the Civil Discourse Lab launch new debate series, ‘Insight Debates,’ beginning Sept. 25
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The first debate, 'Vanderbilt Insight Debate on Institutional Neutrality,' will be held on Sept. 25 at 6 p.m. in the Seigenthaler Center Forum Room. The topic will delve into whether Vanderbilt should maintain its policy of institutional neutrality. Registration using a Vanderbilt email address is required to attend. Read More
DIALOGUE VANDERBILT
Students discuss how to engage in civil discourse in divided times with author Mónica Guzmán
Students sitting on stage with Mónica Guzmán
The ability to engage with others in highly divisive times is a particularly timely topic, one that Mónica Guzmán, senior fellow for public practice at Braver Angels, spoke about with first-year students on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at a packed Langford Auditorium. Guzmán delivered the 18th annual Lawson Lecture, named in honor of the Rev. James Lawson, a renowned civil rights activist, professor, theoretician and pastor. Lawson also served as a Distinguished Professor at Vanderbilt from 2006 to 2009. Read More
Image of moon from Dyer Observatory during a lunar eclipse
Nashville may be having a cloudy week, but the water-puffed menaces parted at 9:04pm local time and Dyer Observatory's Billy Teets was able to get this great shot of the Sept. 17 lunar eclipse.
This Week at VU

Sept. 19–20, 2024
'How To Heal A Divided America' Culminating Events
Sept. 20, 2024
11:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. • the Wond’ry
Social Innovation Workshop: Climate Wayfinding
Sept. 21, 2024
8 p.m. • Ingram Hall
Vanderbilt University Orchestra: Gustav Mahler’s “Titan”
Upcoming Events
 
Sept. 25 | Flulapalooza 2024

Sept. 25 | Annual Biodiversity Day Lecture: Evolutionary Biologist Anne Yoder

Sept. 30 | Employee Affinity Groups: AAPI at Vanderbilt Spotlight Session

Oct. 7 | Blair School of Music Presents the Lark, Roman and Meyer Trio
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Latest Headlines
 
Student Affairs
Nominations open for Outstanding Senior Award through Oct. 11
 
Faculty Accolades
Vanderbilt professors Wernke, Huo win $625K NSF grant for largest-ever archaeological survey
 
Artificial Intelligence
Data Science Institute launches AI Flash: Vanderbilt’s exclusive window into the latest artificial intelligence advancements
 
Civil Discourse
Dialogue Vanderbilt and the Civil Discourse Lab launch new debate series, ‘Insight Debates,’ beginning Sept. 25

ICYMI
Update your personal devices to the secure VUIT Wi-Fi network by Sept. 30
 
Research & Innovation
Limited Submission Opportunities
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VU in the News
 
The Tennessean: New to Tennessee? Why you can thank this Vanderbilt professor for your voting rights
James Blumstein, University Distinguished Professor of Law, and Rebecca Haw Allensworth, David Daniels Allen Distinguished Professor and professor of law, are quoted.
 
Inside Higher Ed: Campus engagement tip: Creating forums for civil dialogue
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier is mentioned.
 
Nashville Business Journal: Vanderbilt University athletic director on advocating for yourself, imposter syndrome and more
Candice Lee, vice chancellor for athletics and university affairs and athletic director, is quoted.

The Mirror: Everything we know about Kate Middleton's cancer after major chemotherapy announcement
Ben Ho Park, Benjamin F. Byrd, Jr., Professor and professor of medicine, is quoted.
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