Blair School to host ‘A Conversation with Sheryl Crow’ Nov. 4
Musician Sheryl Crow will speak in Ingram Hall at the Blair School of Music Nov. 4 as part of the school’s Conversations Series. The event is free and open to the public. Read More
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Ebola not likely, but VUMC is prepared
Armed with a validated and orchestrated plan, Vanderbilt University Medical Center is prepared to safely and effectively treat patients with the bloodborne disease Ebola, should the need arise. Read More
Flulapalooza vaccinations top 13,000
More than 13,000 faculty, staff and students received free flu shots at last week’s Flulapalooza, Vanderbilt’s annual mass vaccination drill. Read More
Calvin Miller: Eyewitnessing an Icelandic eruption
Last month volcano expert Calvin Miller had the good fortune to witness the major volcanic eruption taking place in Iceland. Read More
Humphrey Fellows confab with Jay Steele on MNPS Academies
Jay Steele, chief academic officer for Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, met with Vanderbilt’s Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows to discuss The Academies of Nashville, a model in use in 12 Metro Nashville public high schools. Read More
Federal authorities offer reward for suspect in attempted abduction
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of Scott Douglas Wallace, the suspect in an incident involving a Tennessee State University student on the Vanderbilt campus Sept. 21. Read More
Christiansen named vice provost for university enrollment affairs
Douglas L. Christiansen has been reappointed dean of admissions and financial aid and named to the newly designated position of vice provost for university enrollment affairs. Read More
Religion in the Arts presents Nashville artist Alicia Henry
"A Work in Progress" is the title of artist and Fisk University professor Alicia Henry's lecture at Vanderbilt Divinity School Oct. 9. Read More
Third-shift custodial services move to external partner
Aramark is now providing custodial services for university buildings that had been serviced by Plant Operations during the third shift, which takes place between 11 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. The change was effective Oct. 5. Read More
Babies & You: Choosing a pediatrician Oct. 16
"Choosing a Pediatrician" is the topic of discussion at this free event. Read More
McCammon and Isaac inducted into the Sociological Research Association
Two Vanderbilt sociologists have been inducted into the Sociological Research Association. Read More
Celebrate new home for rare Korean artifact Oct. 9
A rare Korean funerary statue that has resided for nearly 45 years outside of Payne Hall on the Peabody College campus is being restored in its new home at Cohen Memorial Hall. Read More
Employee Service Center reps recognized for exceptional service
In honor of customer service week, Vanderbilt Human Resources is recognizing the nine ESC reps for their dedication to assisting more than 23,000 Vanderbilt employees year-round. Read More
Be clear about purpose when starting a charter school
A key to successfully launching a charter school is clear communication about the need and purpose for the new school, according to a report from researchers at Vanderbilt’s Peabody College. Read More
37th Annual Holocaust Lecture Series kicks off Oct. 7
The series explores the role of science and scientists in relation to the Holocaust. Read More
Take Mayor Dean’s 5K Challenge Nov. 9
Join Nashville Mayor Karl Dean for a free 3.1 mile walk/run in Nashville on Sunday, Nov. 9! Read More
Commodore Award winners recognized at campus celebration
The Commodore Award, Vanderbilt’s highest staff honor, was presented to two staff members during the Service Awards Celebration Oct. 1 in Langford Auditorium. Read More
‘The Oatmeal’ cartoonist and distance runner Matthew Inman to sign book Oct. 10
Matthew Inman, a.k.a. The Oatmeal, will stop by Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt to discuss and sign his latest book Oct. 10. Read More
Learn about Open Enrollment, ask questions during live webinars
New for Open Enrollment this year, HR experts will host live webinars providing an overview of your Open Enrollment options as well as the opportunity to ask questions. Read More
Two notable educators join Vanderbilt Engineering School’s Board of Visitors
Two notable educators – Jim Conwell and Jay Walsh – will join the School of Engineering’s Board of Visitors at its fall meeting on campus Friday, Oct. 10. Read More
