February issue of Faculty Senate’s ‘Engage’ newsletter now available
The latest issue of the Faculty Senate newsletter is now available online. Learn about two motions that require faculty voting at the Spring Assembly. Read More
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Last day to reserve tickets for Employee Appreciation women’s basketball event
Thursday, Feb. 16, is the final day to register for this year’s Employee Appreciation women’s basketball game and pre-game fan fest. Read More
Judicial criticism and public education reform in weekly roundup of VU news stories
Vanderbilt news stories for the week of Feb. 6 include faculty comments about Trump's judicial criticism and public education reform. Read More
February issue of ‘EDI Connect’ now available
Read the February 2017 issue of “EDI Connect,” the official newsletter of the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Read More
SECURITY NOTICE: Sexual assault on campus
On Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, VUPD received a report from a campus security authority that a female student was sexually assaulted by a male student in a campus residence hall on Feb. 9, 2017. Read More
Vanderbilt Institute for Digital Learning to host studio open house Feb. 15
he Vanderbilt Institute for Digital Learning will host an open house for the VIDL Studio at Warren College on Feb. 15. The studio is based on a self-serve model that allows members with basic computer skills to use the studio to produce high-quality, finished video ready for distribution. Read More
VUPD offers campus safety tips for pedestrians and motorists
The Vanderbilt University Police Department, which responds to vehicle–pedestrian accidents near and on campus, offers some tips to help reduce the number of these accidents and improve campus safety. Read More
TechShare discusses off-site data center, IT service management
The Transition Management Office hosted its second TechShare on Feb. 6 with a focus on changes to an off-site data center, IT service management and identity management. Read More
Online graduate-degree programs for educators launched by Vanderbilt
An online master's in school counseling and a doctorate in education will launch this fall. Read More
Panel discussion on border walls Monday, Feb. 13
“The Impact of Walls: Experiencing Borders in East/West Germany, Israel/Palestine, and U.S./Mexico,” will be moderated by Ted Fischer, director of the Center for Latin American Studies. Read More
Gilligan, Vandenbergh win Morrison Prize for climate change article
Two Vanderbilt professors have won the $10,000 Morrison Prize for their article on sustainability. Read More
New grants bolster VUMC Trauma program’s research initiatives
Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Division of Trauma, Emergency General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care recently was awarded two new research grants. Read More
New websites make shopping for contacts and glasses easier
Thanks to Superior Vision, Vanderbilt vision plan participants can enjoy the ease and selection online shopping provides. Read More
Plan your child’s perfect summer at the 2017 Summer Camp Fair
The Vanderbilt Child & Family Center will host its 11th annual Summer Camp Fair on Friday, Feb. 24. Read More
Learn to balance caring for others and yourself at Feb. 15 lunch and learn
Katherine Y. Brown will provide an approach to caring for others while also caring for one's self at February's Boomers, Elders and More session. Read More
Vanderbilt’s Wond’ry receives grant to bolster entrepreneur education program
Vanderbilt University’s innovation center, the Wond’ry, has received a $30,000 grant from VentureWell for one of its flagship entrepreneur education programs. Read More
The Student/Faculty Relationship
Hear from Vanderbilt students about what Vanderbilt faculty are really like and how small classes with research faculty and immersive experiences lead to future-changing opportunities. Read More
Vanderbilt University appoints new vice chancellor for communications
Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos today announced the appointment of Steve Ertel as the university’s vice chancellor for communications. Read More
Forum highlights research achievements
Communication and collaboration were major themes of the inaugural Research Enterprise Forum sponsored jointly by Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) Feb. 3 in Light Hall. Read More
VU BreakThru blog highlights faculty accomplishments, showcases possibilities of internal funding programs
A new blog site provides Vanderbilt faculty involved with the university’s internal funding programs—Trans-Institutional Programs (TIPs), University Courses, Discovery Grants and Research Scholar Grants—a platform from which they can communicate some of the most relevant aspects of their projects. Read More
