End Sheet
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The Arrow Paradox by Mark Jarman, Centennial Professor of English, emeritus
Zeno senthis arrow flyingendlessly from pointto point along its arcto make a pointabout eternity:getting there is tricky. That’s what I thinkanyway, as snowflakesstall in the morning’sfreezing airlike seed fluffreluctant to dropanchor in the ice. I’m watching thattentative descentthough I’m in motionand counter-motioneven as I followmy pen’s blue notesand think I’m not- not doing… Read MoreFeb 8, 2022
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‘My Mother Is a Peaceful Ghost’: A poem by Lisa Dordal, MDiv’05, MFA’11
Lisa Dordal teaches in the Department of English at Vanderbilt and is the author of Mosaic of the Dark (Black Lawrence Press, 2018), which was a finalist for the 2019 Audre Lorde Award for Lesbian Poetry, and Water Lessons (forthcoming in April 2022). Read MoreSep 9, 2021
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‘Possible’: A poem by Carlina Duan, MFA’19
A poem by Carlina Duan, MFA'19, the author of 'I Wore My Blackest Hair' (Little A, 2017) and the upcoming 'Alien Miss' (University of Wisconsin Press, 2021). Read MoreApr 27, 2021
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‘Now That You Are Here, I Can Think’: A poem by Major Jackson
Major Jackson, who joined the university’s faculty as Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of English in January 2021, is the author of five books of poetry. Read MoreFeb 26, 2021
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‘The 400-Meter Heat’: A poem by Destiny O. Birdsong
Destiny O. Birdsong, MA’07, MFA’09, PhD’12, is a Louisiana-born poet, fiction writer and essayist who lives and works in Nashville. Read MoreOct 29, 2020
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‘Sacrifice and Toil’: During the Great Depression, Chancellor Kirkland urged strength in adversity
In his opening address to the university on Sept. 24, 1930, Chancellor James H. Kirkland shared his thoughts on the serious purposes of university life during a time of country-wide unemployment and financial devastation. Read MoreJul 23, 2020
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‘Mask’: A poem by Beth Bachmann
The poem originally appeared in The New Yorker’s April 6, 2020, issue. Read MoreMay 14, 2020
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Chancellor’s Lecture Series: 24 hours of climate reality
Former Vice President Al Gore hosted a flagship presentation at Vanderbilt University on Nov. 20 as part of a worldwide event called “24 Hours of Reality: Truth in Action.” Read MoreFeb 17, 2020
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Chancellor’s Lecture Series: The Meaning of Manhood
Athlete, actor and activist Terry Crews shared his personal story as part of the Chancellor’s Lecture Series at Vanderbilt Sept. 9, encouraging increased respect and compassion for others. Read MoreNov 7, 2019
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Chancellor’s Lecture Series: STEM Stars
Two giants in the science world joined Chancellor Emeritus Nicholas S. Zeppos on April 30 for the final 2018–19 Chancellor’s Lecture Series event, passionately advocating for an America that encourages its citizens to abandon simple opinion on big challenges and instead use evidence-based, critical thinking. Read MoreAug 20, 2019
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Chancellor’s Lecture Series: President George W. Bush
President George W. Bush spent the day at Vanderbilt on March 11, surprising a history class and visiting a student veterans club before speaking to a capacity crowd at Langford Auditorium that evening. Read MoreMay 23, 2019
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Conscience of a Conservative: Former Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake speaks at Chancellor’s Lecture Series
Former Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake drew a capacity crowd at Vanderbilt’s Langford Auditorium on Jan. 17 as part of the Chancellor’s Lecture Series, discussing shifts in the Republican Party, the midterm elections, and fiscal challenges facing the federal government. Read MoreFeb 19, 2019
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Top Tribute: H. Rodes Hart named Vanderbilt Distinguished Alumnus
The Vanderbilt Alumni Association has named H. Rodes Hart, BA’54, the recipient of the 2018 Vanderbilt University Distinguished Alumnus Award. Read MoreNov 19, 2018
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Vandy Goes to War
Vandy Goes to War, an exhibition highlighting the dramatic effects of two world wars on Vanderbilt’s campus, are on display in the Central Library lobby through Oct. 16, Reunion and Homecoming Weekend. Read MoreSep 6, 2018
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’Dores of Distinction
To help ensure that Vanderbilt’s mission stays on track and is poised for future success, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos has convened a broadly diverse group of alumni leaders called the ’Dores of Distinction. Read MoreJun 8, 2018
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Enduring Spirit: Red-carpet event held for premiere of Perry Wallace documentary
Just three days after Perry Wallace, BE’70, died, hundreds of people—including family, friends, teammates and fans—gathered at Vanderbilt’s Langford Auditorium on Dec. 4 for the premiere of Triumph: The Untold Story of Perry Wallace, a documentary about the late Wallace’s courage and struggles as a student-athlete breaking the color barrier in the SEC. Read MoreFeb 26, 2018
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A Faire to Remember: 2017 Nashville Mini Maker Faire
More than 4,000 visitors interested in making everything from wool yarn and origami to robots and supercomputers visited Vanderbilt’s Wond’ry at the Innovation Pavilion on the first weekend in October for the Nashville Mini Maker Faire, the largest in the event’s five-year history. Read MoreNov 21, 2017
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Summer in the City: Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos hosts Vanderbilt events in New York
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos hosted alumni, parents, and incoming first-year Vanderbilt students at two events in New York City this summer. Read MoreSep 7, 2017