MyVU HR News

Looking for the perfect Halloween lunch break? Meet at Rand Hall Terrace at noon Oct. 31 for a tour around Vanderbilt’s campus with Steve Baskauf of Vanderbilt University Biological Sciences. Read More

The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center and the Outdoor Recreation Program present the Third Annual Crate Stacking Competition on Thursday, Nov. 2, at the VRWC’s basketball courts. Read More

The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center and Health Plus present “Fall, a Time for Sharing the Harvest” from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, at the VRWC demonstration kitchen. Read More

Fully benefits-eligible employees can fund two types of flexible spending accounts: a health care FSA and a dependent day care FSA. FSAs save you money by allowing you to use pretax dollars to pay for qualifying expenses. Read More

Open Enrollment for 2018 benefits is happening now. If you have a spouse who works for another employer that offers benefits, be sure to carefully consider the options that work best for your family. Read More

Join Human Resources at the Benefits Open House from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday on the 10th floor of the Baker Building. Visit vu.edu/oe for more details. Read More

All benefits-eligible employees will need their VUnetID and password to enroll in 2018 benefits. Open Enrollment is Oct. 17-31. Visit vu.edu/oe to learn more. Read More

Dr. Rachel Mace, associate professor of clinical pediatrics, will discuss "Choosing a Pediatrician" from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, in Light Hall, Room 411. Read More

The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center is offering a pair of American Red Cross certification courses this fall. Read More

If you are ready to turn over a new leaf, now is the opportunity to join Weight Watchers at Work. The fall session begins Wednesday, Oct. 11. Meetings are Wednesdays at 11 a.m., with a brief weigh-in and meeting, ending by noon. The location is Medical Center North (D-4220 for October). Read More

Open Enrollment Oct. 17-31 is a good time to review your 403(b) Retirement Plan. Beginning Jan. 1, 2018, VU will match voluntary contributions of 1 percent or 2 percent (up to 5 percent total, mandatory and voluntary). Read More

Nominations will be accepted for two Vanderbilt University awards beginning Oct. 15: the 2017 Commodore Award and the new Distinguished Leadership Award to Recognize Staff Leadership in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Read More

Open Enrollment is Oct. 17-31. All benefits-eligible VU employees must complete OE. This is the annual opportunity to choose the benefits that best meet your needs. Read More

Faculty and staff paying for Vanderbilt Health Plan benefits beginning Jan. 1, 2018, can earn a wellness credit of up to $240 for completing Go for the Gold by Oct. 31. Read More

Join Health Plus for a pumpkin carving competition in celebration of the last week of this season’s Vanderbilt Farmers’ Market. Carve or decorate a pumpkin with others in your department and bring it to the Farmers' Market on Thursday, Oct. 26, for voting. Read More

“Becoming a Leader,” an HR workshop offered Oct. 10, describes some of the challenges that new leaders face and suggests some strategies for meeting those challenges. Read More

The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center and Health Plus will present “Latin American and Caribbean Cuisine” from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, at the VRWC demonstration kitchen. Read More

Oct. 5 is National Depression Screening Day, which serves as a reminder that clinical depression is a common medical illness affecting more than 20 million American adults each year. Like screenings for other illnesses, depression screenings should be a routine part of health care. Read More

Develop new skills or prepare for the next meet with the Vanderbilt Swim School. Online registration for group and private swim lessons at the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center is available now. Read More

Open Enrollment is Oct. 17–31. All benefits-eligible employees must complete Open Enrollment, even if you don't plan to make changes to current elections or you wish to waive coverage. Read More