MyVU HR News
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Vandy Cooks: ‘Latin American and Caribbean Cuisine’ Oct. 18
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 MoreOct 3, 2017
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Work/Life Connections–EAP recommends annual depression checkup
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 MoreSep 27, 2017
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Register for group or private swim lessons at the VRWC
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 MoreSep 27, 2017
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All benefits-eligible employees must complete Open Enrollment
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 MoreSep 27, 2017
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Employee Tailgate success mirrors Commodores’ victory
More than 5,200 employees, along with their families and friends, attended Vanderbilt’s annual Employee Tailgate Sept. 16 and cheered the Commodores to a victory over Kansas State. Read MoreSep 20, 2017
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HR workshop: New format for ‘Charting Your Professional Future’
Instead of three separate sessions, “Charting Your Professional Future” is now offered as a half-day session. This workshop is intended for staff who are serious about their continuing professional and career development and are ready and willing to take ownership of that process. Read MoreSep 20, 2017
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Think Pink! Breast Cancer Awareness Expo is Oct. 4
The Think Pink! Breast Cancer Awareness Expo will be held Wednesday, Oct. 4, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Light Hall North Lobby. Read MoreSep 20, 2017
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HR workshop: ‘Leading Teams Through Conflict’
This course, offered Sept. 27, will help supervisors and managers build and implement a strategy for helping others work through their conflict. Read MoreSep 19, 2017
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Adult boxing classes begin Sept. 25
Have fun learning the art of boxing while getting fit. This clinic will be taught by USA Boxing coach and certified personal trainer Tramaine Crook. Read MoreSep 18, 2017
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Are you a breast cancer survivor?
Are you a breast cancer survivor? Health & Wellness would like to celebrate you and support breast cancer awareness by creating an “Awareness Saves Lives” faculty and staff survivor banner. Read MoreSep 18, 2017
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Boomers, Elders and More: ‘Sundowning – A Symptom of Alzheimer’s Disease’ Sept. 20
Kanah Lewallen, a geriatric nurse practitioner with Vanderbilt Senior Care and the Vanderbilt School of Nursing, will present on the challenges of caring for individuals with dementia who have difficult behaviors. Read MoreSep 18, 2017
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Babies and You: ‘Facing the Challenges of Pregnancy’ Sept. 21
Michelle Collins, a certified nurse midwife with the West End Women’s Health Center, will discuss "Facing the Challenges of Pregnancy" from noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 21 in Light Hall, Room 411. Read MoreSep 13, 2017
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Wellcast: ‘Real-life Benefits of the Diabetes Prevention Program’
You can now listen to the wellcast “Real Life Benefits of the Diabetes Prevention Program” to hear program graduates discuss the difference it has made in their health and their lives. Read MoreSep 13, 2017
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Work/Life Connections offers tips to prepare your family for emergencies
The month of September is recognized as National Emergency Preparedness Month. Work/Life Connections shares some tips to help you and your family prepare. Read MoreSep 12, 2017
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Employee Tailgate is this Saturday
The Vanderbilt University pre-game tailgate is this Saturday, Sept. 16, beginning at 3:30 p.m. The event will be held at Recreation Field No. 2 and will feature food, games, music and fun. Read MoreSep 8, 2017
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HR workshops: ‘Crucial Conversations’ and ‘Coaching and Developing Staff’
Vanderbilt Human Resources is offering upcoming workshop sessions on "Crucial Conversations" and "Coaching and Developing Staff." Read MoreSep 7, 2017
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Vandy Walks: Outdoor art tour with Robert Waits Sept. 28
Looking for the perfect lunch break? You are invited to Vandy Walks on Thursday, Sept. 28, from noon to 1 p.m. Vandy Walks is a walking series brought to you by Health Plus and the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center. Meet at The Commons Center to hear from Robert Waits, landscape architect, for an outdoor art tour around Vanderbilt's campus. Read MoreSep 7, 2017
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What do I say when someone is talking about suicide?
National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month was created to educate the public about how to identify people who may be suicidal, how to talk about suicide, and how to locate information on available community resources. Read MoreSep 6, 2017
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Make a change for life: Enroll in the Diabetes Prevention Program
Health Plus is offering new sessions of the National Diabetes Prevention Program for faculty or spouses. Qualifications for enrollment include having pre-diabetes, being at risk for developing type 2 diabetes, or have a history of gestational diabetes. Read MoreSep 6, 2017
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Get your scuba certification at the Recreation and Wellness Center
You may now plan to get your scuba diving certification in September and October at the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center. Read MoreAug 31, 2017