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Stuff You Should Know is a recurring meeting series available to all staff who want to learn about various aspects of Vanderbilt’s administrative enterprise. The next session will be held virtually on Friday, Sept. 22, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., and will discuss what goes into the fringe benefits rate and the rate setting process. Read More

Did you know that health care costs in the United States are among the highest in the world? Healthcare Bluebook is an online price comparison tool that ranks health care providers in a given geographical area by quality and affordability. Play Bluebook Trivia to test your knowledge and learn how you can use the online tool to find the best provider in your area for hundreds of procedures. Read More

The seminar will feature a talk by Stephen Russell, director of the School of Human Ecology at the University of Texas at Austin. He will explore developmental understandings of contemporary LGBTQ+ youth and mental health: Why do disparities persist despite social change and acceptance? The lecture will begin at 5 p.m., and will be followed by a reception with light refreshments. Read More

Diverse ’Dores Day, which allows students, staff, faculty and postdoctoral scholars to learn more about support and services offered to Vanderbilt’s diverse population, is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 20, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will end at Alumni Lawn with music, giveaways, treats from local restaurants and custom-made shirts. Read More

Vanderbilt community members are invited to join the Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy for its first Lunch and Learn, "What LatinX Means to Asylum Seekers," on Tuesday, Sept. 19, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Registration is limited to 25; lunch will not be provided. Read More

The University Counseling Center invites students to create and submit original artwork to be displayed at “Healing Through Art Night,” which will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 3. This year's theme is COMMUNITY; submissions are being accepted through Sept. 19. Read More

On Thursday, Sept. 28, faculty are invited to join an interactive lunchtime workshop on how to be an effective advocate. Read More

International Student and Scholar Services is seeking students, faculty, staff and community members who may be interested in collaborating on the World on Wednesdays program during the 2023-24 academic year. Past WOWs have included faculty and student presentations, research findings, study abroad experiences, guest speakers, Vanderbilt organizations, current issues and special cultural occasions. Read More

Join the Nashville Connector and Vanderbilt University for a Bike Safety Lunch and Learn on Tuesday, Sept. 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to learn about the rules and safety measures for using bicycles as a mode of transportation. Attendees will enjoy a free lunch during the safety course and then go for a short bike ride around Midtown/Music Row. Pre-registration and helmets are required. Read More

The Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy will host its next Unity Dinner, “What Is Unity?” on Wednesday, Sept. 27, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Led by Stacy Clifford Simplican, principal senior lecturer in gender and sexuality studies, the discussion will examine what unity is, who unity is for, and whether it’s worth striving for. Read More

A virtual town hall to discuss Vanderbilt’s new Innovation Catalyst Fund is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 18, at 1 p.m. The one-hour event will be held via Zoom. Registration is required to receive a Zoom link. Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit two applications from each school for the Procter & Gamble Higher Education Grant Program. Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit one application to the January 2024 cycle of the Conservation, Food and Health Foundation Grants program. Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit up to two proposals to the fall 2023 VentureWell Course and Program Grants. Read More

Enhancing the Leader in You is designed to highlight the natural leadership characteristics many employees may already possess. The workshop will focus on what those characteristics look like and how to lead from where you are. It will also emphasize ways leaders by title can support employees in honing their leadership skills in their current roles. Read More

Whether it’s "Bidenomics," interest rates, inflation, stagflation or GDP, economic jargon is back in the headlines as the 2024 presidential race heats up. The Vanderbilt Project on Unity & American Democracy is calling in the experts to explain the bigger story behind the numbers in “Ask an Economist: Where Are We Now?” on Sept. 27 at 11:30 a.m. Read More

You’ve worked hard for things that are important to you. Perhaps you’re saving for a new car or home or helping someone pay for college. In each case, your goals and needs are unique. Saving for these things is great, but investing your savings properly or with a plan can really help your money grow over time. Read More

Join Robin Fountain, public affairs specialist with Social Security Administration, as she discusses when you are eligible to receive retirement benefits, how does early retirement affect your benefits, how do you get the most from your benefit, and when should you file for Medicare. Read More

Co-sponsored by the Department of Pharmacology & The Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence in Protein Dynamics, this session of the School of Basic Medicine's Apex Lecture Series features computational biologist Ivet Bahar, Ph.D. Read More

On Saturday, Sept. 9, construction hours at the Highland Plant site at the corner of Children's Way and 25th Avenue South will be extended to midnight to complete a concrete pour. Disruptive noise will occur from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and workers will be on site until midnight. Read More