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Final application deadline for online Master of Computer Science is June 30
Delivered through the School of Engineering, the online M.S. in computer science equips you with fundamental computer science knowledge and the critical thinking skills needed to become an innovative problem solver in today’s tech industry. Read MoreJun 13, 2023
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Final application deadline for online Master of Engineering Management is June 30
Delivered through Vanderbilt University’s School of Engineering, the online M.Eng. in engineering management prepares you to rise to leadership positions where you can drive impactful technological solutions and influence the engineers on your team to do the same. The program can be completed in as few as 12 months. Read MoreJun 13, 2023
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Submission Opportunity: 2024 Searle Scholars Program
Vanderbilt University may nominate two candidates for the 2024 Searle Scholars Program, which supports the independent research in chemistry and the biomedical sciences of outstanding early career scientists who have recently been appointed as assistant professors on a tenure-track appointment. Read MoreJun 10, 2023
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Security Notice: Advisory
Vanderbilt University Police Department is investigating suspicious activity involving an individual applying opaque-colored tape to the lenses of campus security cameras to obstruct their intended field of view. Read MoreJun 9, 2023
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Robertson named director of strategic communications for Vanderbilt libraries
Seth Robertson, a communications leader with extensive experience in developing editorial content for Vanderbilt University’s core audiences, has been named the new director of strategic communications for the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries. Read MoreJun 6, 2023
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2024 NEH Summer Stipends
Vanderbilt University may nominate two candidates for the National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Stipends program. Read MoreJun 3, 2023
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Vanderbilt community invited to make suggestions for new campus time capsule
A campus survey is now available for the Vanderbilt community to make suggestions on what a new campus time capsule should contain. Ideas are now being collected to fill the shoe box–sized box with meaningful relics from life at Vanderbilt today. Read MoreJun 1, 2023
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Career Growth Series for staff: Building your online presence
Join HR Employee Learning & Engagement for the next session in their Career Growth Series – Building Your Online Presence through LinkedIn. You’ll have several opportunities during the workshop to apply new strategies and edit your LinkedIn profile. The virtual workshop will be 1:30–3 p.m. on June 14. Read MoreMay 30, 2023
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Career Growth Series for staff: Mock interviews
Want to brush up on your interviewing skills? HR Employee Learning & Engagement invites you to meet with a talent acquisition consultant for a 45-minute mock interview, to provide feedback on your interview and tips on how to prepare. Mock interviews are available on June 28 and 29, and July 11 and 12. Read MoreMay 30, 2023
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Ike Robinson Deans’ Lecture: ‘Mitigating Microaggressions to Maximize Medicine: The Time is Now’ is June 12
Dr. W. Christopher Golden is an associate professor of pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. On June 12, Golden will present “Mitigating Microaggressions to Maximize Medicine: The Time is Now,” a workshop on addressing microaggressions in medical environments. Please RSVP by June 7 to receive a boxed lunch; RSVP not required to attend. Read MoreMay 26, 2023
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Career Growth Series for staff: Storytelling to find your ‘why’
What is your “why”? What motivates you in your personal and professional life? What future do you wish to create for yourself? Join HR Employee Learning & Engagement from 1–3 p.m. on June 6 for the next session in their Career Growth Series: Storytelling to Find Your "Why" and Envision Your Aspirations. This workshop will help you leverage the power of storytelling to tap into your passions and purpose and unleash your best self. Read MoreMay 24, 2023
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Work zone may affect Lot 5 near Wilson Hall beginning May 22
Lot 5 behind Wilson Hall will house a dumpster that is needed for a summer construction project from May 22 to June 12. The dumpster will be behind the lot’s accessible spots; these spots will remain open and usable. Read MoreMay 22, 2023
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Crane work to occur at the Village at Vanderbilt Sept. 30
Access to the garage at Village at Vanderbilt will be limited on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 9 a.m. to noon while roof work is being done at the property. There will be no through traffic from the 21st Avenue entrance to the 18th Avenue exit. Read MoreMay 19, 2023
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Enhance your coaching skills with HR Employee Learning and Engagement’s Coaching Lab
Building your coaching skills can enhance your communication, performance and success—and that of your team members. The best way to develop your coaching skills isn’t just to read about coaching, but to actually practice it in a low-stakes environment, where you receive feedback and have opportunities to observe coaching and offer feedback as well. The HR ELE's Coaching Lab was designed to offer you just that—you’ll gain foundational knowledge about what coaching is, explore a coaching framework and build your coaching skills through observation, practice and feedback. Read MoreMay 19, 2023
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Work zone may affect Peabody Administration Building entrance starting May 22
Parking spaces in front of the Peabody Administration Building will be closed off 6 a.m.–2 p.m. for six Mondays, beginning May 22, for a crane that will assist crews in roof work. The crane will be in the parking spots on the west side of the building. Please watch for work near the entrance. Read MoreMay 17, 2023
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Wyatt Center roof work will begin May 17
The circle in front of the Wyatt Center will be closed, beginning May 17, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a crane to conduct work on the roof of the building. Crane work will take place May 17–18, June 5–6 and July 24. Read MoreMay 17, 2023
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Career Growth Series for staff: Your elevator pitch
Join HR Employee Learning & Engagement for the next session in their Career Growth Series—Tips to Craft and Deliver Your Elevator Pitch with Confidence and Purpose—on May 31 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. This session will provide tips to craft and deliver your elevator pitch with confidence and purpose. Read MoreMay 17, 2023
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Office of Investments announces new hires
Vanderbilt University’s Office of Investments announces the hiring of four investment managers and the promotion of one investment analyst to investment manager. Read MoreMay 16, 2023
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Medical Center Drive to be closed May 20
Incoming traffic from 21st Avenue onto Medical Center Drive will be affected Saturday, May 20, 6 a.m.–5 p.m. by a crane installation. Medical Center Drive will be closed in both directions, and only emergency vehicles will be allowed access for the duration of the project. The turn lanes from 21st Avenue onto Medical Center Drive will be closed during this time. Read MoreMay 15, 2023
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Vanderbilt Basic Sciences Apex Lecture: ‘Mechanism of genetic quality control in germ cells’ May 22
The Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences Apex Lecture series presents Volker Dötsch, Institute of Biophysical Chemistry, Goethe University: “Mechanism of Genetic Quality Control in Germ Cells.” The lecture will take place on Monday, May 22 from 4 - 5 p.m.; a reception will follow. Read MoreMay 15, 2023