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International Student and Scholar Services, in collaboration with the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, will host an online workshop on Wednesday, Sept. 22, from noon to 1 p.m. CT for J-1 exchange visitors to discuss health insurance. Read More

Ryan Ramsey with the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability will discuss “The Basics of Medicare” in an online session on Thursday, Sept. 23, from 2 to 3 p.m. Read More

Keeping safety in mind, this year’s Flulapalooza event, previously scheduled for Sept. 22 in the outdoor tent between Light Hall and the Veterans Administration Hospital, has been postponed. While plans have changed, we are excited to announce our second annual FLUla-2-Uza event, a convenient and easy way to receive your flu vaccination. Read More

International Student and Scholar Services will host an online workshop covering the basics of hiring international students for on-campus positions, including information about I-9, Glacier and Social Security number applications, on Monday, Sept. 27 from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Read More

Vanderbilt University has been recognized by "Forbes" magazine on its 2021 list of Best Employers in Tennessee. Read More

Vanderbilt University’s RASR Laboratory in the Department of Chemistry is seeking African American individuals, age 40 and older, who reside in Nashville and the surrounding communities to participate in a one-time, two-hour focus group on Wednesday, Feb. 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. to review short videos and materials and provide feedback. Read More

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

Work-life balance means striking a healthy balance between your working life and your personal life. Join Heather Smith, a public health education specialist with Mental Health America of the MidSouth, as she outlines key strategies and tips for setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care to achieve work-life balance. Read More

Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, collaboratively) may submit one nomination per category for the 2022 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists. These awards honor exceptional young scientists by celebrating their extraordinary achievements, recognizing their inspiring promise, and accelerating their innovations. Read More

On Sept. 11, 2021, VUPD received a report from a Campus Security Authority that a female student was sexually assaulted by a male student during the morning in a residence hall. Read More

Vanderbilt Health is asking for letters of encouragement for its health care workers in the continued efforts to fight COVID-19. Read More

On Sept. 9, 2021, a Campus Security Authority reported the following two separate incidents to VUPD that are not believed to be related. Read More

Join the Fit for Fall step challenge to get active this semester. Compete with colleagues or just have fun recording your steps to celebrate the season—and for a chance to win prizes. Read More

If change in your life is becoming overwhelming, contact the Vanderbilt Work/Life Connections- Employee Assistance Program at 615-936-1327 to schedule a free, confidential counseling appointment. Read More

You don’t have to spend a fortune on groceries to eat healthy.  Use the following tips to stretch your dollar and enjoy delicious, nutritious meals that are part of a balanced diet.  Read More

Vanderbilt University Libraries’ Digital Scholarship and Communications Office (DiSC) and the Spatial Analysis Research Lab (SARL) will host five workshops for students, faculty and staff interested in learning more about geospatial science. Read More

A memorial service to honor the life of H. Carl Haywood, professor of psychology, emeritus, and an early director of the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 19, at Christ Church Cathedral, 900 Broadway, in Nashville. Read More

Elandriel Lewis, senior manager of early learning and training for United Way of Greater Nashville, will give a talk titled “Let’s Go Outside” at the next meeting of the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center’s Parenting Group. Read More

The Johnson & Johnson WiSTEM2D Scholars Program aims to fuel the development of female STEM²D leaders and feed the STEM²D talent pipeline by awarding and sponsoring women at critical points in their research careers in each of the STEM²D disciplines: science, technology, engineering, math, manufacturing and design. Read More

This is the second in a series of communications to advise departmental research administrators about upcoming deadlines for the soft launch of the new Vanderbilt Electronic Research Administration system. Read More