MyVU News
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VU employees to receive Open Enrollment confirmation statement via email
In the coming days, employees should expect to receive a confirmation email from VU’s benefits vendor, Benefit Express. This email contains a link to your Open Enrollment confirmation statement, which contains all of your benefits elections for calendar year 2022. Read MoreNov 29, 2021
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Vanderbilt doctoral student conducts first-ever study of life expectancy among different Asian American ethnic groups
Darwin Baluran, a doctoral student in the Department of Sociology, sought to investigate the intermixture of ethnicities included under the “Asian” racial category—one of the nation’s fastest-growing groups—and the health of these groups in the United States. Read MoreNov 24, 2021
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The pioneer behind Shea Ralph: A mother and daughter’s basketball journey tells the story of a new era of equality
Years before Vanderbilt basketball head coach Shea Ralph’s generation helped set a standard for women who aspire and act to change the world through sports, her mother, Marsha Lake, traveled to the Soviet Union as part of a team that represented the United States on the world stage for the first time in the Title IX era. Read MoreNov 23, 2021
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Campus leaders, students enjoy early Thanksgiving dinner
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier, Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion André Churchwell, Vice Chancellor for Administration Eric Kopstain and Associate Provost and Dean of Students G.L. Black joined students for an early Thanksgiving celebration at the Student Life Center Nov. 22. Read MoreNov 23, 2021
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Jon Kaas receives Society for Neuroscience’s highest honor for pathbreaking cerebral cortex research
Distinguished psychology professor Jon Kaas has received the Ralph W. Gerard Prize in Neuroscience, the highest recognition from the Society for Neuroscience, for his pathbreaking work in illuminating the structure and function of the cerebral cortex and plasticity in the developing and adult brain. Read MoreNov 23, 2021
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Raver, Lee, Seabolt to speak at TEDxVanderbiltUniversityWomen Dec. 10
TEDxVanderbiltUniversity will host a virtual event on Friday, Dec. 10, featuring C. Cybele Raver, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs; Candice Lee, vice chancellor for athletics and university affairs and athletic director; and Kathleen Seabolt, executive director of the Vanderbilt Child and Family Center. Read MoreNov 23, 2021
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Burkewitz awarded $100,000 to conduct longevity research at the cellular level
Kristopher Burkewitz, assistant professor of cell and developmental biology, has been awarded $100,000 from the American Federation for Aging Research and the Glenn Foundation for Medical Research to research the biological aging process. Read MoreNov 22, 2021
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Human Resources to host career fairs Dec. 3, 8
Vanderbilt University Human Resources will host two upcoming career fairs. The university currently has approximately 400 open positions and is recruiting for all types of roles, including administrative assistants, administrative managers, early childhood teachers, cooks, community service officers and more. Read MoreNov 22, 2021
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Strengthening Cybersecurity Across VU: Keeping your operating system and software up to date
Updating the operating system and software on our machines is critical to our collective digital safety and online presence. The faster you update, the sooner you can feel you have laid the foundation for securing your data. Read MoreNov 22, 2021
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HR offers resources for navigating well-being during the holidays
Vanderbilt University offers a host of resources designed to help employees maintain and improve their well-being. Read MoreNov 22, 2021
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Make note of Student Care Network schedules over academic break
The Student Care Network announces the following modifications to its regularly scheduled hours over the upcoming academic breaks for students. Read MoreNov 20, 2021
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Submit biweekly time cards, report holiday time in advance of Thanksgiving holiday
Biweekly employees and student workers are strongly encouraged to submit their time cards, and their managers are encouraged to approve those time cards, as soon as work is completed and prior to departure for the Thanksgiving holiday, unless the employee will be working during the holiday and/or weekend. Read MoreNov 20, 2021
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Daily Parking users: West Garage gates operable on Nov. 22
The West Garage is transitioning to the same gate system as other Daily Parking locations on Monday, Nov. 22. You will be required to tap your Vanderbilt ID card or mobile credentials to enter the lot instead of using the ParkMobile app. Read MoreNov 19, 2021
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Churchwell discusses health equity with American Heart Association, receives honor from NAACP
Dr. André L. Churchwell recently represented Vanderbilt at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions national conference, where he shared his expertise as a physician and as the university’s vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer. Read MoreNov 19, 2021
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Chancellor Diermeier and Provost Raver share Thanksgiving wishes
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver shared Thanksgiving wishes in a message to the Vanderbilt community on Friday morning. Read MoreNov 19, 2021
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Vanderbilt eliminates single-use plastic bottles at athletics venues
Vanderbilt University continues to make significant progress in reducing its overall environmental impact, recently eliminating single-use plastic bottles at all athletics venues across campus. Read MoreNov 19, 2021
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USA Today: College professors have a right to provoke and upset you. It’s a part of learning.
Academic institutions owe it to their students and faculty, and to society at large, to guard against radicalization and politicization of ideas by any group, no matter where it falls on the political spectrum, writes Chancellor Daniel Diermeier in this opinion piece. Read MoreNov 18, 2021
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Reid Hoffman, entrepreneur, investor and co-founder of LinkedIn, to deliver 2022 Graduates Day address
Reid Hoffman, an accomplished entrepreneur, executive, investor and philanthropist who has played an integral role in building many of today’s leading consumer technology businesses, will receive Vanderbilt University’s prestigious Nichols-Chancellor’s Medal when he delivers the Graduates Day address to the Class of 2022 on May 12. Read MoreNov 18, 2021
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2022 Outstanding Senior combines passions for leadership, inclusion, volunteerism
Engineering science major Shun Ahmed has a passion for diversity, inclusion and volunteering. Ahmed’s impact throughout her time at Vanderbilt was recognized when she was named 2022 Outstanding Senior, one of the highest honors an undergraduate student can receive at the university. Read MoreNov 18, 2021
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Humphrey Fellows embark on 10-month professional development program
Twelve Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows arrived this fall at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development for a year of professional development and cultural exchange. This year’s cohort hails from Bangladesh, Barbados, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Estonia, Kyrgyzstan, Maldives, Pakistan, Philippines, Turkey and Ukraine. Read MoreNov 18, 2021