MyVU News
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‘OHC Comes to You’ brings vaccine clinics to your office, department
Simply complete the OHC Comes to You form with your department name and contact information and Occupational Health Clinic will work to schedule a flu vaccine clinic to come to you. Read MoreOct 20, 2023
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Vandy Cooks: ‘Dosas from South Asia’ Oct. 24
Join Gayatri Aluri and the South Asian Cultural Exchange as they prepare and serve dosas, a popular South Indian thin crepe served with marsala and homemade chutney. The event will be on Tuesday, Oct. 24, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Wellness Center's demonstration kitchen. Read MoreOct 20, 2023
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Dean’s Lecture Series: ‘Gender Affirming Care, Medical Privacy and Trans Rights’ Oct. 24
The lecture by C.P. Hoffman, senior policy counsel with the National Center for Transgender Equality, will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 24, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. as part of the Law School’s Dean’s Lecture Series on Race and Discrimination. Read MoreOct 20, 2023
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Heard Libraries to support ‘Dare to Be Me’ book events for young readers, sponsor elementary school outreach
The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries will welcome children’s authors Kaci Bolls and Nathan Meckel on Oct. 23, from 4:40 to 5:30 p.m., for a reading and songs from their new book Dare to Be Me. The event, which is co-sponsored by the Susan Gray School and the Vanderbilt Child and Family Center, will by followed by a book signing. Snacks will be provided, and books will be available to purchase at a discount rate. Read MoreOct 18, 2023
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From blackberry juice solar cells to forensic labs: VINSE outreach is shaping the next generation of scientists
The Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering is at the forefront of nurturing the next generation of nanotechnology enthusiasts and professionals in Middle Tennessee through its outreach initiatives, including the VINSE High School Field Trip Program, which includes unique hands-on experiences like crafting solar cells from blackberry juice. This month, VINSE hosted its 200th field trip. Read MoreOct 18, 2023
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Heritage Foundation of Williamson County announces collaboration with Vanderbilt University to support History and Culture Center
Vanderbilt University’s collaboration will solidify the History and Culture Center of Williamson County as the first permanent, interactive exhibition space dedicated to telling comprehensive countywide history Read MoreOct 18, 2023
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Divinity dean strengthens ties with local faith leaders, community
Dean Yolanda Pierce has undertaken several community outreach efforts this fall, with the goal of making “radical hospitality” a cornerstone of her tenure at Vanderbilt Divinity School. Read MoreOct 18, 2023
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Vanderbilt timeline launched as part of Sesquicentennial celebration
A new timeline highlighting key milestones in Vanderbilt University’s 150-year history has been added to the Sesquicentennial website. Read MoreOct 17, 2023
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Student Care Network hosts annual Wellbeing Fair Oct. 26
Student Care Network offices, campus partners and student organizations will be in attendance Oct. 26 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. to share information about services, engage students in activities and hand out swag. There will be free food, gentle yoga/sound meditation, chair massages and more. This event is open to all Vanderbilt students, faculty and staff. Read MoreOct 16, 2023
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Vanderbilt authors, works highlighted at 2023 Southern Festival of Books
Vanderbilt University will be well represented at the 2023 Southern Festival of Books: A Celebration of the Written Word, where a significant number of faculty and authors with ties to the university will discuss their works Oct. 18–22. Read MoreOct 16, 2023
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Former Vanderbilt linebacker Jamie Winborn named SEC Legend
Winborn, Vanderbilt’s all-time leader in tackles for loss, will be recognized at the SEC Championship game in Atlanta at the conclusion of the season. Read MoreOct 13, 2023
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London-based artist to visit as global scholar in residence Oct. 23–28
Glory Samjolly joins an impressive list of scholars being brought to Vanderbilt by the Global Scholars in Residence program, which was introduced in November 2022 by the Office of the Chancellor. Read MoreOct 13, 2023
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Pinedo’s study reveals importance of community-based activism on youth development
By Jenna Somers Andres Pinedo How do young people develop an understanding of societal and systemic injustices, and how are they compelled to challenge those injustices? These questions lie at the center of new research published in Child Development that illuminates the interplay between youth participation in community-based… Read MoreOct 13, 2023
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Peabody Scholars’ summer service projects reflect importance of global collaborations
The Peabody Scholars program gives exceptional undergraduate students at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development the opportunity to contribute to the betterment of society through collaborations with organizations around the world in the form of summer service projects. These projects reflect the program’s larger mission to… Read MoreOct 13, 2023
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Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center report: state policies cause dramatic variation in child well-being and family resilience
In 2023, many states made major progress to address poverty, the child care crisis, birth outcomes, and more. American families are struggling. A national funding cliff is making child care even less affordable and accessible, the Medicaid unwinding means dropped coverage for millions, and child poverty has doubled after… Read MoreOct 12, 2023
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Reisberg appointed senior counselor in Office of the Chancellor
Darren Reisberg, a highly collaborative and distinguished higher education leader, has been named senior counselor to Vanderbilt Chancellor Daniel Diermeier. In this role, Reisberg will develop and advance strategic initiatives on campus, in the Nashville community and globally on behalf of the university and work with key stakeholders across the institution. Read MoreOct 12, 2023
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How to look at the stars: Expert advice from Dyer Observatory’s Billy Teets
To mark Vanderbilt's Sesquicentennial year, the 100th anniversary of the passing of E.E. Barnard (Vanderbilt Observatory's first director) and the 70th anniversary of Dyer Observatory, Billy Teets, current director of Dyer, offers his advice on how to become as passionate about the stars as Barnard was. Read MoreOct 12, 2023
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Heard Libraries, Wild Bunch to co-host Dialogue Vanderbilt discussion featuring Jad Abumrad and Jacob Mchangama Nov. 2
Vanderbilt faculty members Jad Abumrad, one of the pioneers of podcasting, and Jacob Mchangama, a leading expert on free speech, will take part in a thought-provoking discussion Nov. 2 as part of the Dialogue Vanderbilt initiative. “Freedom or Foolishness: Are Our Digital Lives Making Society Better or Worse?” is presented by the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries and the Wild Bunch Lecture Fund. Read MoreOct 11, 2023
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Vanderbilt Recovery Support provides resources for campus community
VRS is set to host a sober tailgate and football watch party on Oct. 14. The program also connects students who are in recovery from addiction with resources such as individual coaching, social events, campus-wide prevention programming, and fentanyl testing strip and NARCAN distribution. Read MoreOct 11, 2023
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British ambassador to visit Vanderbilt Oct. 23
Vanderbilt University will host a conversation featuring Dame Karen Pierce, the British ambassador to the United States, and Morgan Ortagus, former spokesperson for the United States Department of State. The event will be Monday, Oct. 23, from 5 to 6 p.m. and is open to the public. Read MoreOct 11, 2023