MyVU News
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George Floyd and America—one year later
Dr. André L. Churchwell, vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, reflects on the one-year anniversary of George Floyd's death. Read MoreMay 26, 2021
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Rec Center summer membership available to faculty, staff, postdocs, students
Summer membership to the David Williams II Recreation and Wellness Center will be available for purchase by university faculty, staff, postdocs and active students not enrolled in summer courses beginning June 1. Read MoreMay 26, 2021
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Nashville medical leaders to discuss racial health disparities and possible solutions June 18
Local health experts will explore health disparities and inequities in the Nashville community and how these issues can be addressed during a virtual event on Friday, June 18, from 1 to 2 p.m. CT. Hosted by Vanderbilt, “Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities in Nashville: An Update” is free and open to the public. Read MoreMay 26, 2021
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Six students graduate from Next Steps at Vanderbilt in Class of 2021
Six students graduated from the Next Steps at Vanderbilt program as part of the Class of 2021 this May. Next Steps at Vanderbilt provides students with intellectual disability an inclusive, transformational higher education experience that embodies the values of equality, compassion and excellence in all endeavors. Read MoreMay 26, 2021
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Former Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam leads discussion on the positive role faith can play in politics
Rather than allowing faith to fracture our politics, it should be used as a guiding force to help unify our communities, said former two-term Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam in a virtual discussion on May 25 with Vanderbilt Divinity School Dean Rev. Emilie Townes and author and political columnist Peter Wehner. Read MoreMay 26, 2021
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Research community engages in testing of new Vanderbilt Electronic Research Administration system
Research administrators and faculty will have the opportunity to test the new Vanderbilt Electronic Research Administration system to become familiar with how it works and provide feedback to the Sponsored Programs Administration and Process and Solution Implementations teams on its functioning. Read MoreMay 26, 2021
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Office of Research enhances sponsorship and compliance support for faculty
The Office of the Vice Provost for Research is expanding capacity and expertise in Research Development and Support to enhance support for faculty seeking foundation and federal sponsorship for research, scholarship and innovation, as well as research compliance support to both protect and enable cutting-edge faculty research. Read MoreMay 26, 2021
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Master’s in Data Science program recognizes excellence in teaching, exceptional teaching assistants with inaugural awards
The Master’s in Data Science program introduced two awards during the 2020-21 academic year. These awards serve to recognize excellence in teaching and exceptional teaching assistants. Read MoreMay 26, 2021
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Vanderbilt postdoctoral fellows recognized at 2021 Spring Postdoc Awards
The Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association and Office of Postdoctoral Affairs announced its 2021 award winners May 24. Postdoctoral fellows, commonly known as postdocs, are professionals who have earned doctoral degrees and are, in most cases, temporarily pursuing additional scholarly training, experience and research progress necessary for a wide range of career paths. Read MoreMay 25, 2021
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Meet Vanderbilt University’s new human resources leader
Cleo Rucker says elevating the One Vanderbilt spirit of cooperation and collegiality across all departments is among his top priorities as the university's chief human resources officer. Read MoreMay 25, 2021
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University announces new vaccine requirements and protocols for masking, gatherings and activities
Following revised CDC recommendations indicating that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks or physically distance, Vanderbilt University today announced it is modifying many COVID-19 protocols surrounding masking, gathering size, off-campus activities and campus visits. Additionally, the university will require all Vanderbilt University–employed faculty, staff and postdoctoral fellows to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for the 2021–22 academic school year. The deadline for faculty, staff and postdocs to submit... Read MoreMay 25, 2021
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University updates COVID-19 protocols following CDC guidance; vaccine required for Vanderbilt University-employed faculty and staff
Following revised CDC recommendations indicating that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks or physically distance, the university is modifying many of its COVID-19 protocols. Additionally, all Vanderbilt University-employed faculty, staff and postdoctoral fellows are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for the 2021–22 academic year. Read MoreMay 25, 2021
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Submit biweekly time cards, report holiday time in advance of holiday weekend
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 upcoming holiday weekend, unless the employee will be working over the weekend. Read MoreMay 25, 2021
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Vanderbilt announces new collaboration to accelerate efforts to address its carbon footprint and tackle climate change
Vanderbilt University today announced a new collaboration with the nonprofit organization Climate Vault that allows the university to address the full extent of its carbon footprint now, achieving carbon neutrality decades ahead of its initial goal. The new initiative will effectively remove carbon pollution permits from regulated carbon markets while simultaneously stimulating research into emerging carbon removal technologies. Read MoreMay 24, 2021
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Accelerating our progress toward a sustainable future
Dear members of the Vanderbilt community, Climate change is one of the most serious threats faced by humanity today. As an institution whose mission… Read MoreMay 24, 2021
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Vanderbilt postdoctoral fellow studies impact of relational meetings on community organizing
In new research, Vanderbilt Divinity School postdoctoral fellow Aaron Stauffer examines the role of “relational meetings” between stakeholders as a means to build power and expand a coalition. Read MoreMay 24, 2021
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Discussing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Our thoughts go out to everyone affected by the recent violence that erupted amid the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This long-lasting conflict, as it has done many times before, has stirred strong emotions and deeply held opinions. Read MoreMay 24, 2021
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Alex Sevilla named vice provost for career advancement and engagement, Evans Family Executive Director of the Career Center
Alex Sevilla has been named vice provost for career advancement and engagement at Vanderbilt University. He also will serve as the Evans Family Executive Director of the Career Center. His five-year term begins Aug. 9. Read MoreMay 24, 2021
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COVID-19 vaccinations available for 12–15-year-olds through VUMC
After the FDA emergency authorization approval of the Pfizer vaccine for 12–15-year-olds, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt has begun offering vaccine appointments for children and teenagers meeting the state criteria. Read MoreMay 24, 2021
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Vanderbilt Heard Libraries are new home to Dizzy Gillespie Collection
Vanderbilt’s partnership with the National Museum of African American Music has moved forward with the university’s acquisition of a rich collection of photos, scrapbooks and more from the life and career of jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie. Read MoreMay 24, 2021