MyVU News
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For staff: Initial remote work period March 16-27
In order to protect the health and safety of the Vanderbilt community during the unprecedented public health challenge of COVID-19, the university is instituting an initial remote work period beginning Monday, March 16, through Friday, March 27. Individual remote work decisions require approval by an employee's manager. Read MoreMar 13, 2020
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Aetna waives co-pays for COVID-19 screenings
Insurance provider Aetna is waiving co-pays and member cost share for all diagnostic testing related to COVID-19. Read MoreMar 13, 2020
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Centralized web portal, workshops launched for online and alternative education resources
The Office of Faculty Affairs has launched a new centralized web portal where faculty members can find the broad array of resources available to them as the university transitions all academic courses to online and alternative education. Read MoreMar 13, 2020
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Zoom online conferencing platform available; Add a VU virtual background
Vanderbilt has made Zoom online conferencing software available for all university faculty, students and staff. Are you missing the sights of Vanderbilt while living, learning or working off campus? Bring the university home by downloading campus images to use as virtual backgrounds for your next Zoom meeting. Read MoreMar 12, 2020
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For undergraduate campus residents: Information about move out
All undergraduate campus residents should make plans to move out no later than Sunday, March 15, and should complete the required Spring Move-Out Information Form available on the OHARE website as soon as possible. Classes will resume using online and alternative learning on March 16. Read MoreMar 12, 2020
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Athletics events suspended through March 30
Due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19, the Southeastern Conference has canceled the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Nashville. In addition, and effective immediately, regular season competition for teams in all sports on SEC campuses, as well SEC championship events, will be suspended until March 30. Read MoreMar 12, 2020
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For faculty, staff, grad and professional students and postdocs: Update on travel policies
Due to the recent presidential proclamation on international travel, Vanderbilt is reminding faculty, staff, graduate and professional students and postdoctoral scholars of the university's existing policies, and also providing some updates for community members to continue being proactive in their COVID-19 prevention measures. Read MoreMar 12, 2020
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For students: Guidance for study abroad participants regarding presidential proclamation
The federal government is restricting travel from Europe to the United States for the foreseeable future, beginning Friday, March 13. It appears this development does not apply to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. Vanderbilt is standing by to assist study abroad participants to the extent it can as this situation continues to evolve. Read MoreMar 12, 2020
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For students: Message to undergraduate campus residents
All undergraduate campus residents should make plans to move out no later than Sunday, March 15, and should complete the required Spring Move-Out Information Form available on the OHARE website as soon as possible. Students who may need to remain on campus beyond March 15 will receive further communication. Classes will resume using online and alternative learning on March 16. Read MoreMar 11, 2020
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For staff: Message about remainder of spring semester
Following the transition to online and alternative learning for the remainder of the spring semester and move out of all undergraduate residential students, the Vanderbilt University campus remains safe and open. Staff are expected to work their normal schedules and should direct questions about schedules or work arrangements to their managers. Read MoreMar 11, 2020
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For faculty: Resources for moving to alternative education
Online and alternative learning will launch Monday, March 16, for undergraduate, graduate and professional students. The university is committed to providing faculty with the resources and support they need as this unprecedented shift is made to protect the health and safety of the campus community. Read MoreMar 11, 2020
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For the Vanderbilt community: University moves to alternative education for remainder of semester
On March 11, the university received notice from Vanderbilt University Medical Center that a VUMC health care worker has tested positive for COVID-19. Out of an abundance of caution and based on public health recommendations and best practices, the university will move fully to online and alternative learning for the remainder of the semester, and all undergraduate residential students should make plans to move out by Sunday, March 15. Read MoreMar 11, 2020
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Updated information regarding campus services available to Vanderbilt community
Vanderbilt student centers and other services will observe modified hours through the end of the semester, and Campus Dining has taken steps to reduce person-to-person contact at dining facilities. Read MoreMar 11, 2020
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Message from Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente: Important information about the university’s response to COVID-19
Vanderbilt University is making decisions in consultation with VUMC, federal, state and local public health experts as well as with campus constituents to limit any potential impact of COVID-19 on campus. Decision-making and actions reflect current best practices and are designed to ensure the well-being of all members of the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreMar 11, 2020
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Resources for moving classes online available from Center for Teaching
The Center for Teaching is making available a number of resources for faculty and other instructors, including video conference and screencasting tools, as they move elements of their classes online following the announcement that Vanderbilt will move to alternative instruction starting March 16. Read MoreMar 11, 2020
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Vanderbilt’s 403(b) Retirement Plan: Are you saving enough?
Are you saving enough to live the life you want in retirement? Not sure where to start? Join Fidelity for a complimentary online workshop, "Get Started and Save for Your Future," on Thursday, March 19, at 11 a.m. Read MoreMar 10, 2020
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Further guidance on events, gatherings and administrative meetings
All university-sponsored, non-Athletics events and gatherings are suspended through April 30. Read MoreMar 10, 2020
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Message from Vice Provost Tracey George: International travel restrictions update
Out of an abundance of caution and to protect the health and safety of the university community and the most vulnerable among it, Vanderbilt is restricting university-sponsored international travel to any country effective Tuesday, March 10, through April 30. As part of this change, Vanderbilt also will have restrictions on hosting new visitors to campus during this period. Read MoreMar 9, 2020
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Message from Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente: Classes suspended and new guidelines
Based on a desire to protect the health and safety of the Vanderbilt community from the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente is cancelling all university classes for the remainder of the week of March 9. In addition, beginning Monday, March 16, and through at least March 30, the university is suspending all in-person classes and is moving to online and other alternative learning options. Read MoreMar 9, 2020
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Message from Vice Chancellor for Administration Eric Kopstain: Information for staff on COVID-19 announcement
In partnership with Vanderbilt Public Safety Emergency Preparedness, department operational continuity plans have been developed in response to COVID-19. Read MoreMar 9, 2020