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Chancellor presents Biological Sciences’ Wiley with Heart and Soul Award
Carol Wiley, grant manager for the Department of Biological Sciences and a 17-year veteran of the university, is the latest recipient of the Chancellor’s Heart and Soul Staff Appreciation Award. Read MoreNov 8, 2017
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‘Knowledge on Demand’ topic of Engineering’s Schmidt Lecture Nov. 15
David E. Wilson, who leads a global team at National Instruments responsible for defining and promoting the software technologies of the company's platform in education and industry, will deliver the School of Engineering’s annual Schmidt Family Educational Technologies Lecture on Wednesday, Nov. 15. Read MoreNov 8, 2017
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‘What’s Risk Got to Do With It 2.0’ set for Nov. 16
The Office of Risk and Insurance Management will host its second annual risk management session Nov. 16. Enjoy light refreshments and door prizes in honor of National Risk Management Month. Read MoreNov 7, 2017
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Provost’s Open Dore on Location at Owen School Nov. 16
The next Open Dore On Location is scheduled for 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at the Owen Graduate School of Management's Averbuch Auditorium. All faculty and staff are invited to attend the informal discussion session with Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente. Read MoreNov 7, 2017
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Harrod Lecturer seeking ‘Beloved Community’ in 21st century
Marcia Y. Riggs, whose areas of expertise include womanist ethics, moral education and public policy, will deliver the Howard L. Harrod Lecture at Vanderbilt Divinity School Nov. 9. Read MoreNov 6, 2017
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Tracey George named associate provost for faculty affairs
Professor of Law Tracey E. George will join the provost’s office as associate provost for faculty affairs, helping advance the Academic Strategic Plan and support faculty development programming. Read MoreNov 6, 2017
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Vanderbilt to design teacher residency program for TN teachers
A $16,000 grant will support the design of yearlong residency program pairing prospective teachers with experienced educators in Metro Nashville schools. Read MoreNov 6, 2017
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Vanderbilt Opera Theatre presents Mozart’s ‘Marriage of Figaro’ as reality TV
Vanderbilt Opera Theatre, Vanderbilt University Orchestra and the Department of Cinema and Media Arts present Mozart’s "The Marriage of Figaro" Nov. 10 and 12 as a reality TV show in Ingram Hall. Read MoreNov 6, 2017
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Cross-disciplinary paths to racial justice focus of Vanderbilt conference
Experts from disciplines including divinity, education, law, medicine and nursing will come together at Vanderbilt Nov. 10 to collaborate strategically on achieving racial justice. Read MoreNov 6, 2017
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New program provides support to faculty for grant proposals and funding opportunities
The new Leveraged Proposal Organization and Development program — L-POD — supports faculty as they pursue grants and funding opportunities to bolster the university's competitiveness in research funding. Read MoreNov 3, 2017
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FutureVU pop-up park to transform West End neighborhood Nov. 6–12
Vanderbilt’s West End neighborhood will be transformed Nov. 6–12 with the creation of a pop-up park on Kensington Place. The park will feature landscaping, open space and a variety of activities. Read MoreNov 3, 2017
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Reminder: University Courses proposals due from faculty Nov. 13
Faculty proposals for the 2018 cycle of University Courses, which promote new and creative trans-institutional learning, are due Monday, Nov. 13. Read MoreNov 3, 2017
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New award aims to recognize staff for acts of compassion and inclusion
Vanderbilt is filled with staff who are dedicated not only to their work, but also to making the university a better, more inclusive community. The Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion wants to recognize these dedicated staff members in a significant way. Read MoreNov 3, 2017
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VUToday: Cyclist’s quest for sepsis cure in weekly roundup of VU news stories
University News and Communications publishes “VUToday,” a compilation of Vanderbilt mentions in the media, twice weekly. Read a selection of Vanderbilt news stories for the week of Oct. 30. Read MoreNov 3, 2017
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Nov. 11 John Cleese event at Vanderbilt cancelled
British writer, actor, comedian, and self-described "tall person" John Cleese will speak on "Thinking Creatively" at Vanderbilt's Sarratt Cinema Nov. 11. Read MoreNov 3, 2017
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VU astronomer heads U.S. study team for space-based gravitational wave detector
A Vanderbilt astrophysicist has been elected chair of a scientific study team that will advise NASA on science issues related to the international Laser Interferometer Space Antenna program. Read MoreNov 3, 2017
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Vanderbilt presents ‘Food for Thought’ lunchtime conversation at Frist Center
In partnership with The Frist Center for the Visual Arts, Vanderbilt University presents “Food for Thought,” a three-part series of lunchtime conversations with Vanderbilt professors, Frist Center curators, and other members of the Nashville community. The next event is Nov. 14 at noon. Read MoreNov 3, 2017
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For Veterans Day, how will you honor those who have served our nation?
Human Resources offers some suggestions for how you and your office can honor our military-service personnel for Veterans Day. Read MoreNov 3, 2017
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Exceptions filed by the university in A&S union election
Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost Susan R. Wente shared an update Nov. 3 on the challenged votes in the June 6 union election for non-tenure track faculty in the College of Arts and Science. Read MoreNov 3, 2017
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Vanderbilt joins other top universities in supporting DACA suit
Vanderbilt University has joined 18 of the nation’s other top universities to express their support for plaintiffs who have filed suit to defend the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. Read MoreNov 2, 2017