MyVU News
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Chancellor presents Facilities’ Knight and Bratton with Heart and Soul Staff Appreciation Awards
Joey Knight, a journeyman electrician at Vanderbilt for the last seven years, and Jeff Bratton, a power distribution specialist for 30 years, were recognized by Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos during Facilities’ town hall meeting Nov. 1 at the Student Life Center. Read MoreNov 2, 2017
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Vanderbilt joins Menus of Change University Research Collaborative
The collaborative is a working group of leading scholars, food service business leaders and executive chefs from invited colleges and universities who are accelerating efforts to move Americans toward healthier, more sustainable plant-forward diets. Read MoreNov 1, 2017
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Faculty and staff invited to hear colleagues’ mental health and well-being stories Nov. 8
The Office of the Chancellor will host a gathering of sharing, listening and solidarity around the subject of mental health and well-being on Wednesday, Nov. 8. All members of the Vanderbilt community are encouraged to attend. Read MoreNov 1, 2017
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VU Theatre performs alumnus’ adaptation of absurdist comedy
VU Theatre performs a modern adaptation of the 1920s Italian comedy "Six Characters in Search of an Author"—with five students playing slightly tweaked versions of themselves—Nov. 3-11. Read MoreNov 1, 2017
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Army Research Lab scientist discusses ‘intelligent things on the future battlefield’ Nov. 2
Alexander Kott, chief of the Network Science Division of the Army Research Laboratory headquartered in Adelphi, Maryland, will speak beginning at 4 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Engineering and Science Building. The event is sponsored by the Office of the Vice Provost for Research in coordination with the School of Engineering. Read MoreNov 1, 2017
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Faculty proposals welcomed for Library Collections Initiative
Faculty are encouraged to submit proposals for the Library Collections Initiative, a chancellor- and provost-sponsored funding program that supports faculty research and scholarship. Read MoreNov 1, 2017
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Success of Peabody programs inspires exploration of future online opportunities
The success of two new Peabody College online professional programs propels the university's interest in educational technologies, supporting the goals of the Academic Strategic Plan. Read MoreNov 1, 2017
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VU Divinity School named a Seminary that Changes the World
Vanderbilt Divinity School is among a select group of seminaries and divinity schools named a Seminary that Changes the World for 2017-18 by The Center for Faith and Service. Read MoreNov 1, 2017
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Herculano-Houzel featured at (Lunch) Box talk Nov. 1
A noted neuroscientist who studies the number of neurons present in the brains of different species, including humans, will discuss her groundbreaking work during a lunchtime talk Wednesday, Nov. 1. Read MoreOct 30, 2017
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Journalists hear from chancellor, four Vanderbilt professors on big issues ahead
The Poynter-run institute's sessions covered global trade, the Affordable Care Act, cybersecurity, climate change and hate groups. Read MoreOct 30, 2017
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Commodore Giving: Donate tickets for final three home football games to Nashville youth
Following a successful first year of giving the next generation of Commodore fans the opportunity to experience Vanderbilt game day, the athletic department is continuing the program for our final three home games this season against Western Kentucky on Nov. 4, Kentucky on Nov. 11, and Missouri on Nov. 18. Read MoreOct 30, 2017
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Chancellor Charter tour explores the immigrant and refugee experience in Nashville
Vanderbilt students, faculty and staff joined Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos on Saturday for a tour through the city's "international corridor" to hear from citizens and leaders in Nashville's immigrant and refugee communities. Read MoreOct 30, 2017
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Former NATO Commander talks about global leadership on ‘The Zeppos Report’
Retired four-star Adm. James Stavridis joins Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos on the latest edition of the podcast to discuss 21st-century global security and the role of American universities. Read MoreOct 30, 2017
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Last chance to complete Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment for 2018 benefits ends tomorrow! All benefits-eligible employees must complete Open Enrollment, even if you don't plan to make changes or you plan to waive coverage. Learn more at vu.edu/oe. Read MoreOct 30, 2017
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Emergency tabletop exercise scheduled for Nov. 7
Vanderbilt’s Office of Emergency Preparedness, Fire and Workplace Safety will host representatives from across the university who play a key role in disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery for an emergency tabletop training exercise on Nov. 7. Read MoreOct 30, 2017
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SustainVU: Slay energy vampires this Halloween
Are energy vampires lurking around your home or office, tricking you into using extra energy? Find out which electronics are the culprits. Read MoreOct 27, 2017
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Goldberg Lecturer to offer ‘bird’s eye view’ of Roman art
Bettina Bergmann, a leading expert on Greek and Roman art who creates three-dimensional models to explore the visual and intellectual world of the ancient Romans, will speak at Cohen Hall Nov. 2. Read MoreOct 27, 2017
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VUToday: The genetic gift from Neanderthals 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. 23. Read MoreOct 27, 2017
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Meet Vanderbilt’s first Academic Pathways fellows
Seven outstanding Ph.D.’s with diverse backgrounds and experiences have come to Vanderbilt to pursue postdoctoral training with an eye toward academic careers. Read MoreOct 27, 2017
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School of Nursing receives HRSA grant for Clinic at Mercury Courts mental health providers
The two-year Title VIII grant from the Health and Human Services Administration allows the Clinic at Mercury Courts, a nurse-managed primary care clinic located in one of Nashville’s most economically depressed areas, to add a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, social worker and psychiatrist to its existing primary care team. Read MoreOct 26, 2017