MyVU News
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VUToday: Our three-dimensional universe in weekly roundup of VU news
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. 16. Read MoreOct 20, 2017
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TIPs pre-proposals due Oct. 30
Pre-proposals for the 2018 round of Trans-Institutional Programs are due Monday, Oct. 30. All full-time faculty are eligible to participate. Read MoreOct 20, 2017
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New educational technologies website showcases digital learning collaborations
In support of the Academic Strategic Plan, the site highlights initiatives that bolster Vanderbilt’s commitment to new technologies and practices that advance teaching, learning and discovery. Read MoreOct 20, 2017
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It’s not just about the money, say STEM students of color
In a new study, black and Latinx students said it was important for them to use their careers to help others. Read MoreOct 19, 2017
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Vanderbilt connects with North Nashville community that shaped Perry Wallace
Vanderbilt students, faculty and staff have the opportunity this weekend to visit the North Nashville community that shaped Vanderbilt alumnus and civil rights pioneer Perry Wallace. Read MoreOct 19, 2017
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VandyHacks IV: 36 hours to invent the next big thing
Hundreds of students, from beginners to experts, will travel to Vanderbilt from across the country to invent software, apps and devices in less than a weekend. Read MoreOct 19, 2017
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Zeppos engages campus community about FutureVU core values, next steps
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos hosted a town hall meeting Tuesday featuring key updates about FutureVU. The topics of accessibility, mobility and transportation, and sustainability were highlighted. Read MoreOct 19, 2017
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Patch your Windows system to protect from Wi-Fi vulnerability; use wired connection for other operating systems
A vulnerability was identified Monday in all wireless internet connections. All VMDP-managed and DTS-managed Windows devices were patched this week and are no longer vulnerable to this attack. Read MoreOct 19, 2017
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Protect yourself from identity theft by using multifactor authentication
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Vanderbilt IT has launched its annual campaign to make the Vanderbilt community aware of various security issues and how to respond to each. Read MoreOct 19, 2017
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Commons iSeminars announced for first-year students
First-year students will have 25 Commons iSeminars to choose from this spring to help get them started on pursuing their passion through a personalized immersive learning opportunity. Read MoreOct 19, 2017
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Benefits Open House today; enrollment labs ongoing
Stop by the Benefits Open House today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Baker Building, 10th floor, for help in deciding which benefits are right for you and your family. Read MoreOct 19, 2017
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New faculty: Yolanda J. McDonald, assistant professor of human and organizational development
A self-described “medical geographer,” Yolanda J. McDonald, an assistant professor of human and organizational development, begins each new research project with the “where” of things, before getting to the who, what, when and how. Read MoreOct 19, 2017
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New faculty: David Ikard, professor of African American and diaspora studies
While literary luminaries Toni Morrison and James Baldwin are among the top influencers on David Ikard’s research, he credits everything from political rhetoric to popular television series for sparking his scholarship. Read MoreOct 19, 2017
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First-year students explore resilience through Commons programming
Resilience—the ability to adjust to change, recover from setbacks or overcome life’s challenges—is a key theme being explored by first-year students on The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons during 2017-18. Read MoreOct 19, 2017
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Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center earns LEED Silver certification
The newest addition to the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center, the fieldhouse, has received LEED Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Read MoreOct 18, 2017
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Black girlhood focus of Vanderbilt symposium
A rapidly growing body of research regarding black girls on issues ranging from media stereotypes to teacher bias is the focus of an Oct. 20 symposium sponsored by the Callie House Research Center. Read MoreOct 18, 2017
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Provost’s Open Dore on Location at Blair School Oct. 25
The next Open Dore On Location is scheduled for 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, at the Blair School of Music. All faculty and staff are invited to attend the informal discussion sessions with Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente. Read MoreOct 17, 2017
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Making connections in autism research across VU and VUMC focus of Nov. 17 event
"Surprising Connections in Autism and Innovation,” a day of presentations, poster sessions and cross-discipline conversations, will be held Friday, Nov. 17, at The Commons Center, rooms 237 and 235. Read MoreOct 17, 2017
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Vanderbilt’s Buntin, Denny elected to National Academy of Medicine
Vanderbilt University’s Melinda Buntin, Ph.D., professor of Health Policy and chair of the department, and Joshua Denny, M.D., M.S., professor of Biomedical Informatics and Medicine and Vice President for Personalized Medicine, are among 70 new members elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), the organization announced this week. Read MoreOct 16, 2017
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New research on the ancient Mediterranean among workshop topics
Researchers from a variety of institutions who study the Late Antiquity will be on campus Oct. 19-20 for a consortium in which Vanderbilt faculty across many academic disciplines will participate. Read MoreOct 16, 2017