MyVU News
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Rand Hall roof gets green update
The roof, on the third floor of Rand outside the wall of windows and across from the Anchor, has been covered in trays containing sedum, a plant material. Watch a time lapse of the green roof installation. Read MoreOct 11, 2017
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Historian + Scientist = New University Course
A historian pairing with a computer scientist to teach a course on virtual reality? A new University Course, Virtual Reality for Interdisciplinary Applications, offers just that, with the overarching goal that everyone can, and should, be technically confident. Faculty-designed, cross-disciplinary curriculum is at the heart of the University Courses initiative, tapping into the natural synergies across Vanderbilt’s schools and colleges. Read more about the University Courses and other internal faculty funding programs—including TIPs, Discovery Grants, Research Scholar Grants and University Courses—at the VUBreakThru blog. Read MoreOct 11, 2017
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Divinity School renovation to reflect its values, culture
A significant portion of the front of the Vanderbilt Divinity School has been removed—one of many signs of progress on the building's $11.5 renovation and addition—scheduled to open August 2018. Read MoreOct 10, 2017
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HR workshop: ‘Leading Teams Through Stages of Change’ Oct. 18
In this session, the five distinct stages people frequently go through when confronted with change will be discussed, as well as strategies to effectively lead a team through them. Read MoreOct 9, 2017
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Join campus effort for Puerto Rico hurricane relief
The Office of Graduate Medical Education (GME) is collecting supplies to aid residents of Puerto Rico as it recovers from Hurricane Maria. Read MoreOct 9, 2017
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Chancellor’s Town Hall focusing on campus accessibility, transportation and mobility, and sustainability set for Oct. 17
The campus community is invited to a town hall meeting about prominent updates regarding FutureVU. This will take place Oct. 17 in the Student Life Center BOT Room. Read MoreOct 9, 2017
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Vanderbilt welcomes most diverse, accomplished class in history
The entering freshman class is the most diverse and academically accomplished to date, the result of university leadership's commitment to making a Vanderbilt education affordable and accessible. Read MoreOct 9, 2017
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Cinema and media arts professor’s Alaskan dog mushing film to be screened at Nashville festival
Jonathan Rattner's passion for creating films that draw the audience into places often unseen or forgotten is reflected in "The Interior," to be screened at the Southern Festival of Books. Read MoreOct 9, 2017
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Investing in community: Melissa Thomas-Hunt is the inaugural vice provost for inclusive excellence
Melissa Thomas-Hunt, Vanderbilt’s inaugural vice provost for inclusive excellence, sees a big part of her new role as breaking down the traditional notions of “diversity.” Read MoreOct 9, 2017
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New faculty: Kejia Hu, assistant professor of operations management
Kejia Hu, new assistant professor of operations management, believes big data can be used as a tool for good, bringing about positive change in the marketplace. And her research can prove it. Read MoreOct 9, 2017
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New faculty: Matthew Zaragoza-Watkins, assistant professor of economics
As one of the architects of California’s successful statewide carbon cap-and-trade program, Matthew Zaragoza-Watkins, a new assistant professor of economics at Vanderbilt, worked to find a way for companies in California to reduce their carbon emissions while still remaining competitive with firms in states with fewer environmental regulations. Read MoreOct 9, 2017
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Celebrate Campus Sustainability Month with SEMO/SustainVU in October
In celebration of Campus Sustainability Month, join SustainVU for several sustainability-themed events in October. Read MoreOct 6, 2017
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Don’t forget to power down before fall break
Vanderbilt community members who are going to be away from their dorm, office or home for an extended period of time during fall break should remember to power down before they leave. Read MoreOct 6, 2017
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VUToday: Gun violence and mental health 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. 2. Read MoreOct 6, 2017
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Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jesse Eisinger to speak at Vanderbilt Oct. 17
Investigative reporter Jesse Eisinger will speak at Vanderbilt Law School Oct. 17. Read MoreOct 5, 2017
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Enjoy safe trick-or-treating with Greeks and student-athletes Oct. 31
Vanderbilt’s Office of Greek Life and Student-Athlete Advisory Committee host the annual Trick-or-Treat with Greeks and Student-Athletes from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31. Read MoreOct 5, 2017
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Kudos: Read about faculty, staff and alumni awards, appointments and achievements
Read about the latest faculty, staff and alumni awards, appointments and achievements. Read MoreOct 5, 2017
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Admiral thanks educators for their service
America in the era before World War I is a good place to look for answers to what the nation should be doing now, Adm. James Stavridis said Tuesday evening during the latest installment of the Chancellor's Lecture Series. Read MoreOct 4, 2017
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‘Dismantling Ableism’ to feature panel of disability advocates Oct. 26
Disability advocates will share their personal and professional journeys and discuss how to dismantle ableism. Read MoreOct 4, 2017
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Engineering professor, adviser to four-time rocket launch champions wins Chancellor’s Cup
The Chancellor’s Cup is presented annually to the professor who makes the greatest intellectual and academic contributions to undergraduate students outside of classroom teaching. Read MoreOct 4, 2017