MyVU News
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Dore Jam fan event set for Aug. 14
Vanderbilt football's annual fan day experience, which attracts thousands of Commodore supporters to campus for an afternoon of autographs, photos and family fun, is scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14. Admission and parking are free. Read MoreJul 28, 2016
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Rate adjustment for university parking takes effect Sept. 1
Vanderbilt University faculty, staff and students will see an increase in monthly fees for on-campus parking in 2016-17. The increase, designed to help pay for maintenance and improvement of the university’s parking facilities, takes effect Sept. 1. Read MoreJul 28, 2016
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Psychopathologist elected fellow of Association for Psychological Science
Associate Professor of Psychology Bunmi Olatunji is one of 45 members elevated this year to the status of fellow by the Association for Psychological Science. Read MoreJul 26, 2016
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Construction projects are transforming campus this summer and beyond
Have you noticed an increase of construction workers and equipment as well as detoured roads and walkways as you make your way across campus this summer? Read MoreJul 26, 2016
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Support first-year School of Medicine Ph.D. students through Simple Beginnings
Sponsor a lab coat for a new doctoral student in the biomedical sciences through the Simple Beginnings program. Read MoreJul 26, 2016
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Tips for beating the heat: Save energy on campus and at home
As the thermostat tops out this summer, don’t let your energy use follow the same trend. Read MoreJul 26, 2016
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When a child is sick, siblings need care too
Serious health conditions affect the entire family, says Vanderbilt child life specialist Katie Beard. When a child is sick, here’s how to help brothers and sisters cope. Read MoreJul 25, 2016
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Deadlines approaching for faculty research funding opportunities
Deadlines are quickly approaching for four foundation grants for early and midcareer faculty. Read MoreJul 25, 2016
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SkyVU introduces blog on project website
Today, SkyVU launches a blog on its website. Posts will capture updates regarding business processes and SkyVU programs, along with Q&A sessions with key project team members. Read MoreJul 25, 2016
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LGBTQ students feel safer at schools with gay-straight alliances
High school gay-straight alliances promote a culture of tolerance that benefits students, Peabody researchers have found. Read MoreJul 25, 2016
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Josh Clinton returns for second Twitter Q&A July 26
Political scientist and NBC News election analyst Josh Clinton returns to Vanderbilt's Twitter account Tuesday, July 26, to take more questions about the 2016 election. Read MoreJul 22, 2016
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Inaugural Coach Forum draws big crowd
More than 250 area athletic coaches came to the Student Life Center Thursday for The Coach Forum, a one-day conference to help them lead, mentor and initiate culture change in their programs. Read MoreJul 22, 2016
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Chill out with free frozen treats Aug. 12
Spend a frozen Friday enjoying sweet treats with your Vanderbilt colleagues Aug. 12 during Vandy Chills, an Employee Appreciation event. Read MoreJul 22, 2016
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New technology simplifies copyright clearances on teaching materials
A new technology service secured by Vanderbilt Libraries will reduce the liability of faculty and students from unintentional misuse of copyrighted material. Read MoreJul 22, 2016
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2016 Commodore Quake artists announced; tickets on sale July 29
The 15th Annual Commodore Quake will feature hip hop recording artists Big Sean and A$AP Ferg on Friday, Oct. 21, in Memorial Gym. Ticket sales are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Friday, July 29. Read MoreJul 21, 2016
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Restructuring to reflect scope of Vanderbilt communications and public affairs
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos today announced that the Division of Public Affairs will restructure to better address the increasing needs and demands of a global university that is deeply rooted in Nashville and the state of Tennessee. Read MoreJul 21, 2016
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Curb Public Scholar aims to reduce subtle bias in social interactions
A Divinity School student has been awarded a Curb Public Scholarship to develop a game-based tool for reducing bias in group interactions. Read MoreJul 20, 2016
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Vanderbilt-Miami-Meharry Center of Excellence in Precision Medicine and Population Health launches
The new center—which will enable research using approaches to precision medicine to eradicate health disparities, specifically those among African Americans and Latinos—is the result of a five-year, $11.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health. Read MoreJul 20, 2016
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Pastoral care scholar who made history at VU Divinity School dies
A memorial service is scheduled Aug. 7 at Glendale Baptist Church for Peggy Ann Brainerd Way, a pioneering diversity advocate in higher education who taught at Vanderbilt Divinity School. Read MoreJul 19, 2016
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Mayor appoints faculty, staff representatives to Metro boards
Mayoral appointments to Metro Nashville boards, committees and councils in recent weeks have included numerous representatives of Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Read MoreJul 19, 2016