MyVU News
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Engineering dean joins nationwide pledge to train next-gen engineers
Vanderbilt's School of Engineering joins the nationwide effort to equip a new generation of engineers to tackle the most pressing issues of the day. Read MoreMar 27, 2015
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‘College of the future’ topic of engineering lecture April 7
As technological advances ‘evolutionize’ higher education, award-winning author and speaker Jeffrey Selingo imagines what the college of the future will look like. Read MoreMar 27, 2015
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New alcohol policy announced for VU’s Rites of Spring music festival
Rites of Spring music festival has new policies in place regarding alcohol use of attendees. Read MoreMar 26, 2015
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Beasley named dean of The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons
Vanessa Beasley, an expert in race, gender and diversity in U.S. political rhetoric, has been named the next dean of The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons at Vanderbilt University, effective July 1. Read MoreMar 26, 2015
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Vanderbilt students encourage peers to ‘talk to me’
Vanderbilt Student Government is partnering with students, student organizations and the Office of Housing and Residential Education to launch “Talk to Me,” a campaign designed to engage members of the community in diverse conversation. Read MoreMar 25, 2015
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Cal Turner Family Foundation gift establishes center for social ventures at Vanderbilt
The Turner Family Center for Social Ventures is being started at Vanderbilt with a $1.2 million donation from Cal Turner Jr.'s foundation. Read MoreMar 25, 2015
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This Easter weekend, hunt for fossils, not colored eggs
Vanderbilt students will give visitors a glimpse of Tennessee’s ancient past April 4 by guiding fossil hunts, identifying fossils and giving presentations and guided tours. Read MoreMar 24, 2015
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Vanderbilt community invited to Strategic Plan town halls April 6, 7 and 16
Vanderbilt students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in town hall meetings to learn more about progress and provide input on key initiatives of the Academic Strategic Plan. Read MoreMar 24, 2015
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Spring Faculty Assembly is March 31
Vanderbilt’s Spring Faculty Assembly is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, in Langford Auditorium. All faculty are encouraged to attend. Read MoreMar 23, 2015
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Indigenous use of digital media focus of VU-MTSU conference March 26-28
The InDigital Latin American Conference: Indigenous Engagement with Digital and Electronic Media will cover indigenous filmmaking as well as indigenous engagement with radio, television, DVDs, photography, social media and more. Read MoreMar 23, 2015
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Tell us what #myVanderbilt means to you
A new social media campaign, #myVanderbilt, is letting students celebrate what makes Vanderbilt special to them. Now faculty, staff, alumni and others in the Vanderbilt community are invited to get in on the act. Read MoreMar 23, 2015
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GayNelle Doll, editor of Vanderbilt’s flagship publication, to retire
There are a few things editor GayNelle Doll and her staff keep in mind when putting together an issue of "Vanderbilt Magazine," read by 131,000 alumni and others and the university’s flagship publication. Read MoreMar 23, 2015
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Portion of Highland Avenue closed March 23-25
The westbound lane of Highland Avenue will be closed March 23, 24 and 25 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day due to construction at the nearby Science and Engineering Building site, but access to the 25th Avenue Garage will remain open to faculty and staff. Read MoreMar 20, 2015
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Our favorite social media posts of the week
March 17 marked the 142nd anniversary of the university's founding, and people took to social media to wish us a "happy birthday." Add to this the start of spring, the Impact Symposium, Pi Day and more, and it's been a busy week on social media. Read MoreMar 20, 2015
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Anti-sex trafficking activist Rachel Lloyd to deliver Cuninggim Lecture on Women in Culture and Society March 24
Rachel Lloyd, founder of Girls Educational and Mentoring Services, one of the largest providers of services to sexually exploited and domestically trafficked youth in the United States, will give the 2015 Cuninggim Lecture on Women in Culture and Society March 24. Read MoreMar 20, 2015
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Message from the chancellor: Vanderbilt committed to a diverse and inclusive culture
In a message to the Vanderbilt community March 19, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos affirmed the university's commitment to a diverse and inclusive culture. Read MoreMar 19, 2015
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Mothers, children and theology focus of Antoinette Brown Lecture
The impact of mothers and children on theological knowledge and practice will be explored by Bonnie Miller-McLemore at the March 26 Antoinette Brown Lecture in Benton Chapel. Read MoreMar 19, 2015
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Faculty Senate launches sexual misconduct awareness campaign
Raising awareness about sexual misconduct and preventing sexual assault are the aims of a new awareness campaign launched this spring by the Vanderbilt Faculty Senate. Read MoreMar 19, 2015
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Impact Symposium marks 51st year
Vanderbilt University’s Impact Symposium marked its 51st year with three nights of speakers March 16-18, including award-winning playwright and actress Anna Deavere Smith and former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani. Read MoreMar 19, 2015
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Luke Bryan tickets go on sale to VU employees March 19
Vanderbilt Stadium will host Luke Bryan, one of country music’s biggest stars, in concert July 11 as part of his Kick the Dust Up tour. Vanderbilt employees will have the chance to purchase tickets as part of a special pre-sale on Thursday, March 19. Read MoreMar 17, 2015