MyVU News
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Diversity celebrated at community jamboree
Seven campus offices whose focus is to support and serve Vanderbilt’s diverse community teamed up for the first-ever Diverse Dores Community Jamboree Sept. 3. Read MoreSep 5, 2014
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Shop at Kroger, give to Vanderbilt employee hardship fund
Did you know that when using your Kroger Plus card at area stores, a percentage of your total purchase can benefit Vanderbilt’s Faculty and Staff Hardship Fund? Read MoreSep 4, 2014
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OAK system testing planned for Sept. 7-20
VUIT and Blackboard employees are working to address performance issues with OAK exacerbated by heavy use at the semester's start, part of an overall effort to test and configure the application for optimal performance. Read MoreSep 3, 2014
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Educators begin yearlong cultural exchange at Vanderbilt
Peabody welcomed its latest cohort of Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows. Read MoreSep 2, 2014
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Vanderbilt biblical scholar offers fresh look at Jesus’ parables
Biblical scholar Amy-Jill Levine places Jesus' parables in their first-century context in her new book "Short Stories by Jesus." Read MoreSep 2, 2014
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Acclaimed fiction writer and Vanderbilt faculty member Lorrie Moore to speak
Distinguished American fiction writer Lorrie Moore will discuss her latest work Sept. 16 in the next installment of Vanderbilt’s Chancellor’s Lecture Series. Read MoreSep 2, 2014
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Help desk, clinical workstation support transitions to Dell Oct. 1
Effective Oct. 1, Dell will provide Help Desk and clinical workstation support at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Read MoreSep 2, 2014
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Geer named vice provost for academic and strategic affairs
Noted political scientist John Geer has been named vice provost of academic and strategic affairs at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreSep 1, 2014
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Vanderbilt Divinity hosts ‘Subjects with Objects’ exhibition
"Subjects With Objects" by Jonathan Richter and DKM will be on display at Vanderbilt Divinity School Sept. 4 through Nov. 13. Read MoreAug 29, 2014
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(Lunch) Box series resumes with Divinity Dean Emilie Townes
Vanderbilt Divinity Dean Emilie Townes will lead off the fall 2014 Thinking Out of the (Lunch) Box series Sept. 3 at the downtown library. Read MoreAug 29, 2014
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After Fukushima, Vanderbilt researchers study radiation’s effects on robots
Three teams of Vanderbilt University researchers – electrical, mechanical and computer engineers – recently won national recognition for their research into the effects of radiation on the robots deployed inside Fukushima's damaged nuclear plants. Read MoreAug 29, 2014
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Vanderbilt’s Project Dialogue marks 25 years with concert by Matisyahu
Project Dialogue is marking its 25th anniversary with a concert by Matisyahu, an artist who blends Orthodox Judaism themes with reggae, rock and hip hop. Read MoreAug 27, 2014
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Football team wins international fans
Vanderbilt international students and scholars and their family members got an up-close look at Commodore football Aug. 25 during “Football 101.” Read MoreAug 27, 2014
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Services held for international law scholar Hal Maier
International law scholar Harold G. "Hal" Maier has died at 77. He spent his entire academic career at Vanderbilt Law School. Read MoreAug 26, 2014
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Former SEC chief economist Craig Lewis returns to Vanderbilt
Craig M. Lewis is back at Owen Graduate School of Management after three years at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Read MoreAug 26, 2014
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Proposed college rating systems unfair to low-income, minority students?
Vanderbilt's Stella Flores will join colleagues in a congressional briefing on recent proposed legislation. Read MoreAug 26, 2014
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Ferrato to unveil ‘I Am Unbeatable’ exhibition at Vanderbilt
Photographer Donna Ferrato's premiere gallery presentation of "I Am Unbeatable" will open Sept. 12 at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreAug 26, 2014
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Listen: Earley’s new stories bring the extraordinary to aging characters
Tony Earley describes his new short story collection, "Mr. Tall," as "more grown up" than some of his previous writings. Read MoreAug 22, 2014
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Chancellor welcomes students, faculty and staff to new academic year
"From Vanderbilt students engaged in discovery and the creation of new ideas—to faculty and staff teams connecting across disciplinary borders to solve the challenges facing our greater society—we are all joined in our belief of improving ourselves and serving our world," writes Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in his academic year welcome. Read MoreAug 22, 2014
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Vanderbilt begins academic year in position of strength, despite challenges
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos told the opening Faculty Assembly on Aug. 21 that Vanderbilt begins the academic year in an exceptionally strong position—academically, financially and culturally. Read MoreAug 22, 2014