MyVU News
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Center for Student Wellbeing offers weekly well-being practices
The Center for Student Wellbeing’s weekly well-being practices offer great ways to relax or receive support around well-being and academic concerns. All services are on a drop-in basis, which means you can attend whenever is convenient for you, no registration required. Read MoreMar 17, 2022
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Annual parking permit holders: Center Garage lower level to close for repairs
The lower level of the Center Garage (Lot 206A) will close on Monday, March 21. This closure is anticipated to last at least three weeks and is necessary to make repairs to the garage. Read MoreMar 17, 2022
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Biomedical engineer awarded $1.1M to study molecular underpinnings of human brain networks on a large scale
Mikail Rubinov, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, computer science, psychiatry and psychology, has been awarded a four-year, $1.1 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to better understand the development and organization of brain networks, as well as their change in development and aging. Read MoreMar 17, 2022
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Diermeier announces one-time monetary award for Vanderbilt employees
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier will recognize Vanderbilt University employees for their diligent work over the past two years with a one-time supplement to their paychecks. All eligible faculty, staff and postdocs will receive a $1,500 bonus in their paychecks at the end of March. Read MoreMar 17, 2022
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Rescheduled 2022 MLK Joint Day of Service set for April 2
The annual MLK Joint Day of Service brings together hundreds of student volunteers from Nashville-area colleges and universities to continue the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through service. This year's event will be on Saturday, April 2, beginning at 10 a.m. at Tennessee State University's Gentry Center. Following the opening program, volunteers will go to different service sites. Lunch will be provided. Read MoreMar 16, 2022
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Watch free screening of ‘LFG’; panel discussion is March 28
Vanderbilt will host a virtual panel discussion of the documentary film "LFG" on Monday, March 28, beginning at 5 p.m. CT. The event is part of Vanderbilt’s Women’s History Month celebration. Read MoreMar 16, 2022
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Expert panel to discuss importance of partnerships in education research and policy
The Nashville Partnership for Educational Equity Research and the Peabody Research Office will co-sponsor a panel discussion on research-practice partnerships Friday, April 1. The panel will be held virtually via Zoom from 11 a.m. to noon CT. Advance registration is encouraged. Read MoreMar 16, 2022
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Ride the bus for FREE with your Commodore Card
Vanderbilt provides all full-time and part-time Vanderbilt University students, faculty, staff and postdocs with free access to Nashville's buses using their Commodore Card. Learn more about how to plan, swipe and ride. Read MoreMar 15, 2022
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Initiative for Race Research and Justice to host ‘Was Whoopi Right? A Webinar Panel Discussion about Race and Jewishness’
The Initiative for Race Research and Justice at Vanderbilt Peabody College will host a virtual panel discussion to address actor Whoopi Goldberg’s recent comments about race, Jewishness and the Holocaust. The free event is scheduled for Thursday, March 24, at 6:30 p.m. CT. Registration is required. Read MoreMar 15, 2022
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Vanderbilt-Metro partnership created to advance collaboration on connected, data-driven services
Vanderbilt University and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County have expanded their working relationship by creating a framework to increase collaboration on projects focused on intelligent and connected urban infrastructure and services. Read MoreMar 14, 2022
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Vanderbilt summit on modern conflict to feature commander of U.S. Cyber Command and NSA Director Gen. Paul M. Nakasone
The origins, realities and impacts of the most pressing threats facing the world today are the focus of the inaugural Vanderbilt Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats. The May 4-5 summit will feature a keynote address by Gen. Paul M. Nakasone, commander of U.S. Cyber Command and director of the National Security Agency. Read MoreMar 14, 2022
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Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries announce new visitor hours and policies
In response to Vanderbilt’s updated health and safety protocols for visitors and suppliers, the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries have announced new visitor hours and policies with visitor restrictions no longer in effect. Read MoreMar 14, 2022
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Peabody-led editorial team renewed at top education journal
Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development professor Ellen Goldring will serve for two more years as editor-in-chief of the flagship academic journal in education, the "American Educational Research Journal." Read MoreMar 14, 2022
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NEA research grant supports study of the role of arts internships in graduates’ career opportunities
Researchers at Vanderbilt and Arizona State University recently won a two-year, $25,000 National Endowment for the Arts research grant to support a mixed-methods study on the prevalence of arts internships and their role in students’ transition from college to careers. Read MoreMar 14, 2022
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I Am Vanderbilt: Allie Noote
Allie Noote, associate program manager at the School of Nursing, plays a critical role at both the start and end of students’ Vanderbilt careers as well as many points in between. Read MoreMar 14, 2022
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Pi Day calls for pie, pizza and promotions
New research from "Vanderbilt Business" measures the effectiveness of non-traditional holiday promotions. Read MoreMar 13, 2022
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New Wond’ry lecture series to discuss ‘high voltage ideas’ with economist John List March 21
Stop and Wond’ry, the Wond'ry's new lecture series, will host economist John List on Monday, March 21, at 4:30 p.m. CT. List will discuss his new book, "The Voltage Effect," and actionable, science-backed takeaways for leaders, teams and organizations in all sectors seeking to take their ideas to the next level. Read MoreMar 11, 2022
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How to ease your child’s anxiety about the war in Russia-Ukraine
Concerns about strife in a country far from home are adding worries to a generation already on edge from navigating changes in everyday life due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some ideas for how to help. Read MoreMar 11, 2022
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WATCH: Experts discuss what’s next in the COVID-19 pandemic
Some of Vanderbilt University’s leading experts on vaccines, infectious disease and public health came together for a special panel discussion on March 10 to talk about the future of the COVID-19 pandemic. The virtual event, “The COVID Conundrum: What’s Next,” was hosted by the Chancellor’s Lecture Series in partnership with the Vanderbilt School of Medicine Basic Sciences. Read MoreMar 11, 2022
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VUIT offering productivity workshops
VUIT is offering a series of workshops to help faculty and staff use Microsoft tools more efficiently. Read MoreMar 11, 2022