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Flag ceremony honors veterans, Vanderbilt’s service traditions
A flag that was the backdrop for a momentous time in Vanderbilt's civil rights history will be preserved in a Heard Library archive vault—after a moving ceremony that paid tribute to our veterans. Read MoreNov 13, 2018
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Road closure at Vanderbilt Place and 24th Avenue South
Ongoing construction and utility work in the West End Neighborhood will close Vanderbilt Place at the 24th Avenue South intersection. The closure is scheduled to begin on Monday, Nov. 19. Read MoreNov 13, 2018
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Visit Barnes & Noble pop-up shop in Vandyville Saturday
Visit the Barnes & Noble pop-up shop in Vandyville this Saturday, Nov. 17, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. All faculty, staff, alumni and fans are invited to stop by the shop at the corner of Jess Neely Drive and Natchez Trace. Read MoreNov 12, 2018
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Seigenthaler Series: President Trump and the news media
First Amendment Center President Ken Paulson will discuss with veteran journalist Marvin Kalb the impact of President Trump’s attacks on the press during the final event of the Seigenthaler Series. Read MoreNov 11, 2018
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What’s On My Mind: A focus on the faculty
A university is built on a foundation of research, scholarship and service; to do each of those successfully, we must create an environment in which the faculty can thrive, writes Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in this week's column. Read MoreNov 9, 2018
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MLK Commemorative Series seeking proposals for teach-ins
The MLK Commemorative Series planning committee invites Vanderbilt community members, including faculty, staff, postdocs and graduate and professional students, to submit proposals for teach-ins to take place on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in January 2019. Read MoreNov 9, 2018
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Vanderbilt University receives $4.5M grant, will match to help fund MoveVU mobility plan
MoveVU, Vanderbilt's mobility strategy for faculty, staff and students, has a received a major boost from a $4.5 million federal grant, which the university will match. Read MoreNov 7, 2018
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Ingram Scholars celebrate 25th anniversary, reaffirm program’s vision
Alumni of the Ingram Scholars Program celebrated its 25th anniversary with a weekend of events on campus reflecting on the program's history and discussing its future. Read MoreNov 7, 2018
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Chancellor announces November book club selection; VU community invited to discussions Nov. 12, 29
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will host a gathering of the recently launched Chancellor’s Book Club on Monday, Nov. 12, to discuss “A Place for Us” by Fatima Mirza. The November book, “The Great Alone” by Kristin Hannah, is the topic for a Thursday, Nov. 29, discussion. Read MoreNov 7, 2018
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Vanderbilt celebrates GIS Day Nov. 14-16
Vanderbilt University will celebrate GIS Day from Wednesday, Nov. 14, through Friday, Nov. 16, with events that showcase Vanderbilt’s innovative applications of technology, data collection, geospatial information visualization and thought leadership through geographic information system technology. Read MoreNov 7, 2018
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Delegates from Germany’s national parliament visit Vanderbilt
Seven members of the German Bundestag, Germany’s national parliament, visited a Vanderbilt class Oct. 31 to discuss a number of contemporary political issues with undergraduate students. Read MoreNov 6, 2018
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Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 6
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, for registered voters in Davidson County. Not sure where to vote? Use the Polling Place Finder, view a sample ballot, and find more helpful information on the Davidson County Election Commission website. Read MoreNov 5, 2018
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Community invited to town halls on equity, diversity, inclusion and respect
The Vanderbilt community is invited to a pair of upcoming town hall meetings with James Page Jr., vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, and Melissa Thomas-Hunt, vice provost for inclusive excellence. Read MoreNov 5, 2018
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International Education Week is Nov. 12-16
International Education Week, an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide, is Nov. 12-16. Read MoreNov 5, 2018
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Memorial celebration honoring Conway-Welch set for Nov. 12
The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing will celebrate the life and impact of longtime dean Colleen Conway-Welch on Monday, Nov. 12. Read MoreNov 5, 2018
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VIDL hosts Video Production Basics workshop Nov. 9
Join the Vanderbilt Institute for Digital Learning’s videographers in a specialized training designed to help beginners learn the tools and techniques of high-quality video production. Read MoreNov 5, 2018
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Chancellor’s Lecturer: Ethical challenges accompany genetic ‘fixes’
Would you feel differently about learning your risk for cancer if there were a 5 percent chance of your genetic information being leaked? That was the opening question posed by Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee, an oncologist and preeminent science communicator, to the large audience attending the Vanderbilt Chancellor’s Lecture Series on Thursday evening. Read MoreNov 2, 2018
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Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center celebrates 40th anniversary
For four decades, the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center has been an advocate for equity, access and education at Vanderbilt, leading to a more inclusive and equitable environment for women at the university. On Nov. 1, the center marked its 40th anniversary with a celebration in honor of this significant milestone. Read MoreNov 2, 2018
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Vanderbilt continues in top 10 of ‘World’s Most Innovative Universities’
Vanderbilt University—for the second consecutive year—has been named the 10th most innovative university in the world, according to a 2018 "Reuters Top 100" analysis. Read MoreNov 2, 2018
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‘A Day in Baghdad: Lifelong Leadership Lessons’ set for Nov. 7
Lt. Col. Dustin Mitchell, director of Army Officer Education at Vanderbilt, and senior cadet Thomas Whittaker will share lessons on leadership during a talk on Wednesday, Nov. 7. Read MoreNov 2, 2018