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2018 Commons Unplugged week celebrates sustainability
The fifth annual Commons Unplugged environmental awareness week, Oct. 28–Nov. 3, will celebrate sustainability, natural resource conservation and energy conservation through various events focusing on Vanderbilt’s first-year student population. Read MoreOct 23, 2018
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A college student’s guide to voting in Nashville
Are you a student and not sure how to vote in Nashville? This chart provided by the office of Congressman Jim Cooper can help. Read MoreOct 23, 2018
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What’s On My Mind: It’s time to take our values to the ballot box
Whatever our political leanings, whatever our takeaway from recent events, where we go from here as a nation is up to each and every voter, writes Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in this week's column. Read MoreOct 22, 2018
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The Next Challenge
John Geer takes the helm as dean of the College of Arts and Science. Read MoreOct 22, 2018
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Soccer team crowned SEC regular season champs
Vanderbilt defeated Kentucky 4-1 on Sunday to clinch the SEC regular season championship for the first time since 1994. The Commodores improved their unbeaten streak to 16 games, which is the highest in program history. Read MoreOct 22, 2018
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Deep history of Nashville Public Square inspires sound artist
The complex history of Nashville’s Public Square Park—including stories of Native and African Americans—has inspired a public performance by visiting sound artist Guillermo Galindo Oct. 25. Read MoreOct 19, 2018
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Reminder: Academic Pathways application deadline Nov. 1
The application window for the 2019 cohort of Academic Pathways fellows will be closing Nov. 1. The Academic Pathways Postdoctoral Fellowship program is a research/mentorship program that is designed to bridge fellows between academic training and entry-level faculty positions. Read MoreOct 19, 2018
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Flag ceremony to honor veterans and preserve Impact ‘treasure’
A U.S. flag that became the backdrop for the early years of Vanderbilt’s Impact Symposium will be unfurled, refolded and preserved during a campus ceremony to honor veterans Nov. 12. Read MoreOct 19, 2018
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26 Commons iSeminars offered spring 2019 for first-year students
The iSeminars are intended to encourage first-year students to pursue their passions by modeling rigorous, compelling and unique projects in addition to exposing students to a particular seminar theme. Read MoreOct 19, 2018
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Chancellor announces ‘A Place for Us’ as choice for October book club
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will host a gathering of the recently launched Chancellor’s Book Club on Tuesday, Oct. 30, to discuss "A Place for Us" by Fatima Mirza. Free copies of the book are available for up to 50 students, faculty and staff who plan to attend the event. Read MoreOct 18, 2018
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Applications for Nichols Humanitarian Fund now open, due Dec. 5
The Nichols Humanitarian Fund enables Vanderbilt students to pursue humanitarian missions at home and across the globe. Interested students are encouraged to attend the annual reception and open house Oct. 25. Read MoreOct 18, 2018
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VIDLStudio online training now available
The Vanderbilt Institute for Digital Learning has launched a convenient online training program for students, faculty and staff to become members of the automated, self-serve VIDLStudio. Read MoreOct 18, 2018
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First-ever Vanderbilt Entrepreneurship Conference launches Nov. 9
The Center for Entrepreneurship at the Owen Graduate School of Management will host its inaugural Vanderbilt Entrepreneurship Conference at the Student Life Center Nov. 9. Speakers will include prominent figures in entrepreneurship and venture capital. Read MoreOct 18, 2018
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Heard Libraries to host Antiquarian Book and Manuscript Roadshow
The Friends of Vanderbilt's Libraries will host their own version of "Antiques Roadshow," where the public can bring everything from antique papers to modern-day novels for evaluation Nov. 7. Read MoreOct 18, 2018
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K.C. Potter Center to celebrate 10th anniversary Oct. 24
The K.C. Potter Center, home of the Office of LGBTQI Life, will mark its 10th anniversary Oct. 24 with a celebration open to the entire Vanderbilt community. Read MoreOct 17, 2018
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Nashville Commuter Challenge is this week
Vanderbilt faculty and staff are encouraged to participate in this week’s Commuter Challenge by registering and trying at least one new commuting option Oct. 22-28. Read MoreOct 16, 2018
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Complete survey, get discount code for Vanderbilt apparel
The Division of Communications is interested in your thoughts on a variety of topics regarding Vanderbilt apparel. Your participation will help us to better serve you. Read MoreOct 16, 2018
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Pulitzer Prize-winning author, oncologist Siddhartha Mukherjee to give Chancellor’s Lecture Nov. 1
Siddhartha Mukherjee will discuss his latest work, "The Gene: An Intimate History," at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 1 in Langford Auditorium as part of the Chancellor's Lecture Series. Read MoreOct 16, 2018
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What’s On My Mind: Elevating Trailblazers and reflecting our community through art
We must ensure that the artwork displayed at Vanderbilt celebrates role models that inspire all members of our rich mosaic, writes Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in this week's column. Read MoreOct 15, 2018
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‘Undocumented’ author Dan-el Padilla Peralta to deliver Hispanic Heritage Month lecture Oct. 15
Dan-el Padilla Peralta, author of the memoir "Undocumented: A Dominican Boy’s Odyssey from a Homeless Shelter to the Ivy League," will deliver a Hispanic Heritage Month lecture at 7 p.m. Oct. 15 in Sarratt Cinema. Read MoreOct 15, 2018