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Blood drive marking 9/11 anniversary set for July 2
Jun. 15, 2021—Vanderbilt University Public Safety is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive on Friday, July 2, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the VUPS Training Annex, 115 28th Ave. S.
VandyBoys head to College World Series; team sendoff is Wednesday
Jun. 15, 2021—The VandyBoys are Omaha bound for their fifth College World Series appearance. National champions in 2014 and 2019, Vanderbilt is one of eight teams playing for the 2021 national title starting Saturday, June 19. Fan are invited to send off the team from Hawkins Field Wednesday and may begin lining up at 11 a.m.
Craig Lindsley named to Medicinal Chemistry Division of the American Chemical Society Hall of Fame
Jun. 15, 2021—Craig Lindsley, the William K. Warren, Jr. Chair in Medicine and director of Vanderbilt’s Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery, will be inducted as a member of the 2021 class of the Division of Medicinal Chemistry Hall of Fame.
The Tennessean: Strong academics paired with SEC athletics is a blueprint for greatness at Vanderbilt
Jun. 15, 2021—Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and Athletic Director Candice Lee co-authored this opinion piece detailing how Vanderbilt's rigorous academics, membership in the competitive SEC conference and location in Nashville make the university a desirable destination for student-athletes and coaches, and how strategic investment is shaping the future of the Vanderbilt athletics program.
’Dores in Dialogue: ‘A Conversation on Bostock v. Clayton County and the Rise of Anti-LGBTQIA+ Legislation’ is June 22
Jun. 15, 2021—A discussion about the 2020 Supreme Court ruling on Bostock v. Clayton County and its ongoing relevance in American jurisprudence amid recent increases in anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation is scheduled for Tuesday, June 22, from 11 a.m. to noon CT. The 'Dores in Dialogue event is presented in partnership with LAVA, the LGBTQIA+ Association of Vanderbilt Alumni.
Faculty share importance of Juneteenth; events to be hosted throughout week
Jun. 14, 2021—Leading up to Vanderbilt’s annual observance of Juneteenth, Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion André L. Churchwell hosted a discussion with Reverend James M. Lawson Professor of History Dennis C. Dickerson and Associate Professor of History Brandon Byrd about this important date in history.
Vanderbilt advances to College World Series
Jun. 14, 2021—The Commodores beat East Carolina 4-1 on Saturday at Hawkins Field to win their Super Regional and advance to the College World Series. Vanderbilt, national champions in 2014 and 2019, will be one of eight teams playing for a national title starting June 18 in Omaha, Nebraska.
Vanderbilt’s COVID-19 communications efforts recognized with top industry award
Jun. 14, 2021—Vanderbilt University has been honored with the Public Relations Society of America’s Silver Anvil Award—one of the highest national honors in the communications industry—in recognition of the "Anchor Down. Step Up." campaign. In addition, Vanderbilt was recognized with an Award of Excellence from PRSA for “Best Organizational Pivot” in overcoming COVID-19 communications challenges.
Green Steel Deal: Climate mitigation and international trade come together in decarbonization policy proposal
Jun. 14, 2021—New policy recommendation from Professor of Law Timothy Meyer and Todd Tucker of the Roosevelt Institute suggests using the steel sector to demonstrate feasibility for comprehensive climate mitigation measures.
Graduate student co-leads efforts to repurpose approved medications for pregnant women and children
Jun. 11, 2021—Vanderbilt doctoral student Anup Challa, BE’21, MS’21, has been tapped to co-lead a team of researchers and patient advocates to identify areas across the world in need of health care for pregnant women and infants as the new chair of the Special Populations Coordinating Committee for the CURE Drug Repurposing Collaboratory.
Chancellor to host virtual event on sustainability and climate change June 15
Jun. 11, 2021—Members of the campus community are invited to attend a virtual event to learn more about the future of climate change and how Vanderbilt will play a unique role in identifying and modeling solutions. The event on Tuesday, June 15, begins at 12:15 p.m. CT.
New study finds community activists in Brazil’s favelas play a critical role in combatting COVID-19
Jun. 11, 2021—A Vanderbilt co-authored study of Brazilian responses to COVID-19 offers insight on the merits of social medicine while challenging widely held assumptions about traditional public health models.