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7 changes to transportation and mobility on campus you should know
Jan. 24, 2020—With the spring semester well underway, you might not know about some of the changes happening with transportation and mobility on campus this academic year. Here are seven changes you should know as you travel around campus and the city.
7 changes to transportation and mobility on campus you should know
Jan. 24, 2020—With the spring semester well underway, you might not know about some of the changes happening with transportation and mobility on campus this academic year. While most of these new features directly affect students, Vanderbilt faculty and staff can take advantage of some of them as well.
CLAS to host fourth annual Haiti Week Feb. 3–6
Jan. 24, 2020—Vanderbilt's Center for Latin American Studies, along with several collaborating departments and centers across campus, will host the fourth annual Vanderbilt Haiti Week Feb. 3–6.
Our favorite #vandygram
Jan. 24, 2020—This week our favorite #vandygram goes to @bridalbycourt for these adorable photos of her mini-Commodore! Can't wait to see him on campus in 17 years. 😉
Vanderbilt Software Carpentry boot camp set for March 5–6
Jan. 24, 2020—The Vanderbilt Software Carpentry two-day boot camp is scheduled for March 5–6.
Want to get more out of your health savings account?
Jan. 24, 2020—Join Fidelity for a virtual workshop, "Discover the Potential of Your HSA," on Thursday, Jan. 30, at 5 p.m. Learn the benefits of saving and investing money in your health savings account to help you prepare for medical expenses now and in retirement.
Luce Foundation renews funding for Vanderbilt Divinity anti-racism initiative
Jan. 23, 2020—A Vanderbilt Divinity School collaboration committed to harnessing the power of public theology to combat racism will expand its reach, thanks to renewed support from the Henry Luce Foundation.
Vanderbilt commits to first-of-its-kind renewable energy partnership with TVA, NES
Jan. 22, 2020—Vanderbilt University has entered into a pioneering agreement with the Tennessee Valley Authority and Nashville Electric Service to procure off-site large-scale renewable energy to help mitigate the campus’ greenhouse gas emissions. The 20-year agreement will support Vanderbilt’s goal to power its campus entirely through renewable energy and become carbon neutral by the year 2050.
2020 MLK Commemorative Series explores the ability of storytelling to connect
Jan. 22, 2020—Vanderbilt students, faculty, staff and postdoctoral fellows honored the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. through programs, lectures, interactive teach-ins, community service projects and more as part of the university’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Series.
Staff WAVE Council to host work-life conversations Feb. 4, 6, 12
Jan. 22, 2020—The Staff Women’s Advancement and Equity Council's Subcommittee on Work-Life Issues invites Vanderbilt staff to a series of conversations about work-life integration at the university.
The Open Door: Using data effectively and responsibly
Jan. 22, 2020—In this month’s edition of "The Open Dore" newsletter, Olivia Kew-Fickus, assistant provost and executive director for Planning and Institutional Effectiveness, discusses PIE’s goal of helping Vanderbilt use data responsibly in order to deliver better outcomes and improve transparency and efficiency.
Apply to be an orientation leader, welcome new students next fall
Jan. 22, 2020—Applications for upper-division students to serve as fall 2020 orientation leaders for new undergraduates—including transfer and international students—are now open.