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Former ‘Teen Vogue’ editor-in-chief to give Cuninggim Lecture Oct. 4
Sep. 25, 2018—The 2018 Cuninggim Lecture on Women in Culture and Society—presented Thursday, Oct. 4—will feature Elaine Welteroth, former editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue, who was responsible for the magazine’s increased focus on politics and social justice issues.
Campus celebrates PARK(ing) Day
Sep. 25, 2018—Hundreds of students, faculty, staff and community members enjoyed Vanderbilt’s “parklet" during last week’s PARK(ing) Day 2018.
VU soccer seeks record 11th straight win; help ‘Pack the Plex’ Sunday
Sep. 25, 2018—Vanderbilt Athletics is seeking to break a soccer attendance record this Sunday, Sept. 30, when the SEC-leading Commodores face Georgia while also looking to match the longest win streak in program history.
New calendar features health, wellness services across Student Care Network
Sep. 25, 2018—An online calendar now features health and wellness services offered in satellite locations across campus to give students quick and convenient access to resources in locations near them.
Leadership expansion announced at Curb Center for Art, Enterprise and Public Policy
Sep. 25, 2018—Jay Clayton has been reappointed as director of the Curb Center for Art, Enterprise and Public Policy and is joined by new Associate Director Alexandre Frenette. The two will continue to expand the reach and visibility of the Curb Center and its core programs and activities.
Earth Horizons partnership to boost minority representation in geosciences
Sep. 24, 2018—Vanderbilt and Tennessee State universities are joining forces to significantly increase the number of underrepresented minorities studying the geosciences.
Nursing taps Rolanda Johnson as new assistant dean for diversity, inclusion
Sep. 24, 2018—Rolanda Johnson, assistant dean for academics and associate professor of nursing, has been named assistant dean for diversity and inclusion for the School of Nursing.
September issue of provost’s ‘Open Dore’ newsletter now available
Sep. 24, 2018—Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente discusses the recently launched Faculty Gateway and Shared Governance at Vanderbilt websites, designed to make searching for information easier and more intuitive, in this month's newsletter.
Search committee for director of Bass Military Scholars Program announced
Sep. 24, 2018—Provost Susan R. Wente has appointed a search committee that includes a Board of Trust member, a current professional student, leaders from across five Vanderbilt professional schools and members of the central administration to lead a national search for the inaugural Bass Military Scholars Program director.
What’s On My Mind: Chancellor’s Lecture Series is rooted in principles of civil discourse
Sep. 24, 2018—Through the chancellor's signature lecture series and partner events like a newly announced book club, Vanderbilt aims to expand opportunities for students, faculty and staff to engage in meaningful dialogue with the leaders shaping global conversations today, writes Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in this week's column.
Flulapalooza is this Wednesday
Sep. 23, 2018—Flulapalooza, Vanderbilt University and Medical Center's annual free mass flu vaccination event, is set for Wednesday, Sept. 26, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the area between Light Hall and the Veteran's Administration Hospital.
Provost issues call for proposals for TIPs
Sep. 23, 2018—Now in its fifth year, the TIPs program is a $50 million strategic investment in interdisciplinary research that awards funding for projects that aim to answer some of society’s grandest challenges.