MyVU News
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Make note of Student Care Network schedules over academic break
The Student Care Network announces the following modifications to its regularly scheduled hours over the upcoming academic breaks for students. Read MoreNov 20, 2021
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Submit biweekly time cards, report holiday time in advance of Thanksgiving holiday
Biweekly employees and student workers are strongly encouraged to submit their time cards, and their managers are encouraged to approve those time cards, as soon as work is completed and prior to departure for the Thanksgiving holiday, unless the employee will be working during the holiday and/or weekend. Read MoreNov 20, 2021
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Daily Parking users: West Garage gates operable on Nov. 22
The West Garage is transitioning to the same gate system as other Daily Parking locations on Monday, Nov. 22. You will be required to tap your Vanderbilt ID card or mobile credentials to enter the lot instead of using the ParkMobile app. Read MoreNov 19, 2021
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Churchwell discusses health equity with American Heart Association, receives honor from NAACP
Dr. André L. Churchwell recently represented Vanderbilt at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions national conference, where he shared his expertise as a physician and as the university’s vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer. Read MoreNov 19, 2021
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Chancellor Diermeier and Provost Raver share Thanksgiving wishes
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver shared Thanksgiving wishes in a message to the Vanderbilt community on Friday morning. Read MoreNov 19, 2021
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Vanderbilt eliminates single-use plastic bottles at athletics venues
Vanderbilt University continues to make significant progress in reducing its overall environmental impact, recently eliminating single-use plastic bottles at all athletics venues across campus. Read MoreNov 19, 2021
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USA Today: College professors have a right to provoke and upset you. It’s a part of learning.
Academic institutions owe it to their students and faculty, and to society at large, to guard against radicalization and politicization of ideas by any group, no matter where it falls on the political spectrum, writes Chancellor Daniel Diermeier in this opinion piece. Read MoreNov 18, 2021
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Reid Hoffman, entrepreneur, investor and co-founder of LinkedIn, to deliver 2022 Graduates Day address
Reid Hoffman, an accomplished entrepreneur, executive, investor and philanthropist who has played an integral role in building many of today’s leading consumer technology businesses, will receive Vanderbilt University’s prestigious Nichols-Chancellor’s Medal when he delivers the Graduates Day address to the Class of 2022 on May 12. Read MoreNov 18, 2021
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2022 Outstanding Senior combines passions for leadership, inclusion, volunteerism
Engineering science major Shun Ahmed has a passion for diversity, inclusion and volunteering. Ahmed’s impact throughout her time at Vanderbilt was recognized when she was named 2022 Outstanding Senior, one of the highest honors an undergraduate student can receive at the university. Read MoreNov 18, 2021
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Humphrey Fellows embark on 10-month professional development program
Twelve Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows arrived this fall at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development for a year of professional development and cultural exchange. This year’s cohort hails from Bangladesh, Barbados, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Estonia, Kyrgyzstan, Maldives, Pakistan, Philippines, Turkey and Ukraine. Read MoreNov 18, 2021
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10th Annual Surgery, Intervention and Engineering Symposium features expert in AI-powered computational cardiology
Learn about artificial intelligence and how developing a “digital twin” for the heart has improved human health during the Vanderbilt Institute for Surgery and Engineering annual symposium on Dec. 15. Read MoreNov 17, 2021
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Nominate outstanding faculty for annual teaching awards
Undergraduate students are invited to nominate faculty members for two university awards recognizing excellence in teaching: the Madison Sarratt Prize for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching and the Ellen Gregg Ingalls Award for Excellence in Classroom Teaching. Nominations must be received by Dec. 15. Read MoreNov 17, 2021
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Storytelling initiatives help promote civil discourse across campus
Vanderbilt has launched multiple avenues to practice and teach civil discourse, with the goal of preparing students to have difficult but constructive conversations in an increasingly polarized time. Read MoreNov 17, 2021
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Support for democracy across Americas remains lower than a decade ago, new Vanderbilt University LAPOP Lab survey finds
Democracy is still struggling in the Americas, with citizens reporting high skepticism about electoral democracy, according to the newly released 2021 Pulse of Democracy report from Vanderbilt University’s LAPOP Lab. Read MoreNov 16, 2021
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Sign up now for Osher Lifelong Learning at Vanderbilt winter classes
Registration is open for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Vanderbilt's winter term, which includes a historical look at women's athletics, 'Don Quixote,' Barack Obama’s presidency and more. Courses are open to all those over age 50. Read MoreNov 15, 2021
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Security Notice: Safety reminders and tips
As the holiday season approaches, VUPD is reminding the Vanderbilt community to be vigilant in protecting yourself and your belongings to aid in crime prevention. Read MoreNov 15, 2021
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VUPS offers residential, holiday safety reminders for Vanderbilt community
Thanksgiving and the winter holidays typically mean an increase among people shopping and running errands. Vanderbilt University Public Safety reminds the VU community that criminals also are often out and looking for easy targets. Read MoreNov 15, 2021
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Vanderbilt offers reminders about COVID-19 safety during the holidays
The Thanksgiving and winter holidays are traditionally a time of gathering with family and friends. As with all aspects of life in a pandemic, however, best safety practices require us to adjust our expectations and behaviors. Read MoreNov 15, 2021
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COVID-19 testing center closures for Thanksgiving, winter holidays
Vanderbilt will adjust operations of its COVID-19 testing center for the Thanksgiving holiday and upcoming university winter break. Read MoreNov 15, 2021
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Search launched for next university librarian
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver has appointed a committee to conduct a national search for the next university librarian. Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Vanessa Beasley and School of Medicine Basic Sciences Dean Lawrence Marnett will co-chair the committee. Read MoreNov 15, 2021