MyVU News
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Faculty invited to submit Seeding Success Grant proposals; application portal now open
The Office of the Provost invites faculty to submit proposals for the inaugural round of Seeding Success Grants, a reinvigoration and expansion of previous internal funding programs designed to support faculty research, scholarship and creative endeavors. Read MoreApr 2, 2021
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Interest session for new Disability Employee Affinity Group is April 14
A virtual event to discuss the formation of a Disability Employee Affinity Group is scheduled for Wednesday, April 14, at 6 p.m. CT. The meeting will be conducted over Zoom. Read MoreApr 2, 2021
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Class of 2021: Multitalented musician sets his sights on law and politics
At Vanderbilt, Anighya Crocker found the freedom to pursue all of his passions, double-majoring in voice performance and law, history and society. Next, he is looking toward law school and politics—and maybe a run for governor of Tennessee. Read MoreApr 2, 2021
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John Lachs, longtime Vanderbilt philosophy professor, to retire in August
Centennial Professor of Philosophy John Lachs will retire and receive emeritus status on Aug. 15, after more than 50 years of teaching at Vanderbilt University. Lachs’ thought-provoking lectures have been perennial favorites among not only students, but also many alumni, who eagerly have signed up for his numerous appearances at Reunion and Vanderbilt chapter events. Read MoreApr 2, 2021
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First class of students submits formal Immersion Vanderbilt proposals, achieving milestone for the program
The Vanderbilt Class of 2023 reached an important milestone for the university on April 1, when students submitted their first formal Immersion Vanderbilt plan proposals. Read MoreApr 2, 2021
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Shaw to give Law School Dean’s Lecture on Race and Discrimination April 15
Matthew P. Shaw, assistant professor of public policy and education and assistant professor of law, will deliver the final lecture for the spring 2021 semester in Vanderbilt Law School’s Dean’s Lecture Series on Race and Discrimination. The online event will be on Thursday, April 15, beginning at noon CT. Read MoreApr 1, 2021
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A conversation with poet Sonia Sanchez set for April 7
Sonia Sanchez, a poet, playwright, professor and activist, will give a virtual talk on Wednesday, April 7, beginning at noon CT in celebration of National Poetry Month as well as Black art and artists. Read MoreApr 1, 2021
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Vanderbilt to celebrate Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week April 5–9
Vanderbilt University will recognize the many contributions and significant impact of its graduate and professional students with a series of Instagram posts and prize giveaways during Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week April 5–9. Read MoreApr 1, 2021
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Curb scholar convenes roundtable to discuss ‘The Role of the Artist in Crisis and Recovery’
The Curb Center for Art, Enterprise and Public Policy and Metro Arts Thrive will present “The Role of the Artist in Crisis and Recovery,” a roundtable discussion with three local artists. Curb Public Scholar Emily Habeck has been exploring the event's theme as part of her graduate course work and will moderate the discussion on April 21. Read MoreApr 1, 2021
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Learning by doing: How large firms transfer knowledge
Amid COVID-19, businesses will have to implement new procedures and training methods. Assistant Professor of Strategic Management Megan Lawrence examines what practices work best, and why. Read MoreApr 1, 2021
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Dixie Place renamed in honor of Vanderbilt surgical pioneer Vivien Thomas
A Vanderbilt University School of Medicine student-led effort has led to Dixie Place, the city street that runs between Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Central Garage and the Oxford House on 21st Avenue South, being renamed Vivien Thomas Way. Read MoreApr 1, 2021
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Vanderbilt hosts international conference on leading Afro-Hispanic writer, activist
Manuel Zapata Olivella, an Afro-Colombian novelist who became known throughout Latin America as the dean of Black Hispanic writers, will be celebrated during an international conference April 8–10 hosted virtually by Vanderbilt. Read MoreApr 1, 2021
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Three recent books from Vanderbilt University Press celebrate the history and culture of Nashville
Three recent titles from Vanderbilt University Press examine the history and celebrate the culture that distinguish Nashville as a unique Southern city. Read MoreMar 31, 2021
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Learning Disabilities Association honors Douglas Fuchs
Peabody faculty member Douglas Fuchs has received the 2021 Award for Contributions to Research, Practice and Advocacy from the Learning Disabilities Association of America. Read MoreMar 31, 2021
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Return to Campus update for faculty for March 31
The latest numbers from Vanderbilt's COVID-19 public dashboard, the increase in younger patient hospitalizations due to COVID-19, and Nashville's opening of vaccine eligibility to people age 16-plus are included in this week's Return to Campus update. Read MoreMar 31, 2021
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Diermeier announces two paid administrative closure days
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier announced today that Vanderbilt University will grant two administrative closure days during the upcoming months to acknowledge and celebrate employees’ hard work during this challenging academic year. The two paid administrative closure days will be observed on May 28 and July 2. Read MoreMar 31, 2021
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Undergraduate Writing Symposium to celebrate student authors and writing as learning and discovery
The Writing Studio’s annual Undergraduate Writing Symposium, to be held as two separate virtual events in April, aims to create a space to celebrate Vanderbilt undergraduates’ achievements as writers and scholars while spotlighting the deep connections between writing, learning and discovery within the undergraduate experience. Read MoreMar 31, 2021
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Grace Potter and Chris Mann to headline virtual Giving Day concert on April 7
A special virtual Giving Day concert on Wednesday, April 7, at 6 p.m. CT will feature headliners Grace Potter and Chris Mann, BMus’04, along with drop-in appearances from some of your favorite Commodores, including faculty, alumni, students and more. Read MoreMar 31, 2021
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The Aspen Institute hosts conversation with Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy co-chairs Ali, Haslam and Meacham
The Aspen Institute’s Socrates Program will host a virtual conversation, “Is National Unity Possible?” on Thursday, April 1, at 1 p.m. CT featuring the co-chairs of the Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy: former Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Vanderbilt faculty members Samar Ali and Jon Meacham. Read MoreMar 31, 2021
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The Faces of Vanderbilt’s Response to COVID-19: Mitchell Lampley
As Vanderbilt reflects on the one-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact, we are honoring the dedicated staff, faculty and students who rallied to support our One Vanderbilt mission and ensured that the university adapted amidst unprecedented challenges. Read MoreMar 31, 2021