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Vanderbilt MPH Program hosting National Public Health Week events April 5–9
The Vanderbilt Master of Public Health Program is hosting a series of virtual events during National Public Health Week April 5–9 to bring together students, faculty and staff from across the university and Medical Center to discuss issues vital to improving health and wellness in our community and around the world. Read MoreMar 23, 2021
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Annual Crawford Lecture will discuss burnout March 31
Author Amelia Nagoski will give a virtual talk titled “Burnout: What to do When You’re Overwhelmed and Exhausted About Everything You Have to do and Still Worry that You’re not Doing Enough” on Wednesday, March 31. The event, this year’s Crawford Lecture, will begin at 7 p.m. CT and is part of Vanderbilt’s 2021 celebration of Women’s History Month. Read MoreMar 22, 2021
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Award-winning paleontologist to discuss how the past can help us conserve our future in virtual event March 24
The Vanderbilt Evolutionary Studies Initiative is hosting a free presentation by prominent paleoconservationist Michael Archer, who will discuss how understanding ancient life can help conservationists save endangered species today. The virtual event will be Wednesday, March 24, at 3:10 p.m. CT. Read MoreMar 22, 2021
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Voyager missions discussion hosted by Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory on March 25
Billy Teets, director and resident astronomer for Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory, will lead a discussion of the history of the Voyager spacecraft—including their engineering, major discoveries and what they are up to today. The virtual event will be at 7 p.m. CT on Thursday, March 25. Read MoreMar 22, 2021
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Barney S. Graham named Vanderbilt Distinguished Alumnus
The Vanderbilt Alumni Association has named Barney S. Graham, PhD’91, as the recipient of the 2021 Vanderbilt University Distinguished Alumnus Award. This honor is the highest bestowed upon a member of the university’s alumni community. Read MoreMar 22, 2021
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Vanderbilt experts discuss colorectal cancer research progress in virtual event
In recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the School of Medicine Basic Sciences will host a panel discussion, "On the Cutting Edge: Research Toward a Cure for Colorectal Cancer,” on Tuesday, March 30, from 11 a.m. to noon CT. Read MoreMar 22, 2021
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New conflict of interest disclosure system launching this week
The Office of Conflict of Interest and Commitment Management is launching the new Vanderbilt University Conflict Disclosure System. The new system follows the recommendations of university stakeholders and is designed to make the disclosure process more efficient and user-friendly. Read MoreMar 22, 2021
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Retired U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Scott Brower to lead Bass Military Scholars Program
Retired U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Scott E. Brower, who has helped shape Tennessee’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic with the benefit of his extensive military leadership experience, has been named director of Vanderbilt University’s Bass Military Scholars Program. Read MoreMar 22, 2021
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Sign up now for upcoming international story exchanges
Students can build global connections and gain greater empathy for differing beliefs and experiences during an international story exchange between Vanderbilt and Nigeria’s Nile University on March 27. Read MoreMar 22, 2021
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The Faces of Vanderbilt’s Response to COVID-19: Stephen Gitschlag
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 22, 2021
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Employee Learning and Engagement professional development workshops continue
Vanderbilt employees are invited to engage with Employee Learning and Engagement during new virtual learning experiences designed exclusively for the Vanderbilt community and led by the ELE team. Read MoreMar 22, 2021
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COVID-19 memorial planned for April 6–7
The Office of the University Chaplain and Religious Life will join with several campus partners to host “Remember the Empty Chair: A COVID-19 Memorial Event” on Tuesday, April 6, and Wednesday, April 7, on Library Lawn. Read MoreMar 22, 2021
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Academic Pathways bridges postdoctoral training to professional success; two fellows join for 2020-21
Two Provost Postdoctoral Fellows have joined Vanderbilt University this academic year as part of the Academic Pathways program. Academic Pathways creates a bridge from academic training to entry-level faculty positions for recently graduated doctoral and law students from a diverse array of backgrounds, identities and experiences. Read MoreMar 19, 2021
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Engineering school announces 2021 alumnae honorees, Distinguished Friend
Vanderbilt engineering alumnae Sheryll D. Cashin, Jennifer Rose Frist and Cathy Jo Thompson Linn have been named Distinguished Alumni, and Courtney Clark Pastrick has been named a Distinguished Friend of the School of Engineering. They will be inducted into the school’s Academy of Distinguished Alumni and celebrated at the Board of Visitors virtual meeting on Wednesday, March 24. Read MoreMar 19, 2021
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The Faces of Vanderbilt’s Response to COVID-19: Lisbeth Wyatt
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 19, 2021
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2021 Spring Faculty Assembly to be held virtually April 1
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier will reflect on the past academic year and present many of the university’s highest honors at the Spring Faculty Assembly on Thursday, April 1. The event—to be held virtually—will begin at 4:10 p.m. CT. Read MoreMar 19, 2021
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‘Women in the Workforce and COVID-19’ topic of Women’s History Month event March 29
Elizabeth Gedmark, vice president of A Better Balance, a national nonprofit advocacy organization, will discuss “Women in the Workforce and COVID-19: Where Do We Go from Here?” on Monday, March 29. The virtual event will begin at noon CT and is part of Vanderbilt’s 2021 celebration of Women’s History Month. Read MoreMar 19, 2021
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Class of 2023: Immersion Vanderbilt proposals due April 1
Students in the Class of 2023 need to submit their Immersion Vanderbilt proposals by April 1. Advisers in the Office of Immersion Resources are ready to assist. Read MoreMar 19, 2021
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Summer 2021 housing details announced
The summer housing application will be available in the Student Housing Portal on April 1. Information about summer housing has been shared by the Office of Housing and Residential Experience. Read MoreMar 18, 2021
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Metzl to give next Law School Dean’s Lecture on Race and Discrimination March 25
Jonathan Metzl, director of the Center for Medicine, Health and Society, will deliver the next lecture in Vanderbilt Law School’s Dean’s Lecture Series on Race and Discrimination. The online event will be Thursday, March 25, beginning at noon CT. Read MoreMar 18, 2021