MyVU News
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Gauge, VUPD’s first K-9 officer, has died
Gauge, the first recruit and longest-serving officer in Vanderbilt University Police Department’s K-9 program, died July 20. He was 14 and a half. Read MoreJul 24, 2020
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Wente to relaunch ‘Open Dore on Location’ series, invites faculty to discuss Return to Campus plans
“Open Dore on Location” will be held in a new digital form due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and will initially focus on the university’s Return to Campus Plan and addressing faculty questions in a small, open-forum format. The second week of sessions are scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 4, and Friday, Aug. 7. Read MoreJul 24, 2020
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Information for undergrads spending time abroad this summer, including required form
Per CDC guidance and Vanderbilt policy, any student reporting to campus for the fall semester from abroad or following international travel—whether they plan to live on or off campus—must self-quarantine for 14 days before coming to campus. All students arriving from abroad are asked to complete the International Pre-arrival Form on Anchorlink. Read MoreJul 24, 2020
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Learn about life and work of John Lewis in two titles from Vanderbilt University Press
The late Civil Rights icon John Lewis is featured in two recent publications available from Vanderbilt University Press commemorating the Freedom Riders and the Civil Rights Movement. Read MoreJul 24, 2020
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Adaptive Teaching at Vanderbilt: iDesign Masterclass Series set for July 27–31
The Center for Teaching has partnered with instructional design firm iDesign to provide faculty with additional instructional design support as preparations continue for online and hybrid teaching at Vanderbilt this fall. Read MoreJul 24, 2020
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Read inaugural issue of ‘Vestigo,’ new publication by School of Medicine Basic Sciences
"Vestigo," a new publication by the School of Medicine Basic Sciences, provides an in-depth view of research happening in the Vanderbilt community, highlights trainee accomplishments and celebrates the success of Basic Sciences faculty. Read MoreJul 23, 2020
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‘Sacrifice and Toil’: During the Great Depression, Chancellor Kirkland urged strength in adversity
In his opening address to the university on Sept. 24, 1930, Chancellor James H. Kirkland shared his thoughts on the serious purposes of university life during a time of country-wide unemployment and financial devastation. Read MoreJul 23, 2020
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Vanderbilt, The Ohio State University are joint Founding Members of satellite mission ‘Twinkle’ to find potentially habitable worlds around nearby stars
Following the NASA Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite mission, Vanderbilt astronomer Keivan Stassun leads the next phase of discovery to find atmospheres like our own. Read MoreJul 23, 2020
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Committed to Memory: VU319 may hold the key to improving memory loss in Alzheimer’s patients
VU319, an investigational drug product developed by Vanderbilt researchers, targets one of medicine’s most bedeviling challenges: improving memory loss in people with Alzheimer’s disease. Read MoreJul 23, 2020
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Ask an Expert: How can new grads think about employment in an uncertain economy?
David Owens, professor of the practice of management and innovation and Evans Family Executive Director of the Wond'ry, discusses ways new graduates may think about starting their careers amid the uncertain economy brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read MoreJul 23, 2020
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Watch: Town hall for faculty discusses classroom safety
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente and the Faculty Senate co-hosted a virtual town hall for faculty focused on classroom safety July 20. The discussion covered classroom protocols, student compliance and the notification process for positive COVID-19 cases. Read MoreJul 22, 2020
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‘A Data-Driven Approach’ topic of Vision Zero webinar July 28
The third event in Walk Bike Nashville’s Vision Zero Speaker Series will focus on how various U.S. cities use data to shape their Vision Zero planning and implementation. The webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, from 9 to 10 a.m. Read MoreJul 22, 2020
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Vanderbilt Career Center launches ‘Picture Your Career,’ a visual thinking workbook
The Vanderbilt Career Center has launched "Picture Your Career," a free workbook available for download. The workbook features visual thinking techniques to help users discover their strengths, develop their vision, design a path forward and deliver their talent. Read MoreJul 22, 2020
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Complete COVID-19 Return to Campus Acknowledgement by Aug. 7
All undergraduate students must complete the COVID-19 Return to Campus Acknowledgment for Undergraduate Students by Friday, Aug. 7. Read MoreJul 22, 2020
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Star party offers virtual tour of Tennessee sky this Friday
Join astronomers in six locations across the state as they focus their telescopes on the night sky and highlight some of the astronomical gems above. Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory will co-host the virtual star party on Friday, July 24, from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. CT. Read MoreJul 21, 2020
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Watch: VU, VUMC experts discuss medical aspects of COVID-19 for students and families
Vanderbilt’s world-class medical and public health experts—who are on the front lines of treating the COVID-19 pandemic and searching for a cure—addressed the latest understanding of the virus, best practices and the science behind public health protocols designed to slow the spread, and the university’s plans for testing and contact tracing in a virtual town hall on July 18. Read MoreJul 20, 2020
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Watch: VU, VUMC experts discuss medical aspects of COVID-19 for faculty, staff and postdocs
Vanderbilt’s world-class medical and public health experts—who are on the front lines of treating the COVID-19 pandemic and searching for a cure—addressed the latest understanding of the virus, best practices and the science behind public health protocols designed to slow the spread, and the university’s plans for testing and contact tracing in a virtual town hall on July 18. Read MoreJul 20, 2020
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Important updates on fall semester and return to campus for graduate and professional students
Vanderbilt has finalized many new important actions for the fall semester to prepare our campus and to protect the health and safety of our community as much as possible, writes Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente in a message to graduate and professional students. Read MoreJul 20, 2020
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Important updates on fall semester and return to campus for undergraduates
Vanderbilt has finalized many new important actions for the fall semester to prepare our campus and to protect the health and safety of our community as much as possible, writes Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente in a message to undergraduate students. Read MoreJul 20, 2020
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Important updates on fall semester and return to campus for staff and postdocs
Vanderbilt has finalized many new important actions for the fall semester to prepare our campus and to protect the health and safety of our community as much as possible, write Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente and Vice Chancellor for Administration Eric Kopstain in a message to university staff and postdoctoral scholars. Read MoreJul 20, 2020