MyVU News
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Bordeau appointed president of Pulse: International Health and Safety Professionals in Higher Education
Andrea Bordeau, global safety and security manager for Vanderbilt University, has been appointed the inaugural president of Pulse: International Health and Safety Professionals in Higher Education. The announcement of her appointment comes as Bordeau has worked to ensure the safety of Vanderbilt community members while abroad. Read MoreMay 20, 2020
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8 tips for building resilience during Mental Health Awareness Month
This year has brought so much more than the “normal stresses of life,” and paying attention to our positive emotional well-being is more important than ever. Building psychological resilience helps us manage these stressors and bounce back when there are life challenges. Read MoreMay 20, 2020
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Office of LGBTQI Life recognizes annual award winners
The Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex Life has announced the recipients of its annual LGBTQI Life awards, including the Allyship in Action, Advocate of the Year, Intersectional Advocate of the Year, and Spotlight awards. Read MoreMay 20, 2020
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A classical singer pivots during pandemic to bring cheer through parody
When Chris Mann, a Vanderbilt alumnus with a degree in opera, started making music parody videos and posting them online, he struck a positive chord with millions of people also struggling with the COVID-19 pandemic. Read MoreMay 19, 2020
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Parent depression linked to reduced empathy, putting kids at risk for adverse outcomes
Depression in parents can lead to reduced empathy toward their children, which puts the children at risk for long-term negative impacts. Read MoreMay 18, 2020
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SEC presents $100K gift to Vanderbilt for faculty, staff and students seeking tornado relief
The SEC Executive Committee has provided a $100,000 grant on behalf of the Southeastern Conference for disaster relief to aid Vanderbilt students, faculty and staff affected by the EF-3 tornado that struck Nashville and the surrounding area on March 3. Read MoreMay 18, 2020
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ACCRE contributes 240,000 compute core hours to COVID-19 research
ACCRE, Vanderbilt’s Advanced Computing Center for Research and Education, has contributed over 240,000 compute core hours to research on COVID-19 through its involvement in the Open Science Grid, a consortium of more than 100 universities and research labs that work together on complex computing jobs. Read MoreMay 18, 2020
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Drones light up Nashville sky in tribute to health care heroes, frontline workers and first responders
On Friday evening, 140 coordinated drones launched from Vanderbilt Stadium to light the sky in formations depicting inspiring words and images in a tribute to health care heroes, frontline workers and first responders who have worked tirelessly in the aftermath of Nashville’s March 3 tornado as well as during the current global coronavirus pandemic. Read MoreMay 16, 2020
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Wente, Kopstain discuss Return to Campus Plan at virtual town hall
More than 2,700 members of the university community attended a virtual town hall to learn more about Vanderbilt’s four-phased Return to Campus Plan. Read MoreMay 15, 2020
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McKay, Gonzales are featured speakers for May 15 webinar on LGBTQ health in the age of coronavirus
Vanderbilt faculty members Tara McKay and Gilbert Gonzales will be the featured speakers for a webinar at 1 p.m. today focused on LGBTQ health in the age of coronavirus. Read MoreMay 15, 2020
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VU partnership with National Museum of African American Music takes next step forward
Vanderbilt is moving forward in its partnership with the National Museum of African American Music, and faculty and staff are invited to a May 20 Zoom meeting to learn more about the collaboration. Read MoreMay 15, 2020
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Fitch affirms Vanderbilt University’s AAA bond rating
Vanderbilt University’s publicly traded, long-term bonds continue to be rated AAA—the highest level—by the Fitch Group, a leading credit agency. Read MoreMay 14, 2020
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Blair School’s young music students perform for memory care patients
Zachary Ebin, director of the Blair School’s Suzuki program, and Blair Academy and Harpeth Hall student Nora Wang organized a series of online outreach concerts for people in need of a little cheer, including residents at Abe’s Garden, a Nashville Alzheimer’s and memory care facility. Read MoreMay 14, 2020
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Ask an Expert: How does social distancing impact the practice of law?
Cat Moon, lecturer in law and director of innovation design for the Program on Law and Innovation at Vanderbilt Law School, discusses the various ways that social distancing may impact the practice of law. Read MoreMay 14, 2020
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Wente commends staff, outlines phased reopening of campus in USAC address
Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente commended Vanderbilt staff for their dedication to the university and discussed the framework for carefully reopening campus in an address to the University Staff Advisory Council on May 12. Read MoreMay 13, 2020
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Nursing dean says practices instituted by Florence Nightingale are key to COVID-19 fight
Practices developed by Florence Nightingale are still relevant today, and in fact, are major weapons in the fight against COVID-19, says Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Dean Linda D. Norman. Read MoreMay 13, 2020
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Vanderbilt joins national and regional councils to increase supplier diversity across the university
Vanderbilt has joined two organizations, the TriState Minority Supplier Development Council and the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, as part of the university’s efforts to increase engagement with diverse suppliers. Read MoreMay 13, 2020
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New webpage shares stories of myriad ways Vanderbilt community is helping address COVID-19
The university has launched Vanderbilt Responds to COVID-19, a webpage designed to share how the VU community is providing support, expertise and care throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Read MoreMay 13, 2020
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Vanderbilt to host first installment of Vision Zero Nashville Speaker Series with virtual meeting May 19
City, state and industry experts will discuss a strategy for eliminating traffic fatalities in Nashville while increasing access to safe, healthy and equitable mobility options during a Vanderbilt-hosted virtual event on Tuesday, May 19. Read MoreMay 13, 2020
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New braille phonetic system opens doors for classical singers with visual impairments
A Vanderbilt professor has devised a new phonetic system for braille readers that promotes inclusive learning for aspiring classical singers with visual impairments. Read MoreMay 11, 2020