MyVU News
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Faculty and staff invited to attend inaugural Inclusion and Diversity Summit
The Southeastern Higher Education Recruitment Consortium invites Vanderbilt faculty and staff to attend its inaugural Inclusion and Diversity Summit. The event is scheduled for March 4-5 at Vanderbilt Divinity School. Read MoreJan 15, 2020
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Join FutureVU Sustainability Leaders and help foster a sustainable campus
As part of Vanderbilt’s commitment to achieving zero waste by the year 2030, the Sustainability and Environmental Management Office is launching a new program—Sustainability Leaders—to improve sustainability outcomes on campus through culture change, education and the facilitation of actionable goals. Read MoreJan 15, 2020
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Vanderbilt prescription benefit vendor launches mobile app
Navitus, Vanderbilt University’s prescription benefit vendor, has a new convenient mobile app to help you get the most out of your pharmacy benefits. Read MoreJan 14, 2020
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Vanderbilt University commits to achieving zero waste goal by 2030
Vanderbilt has announced its commitment to achieving zero waste by the year 2030 as part of the university’s comprehensive long-term strategy to significantly reduce its environmental footprint and drive positive change in the world. Read MoreJan 13, 2020
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Open Mind: Telling our stories of diversity and hope
In her latest "Open Mind" column, Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente reflects on the words carved into the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C.: “Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope.” Read MoreJan 13, 2020
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Graduate, professional students asked to complete survey regarding preferences for future Graduate Village
Vanderbilt graduate and professional students are asked to participate in a survey that will help shape the future of graduate and professional student housing at the university. The confidential survey should take approximately 20 minutes to complete, and those who participate will be entered in a drawing to win an Amazon gift card. Read MoreJan 13, 2020
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Holocaust Lecture Series to hold online keynote event with Deborah Lipstadt March 31 at 7 p.m.
The 42nd annual Holocaust Lecture Series, which will take place throughout the spring semester, will focus on the theme “It Can’t Happen Here?” The series, sponsored by the Office of the University Chaplain and Religious Life in partnership with Vanderbilt Hillel, will include numerous programs, lectures, gallery talks and more. Read MoreJan 13, 2020
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InclusAbility initiative to host series of educational events and forums throughout 2020
Vanderbilt’s InclusAbility initiative is expanding its offerings in 2020 through a series of monthly events and programs to engage community members across the university. Read MoreJan 13, 2020
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Women’s Center seeking nominations for 2020 awards
The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center is seeking nominations for its annual awards that recognize and honor Vanderbilt community members for their contributions to the advancement of university women. The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, Feb. 21. Read MoreJan 13, 2020
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GlobalVU Initiative set to host spring workshop series
The GlobalVU Initiative will launch a workshop series this spring showcasing Vanderbilt’s research to scholars, intellectuals and policymakers from around the globe. Read MoreJan 13, 2020
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Campus Dining now serving lunch at Kissam
The Kissam Kitchen at Warren and Moore Colleges is now open weekdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Options include made-to-order deli sandwiches featuring Bakery by Frothy Monkey rustic and artisan breads, a rotating selection of soups, and fresh handmade salads. Read MoreJan 10, 2020
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Cooper, Ferrera, Bolton, Rice to speak at spring Chancellor’s Lecture Series
The 2019-20 Chancellor’s Lecture Series returns this spring with a stellar lineup of accomplished thought leaders—including a renowned journalist, an award-winning actress and activist, and prominent international experts—all of whom are driving conversations on global issues. Read MoreJan 10, 2020
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Our favorite #vandygram
This week's favorite #vandygram goes to @vandyharpstudio for this fun selfie celebrating the beginning of the spring semester. We're so excited to have all of our students back on campus! 🤗 Read MoreJan 10, 2020
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Apply now for Programs for Talented Youth’s summer 2020 programs
Are you looking for a summer opportunity for an advanced learner in your life? Applications are now available for summer PTY programs for advanced learners currently enrolled in grades K-11. Read MoreJan 10, 2020
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MLK Commemorative Series kickoff event set for Jan. 17 at Black Cultural Center
The MLK Commemorative Series kickoff begins at noon today at the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center. Events continue through Monday, with the Joint Day of Service on Saturday, Jan. 18, the MLK keynote event at Langford Auditorium featuring Janelle Monáe and Yusef Salaam on Sunday, Jan. 19, and the MLK Day march, convocation and teach-ins on Monday, Jan. 20. Read MoreJan 10, 2020
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Promote your upcoming event on Vanderbilt’s Instagram
Did you know that if you have an upcoming event on Vanderbilt’s campus, you can promote it on Vanderbilt’s Instagram? Each Monday morning, Vanderbilt’s social media team highlights events happening on campus that week via VanderbiltU’s Instagram stories. Read MoreJan 9, 2020
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Vanderbilt researchers featured prominently in 2020 Edu-Scholar rankings
Seven professors from Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development are on the 2020 list, as well as one from the College of Arts and Science. Read MoreJan 8, 2020
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Commodores to honor winning teams of SEC regular season titles
The 1965, 1974 and 1993 Southeastern Conference regular season championship teams will be honored during three Commodore men’s basketball games this season, with the 1974 team to be recognized first this Saturday during Vanderbilt’s game with Texas A&M at Memorial Gym. Read MoreJan 8, 2020
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Voter registration deadline for Tennessee primary is Feb. 3
The deadline to submit a registration form to vote in the 2020 presidential primary is Feb. 3. Vanderbilt University strongly encourages all students, faculty and staff to register to vote and participate in the democratic process. Read MoreJan 8, 2020
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Join the Data Science Insitute as an Undergraduate Summer Research Fellow
The Vanderbilt Data Science Institute Summer Research Program, set for June 1–Aug. 7, provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to engage in 10 weeks of full-time data science-focused research in collaboration with any full-time Vanderbilt faculty member during the summer. Read MoreJan 8, 2020