MyVU News
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Violin and cello summer program at Vanderbilt brings world-class instruction to Nashville children
The Nashville Suzuki Institute is part of the pre-college programs at the Blair School of Music. Read MoreJul 23, 2019
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‘SEC Nation’ will kick off 2019 football season from Vanderbilt
"SEC Nation," the SEC Network’s traveling pregame show, will kick off week 1 of the 2019 football season on the Vanderbilt campus Saturday, Aug. 31, when the Commodores plays host to the University of Georgia Bulldogs. The location of the SEC Network’s presence on campus will be announced at a later date. Read MoreJul 19, 2019
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Our favorite #vandygram of the week
This week, Vanderbilt employees across campus enjoyed a pop-up event put on by HR - Vandy Pops! Each department was sent supplies for a fun popcorn party, and although there were a lot of great photos shared, our favorite #vandygram goes to @veronicalauren18 for this great shot from the Department of Alumni Relations' celebration! Read MoreJul 19, 2019
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Online scheduling now available for all Occupational Health Clinic locations
Vanderbilt’s Occupational Health Clinic, including the OHC Faculty/Staff Express Care, now offers online scheduling for same-day and next-day sick visit appointments. Read MoreJul 19, 2019
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USAC begins new term
At its July meeting, outgoing USAC President, Jenny Mandeville, passed the torch to Jeff Loudin who welcomed new and returning representatives and introduced the Officers and Executive Committee Chairs for the 2019-20 term. Read MoreJul 19, 2019
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New leadership development program for managers launched
HR Learning and Organizational Development has launched the Vanderbilt Leadership Enrichment program. VLE is designed to develop key leadership skills and competencies for staff who are managers or operational leaders demonstrating high potential, and whose leadership position is between front-line supervisor and director. Read MoreJul 19, 2019
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‘Research squad’ propels student during two summer immersions
Chemistry major Puxin Xuanyuan put her creativity to work this summer while splitting time between an immersion experience at a medical biotech startup in Toronto and conducting cancer-fighting research on the Vanderbilt campus. Read MoreJul 19, 2019
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Watch Nashville firefighters train in Vanderbilt’s Carmichael Tower 4
Nashville firefighters deployed hoses, operated ladders, forced open doors and practiced search-and-rescue tactics when they took part in a unique training opportunity at Vanderbilt's 14-story Carmichael Tower 4 residence hall in June. Read MoreJul 18, 2019
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Rasmussen named Vanderbilt Prize Student Scholar
Megan Rasmussen, a Ph.D. student in Cell and Developmental Biology, has been selected as the 2019 Vanderbilt Prize Student Scholar. Read MoreJul 18, 2019
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Democracy can only improve a nation state, right?
Many Nigerians feel democracy has failed them. History professor Moses Ochonu proposes three changes in order to save the nation's political framework. Read MoreJul 17, 2019
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VIRG to become Office for Planning and Institutional Effectiveness
A new office announced by the provost brings together data analysis and assessment skills into one central resource on campus. Read MoreJul 17, 2019
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I Am Vanderbilt: Jonathan Ertelt
The Vanderbilt greenhouses are a lush, light-filled retreat in the heart of campus, and Jonathan Ertelt is charged with making sure each of their inhabitants thrives. Read MoreJul 16, 2019
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Learn about MLAS program at open house Aug. 15
Vanderbilt's Master of Liberal Arts and Science program offers a flexible graduate degree for adult learners who wish to pursue their intellectual passions. Vanderbilt faculty and staff are eligible for a 70 percent discount on MLAS course tuition. Read MoreJul 16, 2019
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Six years later, iZone schools see moderate gains; ASD schools have not improved
According to a new Vanderbilt study, school turnaround strategies in Tennessee are not working as intended. Read MoreJul 16, 2019
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Vanderbilt hosts picnic to meet mayoral, Metro Council candidates
More than 50 candidates running for mayor, vice-mayor and Metro Council in the Aug. 1 election participated in a recent meet-and-greet picnic for the Vanderbilt and Nashville communities. Read MoreJul 15, 2019
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Software Carpentries boot camp offers basic research programming skills Aug. 19-20
Vanderbilt Software Carpentries, a two-day boot camp scheduled for Aug. 19-20, aims to help graduate students and other researchers get their work done in less time and with less pain by teaching basic research computing skills. This hands-on workshop will cover basic concepts and tools, including program design, version control, data management and task automation. Read MoreJul 15, 2019
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Vanderbilt Child and Family Center to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week with tea party Aug. 7
Join the Vanderbilt Child and Family Center during "Spill the Tea," a tea party for the campus community to honor breastfeeding caregivers. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 7, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Living Room of the Godchaux Nursing Annex. Read MoreJul 15, 2019
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Vanderbilt Heard Libraries make leap in research library rankings
The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries continue to climb in the Association of Research Libraries rankings, rising to the No. 36 spot in the newly released 2018 data. Read MoreJul 14, 2019
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Our favorite #vandygram of the week
We love it when our students meet up over the summer – that’s why this is our favorite #vandygram of the week! Where are your summer adventures taking you? Share your Vanderbilt connections by tagging them #vandygram. Read MoreJul 12, 2019
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Fourteen faculty selected as 2019-20 Junior Faculty Teaching Fellows
Fourteen exemplary faculty members from across the university have been named to the Center for Teaching’s Junior Faculty Teaching Fellows program. The 2019-20 cohort comprises faculty from the College of Arts and Science, School of Engineering, School of Nursing and Vanderbilt Law School. Read MoreJul 12, 2019