MyVU News
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Save the date for Employee Appreciation Picnic May 15
Save the date for the university-wide Employee Appreciation Picnic, “Under the Big Top,” scheduled for Tuesday, May 15, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Magnolia Lawn. Read MoreApr 18, 2018
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From 3-D printed bones to refueling drones, check out Design Day April 23
This year’s Senior Design Day showcase is Monday, April 23, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Student Life Center. The event is free and open to the public. Read MoreApr 18, 2018
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How the brain learns a second language is focus of Vanderbilt study
Vanderbilt University has received a four-year, $552,273 grant from the National Science Foundation to fund new research examining how the brain learns a second language. Read MoreApr 18, 2018
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Cancer Center’s annual scientific retreat set for May 3
The potential link between the body’s microbiome and cancer is the topic of this year’s Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) Scientific Retreat. The annual event, which features leading cancer investigators from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and several prominent universities will be held Thursday, May 3, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Vanderbilt Student Life Center. Read MoreApr 18, 2018
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Chancellor: Congratulations to Vanderbilt Bowling, 2018 national champions
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos congratulates the Vanderbilt bowling team for clinching its second NCAA championship, and commends the hard work and dedication of the student-athletes and Coach John Williamson. Read MoreApr 16, 2018
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What’s On My Mind: Public service is a cornerstone of democracy
The principles of public service and civil discourse helped build the foundation of our democracy, and America’s universities play an important role in keeping those values thriving, Chancellor Zeppos says in his latest column. Read MoreApr 16, 2018
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NASA’s TESS mission to discover new worlds will use a map developed at Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt’s Keivan Stassun serves as a deputy principal investigator on the mission and is tasked with identifying the most promising stars to target in its search for habitable nearby planets. Read MoreApr 16, 2018
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Open house for faculty interested in Residential Colleges set for April 20
Vanderbilt faculty who are interested in serving in either residential or programmatic roles within the university’s Residential College system are invited to an open house on Friday, April 20. Read MoreApr 16, 2018
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Writer Amitav Ghosh discusses conflict and climate change on ‘The Zeppos Report’
Amitav Ghosh, a best-selling author whose work puts Asia at the center of global history, culture and environmental challenges, joins Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos on "The Zeppos Report." Read MoreApr 16, 2018
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Class of 2018: Yalun Feng combines his passion for the environment with entrepreneurship
Yalun Feng wants to look beyond science—to social solutions and entrepreneurship—to help solve problems affecting the environment. Read MoreApr 16, 2018
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Women’s Tennis crowned SEC regular season champions
The third-ranked Vanderbilt women's tennis team left Gainesville, Florida, on Saturday with a 4-3 comeback victory over No. 10 Florida and something even sweeter: their second-straight SEC regular season championship. Read MoreApr 15, 2018
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Bowling claims 2018 national title
In a drama-filled title game, Vanderbilt Bowling rallied from an early deficit to top defending national champion McKendree University four games to three and claim the 2018 NCAA Bowling Championship in St. Louis on Saturday night. Read MoreApr 15, 2018
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Faculty invited to apply for micro-grants to explore connections between sports, society
Faculty proposals for micro-grant funding are due May 21 to support research and curricular enrichment on topics related to sports and society in areas including race, law, gender and more. Read MoreApr 13, 2018
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USAC gets preview of employee benefits for 2019
At the University Staff Advisory Council's April 10 meeting, University Benefits Executive Director Catherine Wood discussed upcoming changes to employee benefits for 2019. Read MoreApr 13, 2018
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Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion recognizes staff service
The Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion hosted receptions April 6 recognizing Vanderbilt University’s Plant Operations, Public Safety and Printing Services staff in appreciation of their work throughout the year. Read MoreApr 13, 2018
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Center for Effective Lawmaking hosts bipartisan D.C. roundtable on education policy
Vanderbilt hosted the first in a series of three roundtables organized by the Center for Effective Lawmaking to provide academic expertise on issues relevant to lawmakers. Read MoreApr 13, 2018
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Vanderbilt cheerleading and dance team tryouts May 4–5
All incoming and current Vanderbilt University students are invited to attend the annual Vanderbilt Cheerleading and Dance Team Tryouts on May 4 and 5. Read MoreApr 12, 2018
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Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates to speak at Vanderbilt April 24
Vanderbilt Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will host a discussion on Tuesday, April 24, featuring former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates and Vanderbilt Distinguished Visiting Professor and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham. Read MoreApr 12, 2018
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Deadline for Digital Learning faculty/staff grants and working-group awards May 10
The Vanderbilt Institute for Digital Learning (VIDL) announces deadlines for application submissions for its MacroGrant awards for faculty and staff members, as well as its Faculty Working Group awards. Read MoreApr 12, 2018
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Barone named to lead role in International Student Programs
Vice Provost for Learning and Residential Affairs Cynthia J. Cyrus has appointed Susan Barone as executive director of International Student Programs. Read MoreApr 12, 2018