MyVU News
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Statement from Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos on the FY 18 omnibus spending package
Vanderbilt Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos released a statement regarding the FY 18 omnibus spending package signed by President Trump March 23. Read MoreMar 23, 2018
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Frank Parker Lecture to explore earthquakes coupled with fires’ effect on buildings
Amr Elnashai, vice chancellor and vice president for research and technology transfer at the University of Houston, will discuss "Coupled Fire and Earthquake Loading Effects on Buildings" Thursday, March 29. The Frank Parker Lecture in Civil and Environmental Engineering will take place in Jacobs Believed In Me Auditorium at Featheringill Hall. Read MoreMar 23, 2018
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Vanderbilt co-sponsors March 27 neighborhood forum on city’s proposed transit plan
Vanderbilt University is among the sponsors of a March 27 neighborhood forum at Belmont United Methodist Church concerning Nashville's proposed transit plan and upcoming referendum. Read MoreMar 23, 2018
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Vanderbilt Libraries present an evening of card-game history and whist playing
The Friends of Vanderbilt's Libraries will host an evening exploration into the card game of whist March 27. Read MoreMar 23, 2018
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Vanderbilt students offer firsthand look at Nashville’s distant past during Fossils at the Fort April 7
Kids of all ages can find and take home a 400-million-year-old souvenir and learn all about the hunt for clues to the ancient past at Fort Negley April 7. Read MoreMar 22, 2018
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Vanderbilt and ofo partner to bring dockless bike sharing to campus
As part of its ongoing mobility and transportation strategy, Vanderbilt is launching a six-month pilot of a dockless bike-share program beginning Tuesday, March 27. The kickoff event will feature bike demos, rider education and giveaways. Read MoreMar 22, 2018
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What’s On My Mind: Changing the discussion around mental health and wellbeing
Mental illness and wellbeing concern all of us, but the surrounding stigma can prevent people from reaching out and getting help. It's time to change, says Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in his column this week. Read MoreMar 22, 2018
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Chancellor’s committee makes recommendations on mental health and wellbeing
A report by the Chancellor's Strategic Planning Committee, made up of faculty, students, staff and alumni, recommends a multifaceted approach to supporting mental health and wellbeing at Vanderbilt. Read MoreMar 22, 2018
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Campus Dining named Greenest Group on Campus
Vanderbilt Campus Dining was named the winner of the 2018 Vanderbilt Basketball Sustainability Competition. The group celebrated its title of “Greenest Group on Campus” at the game against Missouri Feb. 27. Read MoreMar 21, 2018
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Heard Libraries’ Keen receives Chancellor’s Heart and Soul Award
James “Tristan” Keen, mailroom manager for the nine libraries in the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries system, is the final recipient of a Chancellor’s Heart and Soul Staff Appreciation Award for the 2017-18 academic year. Read MoreMar 21, 2018
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Stars collide: How a Vanderbilt political scientist ended up on a Chinese reality show—and Vanderbilt found a star freshman
Ten Chinese high school students competing for an invitation to apply to an English-speaking college. Five judges from elite universities. How a Vanderbilt professor discovered one amazing freshman. Read MoreMar 21, 2018
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Inclusive Excellence invites women faculty to community writing sessions
The Office of Inclusive Excellence is hosting writing sessions to help women faculty build community and dedicate time to furthering their scholarly research. Read MoreMar 20, 2018
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Export control office provides faculty, staff with expertise
Export controls can be complex, but the Vanderbilt Export Compliance office is ready to help. Read MoreMar 20, 2018
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Vanderbilt’s Gavin Price receives NSF CAREER Award
The National Science Foundation has awarded a Faculty Early Career Development Grant to Gavin R. Price, assistant professor of psychology at Vanderbilt’s Peabody College. Read MoreMar 20, 2018
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Engineering’s Cummings to receive 2018 FOMMS Medal
Peter Cummings, John R. Hall Professor and associate dean for research at the Vanderbilt School of Engineering, will receive the 2018 FOMMS Medal in July at the seventh triennial Foundations of Molecular Modeling and Simulation conference, where he will deliver the FOMMS Medal Lecture. Read MoreMar 20, 2018
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Vanderbilt graduate schools among the nation’s best
Vanderbilt University’s graduate schools remain among the nation’s best, according to the latest "U.S. News & World Report" rankings. Read MoreMar 20, 2018
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Amitav Ghosh to speak on ‘Commodities, Conflict and Climate Change’ April 4
Author Amitav Ghosh will examine how historical conflicts over resources in Asia have become a major driver of climate change in the Indian Ocean during an April 4 lecture presented by Asian Studies. Read MoreMar 20, 2018
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Panel to examine whether carbon tax can address climate change
Representatives from the Manhattan Institute and the Partnership for Responsible Growth will join two Vanderbilt University professors for a conversation about carbon tax proposals on Wednesday, March 21, at Vanderbilt Law School. Read MoreMar 19, 2018
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Expedited construction timeline for Greek Row modifies West End Neighborhood project
The West End Neighborhood project has accelerated its timeline by a year and a half for construction of five houses and a community event house. Read MoreMar 19, 2018
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Vice President Joe Biden to speak at Vanderbilt University April 10
Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will welcome former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden in conversation on Tuesday, April 10. The talk is free and open to the public. Read MoreMar 19, 2018