MyVU News
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Nashville Pride Equality Walk set for Saturday, June 23
The HR Diversity & Inclusion Committee is calling for volunteers to walk for the 2018 Nashville Pride Equality Walk on June 23 in downtown Nashville. Read MoreJun 11, 2018
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Vanderbilt Center for Digital Humanities names Mellon Fellows
The College of Arts and Science has announced its Mellon Fellows in Digital Humanities for the 2018–19 academic year. The fellowships are administered through the Center for Digital Humanities. Read MoreJun 11, 2018
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$8.1 million grant funds new center to research highly aggressive form of lung cancer
A five-year National Cancer Institute grant will fund an interdisciplinary research center for the study of small cell lung cancer, a highly aggressive, incurable form of the disease. Read MoreJun 8, 2018
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Protection of Minors policy compliance and updates to the POM application coming June 25
Summer 2018 marks the five-year anniversary of Vanderbilt’s institution-wide policy for the protection of minors (POM). Personnel working with minors are required to be compliant with the policy. Meanwhile, updates are coming to the POM web application used for program and event registration. Read MoreJun 8, 2018
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Employees enjoy Vanderbilt Family Night with the Nashville Symphony
Vanderbilt employees and their families set out their chairs and blankets across Centennial Park to enjoy an evening of music under the stars courtesy of Employee Appreciation Vanderbilt Family Night and the Nashville Symphony. Read MoreJun 8, 2018
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Anchor man: Zeppos marks 10 years as Vanderbilt’s chancellor
In this exclusive story from the latest issue of 'Vanderbilt Magazine,' we look back on Nicholas S. Zeppos' first 10 years as chancellor—and hear his thoughts on Vanderbilt's trajectory for the future. Read MoreJun 8, 2018
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VUPD welcomes newest K-9 officers, Dyno and Brutus
Vanderbilt University Police Department welcomed its two newest K-9 officers—Dyno, a yellow Lab/beagle mix, and Brutus, a chocolate Lab. Read MoreJun 8, 2018
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Abbot’s new book is ‘one-stop destination’ on animal social evolution
Patrick Abbot, associate professor of biological sciences, recently published an edited volume entitled "Comparative Social Evolution," an updated companion book to E.O. Wilson’s famous 1975 tome. Read MoreJun 8, 2018
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Vanderbilt community sets new record on third annual Giving Day
More than 7,000 members of the Vanderbilt community came together to raise nearly $6 million for the university and its students on Vanderbilt’s third annual Giving Day, setting a new record for giving participation in 24 hours. Read MoreJun 7, 2018
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Update voter registration ahead of midterm primary; deadline to register is July 3
If you are not registered to vote in Davidson or surrounding Tennessee counties, now is a great time to check your voter status and update your record. Tennessee has implemented online voter registration, so getting registered to vote has never been easier. Read MoreJun 7, 2018
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VU’s high-quality natural sciences research output rises according to 2018 Nature Index
The Nature Index tracks author affiliation information from articles published in 68 prestigious natural science journals and ranks institutions according to their rate of inclusion in those journals. Read MoreJun 7, 2018
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Hear free performance by the Nashville Symphony tonight
Come to Centennial Park tonight and enjoy an evening of music under the stars at the Employee Appreciation Vanderbilt Family Night with the Nashville Symphony. Fun for the whole family, this concert will include classical and popular favorites. Read MoreJun 7, 2018
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Q&A with Engineering’s Cynthia B. Paschal, Vanderbilt’s next university marshal
The School of Engineering's Cynthia B. Paschal has been appointed as the next university marshal, and she answered five questions about her new role. Read MoreJun 6, 2018
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Rep. Jim Cooper: Voting is path to power
Forgetting to pay a traffic ticket is just one of the little-known things that could make it harder to vote, U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper told those attending a five-day institute at Vanderbilt designed to engage the community on racial justice. Read MoreJun 6, 2018
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Peabody College faculty earn awards and honors in 2017-18
The recent academic year was outstanding for Peabody College faculty members whose scholarship, teaching and service earned the admiration of peers near and far. Read MoreJun 6, 2018
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American Nuclear Society honors Parker with W. Bennett Lewis Award
Frank L. Parker, Distinguished Professor of Environmental and Water Resources Engineering, Emeritus, has been unanimously chosen to receive the 2018 W. Bennett Lewis Award for Sustainable Energy and Development from the American Nuclear Society. Read MoreJun 6, 2018
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Vanderbilt baseball to host Super Regionals
For the fourth time in program history, Vanderbilt will host the NCAA Super Regionals with a trip to the College World Series on the line, the NCAA Division I Baseball Committee announced Tuesday. The Commodores take on Mississippi State in a best two-of-three series, beginning Friday at 7 p.m. from Hawkins Field. Read MoreJun 6, 2018
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Pedestrian bridge to close for summer months
The pedestrian bridge and walkway at 21st Avenue South and Edgehill Avenue will undergo routine maintenance this summer. Read MoreJun 6, 2018
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VUSN’s Jones receives 2018 Rebecca Clark Culpepper Award
Pam Jones, senior associate dean of clinical and community partnerships, received the Rebecca Clark Culpepper Education and Mentorship Award given jointly by Vanderbilt University School of Nursing and Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nursing during VUMC’s annual Nursing Honors awards ceremony May 25. Read MoreJun 6, 2018
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June issue of Faculty Senate’s ‘Engage’ newsletter now available
The June 2018 issue of "Engage," the newsletter of Vanderbilt University's Faculty Senate, is now available. Read MoreJun 6, 2018