MyVU News
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New working group launches for big data and data science initiatives
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente has named 20 faculty members to a new working group that will analyze the directions for new big data and data science initiatives. Read MoreAug 17, 2017
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View the eclipse safely; white Vanderbilt Health glasses recalled
VUMC has recalled the white eclipse safety glasses distributed at the Williamson County Fair over supply chain concerns. Multicolored Vanderbilt University, Dyer Observatory and Vanderbilt Eye Institute glasses were obtained from a different vendor and are not included in the recall. Read MoreAug 17, 2017
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Fall courses available on Brightspace
Bright space, Vanderbilt’s new course management system, can be used to share course resources with students, communicate with students and engage them in discussion, administer quizzes and other assignments, and provide students with feedback on their learning. Read MoreAug 16, 2017
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Lubinski honored by American Psychological Association
David Lubinski, professor of psychology and co-director of the Study of Mathematically Precocious Youth at Peabody College, has been awarded the American Psychological Association’s 2017 George A. Miller Award for outstanding article in general psychology. Read MoreAug 16, 2017
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Dyer Observatory: Don’t try to photograph the solar eclipse. Take pictures of these instead.
Leave photographing the eclipse to the pros and capture these two cool things instead. (Plus: How to view the partial phase of the eclipse if you don't have safety glasses.) Read MoreAug 15, 2017
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Polyn elected fellow of Association for Psychological Science
Associate Professor of Psychology Sean Polyn has been elected as a 2017 fellow of the Association for Psychological Science. Read MoreAug 15, 2017
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Statement from Chancellor Zeppos in response to the events in Charlottesville, VA
In response to the recent tragic events in Charlottesville, Virginia, Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos issued the following statement. Read MoreAug 14, 2017
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Cancer-fighting T cells are smarter, stronger than experts thought
It takes a minuscule amount of force to make T cells behave in the lab as they behave in the body. That finding is a leap in cancer therapy research. Read MoreAug 14, 2017
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‘Open Dore’: Affirming our values and welcoming all to a new academic year
Vanderbilt stands with its colleagues and friends at the University of Virginia and in Charlottesville and reaffirms its deep and unwavering commitment to diversity, inclusion, mutual respect and civility, writes Provost Susan R. Wente in the August issue of "The Open Dore." Read MoreAug 14, 2017
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VU travelers can access health, safety assistance through new 24-hour service
Vanderbilt faculty, administrators, staff and students pursuing education-related opportunities away from campus can get help with health or safety issues that might arise by calling a new 24-hour service. Read MoreAug 14, 2017
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Melissa Thomas-Hunt named vice provost for inclusive excellence
In this role, Thomas-Hunt will help advance equity, diversity and inclusion in the trans-institutional research and educational missions of the university, building on the numerous efforts currently underway in the provost’s office and across academic affairs to create a welcoming environment for students, faculty and academic staff. Read MoreAug 14, 2017
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Dayan’s ‘Legal Sorcery’ to be screened at international art blowout
The influence of Haitian vodou rituals on Colin Dayan's research on marginalized populations and the law is depicted in a performance monologue that she recorded for an international art exhibition. Read MoreAug 14, 2017
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Provost invites students, faculty and staff to celebrate eclipse at events on Monday
Vanderbilt University will celebrate the rare total solar eclipse with an open house at the Wond'ry, a viewing party on Alumni Lawn and a weather balloon carrying research sensors and cameras into the stratosphere. Read MoreAug 14, 2017
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21st Avenue pedestrian bridge, associated stairs, walkways to undergo repairs Aug. 12-17
Beginning Saturday, Aug. 12, the 21st Avenue South pedestrian bridge and associated stairs and walkways connecting the bridge to MRB III and Medical Center North will be partially obstructed for emergency repairs. Read MoreAug 11, 2017
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VUToday: Genetically engineered humans in weekly roundup of VU news stories
University News and Communications publishes "VUToday," a compilation of Vanderbilt mentions in the media, each weekday. Read a selection of Vanderbilt news stories for the week of July 31. Read MoreAug 11, 2017
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HR workshop Aug. 23: ‘Dealing with Change’
In this Human Resources workshop, you will gain helpful tools and strategies for dealing with the stress and anxiety that change can produce. Read MoreAug 11, 2017
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Office of Postdoctoral Affairs launches online postdoctoral appointment management system
Beginning Aug. 16, postdoctoral appointments will be managed in REDCap and processed through the Graduate School. Read MoreAug 11, 2017
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Employees invited to football open practice Aug. 22
Vanderbilt football will host an open practice for university faculty and staff and Vanderbilt University Medical Center employees on Tuesday, Aug. 22. The event will be held at the outdoor practice field adjacent to the McGugin Center. Read MoreAug 11, 2017
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Stark wins Star-Nelkin Award
Associate Professor Laura Stark of the Center for Medicine, Health and Society has won the prestigious Star-Nelkin Award. Read MoreAug 11, 2017
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Nominations sought for Levi Watkins awards; annual Levi Watkins lecture set for Oct. 10
The School of Medicine announces the date of the 16th Annual Levi Watkins Jr., M.D., Lecture and also seeks nominations for the annual faculty and student awards named in his honor. Read MoreAug 11, 2017