MyVU News
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Hortense Spillers to receive lifetime achievement award
The Caribbean Philosophical Association will honor English professor Hortense Spillers with a lifetime achievement award at its June conference. Read MoreFeb 17, 2017
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Listening sessions seeking feedback on mental health, well-being continue
The Chancellor’s Strategic Planning Committee on Mental Health and Wellbeing invites staff, faculty and students to share their thoughts at a series of targeted town hall-style listening sessions in February and March focusing on how the university can create a holistic and inclusive approach to supporting mental health and well-being at Vanderbilt. Read MoreFeb 17, 2017
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Important message from Provost Wente regarding mumps on campus
A small number of mumps cases have been confirmed on the Vanderbilt campus. Read MoreFeb 16, 2017
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Mark Wallace shares the state and future of graduate education in series of presentations around campus
Wallace will update the campus on the state of graduate education in the United States and how Vanderbilt is leading the way in re-envisioning the role and goals of a graduate school in the 21st century. Read MoreFeb 16, 2017
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Nathan Green named Vanderbilt interim vice chancellor for public affairs
Vanderbilt University announced today that Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos has appointed Nathan Green as interim vice chancellor for public affairs. Read MoreFeb 16, 2017
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Faculty survey working group seeks input on preliminary findings
The Faculty Working Group appointed to analyze and assess the results of a faculty survey conducted last spring has prepared a preliminary report on the survey’s topline findings and will seek faculty input at two town hall meetings this spring. Read MoreFeb 16, 2017
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‘A Post-Truth Nation’ panel to be hosted Feb. 22 by Vanderbilt Libraries
Vanderbilt Central Library will host a panel discussion on the current state of news, fake news, propaganda and more to be moderated by political scientist John Geer Feb. 22. Read MoreFeb 16, 2017
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Norman selected as national ambassador for nursing research advocacy
Linda D. Norman, dean of the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing and Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, has been named ambassador for the Friends of the National Institute of Nursing Research, an independent nonprofit organization that advocates for nursing science and its role in promoting the health and well-being of Americans. Read MoreFeb 15, 2017
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Law professor talks about his connection to Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch
Vanderbilt law professor Timothy Meyer has a unique perspective on Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. Read MoreFeb 15, 2017
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Environmental chemist and citizen scientist David J. Wilson has died
Professor Emeritus of Chemistry David James Wilson died peacefully Jan. 12 in Belleville, Michigan, following a three-year bout with melanoma. He was 86. Read MoreFeb 14, 2017
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Third annual Commons Unplugged week celebrates sustainability
The third annual Commons Unplugged environmental awareness week—from Saturday, Feb. 18, to Saturday, Feb. 25—will celebrate sustainability, natural resource conservation and energy conservation through various events focusing on Vanderbilt’s first-year student population. Read MoreFeb 14, 2017
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Read the latest issue of ‘iNCLUSIVE’
The Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion presents “iNCLUSIVE,” a biweekly blast of diverse news and events from across campus. Read MoreFeb 14, 2017
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Vanderbilt athletics to honor 21 Nashville civil rights leaders
Vanderbilt athletics is set to honor 21 of Nashville's leading civil rights figures at its men's and women's basketball games this weekend, when the players will wear special Nike uniforms. Read MoreFeb 14, 2017
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Civil rights activist, sports sociologist Harry Edwards to give annual Walter Murray Lecture Feb. 19
Renowned sports sociologist and activist Harry Edwards will give Vanderbilt University’s annual Walter Murray Lecture Sunday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m. at the Student Life Center. Read MoreFeb 14, 2017
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Vanderbilt, peer institutions file amicus brief opposing travel ban
Vanderbilt University and 16 of the nation’s other top universities have filed a joint amicus brief urging that the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington’s Feb. 3 stay of the Jan. 27 Executive Order regarding immigration and refugees be upheld. Read MoreFeb 13, 2017
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Second set of University Courses announced
Six new courses, ranging from the impact of African music on politics to the interdisciplinary applications of virtual reality to big data methods for smart city development, are among the second set of University Courses to be offered at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreFeb 13, 2017
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Faculty invited to learn about TIPs, University Courses in March
The Office of the Provost will host a pair of events in March aimed at raising awareness of and sharing information about two major initiatives of the Academic Strategic Plan. Read MoreFeb 13, 2017
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February issue of Faculty Senate’s ‘Engage’ newsletter now available
The latest issue of the Faculty Senate newsletter is now available online. Learn about two motions that require faculty voting at the Spring Assembly. Read MoreFeb 13, 2017
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Judicial criticism and public education reform in weekly roundup of VU news stories
Vanderbilt news stories for the week of Feb. 6 include faculty comments about Trump's judicial criticism and public education reform. Read MoreFeb 10, 2017
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February issue of ‘EDI Connect’ now available
Read the February 2017 issue of “EDI Connect,” the official newsletter of the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Read MoreFeb 10, 2017