MyVU News
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Facebook founding engineer Rothschild opens VandyHacks invention marathon
Jeff Rothschild, vice chairman-elect of the Vanderbilt University Board of Trust and Facebook's first vice president for infrastructure software, took the stage Friday night as the opening keynote speaker for the third annual VandyHacks. Read MoreNov 14, 2016
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‘Commodore Insider Podcast’: Senior Luke Kornet on Men’s Basketball upcoming season
Vanderbilt basketball senior Luke Kornet sits down with the 'Commodore Insider Podcast' to discuss Men's Basketball's upcoming season. Read MoreNov 11, 2016
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VUToday: Election outcome, Zika breakthrough featured in weekly roundup of VU news stories
Vanderbilt political scientists weighed in on the outcome of Tuesday’s presidential election, and Professor James Crowe Jr. and a team of scientists made a breakthrough in the fight against the Zika virus. Read a selection of Vanderbilt news stories for the week of Nov. 7. Read MoreNov 11, 2016
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Printing Services now offers outdoor banners, vehicle wraps, more
Vanderbilt University Printing Services has expanded its in-house signage and wide-format graphics capabilities. Printing Services can now produce outdoor banners, wallpaper and graphics, static clings, floor graphics, vehicle wraps, fabrics and textiles, and much more. Read MoreNov 11, 2016
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Sustainable energy expert to deliver Hall Engineering Lecture Nov. 29
Notre Dame's Joan F. Brennecke, a highly recognized researcher and prolific writer dedicated to creating a better environment, will deliver the fall 2016 John R. and Donna S. Hall Engineering Lecture. Read MoreNov 11, 2016
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Annual employee Holiday Gift Giveaway is Dec. 9
Vanderbilt’s 2016 Holiday Gift Giveaway is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 9, at Langford Auditorium. Grab a turkey, tofurkey or Vanderbilt oven mitt! Read MoreNov 11, 2016
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Where would you like to see more outdoor recycling containers?
Vanderbilt’s Sustainability and Environmental Management Office is seeking input on where additional outdoor recycling containers should be located across campus. Read MoreNov 10, 2016
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Zeppos, Randall, Diggs reflect on election, lessons drawn from Hamilton
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and Writer-in-residence Alice Randall gathered in Langford Auditorium Wednesday evening to discuss Alexander Hamilton's influence on contemporary American politics, but it was the previous day’s momentous presidential election that pervaded the conversation. Daveed Diggs, a Tony winner for the hit Broadway musical "Hamilton," participated in a separate discussion as part of the event. Read MoreNov 10, 2016
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Take a look inside the Wond’ry
Students, faculty, staff, and business and community members filled the Wond'ry Nov. 9 at an open house featuring tours, makerspace demonstrations and more. See a video of the event. Read MoreNov 10, 2016
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Join provost for next Open Dore On Location Nov. 15
Vanderbilt faculty and staff are invited to attend 'Open Dore On Location' with Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan Wente on Nov. 15. Read MoreNov 10, 2016
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Exhibition explores role of art therapy in mental health recovery
A Department of Art exhibition examining the role of art therapy in the recovery process of patients being treated for mental disorders has been curated by alumna Lindsey Lybrand. Read MoreNov 10, 2016
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Get friends and family discount for Vanderbilt vs. Ole Miss
Vanderbilt Athletics would like to thank loyal faculty and staff members by offering a special deal for the Vanderbilt vs. Ole Miss football game on Nov. 19. Read MoreNov 9, 2016
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Vanderbilt Opera Theatre presents Mark Adamo’s ‘Little Women’
Vanderbilt Opera Theatre and Vanderbilt University Orchestra present "Little Women" in Ingram Hall Friday, Nov. 11, and Sunday, Nov. 13. Composer Mark Adamo will give a talk at 7:15 p.m. prior to the Friday show. Read MoreNov 9, 2016
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Computer science professors, peers teach mobile cloud computing to diverse majors
Thanks to the Cross-College Teaching Initiative that began this semester, computer science professors Doug Schmidt and Jules White launched the University Course "Tackling Big Questions with Mobile Cloud Computing." Read MoreNov 8, 2016
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Over 350 college students team up for weekend of hacking Nov. 11-13 at Vanderbilt
Students from Vanderbilt and schools such as Purdue, Georgia Tech and the University of Illinois will work around the clock during VandyHacks, a hackathon, or invention marathon, Nov. 11-13. Read MoreNov 8, 2016
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Hispanic role models integral to success of VU’s HTI scholars
The opportunity to learn from Latino/a role models in the academy is among the benefits of being a Hispanic Theological Initiative fellow, according to two Vanderbilt Graduate Department of Religion students. Read MoreNov 8, 2016
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My Southern Health: What to know about genetic testing and personalized medicine
Personalized medicine is about tailoring treatment to individual patients based on their genetics. Georgia L. Wiesner, director of the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center’s Clinical and Translational Hereditary Cancer Program, explains the “4 Ps” of personalized medicine and the benefits it offers. Read MoreNov 8, 2016
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Johnson, emeritus biomedical engineering professor, dies
L. Ensign Johnson Jr., an emeritus professor who early in his career was one of three faculty members to lay the foundation for the biomedical engineering department at Vanderbilt, died Nov. 3. He was 85. Read MoreNov 8, 2016
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Calling all Vanderbilt startups: Flash Pitch competition is Dec. 1
Vanderbilt's Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization and the Wond’ry are hosting a Flash Pitch competition for students. Similar to the popular television show "Shark Tank," participants will have 90 seconds to present their winning ideas to a panel of investors and entrepreneurship experts. Read MoreNov 7, 2016
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Zeppos kicks off Chancellor Charters with interfaith tour
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos led his inaugural Chancellor Charter Nov. 5, guiding approximately 30 students, faculty and staff on an interfaith tour of Nashville and sharing some of the city’s history. Read MoreNov 7, 2016