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VUToday: Spider virus, Hurricane Matthew featured in weekly roundup of VU stories in the news
The discovery by Vanderbilt scientists of a virus carrying the DNA of black widow spider toxin was featured in 'The Washington Post,' while 'Bloomberg' highlighted research by political scientist Larry Bartels in examining the impact Hurricane Matthew might have on the presidential election. Read a selection of Vanderbilt news stories for the week of Oct. 10. Read MoreOct 14, 2016
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October issue of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion newsletter now available
Read the October 2016 issue of "Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Matter," the official newsletter of the EDI office. Read MoreOct 14, 2016
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‘Commodore Insider Podcast’: Soccer coach Darren Ambrose shares his team philosophy
Vanderbilt women's soccer coach Darren Ambrose sits down with the 'Commodore Insider Podcast' to discuss the final stretch of the regular season and his philosophy for building a program. Read MoreOct 14, 2016
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Vanderbilt Institute for Digital Learning offers grant opportunities
The Vanderbilt Institute for Digital Learning is offering grant opportunities this fall to faculty and staff in the form of its MacroGrants program, as well as Micro Grants. The MacroGrant deadline is Nov. 4, while Micro Grant submissions are ongoing and reviewed on the 15th of every month. Read MoreOct 14, 2016
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No Vanderbilt Robotics team? Six sophomores step up, invite all majors
Starting in spring 2017, following a semester of skill-building workshops, Vanderbilt Robotics will be looking to compete. More than 50 students from across the campus and virtually every undergraduate school and college have signed up as members through the Anchor Link student organizations site. Read MoreOct 13, 2016
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Nichols Humanitarian Fund celebrates 10th anniversary Oct. 20
The Office of Active Citizenship and Service, in collaboration with The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons, will celebrate the milestone and recognize founders Edward and Janice Nichols at the annual Nichols Humanitarian Fund Reception on Oct. 20. Read MoreOct 13, 2016
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Nine questions with Katharine Brooks
Katharine S. Brooks, a nationally recognized expert with more than 25 years of experience specializing in the career needs of college students and alumni, joined Vanderbilt in June as the Evans Family Executive Director of the Vanderbilt Career Center. Read MoreOct 13, 2016
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New faculty: Nicole Joseph teaches math and advocates for educational opportunity
Joseph, a new assistant professor of mathematics education at Peabody College, has made understanding racial minorities’ experiences in mathematics and advocating for their educational needs her life’s mission. Read MoreOct 13, 2016
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New faculty: David Sweatt studies how brain chemistry affects learning and memory
Homecoming came early this year for Vanderbilt alumnus David Sweatt, who joined the faculty as chair of Pharmacology this summer, 30 years after receiving his Ph.D. from the department he now leads. Read MoreOct 13, 2016
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Mayor gives outlook on women in politics at VU lecture
Nashville Mayor Megan Barry discussed “Women, Politics and Progress in 2016” Oct. 10 at the Student Life Center. The talk was part of the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center’s “Women in Politics” lecture series. Read MoreOct 12, 2016
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Mason, football players discuss this week’s game against Georgia
Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason, linebacker Oren Burks and quarterback Kyle Shurmur talked to reporters Tuesday at Vanderbilt's weekly press conference. Read MoreOct 12, 2016
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International student opens social media window to Vanderbilt
International student Cici Zhang is sharing her Vanderbilt experience online with China--and incorporating her love of children in an immersion research project. Read MoreOct 12, 2016
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Protect yourself from ransomware
Ransomware is a type of malware that prevents a user from accessing his or her system through various forms of encryption. To decrypt these systems, hackers request a form of payment, or ransom, from the user in exchange for the key. Read MoreOct 12, 2016
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Noted algebraist Bjarni Jónsson dies
Bjarni Jónsson, Vanderbilt’s first Distinguished Professor of Mathematics, died Sept. 30 at the age of 96. Read MoreOct 12, 2016
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Southern Festival of Books, C-SPAN feature Vanderbilt authors
Vanderbilt University again has a strong presence at the Southern Festival of Books, to be held Oct. 14-16. Read MoreOct 11, 2016
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New, common office for postdoctoral affairs opens
The Office for Postdoctoral Affairs will serve as a shared administrative home for all postdoctoral scholars at the university, housed within the Graduate School. Read MoreOct 11, 2016
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Emeritus Professor of Chemistry Mark Jones has died
Vanderbilt Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus, Mark M. Jones died Oct. 7 at 88 after an accident and brief illness. Read MoreOct 11, 2016
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A conversation with Valerie Hotchkiss, university librarian
Learn more about Valerie Hotchkiss, who became Vanderbilt’s university librarian Aug. 1. She serves as the executive administrator of the Jean and Alexander Heard Library as well as a professor of religious studies in the College of Arts and Science. Read MoreOct 10, 2016
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VUSN and Sexual Assault Center develop online training for student volunteers
Soon Vanderbilt University School of Nursing students interested in serving as crisis and support line volunteers for Nashville’s Sexual Assault Center will be able to do so from any location in the country. Read MoreOct 10, 2016
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New faculty: Kenny Tao uses optical coherence tomography to improve delicate eye surgeries
Kenny Tao, a new assistant professor of biomedical engineering, brings his innovations in the field of optical coherence tomography and his wry sense of humor to Vanderbilt's laboratories and classrooms. Read MoreOct 10, 2016