MyVU News
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What makes students stick with a MOOC?
A new large-scale study took an in-depth look at persistence and engagement in Massive Open Online Courses. Read MoreFeb 26, 2016
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Severe weather at Vanderbilt: Do you know what to do?
Severe Weather Awareness Week, scheduled Feb. 28–March 5 for Middle Tennessee, is a good time to revisit what to do in the event severe weather threatens the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreFeb 26, 2016
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Events planned to raise awareness about the brain in March
March is Brain Awareness Month at Vanderbilt, and the public is invited to hear national experts discuss their research on autism and other brain disorders. Read MoreFeb 25, 2016
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WalkBike Vanderbilt promotes safe campus travel, plans walking tour
Vanderbilt is now home to a new organization, WalkBike Vanderbilt, which is working to promote a more walkable and bikeable campus. Read MoreFeb 25, 2016
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Vanderbilt IT showcases initiatives in first-ever highlights site
Vanderbilt University IT is showcasing its major projects and initiatives of fiscal year 2015 in a new highlights website. Read MoreFeb 25, 2016
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Former Vanderbilt football player and author Derrick Gragg to speak Feb. 26
Author and former Commodore football player Derrick Gragg will speak on Friday, Feb. 26, to share his personal experiences as a Vanderbilt undergraduate and the life lessons he has learned that set him on his path today. Read MoreFeb 24, 2016
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Congressman speaks to Owen, law school students
Students at Vanderbilt Law School and Owen Graduate School of Management enjoyed a visit from Vanderbilt alumnus and Arkansas Congressman French Hill. Read MoreFeb 24, 2016
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Black masculinity in popular culture is topic of library forum
The evolution of coolness and black masculinity will be discussed at a two-hour forum at the downtown Nashville Library Feb. 27. Read MoreFeb 24, 2016
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University enterprise resource planning project to launch this quarter
Vanderbilt's enterprise resource planning project will transform administrative processes and underlying technology across financial, administrative and research support organizations by making each less complicated and more efficient, while consolidating system applications and mitigating risk. Read MoreFeb 24, 2016
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Vanderbilt Institute for Digital Learning calls for microgrant proposals
VIDL will accept proposals for funding of up to $500 for faculty and staff with preference given to requests for the purchase of digital equipment to aid with innovative projects in teaching or research. Read MoreFeb 24, 2016
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Town hall meeting Monday will gather feedback on QEP proposals
The Office of the Provost is soliciting feedback on three proposals under consideration for selection as Vanderbilt’s 2017 Quality Enhancement Plan. The campus community is invited to attend a town hall meeting at 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 29, in the Jean and Alexander Heard Library Community Room, during which members of the QEP subcommittees will share and discuss their ideas. Read MoreFeb 24, 2016
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Protect yourself against phishing attacks
Vanderbilt IT has compiled the following information about what a phish looks like, common techniques used by attackers after an account is compromised, and best practices to protect yourself from becoming a victim of phishing. Read MoreFeb 24, 2016
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Guantanamo Bay closure plan to be discussed at Vanderbilt
President Obama's plan to close the Guantanamo Bay detention center will be the topic of a Vanderbilt Law School forum on Feb. 25. Read MoreFeb 24, 2016
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Special-edition beer inspired partly by Vanderbilt archaeology debuts in Chicago
A corn-and-pepper beer whose significance to an ancient South American empire was confirmed by archaeologist Tiffiny Tung has inspired a custom brew commissioned by Chicago's Field Museum. Read MoreFeb 24, 2016
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February issue of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion newsletter now available
Read the February 2016 issue of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Matter, the official newsletter of the EDI office. Read MoreFeb 23, 2016
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Eberl receives grant to study the cultural identity of Q’eqchi’ Maya
Markus Eberl will study how the relocation of a Maya community in Guatemala affects their connection to the past. Read MoreFeb 23, 2016
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Governor’s Academy for School Leadership launches at Peabody College
Nashville assistant principals have been selected for a one-year fellowship in which they will receive mentorship and coaching. Read MoreFeb 23, 2016
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Research project measuring congressional effectiveness to expand with $200,000 grant
A database measuring the effectiveness of the House of Representatives will be expanded to the Senate, with the help of a $200,000 grant Read MoreFeb 22, 2016
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First set of University Courses announced
Five classes ranging from the history of black Nashville to the impact of mobile cloud computing will be the inaugural set of University Courses at Vanderbilt University—a new initiative arising from the recent Academic Strategic Plan. Read MoreFeb 22, 2016
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Thirteen honored at endowed chair holder celebration
Thirteen Vanderbilt University faculty members named to endowed chairs were honored for their academic achievements during a celebration Feb. 18 at the Student Life Center. Read MoreFeb 19, 2016