MyVU News
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Two Vanderbilt professors awarded 2014 Guggenheim Fellowships
Vanderbilt College of Arts and Science professors Ken Catania and Helmut Smith are among 178 scholars, artists and scientists named 2014 John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation fellows. Read MoreApr 11, 2014
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New ‘opt ins’ for non-emergency AlertVU messages in C2HR
Employees can now find step-by-step instructions on the Vanderbilt Emergency Preparedness website to edit AlertVU information in C2HR . Read MoreApr 11, 2014
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Media advisory: “Blood Moon” viewing at Dyer Observatory April 14
Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory and Radnor Lake State Natural Area are hosting a free public viewing of the lunar eclipse at Dyer from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. April 14-15. Read MoreApr 11, 2014
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Secure content sharing, collaboration through Box now available to Vanderbilt community
Mobility and large storage capacity are among the most appealing features of Box, a secure content sharing and collaboration service now available free to the Vanderbilt community in a new offering from Vanderbilt IT. Read MoreApr 10, 2014
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Purchase requisition submission moving to eProcurement May 5
Based on the success of the September 2013 eProcurement upgrade, the university is eliminating the paper requisition process effective Monday, May 5. Read MoreApr 10, 2014
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Dowell retiring as first dean of libraries
Connie Vinita Dowell, Vanderbilt’s first dean of libraries, who worked tirelessly to expand the library system’s mission, modernize its facilities and services, and create a welcoming and engaging environment, will retire July 31. Read MoreApr 10, 2014
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VUIT assessing ‘Heartbleed’ security vulnerability
On April 7, a major online security flaw known as "Heartbleed" was discovered. VUIT has determined that the majority of Vanderbilt systems are not affected by this flaw and is conducting a detailed assessment of those Vanderbilt sites and systems that might be affected now. Read MoreApr 9, 2014
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Rosenthal named winner of 2014 SEC Faculty Achievement Award
Vanderbilt's Sandra Rosenthal is a recipient of the 2014 SEC Faculty Achievement Award, which recognizes faculty members from every Southeastern Conference university who demonstrate outstanding records of teaching, research and scholarship. Read MoreApr 9, 2014
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Novelist to middle schoolers: ‘Read a ton, write every day and find your voice’
Best-selling author James Patterson addressed a gathering of about 100 Nashville middle school students April 8, sharing with them his journey from childhood to successful writer. Read MoreApr 9, 2014
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Vanderbilt-led effort to build new digital environments receives Mellon grant
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded a strategic planning grant to Vanderbilt University to support the Committee on Coherence at Scale for Higher Education. Read MoreApr 7, 2014
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Vanderbilt panel on changing media to feature Geist, Plotz, Thompson
Noted journalists and new media pioneers Willie Geist, David Plotz and Nick Thompson will discuss the state and future of their career field April 11 at the First Amendment Center. Read MoreApr 4, 2014
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Athletics Director David Williams, Coach Derek Mason team up with YWCA on new initiative to reduce violence against women
Vanderbilt is a sponsor of a free, inaugural event that will bring together coaches and others who mentor boys and young men to address the important role they play in developing young men of character and reducing violence against women and girls. Read MoreApr 4, 2014
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Lecture to explore links between guns, mental illness, mass shootings
Jonathan Metzl of Vanderbilt will speak April 15 at Adventure Science Center about connections that may link guns, mental illness and mass shootings in America. Read MoreApr 4, 2014
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Chancellor: University strikes bold path for the future
New construction and the start of a new substantial academic venture capital fund were among the topics brought up by Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos during his address at Spring Faculty Assembly. Read MoreApr 3, 2014
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Wyatt Award presented to Owen Jones; four others honored
Owen Jones was named winner of the Joe B. Wyatt Distinguished University Professor Award at Spring Faculty Assembly. Also honored with awards were Teresa Goddu, Jay Clayton, Marc Hetherington and Leigh Gilchrist. Read MoreApr 3, 2014
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Come to Vanderbilt football’s free spring game April 12
Vanderbilt head football coach Derek Mason invites you and your family to Vanderbilt Stadium on Saturday, April 12. Meet the players and get autographs following the free spring game. Read MoreApr 2, 2014
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Vanderbilt launches 2014 Faculty-Staff Campaign
Vanderbilt has kicked off its annual Faculty-Staff Campaign for university central faculty and staff members, with a goal of raising $1.1 million or more. Read MoreApr 2, 2014
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Spring Faculty Assembly is April 3
Vanderbilt’s annual Spring Faculty Assembly is scheduled for April 3 in Langford Auditorium. Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will give his annual address and present some of the university’s highest honors to faculty. Read MoreMar 31, 2014
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Website features resources, events for Autism Awareness Month
The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders has developed a special online resource for April’s Autism Awareness Month. Read MoreMar 31, 2014
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Vanderbilt IT announces plans to partner with Dell
The Division of Information Technology has entered into exclusive negotiations with Dell to provide support for clinical workstations, help desk calls, and desktop and printer support at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Read MoreMar 31, 2014