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Ike Robinson Deans’ Lecture: ‘Mitigating Microaggressions to Maximize Medicine: The Time is Now’ is June 12
Dr. W. Christopher Golden is an associate professor of pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. On June 12, Golden will present “Mitigating Microaggressions to Maximize Medicine: The Time is Now,” a workshop on addressing microaggressions in medical environments. Please RSVP by June 7 to receive a boxed lunch; RSVP not required to attend. Read MoreMay 26, 2023
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Career Growth Series for staff: Storytelling to find your ‘why’
What is your “why”? What motivates you in your personal and professional life? What future do you wish to create for yourself? Join HR Employee Learning & Engagement from 1–3 p.m. on June 6 for the next session in their Career Growth Series: Storytelling to Find Your "Why" and Envision Your Aspirations. This workshop will help you leverage the power of storytelling to tap into your passions and purpose and unleash your best self. Read MoreMay 24, 2023
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Work zone may affect Lot 5 near Wilson Hall beginning May 22
Lot 5 behind Wilson Hall will house a dumpster that is needed for a summer construction project from May 22 to June 12. The dumpster will be behind the lot’s accessible spots; these spots will remain open and usable. Read MoreMay 22, 2023
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Crane work to occur at the Village at Vanderbilt May 20
Access to the garage at Village at Vanderbilt will be limited on Saturday, May 20, from 6:30 a.m. to noon while roof work is being done at the property. There will be no through traffic from the 21st Avenue entrance to the 18th Avenue exit. Read MoreMay 19, 2023
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Enhance your coaching skills with HR Employee Learning and Engagement’s Coaching Lab
Building your coaching skills can enhance your communication, performance and success—and that of your team members. The best way to develop your coaching skills isn’t just to read about coaching, but to actually practice it in a low-stakes environment, where you receive feedback and have opportunities to observe coaching and offer feedback as well. The HR ELE's Coaching Lab was designed to offer you just that—you’ll gain foundational knowledge about what coaching is, explore a coaching framework and build your coaching skills through observation, practice and feedback. Read MoreMay 19, 2023
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Work zone may affect Peabody Administration Building entrance starting May 22
Parking spaces in front of the Peabody Administration Building will be closed off 6 a.m.–2 p.m. for six Mondays, beginning May 22, for a crane that will assist crews in roof work. The crane will be in the parking spots on the west side of the building. Please watch for work near the entrance. Read MoreMay 17, 2023
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Wyatt Center roof work will begin May 17
The circle in front of the Wyatt Center will be closed, beginning May 17, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a crane to conduct work on the roof of the building. Crane work will take place May 17–18, June 5–6 and July 24. Read MoreMay 17, 2023
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Career Growth Series for staff: Your elevator pitch
Join HR Employee Learning & Engagement for the next session in their Career Growth Series—Tips to Craft and Deliver Your Elevator Pitch with Confidence and Purpose—on May 31 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. This session will provide tips to craft and deliver your elevator pitch with confidence and purpose. Read MoreMay 17, 2023
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Office of Investments announces new hires
Vanderbilt University’s Office of Investments announces the hiring of four investment managers and the promotion of one investment analyst to investment manager. Read MoreMay 16, 2023
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Medical Center Drive to be closed May 20
Incoming traffic from 21st Avenue onto Medical Center Drive will be affected Saturday, May 20, 6 a.m.–5 p.m. by a crane installation. Medical Center Drive will be closed in both directions, and only emergency vehicles will be allowed access for the duration of the project. The turn lanes from 21st Avenue onto Medical Center Drive will be closed during this time. Read MoreMay 15, 2023
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Vanderbilt Basic Sciences Apex Lecture: ‘Mechanism of genetic quality control in germ cells’ May 22
The Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences Apex Lecture series presents Volker Dötsch, Institute of Biophysical Chemistry, Goethe University: “Mechanism of Genetic Quality Control in Germ Cells.” The lecture will take place on Monday, May 22 from 4 - 5 p.m.; a reception will follow. Read MoreMay 15, 2023
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Vanderbilt Kennedy Center hosts ‘Community input and collaboration in research development and implementation’ virtual panel May 18
This May 18 Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Research Ethics Grand Rounds panel discussion will focus on what “nothing about us without us” can look like within a research setting. How can community involvement - namely, participation of disability self-advocates and their family members - be incorporated in the planning stages of clinical research and/or intervention? What might some challenges be? What are some of the advantages? Read MoreMay 15, 2023
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Limited Submission Opportunity: Engineering Information Foundation Grant Programs (Fall 2023)
Vanderbilt University may submit up to two proposals (one in each program) to the Engineering Information Foundation Grant Programs. Read MoreMay 15, 2023
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Limited Submission Opportunity: Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation Grant Programs for Organizations
Vanderbilt University may submit only two proposals per year to the Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation Grant Programs for Organizations. Read MoreMay 15, 2023
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Natchez Trace closure delayed until further notice
The Central Utilities Initiative project team met with NDOT to review the planned road closure of Natchez Trace in connection with the installation of underground utilities. NDOT has requested some modifications to the plan, delaying work until the changes are made. Read MoreMay 10, 2023
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Public Health Central Command Center has discontinued operations
The status of the COVID-19 pandemic has improved substantially, with cases and hospitalizations continuing to decline in the United States. As a result of these improvements and with the planned ending of the COVID-19 national public health emergency on May 11, 2023, the Public Health Central Command Center will discontinue operations effective May 12, 2023. The Office of Health and Wellness will maintain a small, nimble public health monitoring function moving forward to support any university response to future public health threats. This website will continue to be updated with relevant guidance regarding COVID-19. Read MoreMay 8, 2023
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Provide feedback on WeGo Access proposals May 16 and 18
The Vanderbilt community is encouraged to share feedback with WeGo Public Transit about WeGo Access paratransit service. Read MoreMay 8, 2023
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International Conference on Approximation Theory and Beyond in conjunction with the 35th annual Shanks Lecture is May 15-18
The Department of Mathematics will host the International Conference on Approximation Theory and Beyond from May 15-18. The event will be held in conjunction with the 35th Annual Shanks Lecture, which will take place on May 16 at 3:40 p.m. Read MoreMay 8, 2023
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Limited Submission Opportunity: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation–Data Visualization of Structural Racism and Place
Vanderbilt University may submit one application to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Data Visualization of Structural Racism and Place call for proposals. Read MoreMay 8, 2023
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Limited Submission Opportunity: W.M. Keck Research Program–Concept Papers (Fall 2023)
Vanderbilt University may submit up to two proposals, one in Medical Research and one in Science and Engineering, for the W.M. Keck Foundation Research Program. Read MoreMay 8, 2023