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The Neural Enhancement of Learning (NEL) Lab in the Vanderbilt University Department of Special Education is seeking individuals ages 18–40 who are right-handed and native English monolingual speakers for a research study investigating brain-based learning enhancement through a non-invasive brain stimulation method called high-definition transcranial alternating current stimulation (HD-tACS). Read More

Applications are open for Vanderbilt University School of Medicine’s new Master of Imaging Science program. Students in this 12-month program will learn a whole-process approach that spans the spectrum of imaging science in pre-clinical, human and clinical environments, culminating in research mentored by Vanderbilt University Institute of Imaging Science faculty. Read More

Ciera Scott, associate director for community engagement at the University Counseling Center, will discuss “Proactive Self-care for Parents and Caregivers: Identifying and Mitigating Barriers to Holistic Wellness” at the next meeting of the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center’s Parenting Group. Read More

Watch the first episode of “Take Good Care,” a new short video series to support your well-being. Read More

Vanderbilt's three-step Go for the Gold program can help you achieve a healthier and more productive life by identifying health risks and taking action to reduce those risks. Complete each step by Oct. 31 and earn rewards up to $240 per year if paying for Vanderbilt Health Plan benefits in 2023. Read More

"Hypervigilance and Looking for the Next Bad Thing" will be on Monday, Oct. 10, from 11:30 a.m. to noon. Read More

World on Wednesdays is a series sponsored by International Student and Scholar Services that seeks to expand our perceptions and prepare us to become more diverse and globally inclusive. Read More

The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center’s next Work-Life Workshop will be on Tuesday, Oct. 11, from noon to 1 p.m. CT via Zoom. Read More

The 21st annual Levi Watkins, Jr. M.D. Lecture will be on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at noon in Light Hall, Room 202. Read More

U.S. Navy Adm. John Richardson will discuss “Observations from Inside the Inflection Points” on Friday, Oct. 7, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in Sarratt Cinema as part of the Naval ROTC program’s annual daylong National Security Symposium. Read More

Join with Vanderbilt to know the facts; celebrate survivorship, and honor and remember loved ones; and raise awareness about steps to reduce the risk of getting breast cancer–including having an early detection plan. Read More

Experts and members of the intersex community will discuss the experiences of being intersex and how to challenge harmful medical and legal practices and narratives, as well as access resources for support across faith communities. The online panel discussion will be on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. CT. Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit only one application to the Tennessee Arts Commission Arts Project Support (APS) OR the Rural Arts Project Support (RAPS) program. Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit one application to the Tennessee Arts Commission Arts Access (AA) Annual Grant program for the 2024 fiscal year. Read More

Join the Robert Penn Warren Center for the Humanities for the Liberating Structures workshop series. Liberating Structures is a methodology grounded in the idea that the strategies commonly used to organize collaborative discussion often end up stifling creativity and a sense of belonging. Read More

Join Vanderbilt’s Center for Latin American, Caribbean and Latinx Studies (CLACX) as it hosts new Vanderbilt faculty with research interests that intersect Latin American, Caribbean and/or Latinx studies. Lunch will be provided at each talk, and no RSVP is required. Read More

The CliftonStrengths assessment is a tool that provides insight into your natural recurring talents and abilities. In this session, we will provide you with an opportunity to complete the CliftonStrengths assessment to unlock your top five talent themes and explore how they impact your work.  Read More

Health Plus interviews Makenzie Parks, a licensed clinical social worker, and examines the value of setting boundaries as a necessary part of self-care. Read More

The Health Risk Assessment is a tool to identify personal health risks and ways to improve. Read More

Health Plus will be offering healthy snack options for VUMC and Vanderbilt faculty and staff to show appreciation in October. Read More