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‘Tools for Parenting an Anxious Child’ topic of Parenting Group meeting Sept. 21
Allison Edwards, a licensed professional counselor, will discuss “Tools for Parenting an Anxious Child” at the first meeting of the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center’s Parenting Group for the fall 2022 semester. Read MoreSep 8, 2022
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Block party to kick off Latin American and Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15
Join the Student Center for Social Justice and Identity on Thursday, Sept. 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Multicultural Community Space for Caribbean and Latin American food, live music, dancing and cultural activities to celebrate the start of Latin American and Hispanic Heritage Month. Read MoreSep 7, 2022
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‘Before Roe; After Roe? A Reproductive Rights History Teach-in’ is Sept. 17
Vanderbilt’s Department of History and Department of Gender and Sexuality Studies will host “Before Roe; After Roe? A Reproductive Rights History Teach-in” on Saturday, Sept. 17, from noon to 2 p.m. in Wilson Hall, Room 103. The event is open to the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreSep 7, 2022
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‘Community Engagement as a Valuable Tool in Shaping Socially Valid Practice’ Sept. 6
The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center will host a special lecture on community engagement on Tuesday, Sept. 6. “Community Engagement as a Valuable Tool in Shaping Socially Valid Practice” will be from noon to 1 p.m. CT. Read MoreSep 2, 2022
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Work-Life Workshop: ‘Role and Soul Alignment–What is it, and how do I get there?’ Sept. 15
The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center’s first Work-Life Workshop of the fall 2022 semester will be on Thursday, Sept. 15, from noon to 1 p.m. CT via Zoom. Read MoreSep 2, 2022
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Join the Health Plus Fit for Fall step challenge
Join the Fit for Fall step challenge to get active this autumn. Compete with colleagues or just have fun recording your steps to celebrate the season and for a chance to win prizes. Read MoreSep 2, 2022
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Memorial service and reception honoring Christopher Johns is Sept. 17
A memorial service and reception for Christopher M. S. Johns, the Norman L. and Roselea J. Goldberg Professor of Fine Arts and professor of history of art and architecture, will be on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the atrium of Cohen Memorial Hall on the Peabody College campus. Johns died May 8 following an extended illness. Read MoreSep 2, 2022
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‘Social Security 101: Everything You Want to Know’ is Sept. 13
Join Robin Fountain, a public affairs specialist with the Social Security Administration, on Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 1–2 p.m. Read MoreSep 1, 2022
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Campus Dining offers bulk ordering of Pepsi products for campus departments
Vanderbilt Campus Dining is now offering campus departments the ability to order Pepsi products in bulk without having to leave campus. Using a simple online form, departments and staff can purchase cases of Pepsi, Mountain Dew and Bubly flavored seltzer products for office use, with pickup at the Kissam Center Munchie Mart. Read MoreSep 1, 2022
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Data science minor info session is Sept. 6
An information session for undergraduate students interested in pursuing a minor in data science is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 12:15 p.m. in the Commons Multipurpose Room. The benefits of studying data science, requirements for the minor, and opportunities for involvement in the data science program will be discussed. Read MoreSep 1, 2022
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Nomination process underway for Young Alumni Trustee program; nominations due Sept. 7
The Vanderbilt Board of Trust is soliciting nominations from each Vanderbilt school and college for the Young Alumni Trustee program. The Governance and Board Affairs Committee is seeking nominations from undergraduate, graduate and professional school alumni who are within 10 years of graduation. Read MoreAug 31, 2022
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Former EPA administrator to deliver inaugural Distinguished Lecture on Climate Change Governance Sept. 19
Carol M. Browner, who served as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from 1993 to 2001, will deliver the Energy, Environment and Land Use Program’s inaugural Distinguished Lecture on Climate Change Governance on Monday, Sept. 19, at 12:30 p.m. in Vanderbilt Law School’s Flynn Auditorium. Read MoreAug 31, 2022
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Gender and Sexuality Studies Seminar: ’Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization’ Sept. 8
The Gender and Sexuality Studies Seminar examines new trends and classic ideas in feminist and queer scholarship. This fall, the seminar will focus on Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and the scholarship that discusses the issues in this case. Read MoreAug 30, 2022
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2023 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists–All Categories
Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, collaboratively) may submit one nomination per category for the 2023 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists. The three award categories are: Chemistry, Physical Sciences and Engineering, and Life Sciences. Read MoreAug 29, 2022
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Limited Submission Opportunity: VentureWell Course & Program Grants–Fall 2022
Vanderbilt University may submit only one proposal to the fall 2022 VentureWell Course & Program Grants. Read MoreAug 29, 2022
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Reminder: Internal funding programs virtual town hall is Aug. 31 at 10:30 a.m.
The Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Innovation will host a town hall on Wednesday, Aug. 31, at 10:30 a.m. via Zoom. Read MoreAug 29, 2022
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Earn up to $240 wellness credit, enter gift card drawing when you complete Go for the Gold
Vanderbilt's three-step Go for the Gold program can help you achieve a healthier and more productive life by identifying your health risks and encouraging you to take action to reduce those risks. Complete each step by Oct. 31, 2022, and earn rewards up to $240 per year if paying for Vanderbilt health plan benefits in 2023. Read MoreAug 26, 2022
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Young females with or without autism, intellectual disability needed for pubertal development research study
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center researcher Blythe Corbett's lab is seeking females enrolled at 6, 8, 10 and 12 years of age and followed annually over four years. Participants include girls with confirmed or suspected ASD or intellectual disability (ID), as well as those who are typically developing (TD). Read MoreAug 26, 2022
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Watch Simple Beginnings Lab Coat Ceremony Sept. 2
The annual Simple Beginnings Ph.D. Lab Coat Ceremony commemorates the advent of a new class of School of Medicine doctoral students at Vanderbilt. Watch the ceremony online from 2 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 2. Read MoreAug 26, 2022
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Young Commodores fans invited to join Mr. C’s Kids Club
Mr. C’s Kids Club is the perfect way to show off your black and gold spirit. Mr. C’s Kids Club is the official youth organization for Vanderbilt Athletics, and members enjoy benefits, invitations and opportunities exclusive to club members. Read MoreAug 24, 2022