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HR Employee Learning and Engagement to host part two of ‘Way of Work’ series April 12
Join HR Employee Learning and Engagement on April 12, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. for the Way of Work (WoW) Series – Part 2: Contribution and Autonomy for the Win. Read MoreMar 31, 2023
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USC climate summit watch party for Vanderbilt community on April 5
The Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy will host a watch party on Tuesday, April 4, at 5 p.m. in Buttrick Hall, Room 306 as part of the University of Southern California Climate Forward Conference. The Unity Project will livestream the panel “Finding Common Ground in the Climate Conversation,”… Read MoreMar 30, 2023
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Vanderbilt student art exhibition featuring upcycled materials opens April 1
The art of six Vanderbilt University students will be featured in Trash Talk, a new exhibition on display in the gallery space at Turnip Green Creative Reuse April 1–29. Read MoreMar 30, 2023
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Health Sciences graduate and professional students invited to baseball pregame event March 31
Vanderbilt health sciences graduate and professional students are invited to join together for food and refreshments before the Vanderbilt baseball game against the University of Georgia on Friday, March 31 at 4 p.m. Read MoreMar 29, 2023
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Vanderbilt Writing Studio hosts 15th annual Undergraduate Writing Symposium March 31
The Writing Studio has chosen “Writing as Discovery” as the theme for its 15th annual Undergraduate Writing Symposium, which will be Friday, March 31, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Commons Center Multipurpose Room. Read MoreMar 29, 2023
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2023 Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust–Ornamental Horticulture Grants
The Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust welcomes inquiries from organizations seeking funding for projects that meet its funding interests in ornamental horticulture. Vanderbilt University may submit one application to the grant program. Read MoreMar 29, 2023
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Next Faculty Senate meeting set for March 30
All Vanderbilt faculty are invited to attend the next Faculty Senate meeting, scheduled for Thursday, March 30, from 4:10 to 5:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Faculty Commons Building at 1101 19th Ave. S. Read MoreMar 28, 2023
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‘Islands of Abandonment: Life in the Post-Human Landscape’ April 4
Writer Cal Flyn will discuss Islands of Abandonment: Life in the Post-Human Landscape at the 2022-2023 Harry C. Howard Jr. Lecture on April 4, 2023 at 4:00 PM in the Central Library Community Room. Read MoreMar 28, 2023
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DEADLINE EXTENDED: Business of VU’s seventh cohort now accepting applications through June 9
The Business of VU program is accepting applications for its seventh cohort in fall 2023. The program offers the Vanderbilt community an educational opportunity to learn about the business operations of the university and the higher education landscape. Read MoreMar 28, 2023
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Inaugural Student Care Network Wellbeing Fair is March 30
The inaugural Student Care Network Wellbeing Fair will take place on Thursday, March 30, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Library Lawn, weather permitting. The event, open to all students, faculty and staff, will feature free food from local vendors, chair massages, yoga, meditation and various mindfulness activities to promote well-being. Read MoreMar 27, 2023
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Vanderbilt Master of Public Health program hosts National Public Health Week April 4-7
Vanderbilt’s Master of Public Health Program will host a series of events April 4–7 for National Public Health Week. The events are free and open to all. Read MoreMar 27, 2023
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‘Elections and Insurrections: Attacks on Democracy in the U.S. and Brazil’ March 30
In partnership with the Center for Latin American, Caribbean and Latinx Studies, the Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy will host Brazilian historian and journalist Dr. Thiago Krause and former U.S. Ambassador to Brazil Michael McKinley to discuss similarities between the Jan. 8 insurrection in Brazil this year and the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol in 2021. Read MoreMar 23, 2023
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MLAS summer and fall 2023 course offerings announced
MLAS courses meet one evening per week, generally from 6:00-8:30 p.m., for the duration of the semester. The summer 2023 MLAS courses begin Tuesday, June 6 and end Wednesday, August 9. The fall 2023 MLAS courses begin Monday, August 28 and end Wednesday, December 6. Read MoreMar 22, 2023
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‘Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around: Womanist Truth, Womanist Resistance’ roundtable March 27
Join us for dinner and conversations on womanists’ responses to the need for creative, courageous and socially responsive leadership. During this roundtable discussion, womanist scholars and practitioners will challenge and help us imagine ways to advance the work of social justice. Read MoreMar 22, 2023
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Virtual Lunch and Learn: VA Caregiver Support Program March 30
Sponsored by the Vanderbilt Child and Family Center, Takisha Woolfolk, LCSW, will be presenting on Zoom on the topic of the Department of Veterans Affairs Caregiver Support Program. Read MoreMar 21, 2023
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Vanderbilt Data Science Institute to host AI Revolutions Symposium March 27-28
At the forefront of AI technology, Vanderbilt University’s Data Science Institute is hosting the AI Revolutions Symposium March 27-28. The event is a chance for leaders in AI research to discuss where we are in the “AI revolution,” and where we’re going. The symposium will be a two-day event, beginning with virtual events on March 27, followed by in-person sessions all day on March 28 at the Wyatt Rotunda on Peabody’s campus. Read MoreMar 21, 2023
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‘When Women Lead: Unapologetically Taking Up Space’ March 27
The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center, Peabody Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Vanderbilt Divinity School will host a lunchtime discussion about women’s leadership on Monday, March 27. “When Women Lead: Unapologetically Taking Up Space” will feature several prominent women leaders as panelists. Read MoreMar 20, 2023
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Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center hosts Mechanic Shop Femme workshop March 29
As part of Women’s History Month, the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center will host automotive educator Chaya Milchtein, who will present a workshop on car maintenance on Wednesday, March 29. The session, which is a part of the Women’s Center’s series “Grown-ish: Skills for Life,” will happen over Zoom at 4 p.m. Read MoreMar 20, 2023
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Scott Edwards, expert on the evolution of biodiversity, to deliver J. T. Scopes Lecture
Scott V. Edwards, a leading expert on the evolution of biodiversity, will deliver this year’s J. T. Scopes Lecture on Wednesday, March 29. The title of his talk is “Exploring Bird Diversity Through Genomics, Museums and a Two-wheeled Cross-country Adventure.” Read MoreMar 20, 2023
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Sidewalk, entrance to One Magnolia Circle building closed beginning March 20
The front entrance and sidewalk to One Magnolia Circle will be closed for 12 weeks beginning Monday, March 20, for upgrades to the sidewalk and front ramp. Read MoreMar 17, 2023