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Incoming students celebrated at virtual Founders Walk
Incoming first-year, transfer and Next Steps students were welcomed into the Vanderbilt community on Sunday during Founders Walk, an annual event that marks the start of the academic year as well as the students’ time at the university. Read MoreAug 23, 2020
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A Healthier You: ‘Nourish a Healthy Mind and Body’
Watch the A Healthier You presentation, “Nourish a Healthy Mind and Body.” Health Plus is part of Health and Wellness. Health Plus’ mission is to advance healthy lifestyle practices for faculty and staff. Read MoreAug 23, 2020
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All three steps of Go for the Gold now ready
Vanderbilt's award-winning 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. Read MoreAug 23, 2020
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Join Health Plus Fit for Fall Team Challenge
Get active this fall by joining the Health Plus Fit for Fall Team Challenge. Compete to take small steps toward greater fitness together. Read MoreAug 23, 2020
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Research-related IT resources at Vanderbilt info sessions Aug. 31, Sept. 18
The Office of the Vice Provost for Research, Research IT Services and VUIT sponsor a variety of research-related IT resources at Vanderbilt. Read MoreAug 23, 2020
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2021 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists–All Categories
These awards honor exceptional young scientists by celebrating their extraordinary achievements, recognizing their inspiring promise, and accelerating their innovations. The three award categories are: Chemistry, Physical Sciences and Engineering, and Life Sciences. Read MoreAug 23, 2020
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Open Enrollment for 2021 Benefits: HSA vs. FSA–which is a better fit for me?
During Open Enrollment for 2021 benefits, Vanderbilt will offer two distinct types of tax-advantaged plans to help pay for health care costs on a pre-tax basis: the Health Savings Account for employees electing the Choice CDHP, and the health care Flexible Spending Account for employees electing the Select PPO or waiving coverage. Read MoreAug 23, 2020
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Yadav named associate dean for diversity, equity and community at law school
Professor of Law Yesha Yadav has been appointed associate dean for diversity, equity and community at Vanderbilt Law School. In her new role, she will serve as a liaison to the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and the Provost’s Office of Inclusive Excellence. Read MoreAug 23, 2020
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Historian Jon Meacham speaks to the ‘soul of America’ during prime-time televised remarks
Jon Meacham, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author and Carolyn T. and Robert M. Rogers Professor of the American Presidency, implored Americans to embrace “the best parts of our soul” and let history “be our guide” during a nationally televised speech Aug. 20. Read MoreAug 22, 2020
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VINSE Spotlight Podcast: Kaitlyn Ryder–sending electronics to space
The VINSE Spotlight Podcast interviews researchers associated with the Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering to highlight the depth and breadth of discoveries and innovations related to the institute. Read MoreAug 21, 2020
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Vanderbilt updates misconduct guidelines
The Office of the Dean of Students has announced a revision to the student accountability sanctions for violations of the university’s COVID-19 policies and protocols. The announcement comes as other universities have suspended in-person classes after reopening due to outbreaks on campus. Read MoreAug 21, 2020
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Blair School offers tai chi sessions via Zoom
Take a break from your desk and Zoom with tai chi instructor Cindy Hui-Lio on Wednesdays from 12:15 to 1 p.m. Read MoreAug 21, 2020
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Women’s Equality Day film screening and virtual discussion set for Aug. 26
The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center will sponsor the online screening of a short film followed by a discussion on Wednesday, Aug. 26, to mark Women’s Equality Day, which commemorates the 1920 adoption of the 19th Amendment. Read MoreAug 21, 2020
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Watch: Vanderbilt welcomes students to campus during Move-In 2020
Move-In at Vanderbilt University looks different this year—but the excitement among students, faculty and staff is as strong as ever. Vanderbilt welcomed students back to campus during 2020 Move-In Aug. 17–21. Read MoreAug 21, 2020
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Clark named director of HR Employee Learning and Organizational Effectiveness
Krystal N. Clark has been named director for Employee Learning and Organizational Effectiveness in Vanderbilt Human Resources. She assumes her new role on Sept. 1. Read MoreAug 21, 2020
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Sign up for Osher Lifelong Learning at Vanderbilt fall term
Memoir writing, steel drums, China’s revolutions and topics related to race, gender and sports are among the diverse Osher Lifelong Learning classes to be offered this fall. Read MoreAug 21, 2020
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Student Care Network launches Headspace for 2020-21 academic year
Beginning Aug. 21, undergraduate, graduate and professional students may obtain free access to Headspace, an award-winning meditation and sleep app designed to reduce stress, improve happiness and increase compassion through guided meditation, sleep content, mindful workouts and focus exercises. Read MoreAug 21, 2020
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Lee, Mason, Corbin named to SEC Council on Racial Equity and Social Justice
The Southeastern Conference has announced the creation of the SEC Council on Racial Equity and Social Justice, a league-wide body consisting of a diverse group of student-athletes, administrators, coaches and SEC staff. The council includes Vanderbilt Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and Athletic Director Candice Storey Lee, head football coach Derek Mason and head baseball coach Tim Corbin. Read MoreAug 21, 2020
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Adaptive Teaching: Supplemental support, resources for faculty continue as academic year begins
As the new academic year begins, supplemental support and resources are still available to faculty to ensure a successful start to the fall semester. Read MoreAug 21, 2020
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Alumna: How my great-grandfather’s bravery helped secure a woman’s right to vote
The Hon. Claudia Bonnyman, JD’74, discusses the role her great-grandfather, Gov. A.H. Roberts, played in Tennessee's ratification of the 19th Amendment and the battle for women's suffrage. Read MoreAug 20, 2020