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7 changes to transportation and mobility on campus you should know
With the spring semester well underway, you might not know about some of the changes happening with transportation and mobility on campus this academic year. Here are seven changes you should know as you travel around campus and the city. Read MoreJan 24, 2020
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7 changes to transportation and mobility on campus you should know
With the spring semester well underway, you might not know about some of the changes happening with transportation and mobility on campus this academic year. While most of these new features directly affect students, Vanderbilt faculty and staff can take advantage of some of them as well. Read MoreJan 24, 2020
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Flexner Dean’s Lecture: ‘The Patient as our Teacher’ Feb. 12
Dr. Kimberly Manning, associate vice chair of diversity, equity and inclusion at Emory University School of Medicine, will discuss "The Patient as our Teacher: Timeless Lessons and Teachable Moments" on Wednesday, Feb. 12, as part of the Flexner Dean's Lecture Series. Read MoreJan 24, 2020
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CLAS to host fourth annual Haiti Week Feb. 3–6
Vanderbilt's Center for Latin American Studies, along with several collaborating departments and centers across campus, will host the fourth annual Vanderbilt Haiti Week Feb. 3–6. Read MoreJan 24, 2020
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Our favorite #vandygram
This week our favorite #vandygram goes to @bridalbycourt for these adorable photos of her mini-Commodore! Can't wait to see him on campus in 17 years. 😉 Read MoreJan 24, 2020
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Vanderbilt Software Carpentry boot camp set for March 5–6
The Vanderbilt Software Carpentry two-day boot camp is scheduled for March 5–6. Read MoreJan 24, 2020
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‘Decoding Animal Development at Single Cell Resolution’ Jan. 27
John Murray, associate professor of genetics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, will discuss “Decoding Animal Development at Single Cell Resolution” on Monday, Jan. 27, beginning at 12:15 p.m. in Medical Research Building III, Room 1220. Read MoreJan 24, 2020
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Want to get more out of your health savings account?
Join Fidelity for a virtual workshop, "Discover the Potential of Your HSA," on Thursday, Jan. 30, at 5 p.m. Learn the benefits of saving and investing money in your health savings account to help you prepare for medical expenses now and in retirement. Read MoreJan 24, 2020
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Research Ethics Grand Rounds Lecture: ‘Sharing the Truth in Research Advertising’ Feb. 6
"Managing Expectations, Encouraging Hope: Sharing the Truth in Research Advertising," a Research Ethics Grand Rounds Lecture, is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, at the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center (One Magnolia Circle Building), Room 241. Read MoreJan 24, 2020
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Limited Submission Opportunity: The Dr. Scholl Foundation Grant Program
Vanderbilt University may submit one application to the Dr. Scholl Foundation Grant Program. The Dr. Scholl Foundation is dedicated to providing financial assistance to organizations committed to improving our world. Read MoreJan 24, 2020
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2020 Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research Career Development Award
Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, collaboratively) may nominate one candidate for the 2020 Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research Career Development Award. The Rally Foundation aims to support the development of independent research of highly qualified individuals still early in their careers. Read MoreJan 24, 2020
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Limited Submission Opportunity: The Richard Davoud Donchian Foundation Grant Program
Vanderbilt University may submit only one application to the Richard Davoud Donchian grant program. The Richard Davoud Donchian Foundation provides funds to nonprofit organizations whose programs result in the strengthening of the human spirit and the enhancement of personal integrity. Read MoreJan 24, 2020
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Luce Foundation renews funding for Vanderbilt Divinity anti-racism initiative
A Vanderbilt Divinity School collaboration committed to harnessing the power of public theology to combat racism will expand its reach, thanks to renewed support from the Henry Luce Foundation. Read MoreJan 23, 2020
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Vanderbilt commits to first-of-its-kind renewable energy partnership with TVA, NES
Vanderbilt University has entered into a pioneering agreement with the Tennessee Valley Authority and Nashville Electric Service to procure off-site large-scale renewable energy to help mitigate the campus’ greenhouse gas emissions. The 20-year agreement will support Vanderbilt’s goal to power its campus entirely through renewable energy and become carbon neutral by the year 2050. Read MoreJan 22, 2020
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‘Traveling Stanzas: Poets for Science’ exhibit Feb. 3–5
The Communication of Science and Technology program will host the Wick Poetry Center’s Traveling Stanzas: Poets for Science exhibit Feb. 3-5 at the Engineering and Science Building atrium/lobby. Read MoreJan 22, 2020
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2020 MLK Commemorative Series explores the ability of storytelling to connect
Vanderbilt students, faculty, staff and postdoctoral fellows honored the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. through programs, lectures, interactive teach-ins, community service projects and more as part of the university’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Series. Read MoreJan 22, 2020
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Upcoming P.R.I.D.E. trainings with LGBTQI Life
The P.R.I.D.E. (Pursuing Respect, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity) program aims to create a visible network of support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex individuals and their allies by providing an avenue through which any member of the Vanderbilt community can show their support. Read MoreJan 22, 2020
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Staff WAVE Council to host work-life conversations Feb. 4, 6, 12
The Staff Women’s Advancement and Equity Council's Subcommittee on Work-Life Issues invites Vanderbilt staff to a series of conversations about work-life integration at the university. Read MoreJan 22, 2020
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VKC lecture: ‘Paradigm Shifts in Approaches to Early Detection and Intervention in Autism Spectrum Disorder’ Jan. 30
Geraldine Dawson, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and director of the Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development at Duke University, will discuss "Paradigm Shifts in Approaches to Early Detection and Intervention in Autism Spectrum Disorder" on Thursday, Jan. 30, from 4:10 to 5:10 p.m. at the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, One Magnolia Circle Building, Room 241. Read MoreJan 22, 2020
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The Open Door: Using data effectively and responsibly
In this month’s edition of "The Open Dore" newsletter, Olivia Kew-Fickus, assistant provost and executive director for Planning and Institutional Effectiveness, discusses PIE’s goal of helping Vanderbilt use data responsibly in order to deliver better outcomes and improve transparency and efficiency. Read MoreJan 22, 2020