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Pick-up service now available from all libraries
Pick-up service for physical circulating resources is now available from all Vanderbilt Libraries and off-site storage locations. Read MoreJun 2, 2020
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Register for upcoming ‘Disrupting Everyday Bias’ workshops
Learn about the various ways unconscious bias may have an impact on decision-making involving hiring, promotion, performance, communication and leadership during the upcoming "Disrupting Everyday Bias" workshops. Read MoreJun 2, 2020
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Series of listening sessions on racial injustice scheduled for this week
In the wake of George Floyd’s death at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer and subsequent protests for racial justice in a number of cities, the university will host a series of listening sessions for students, staff, faculty and postdoctoral scholars. Read MoreJun 1, 2020
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Vanderbilt University screening tool assesses COVID-19 risk
A virtual self-screening tool developed by Vanderbilt global health experts will help individuals assess their risk of COVID-19 and provide anonymized data to public health researchers and officials studying the spread of the disease. Read MoreJun 1, 2020
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Blair School offers Kindermusik classes via Zoom June 3-July 23
Encourage your child's musical and social development from the comfort of your home. Children will sing, dance and play as instructor Amy Alley joyfully recognizes and interacts with each child by name through Zoom. Read MoreJun 1, 2020
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Register for upcoming virtual gatherings with Incoming Chancellor Daniel Diermeier
Incoming Chancellor Daniel Diermeier will host a series of virtual gatherings for members of the Vanderbilt community, during which he will discuss what he believes sets Vanderbilt apart and share his vision for positioning the university for even greater success in the future. Read MoreJun 1, 2020
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Office of LGBTQI Life to offer P.R.I.D.E. training June 11 via Zoom
The Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex Life will offer its Pursuing Respect, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity training program on Thursday, June 11, via Zoom. The program is open to all Vanderbilt staff, students, faculty and postdoctoral scholars. Read MoreJun 1, 2020
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Statement from Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion André L. Churchwell regarding the death of George Floyd
Dr. André L. Churchwell, vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, reflects on the death of George Floyd, the age-old "virus" of racism, and the role universities, like Vanderbilt, can play in working toward a solution. Read MoreMay 31, 2020
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Vanderbilt statement on racial injustice in our society
We must draw on our strength as an institution of scholarship and discovery to uncover truth, to support individual and collective actions within our community, and to offer meaningful ways forward to help society heal, writes Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente in a message to the Vanderbilt University community. Read MoreMay 31, 2020
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Ask an Expert: How can negotiating help with your expenses?
Ray Friedman, Brownlee O. Currey Jr. Professor of Management and professor of organizational studies, discusses how consumers may negotiate to help with their personal expenses. Read MoreMay 30, 2020
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Artificial intelligence offers a chance to optimize COVID-19 treatment in international partnership
Jonathan Irish joins an international collaboration by deploying artificial intelligence to optimize COVID-19 treatment and vaccine development. Read MoreMay 29, 2020
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Diermeier shares message of optimism, announces upcoming virtual gatherings with Vanderbilt community
Incoming Chancellor Daniel Diermeier shared a message this week with the Vanderbilt community and announced a series of virtual gatherings throughout the month of June for students and their families, staff, faculty and alumni. Read MoreMay 29, 2020
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Single Parent Group virtual meeting June 4
The Single Parent Group, sponsored by the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center, will host a virtual meeting on Thursday, June 4, from noon to 1 p.m. Read MoreMay 29, 2020
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VU alumni’s startup empowers refugees with financial security
How can the world’s roughly 70 million forcibly displaced people, who may not have access to smartphones or the internet, access and secure their finances with ease? That’s one of the questions that Vanderbilt alumni Tori Samples and Nat Robinson teamed up to answer with their startup company, Leaf Global Fintech. Read MoreMay 29, 2020
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Become a Health Plus Wellness Commodore
You can play an important role in creating a culture of wellness at Vanderbilt. Wellness Commodores lead by example through their enthusiastic commitment to wellness. Read MoreMay 28, 2020
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Participate in Health Plus’ Spring into Summer weight maintenance program
Celebrate good health this season with Health Plus' Spring into Summer weight maintenance program. Do an initial weigh-in June 1-12. Participants will receive weekly resources to promote good health this summer. After four weeks, submit a final weigh-in July 13-24. Read MoreMay 28, 2020
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VUPS creates Public Health AmbassaDores program to help promote health, safety of Vanderbilt community
In an effort to guide the university community in practicing healthy behaviors during COVID-19, Vanderbilt has launched the Public Health AmbassaDores program to address questions regarding campus health and safety measures. The program began on Monday, May 18, during Vanderbilt Phase 1 of the Return to Campus Plan. Read MoreMay 28, 2020
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Vanderbilt launches streamlined process for employee accommodation requests due to COVID-19
As Vanderbilt continues to resume certain on-campus activities during its Return to Campus Plan, the university is taking every appropriate precaution to protect members of the campus community, including a streamlined employee accommodation process to evaluate an individual’s concerns about how their personal circumstances may place them at greater risk of serious illness from COVID-19. Read MoreMay 28, 2020
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IRS allows Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account mid-year changes
Due to COVID-19, the IRS is allowing employees who face changes in their dependent care situation to qualify as a “change in status.” Employees may increase, decrease or stop funds from being deposited into a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account. Read MoreMay 27, 2020
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New research on ‘endowment effect’ points to evolutionary roots of cognitive biases
Evolution may explain why we overvalue some things—but not others—to an irrational degree. Read MoreMay 27, 2020