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Vanderbilt and Posse Foundation mark 30 years of partnership with Reunion gathering
Vanderbilt University’s Posse Scholars program celebrated its 30th anniversary at an Oct. 18 gathering with more than 100 students, faculty, staff, alumni and Board of Trust members in attendance. Vanderbilt was the first higher education institution to partner with the Posse Scholars in 1989. Read MoreOct 28, 2019
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Fellowship program established by bestselling author James Patterson to bring distinguished visiting scholars to Vanderbilt
Philanthropic support from bestselling author and Vanderbilt University alumnus James Patterson, MA’70, has established new fellowships that will bring distinguished visiting scholars to the university. The Patterson Fellowships will allow visiting scholars to stay for up to a week at Vanderbilt’s Residential Colleges, where they will discuss their work and interact regularly with students. Read MoreOct 28, 2019
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Athletics and Campus Dining employees receive Chancellor’s Heart and Soul Awards
Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente presented the first two Chancellor’s Heart and Soul Staff Appreciation Awards of 2019-20 to Elizabeth Wright from the Division of Athletics and Oscar Cole from Campus Dining. Read MoreOct 28, 2019
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Graduate programs in economics to host information session Nov. 6
Prospective graduate students who are interested in pursuing an M.A. in economics, a Ph.D. in economics, or a J.D./Ph.D. in law and economics are invited to an information session on Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in Buttrick Hall, Room 206. Read MoreOct 28, 2019
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$6.4M awarded to Vanderbilt to provide intensive training for special education doctoral students
The No. 1 ranked Department of Special Education at Vanderbilt Peabody College has received funding for intensive intervention training for educators who work with children with severe behavioral and learning disabilities. Read MoreOct 25, 2019
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Open Enrollment ends Oct. 31; all benefits-eligible employees must enroll
Open Enrollment is open now through 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31. All benefits-eligible faculty and staff are required to make an active plan selection for 2020 coverage. Read MoreOct 25, 2019
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Strategies to reduce HPV, related cancers in African American men topic of CERC meeting Nov. 1
“Healthy Men, Healthy Communities: Strategizing to Reduce HPV and Related Cancers in African American Men” will be discussed on Friday, Nov. 1, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Second Missionary Baptist Church, 1000 Halcyon Ave., Nashville Read MoreOct 25, 2019
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Women’s Center hosts salary negotiation workshop Nov. 6
Join the Margaret Cuninggim Women's Center for an AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop on Wednesday, Nov. 6, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Calhoun Hall, Room 109. Read MoreOct 25, 2019
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Flexner Deans’ Lecture Nov. 11 to discuss caring for urban homeless populations
James J. O’Connell, president of the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program and assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, will discuss "Medicine in the Streets: Three Decades Caring for Boston's Rough Sleepers" beginning at noon on Monday, Nov. 11, in Light Hall, Room 208. Read MoreOct 25, 2019
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Comic strips from VU community sought for upcoming Eskind Library exhibit
The Annette and Irwin Eskind Family Biomedical Library and Learning Center is sponsoring an exhibit from April 8 to May 8, 2020, titled “Telling Our Stories: Graphic Medicine and the Intersection of Art and Health Care.” Read MoreOct 25, 2019
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Our favorite #vandygram
As temperatures have cooled in Nashville, we're finally getting in the fall spirit! 🍂 And it's easy to see why this photo from @helenpan0724 is our favorite #vandygram. Talk about breathtaking! Read MoreOct 25, 2019
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Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center celebrates 35 years
The Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center marked its 35th anniversary during Reunion Weekend, celebrating the impact of its innovative programming, support and services to students, faculty and staff at Vanderbilt. Read MoreOct 25, 2019
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David Williams Fall Classic exhibition baseball game is Nov. 10, will honor history of Negro Baseball League
The Vanderbilt and Michigan baseball teams will play each other in a Nov. 10 exhibition game named in honor of former Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and Athletics Director David Williams II. Admission to the David Williams Fall Classic, scheduled to begin at noon at Hawkins Field, will be free. Read MoreOct 25, 2019
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Wente appoints new Sports and Society Committee, launches 2nd round of micro-grant funding
Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente announced today new appointments for the 2019-20 Sports and Society Committee, which will provide oversight to the Sports and Society Initiative. In addition, the committee will review applications for Sports and Society Micro-Grant funds, the second round for which launches today. Read MoreOct 25, 2019
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Students invited to Oct. 29 open house for Nichols Humanitarian funding
Students are invited to attend an Oct. 29 open house for the Nichols Humanitarian Fund, which can be used to support Immersion Vanderbilt experiences. The application window for awards through the fund is Nov. 4 through Dec. 16. Read MoreOct 25, 2019
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Save money by enrolling in FSAs during Open Enrollment
To have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) in 2020, you must elect it during Open Enrollment. FSAs save you money by allowing you to use pretax dollars to pay for qualifying expenses. Read MoreOct 24, 2019
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‘Boo to the Flu’ free flu shot event for students is Oct. 29
Flu shots at night? What a fright! Stay well this year and come to Student Health during evening hours on this special night: Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. Your treat is a FREE flu shot. Read MoreOct 24, 2019
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Close out LGBTQI History Month with rainbow cake Oct. 31
Join the Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex Life at Vanderbilt in closing out LGBTQI History Month with an event at the K.C. Potter Center on Oct. 31. Read MoreOct 24, 2019
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Campus Dining staff member named Greenest Commodore on Campus
Suzanne Herron, the sustainability coordinator for Campus Dining, has been named the 2019 Greenest Commodore on Campus. Read MoreOct 24, 2019
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MLK Commemorative Series seeking proposals for interactive and educational teach-in sessions
Vanderbilt faculty, staff, postdoctoral scholars, and graduate and professional students are invited to submit proposals to lead teach-ins during the university’s 2020 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Series. Selected proposals will be awarded a $500 stipend. Read MoreOct 23, 2019