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‘COVID-19 Update Through a Public Health Lens’ featuring Dr. William Schaffner April 10
Dr. William Schaffner, an internationally renowned infectious disease specialist and public health expert, will provide the latest updates on COVID-19 and answer questions from the audience. Read MoreApr 6, 2020
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Behind the computer screen: VUIT enhances resources for remote work, learning
From protecting data to training on Zoom to ensuring systems function properly to answering phones for the university and Medical Center, more than 280 staff members behind computer screens are working diligently to keep the university running smoothly online. Read MoreApr 6, 2020
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Parenting Group virtual meeting April 15
The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center’s Parenting Group will host a virtual meeting on Wednesday, April 15, from noon to 1 p.m. Read MoreApr 5, 2020
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Single Parent Group virtual meeting April 8
The Single Parent Group, sponsored by the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center, will host a virtual meeting on Wednesday, April 8, from noon to 1 p.m. Read MoreApr 5, 2020
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Resources for students planning to attend graduate, professional school in the near future
The Office of the Provost has organized a series of online Q&A sessions for students planning to attend graduate or professional school. Students can attend the live virtual sessions, and recordings will be made available for each. Read MoreApr 5, 2020
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Remote work period for staff extended through April 30
In response to current guidance from public health experts and in alignment with local, state and federal directives related to social distancing, university leadership has decided to extend our remote work period through April 30. Read MoreApr 3, 2020
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Ask an Expert: Can masks stop you from getting COVID-19?
Vanderbilt University faculty are sharing their expertise on a range of topics related to COVID-19. Read MoreApr 3, 2020
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Ask an Expert: How long can COVID-19 live on surfaces?
Vanderbilt University faculty are sharing their expertise on a range of topics related to COVID-19. Read MoreApr 3, 2020
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VU offers activity pages, resources to support community members with young children at home
Vanderbilt University has developed a few printable activity pages, including Vanderbilt-related coloring activities and word searches, that children can engage with at home. Read MoreApr 3, 2020
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Vanderbilt delivers mental health and well-being services virtually, launches SilverCloud
Vanderbilt student support services to facilitate physical, emotional and academic well-being are moving to a virtual environment, and now include SilverCloud. Read MoreApr 2, 2020
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Three Vanderbilt STEM students named Goldwater Scholars for 2020
Sophomores Ashwin Kumar and Abinaya Ramakrishnan and junior Amelia Taylor have been awarded prestigious Goldwater Scholarships for their exceptional promise of being the next generation of research leaders. Read MoreApr 2, 2020
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CARES Act allows retirement hardship withdrawals
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was enacted into law on March 27, 2020. The CARES Act permits Vanderbilt University to allow qualified COVID-19 coronavirus related distributions available from the Vanderbilt University Retirement Plan. Read MoreApr 2, 2020
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Tips to secure your Zoom meetings, avoid ‘Zoombombing’
"Zoombombing" happens when uninvited guests join Zoom meetings and share their screens to bombard real attendees. Vanderbilt University Information Technology offers tips for Zoom hosts to help secure their meetings. Read MoreApr 2, 2020
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Dean of Students continues support for students on and off campus
The Office of the Dean of Students continues to support Vanderbilt students—those remaining on campus as well as those now living and learning remotely—in response to the global novel coronavirus pandemic. Read MoreApr 2, 2020
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Book discussion of ‘A Well-Behaved Woman’ moves online April 7
The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center, in partnership with the Heard Libraries, has moved an “inclusive book group” discussion of "A Well-Behaved Woman" online April 7. Read MoreApr 2, 2020
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Deadline for Immersion plan proposals extended to Sept. 7; online resources available
Students whose Immersion Vanderbilt plan proposals were due on April 1 now have until Sept. 7, 2020, to submit a proposal, and students whose proposals are affected by the COVID-19 outbreak will have until Sept. 7 to update their proposals. Read MoreMar 30, 2020
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Open Mind: Keeping Vanderbilt running—with heart and soul
Staff at Vanderbilt University have made the transition to online and alternative learning and remote work possible for many, all while prioritizing the safety, productivity and well-being of those in our university community, writes Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente in her latest "Open Mind" column. Read MoreMar 30, 2020
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Summer 2020 schedule of undergraduate classes, registration now available
All undergraduate classes for summer 2020, including those offered in Maymester, will be offered through online instruction. Registration for undergraduate students for the summer 2020 term will begin on Monday, March 30. Read MoreMar 30, 2020
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Message from the Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and the Provost’s Office for Inclusive Excellence
Vanderbilt continues to be committed to fostering a safe and welcoming community that is inclusive and respectful of differences. As a university, Vanderbilt condemns expressions of hate, bias and discrimination in all forms. Read MoreMar 30, 2020
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WeGo Public Transit modifies services in response to COVID-19
Starting Monday, March 30, WeGo Public Transit will begin operating a modified service plan until further notice in response to recent ridership changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read MoreMar 29, 2020