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Canceled: Q&A with director of White House Office of Science and Technology Policy March 9
Kelvin Droegemeier, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, will participate in a question-and-answer session on Monday, March 9, from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. at the Kissam Center Multipurpose Room, C210. Read MoreMar 2, 2020
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Playlist Politics: Students create ways to engage apathetic, angry voters
Two Vanderbilt seniors are taking unique approaches to bringing apathetic and frustrated voters to the political table. Read MoreMar 2, 2020
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CANCELED: Women’s History Month event series
Women’s History Month at Vanderbilt will begin with a kickoff event hosted by the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center on Monday, March 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sarratt Promenade. Throughout March, educational programs, workshops, film screenings, lectures and more are planned. Read MoreFeb 28, 2020
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CANCELED: Author Joan Johnson to give March 19 Women’s History Month lecture at Vanderbilt
Joan Marie Johnson, an author who has written extensively about the history of women’s suffrage, feminism and social activism, will give a lecture on Thursday, March 19, as part of Vanderbilt’s celebration of Women’s History Month. Read MoreFeb 28, 2020
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CANCELED: ‘A Well-Behaved Woman: A Novel of the Vanderbilts’ topic of March 13 inclusive book group discussion
The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center, in partnership with the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries, will host an “inclusive book group” on Friday, March 13, focused on "A Well-Behaved Woman: A Novel of the Vanderbilts" by New York Times best-selling author Therese Anne Fowler. Read MoreFeb 28, 2020
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Celebration honors nine new endowed chair holders
Nine Vanderbilt faculty members who have been awarded endowed chairs were recently honored by Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente, deans, colleagues and family members. Read MoreFeb 28, 2020
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From the Social ‘Dores
Our Social 'Dores have been busy in February - attending Lunar New Year Festival, Celebration of Learning, and VIBE as well as running features on students and staff for #BlackHistoryMonth and enjoying the variety of weather Nashville has to offer. Visit the full story for more features. Read MoreFeb 28, 2020
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Data Science: Next Generation Committee to advance computing at Vanderbilt
The Data Science: Next Generation Committee has been formed to evaluate current computing expertise and resources at Vanderbilt University. The committee will assess future needs to strengthen the foundations of computing across campus, establish cross-disciplinary connections, and emphasize social and ethical aspects of computing. Read MoreFeb 28, 2020
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Kopstain, Breggin to co-chair Mayor’s Sustainability Advisory Committee
Vice Chancellor for Administration Eric Kopstain and Vanderbilt Law School lecturer Linda Breggin, a senior attorney with the Environmental Law Institute in Washington, D.C., and project director for the Nashville Food Waste Initiative, have been named co-chairs of the Nashville Sustainability Advisory Committee. Read MoreFeb 28, 2020
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CANCELED: Caregiver Support Group to meet March 11
The Caregiver Support Group meets the second Wednesday of every month and offers a safe place to discuss the stresses, challenges and rewards of providing care for a loved one. Read MoreFeb 27, 2020
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2020 V Foundation Translational Research Awards-Adult Cancer Research
Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, collaboratively) may choose one nominee for the V Foundation 2020 Translational Cancer Research Grant Program. The Translational Research Award is a $600,000 grant awarded in three annual installments of $200,000. Read MoreFeb 27, 2020
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Join with Vanderbilt to know the facts, honor and remember loved ones, and get screened or motivate others to get screened. Read MoreFeb 27, 2020
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Celebrate National Nutrition Month in March with Health Plus
Join Health Plus for a series of events in March celebrating National Nutrition Month. Read MoreFeb 27, 2020
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CANCELED: Chancellor’s Lecture with Anderson Cooper moved to March 29
Anderson Cooper, a prominent journalist, CNN anchor and best-selling author who often reports from around the world, will be at Vanderbilt University for a Chancellor’s Lecture on Sunday, March 29. Cooper had to reschedule his appearance from March 15 due to unforeseen circumstances. Read MoreFeb 27, 2020
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Bordenstein honored by Genetics Society of America
The Genetics Society of America has recognized Seth Bordenstein, an evolutionary geneticist and microbiologist at Vanderbilt, for an initiative that brings real-world scientific research into middle school, high school and college biology classes. Read MoreFeb 27, 2020
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CANCELED: Faculty and staff invited to learn more about Trans-Institutional Programs at March 13 event
The Office of the Provost will host the annual TIPs Fair on March 13, providing an opportunity to hear about programming, learn how to contribute to the interdisciplinary initiative, and engage with current Trans-Institutional Programs awardees. Read MoreFeb 26, 2020
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Jim Rossi and Christopher Serkin win 2020 Morrison Prize for best scholarship on sustainability
Vanderbilt Law School professors Jim Rossi and Christopher Serkin have won the 2020 Morrison Prize for best scholarship in environmental law with their co-authored paper “Energy Exactions.” Read MoreFeb 26, 2020
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Open Mind: Bringing the Vanderbilt Way to Life
Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente writes about Vanderbilt's Strategic Plan for Athletics in her latest "Open Mind" column. Read MoreFeb 26, 2020
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Vanderbilt University sets course for future of Athletics
Vanderbilt University today shared a vision and strategy that sets the stage for a new era of success and achievement for the Commodores—one that is rooted in delivering the preeminent student-athlete experience in college athletics. Read MoreFeb 26, 2020
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2020 Tennessee Educator Survey launches statewide
The survey is a project of the Tennessee Education Research Alliance, a research-practice partnership between Vanderbilt University and the Tennessee Department of Education. Read MoreFeb 26, 2020