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Vanderbilt to host Tennessee Triennial artwork in 2021
Vanderbilt University will play a key role in the Tennessee Triennial for Contemporary Art, scheduled for 2021, by hosting artwork for the event in the Fine Arts Gallery. The Tennessee Triennial will be spread across four cities, placing art in museums, contemporary art spaces and universities in Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville and Chattanooga. Read MoreAug 9, 2019
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Annual Simple Beginnings ceremony and reception Aug. 30
The Office of Biomedical Research Education and Training will hold its annual Simple Beginnings lab coat ceremony on Friday, Aug. 30. Read MoreAug 9, 2019
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Limited submission opportunity: 2020 Moore Inventor Fellows
Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC combined) anticipates the opportunity to nominate up to two candidates for the Moore Inventor Fellows competition. The Moore Foundation aims to support inventions at an early stage that could lead to proof-of-concept work or advance an existing prototype that tackles an importation problem in the areas of scientific research, environmental conservation, or patient care. Each fellow will receive a total of $825,000 over three years. Read MoreAug 8, 2019
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Registration open for Blair Kindermusik classes
Blair Academy at Vanderbilt offers seven weekly Kindermusik classes for fall 2019. Taught by Maestro teacher Amy Alley, the tiered program of classes for infants, toddlers, young children and their caregivers teaches age appropriate movement, language, singing and language skills in a joyful and caring way. Read MoreAug 8, 2019
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School of Nursing named Center of Excellence
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing has been designated an NLN Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing in recognition of its high standards of educational excellence and visionary leadership. Read MoreAug 8, 2019
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Fall Faculty Assembly is Aug. 22
All faculty are invited to attend the Fall Faculty Assembly on Thursday, Aug. 22, as Interim Chancellor Susan R. Wente discusses goals and priorities for the 2019-20 academic year and presents the university’s highest honors. Read MoreAug 7, 2019
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VUIT now offering Microsoft Office 365 training resources
Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students have access to Microsoft Office 365 training to help users fully realize the benefits of the Office 365 application suite. Read MoreAug 7, 2019
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Arts and Science Dean’s Office moves to Buttrick Hall
The College of Arts and Science Dean’s Office will move to Buttrick Hall, effective Thursday, Aug. 15. This move will consolidate all A&S Dean’s Office staff under one roof and provide more centralized service to College of Arts and Science students, faculty and staff. Read MoreAug 7, 2019
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Celebrate National Farmers’ Market Week Aug. 4-10
Celebrate National Farmers’ Market Week Aug. 4-10 by taking advantage of the Vanderbilt Farmers’ Market on Thursday, Aug. 8, from 1 to 5:30 p.m. at Vanderbilt Medical Center Plaza. Read MoreAug 7, 2019
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Save the date: Open Enrollment is Oct. 17-31
Open Enrollment is the annual opportunity for you to update or choose the benefits that best meet your needs. All benefits-eligible employees should complete Open Enrollment during October 2019 for calendar year 2020 benefits. Read MoreAug 7, 2019
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Intense look at La Brea Tar Pits explains why we have coyotes, not saber-toothed cats
The most detailed study to date of ancient predators trapped in the La Brea Tar Pits is helping Americans understand why today we’re dealing with coyotes dumping over garbage cans and not saber-toothed cats ripping our arms off. Read MoreAug 5, 2019
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Provost-appointed working group to assess digital support services, projects
A new working group will evaluate Vanderbilt’s digital project resources and services and make recommendations aimed at supporting the university’s current and future needs. Read MoreAug 5, 2019
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Provost appoints Online Education Committee
The university will take stock of its resources for online education through the work of a provost-appointed committee to ensure that schools and colleges receive needed support for these offerings. Read MoreAug 5, 2019
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Free club at Vanderbilt will make math fun for 6-12th graders
Math professors at Vanderbilt University will offer a free after-school club to help middle- and high-school students learn complex mathematical concepts in fun and playful ways. Read MoreAug 2, 2019
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Our favorite #vandygram of the week
No matter what angle you look at it from, Vanderbilt's campus is a sight to behold! This week our favorite #vandygram goes to @casey_care_again for this great shot taken across West End. 🤩 Read MoreAug 2, 2019
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Learn about progress in West End Neighborhood in August newsletter
Over the summer months rapid progress was made in the West End Neighborhood. Read about upcoming milestones, student move-in plan, events and more. Read MoreAug 2, 2019
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Meharry-Vanderbilt Community Engaged Research Core mini-grant awards available
The Meharry-Vanderbilt Community Engaged Research Core invites proposals for activities that promote on-going, mutually beneficial, health-oriented research partnerships between community organizations and academic researchers. Read MoreAug 1, 2019
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Limited submission opportunity: VentureWell Faculty Grants Program
Vanderbilt University may submit two proposals for the VentureWell Faculty Grants Program. The program supports the creation of new or transformation of existing courses and programs to help students develop novel, STEM-based inventions and gain the necessary entrepreneurial skills needed to bring these ideas to market. The grant will provide $30,000 (overhead not allowed) for a duration of three years. Read MoreAug 1, 2019
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Toddler brains resist learning from screens, even video chat
Vanderbilt study finds little ones need to interact with real, live humans in order to learn new information. Read MoreJul 31, 2019
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10 tips to save energy this summer
As temperatures climb into the 90s and higher during the summer months, VU Plant Operations and the Sustainability and Environmental Management Office are reminding faculty, staff and students to reduce energy consumption across campus. Read MoreJul 31, 2019