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Vanderbilt Campus Dining announces meal swipe partnership with Athletics
Vanderbilt Campus Dining has announced a new partnership with Athletics that will allow students, faculty and staff with a Campus Dining meal plan to use a meal swipe at men’s and women’s basketball games at Memorial Gym. The program launches Nov. 20. Read MoreNov 18, 2019
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Discovery Sciences Emerging Scholars Lecture features Chantell Evans Dec. 3
Dr. Chantell Evans, a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Pennsylvania, will discuss “The Role of Optineurin in Neuronal Mitophagy” beginning at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, in the Preston Research Building, Room 206. Mitophagy, the selective removal of damaged mitochondria, is thought to be critical to maintaining neuronal homeostasis. Read MoreNov 18, 2019
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University administrators to host third staff listening session Nov. 25
The third stop in a staff listening tour planned for the 2019-20 academic year will take place from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, in the Blair School of Music's Turner Recital Hall. All university staff are invited to attend. Read MoreNov 18, 2019
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Extra discount at Barnes & Noble for faculty and staff Dec. 6
Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt’s Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day is slated for Friday, Dec. 6. Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center faculty and staff will receive a 10 percent discount in addition to their regular 10 percent discount when they present a Vanderbilt ID at time of purchase. Read MoreNov 18, 2019
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Vanderbilt-wide Limited Submission Opportunity: St. Baldrick’s Foundation Research Grants
Vanderbilt may submit Research Grant and Supportive Care Research Grant proposals for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation spring grant cycle. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a nonprofit organization raising funds for childhood cancer research. Read MoreNov 18, 2019
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Caregiver Appreciation Celebration set for Dec. 4
Join the Vanderbilt Child and Family Center as we honor those who care for others on Wednesday, Dec. 4, from noon to 1 p.m. in The Living Room of the Godchaux Nursing Annex. Read MoreNov 18, 2019
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New VURC Subcommittee for International Research and Engagement formed
Faculty have been named to a new subcommittee formed by the Vanderbilt University Research Council to provide governance for the GlobalVU initiative. Read MoreNov 18, 2019
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Philosophy professor to discuss research on political polarization Nov. 21
Robert Talisse, W. Alton Jones Professor of Philosophy, will discuss and sign copies of his new book, Overdoing Democracy: Why We Must Put Politics in its Place, at Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt on Thursday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. Read MoreNov 18, 2019
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Heard Libraries survey responses due Dec. 1
The deadline is Dec. 1 to respond to a survey on library use and research that will help set future priorities for the Heard Libraries. Read MoreNov 18, 2019
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Vanderbilt students manage $500K of $12M portfolio in TVA Investment Challenge Program
Vanderbilt University students in two business minor elective courses are getting hands-on experience in the investment world thanks to a unique program sponsored by the Tennessee Valley Authority. Read MoreNov 15, 2019
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From ‘Vanderbilt Magazine’: The Art of Healing
Cuban artist and Vanderbilt professor Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons wants to change the world through art. Read MoreNov 15, 2019
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Acorn School teachers, chemistry department administrator honored with Chancellor’s Heart and Soul awards
Kennadria Lloyd and Crystal Macias, two teachers at The Acorn School, and Magdalena Paszewska, administrative officer in the Department of Chemistry, are the latest recipients of the Chancellor’s Heart and Soul Staff Appreciation Award. Read MoreNov 15, 2019
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Churchwell establishes Diversity Liaison Committee to scale best practices across university
Interim Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer Dr. André L. Churchwell has established a new committee charged with helping to foster equity, diversity and inclusion within each functional area at Vanderbilt. Read MoreNov 15, 2019
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Owen Graduate School of Management turns 50
Today, the Owen Graduate School of Management competes with the nation’s best business schools while staying true to its original vision of an intentionally small school where students and faculty can develop strong relationships, and where teamwork, individualized programs of study and experiential learning remain key components of the curriculum. Read MoreNov 15, 2019
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From our Social ‘Dores
Over the past two weeks, our Social 'Dores have enjoyed the fall (and winter!) weather on campus, attended The Commons Halloween Mixer, seen Vanderbilt Off-Broadway's production of "Spring Awakening," and more! Read MoreNov 15, 2019
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Robot prototype shows promise for microsurgery on eyes and aneurysms
A new continuum robot designed by Vanderbilt engineers achieves multiscale motion and may open up a huge world of previously impossible complex microsurgeries. Read MoreNov 14, 2019
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Center for Teaching’s One Button Studio now available
The Center for Teaching’s new One Button Studio, an automated video studio that can be used without any previous video production experience, is now available for faculty and other instructors to use in support of their teaching. Read MoreNov 14, 2019
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Chat with VU Master of Public Health representatives during virtual fair Nov. 20
The Vanderbilt Master of Public Health Program is a small, student-centered, interdisciplinary program in the School of Medicine. Chat online with representatives from the program during a Public Health Virtual Fair from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 2 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Read MoreNov 14, 2019
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Revamped civil engineering curriculum ignites students’ passions
Members of the Class of 2020 will be the first civil engineering students to graduate under a revamped curriculum, designed to engage students early by combining hands-on projects with big-picture thinking. Read MoreNov 14, 2019
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Tissue engineering expert to deliver Hall Lecture on lessons from use of biomaterials in surgery
Jennifer Elisseeff, an expert in tissue engineering who recently received the prestigious NIH Director’s Pioneer Award, will deliver a public talk on Monday, Nov. 18, about lessons learned from biomaterials used in orthopedics and plastic surgery. Read MoreNov 14, 2019