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Limited Submission Opportunity: Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award
Vanderbilt University may nominate one faculty member in the Chemical Sciences for the Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program. The Chemical Sciences include chemistry, biochemistry, materials chemistry, and chemical engineering. The program provides discretionary funding to faculty at an early stage in their careers who demonstrate leadership in research and education. Read MoreOct 17, 2019
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Limited Submission Opportunity: Children’s Theatre Foundation of America Founders Project Fulfillment Grant
Vanderbilt University may submit one application to the The Founders Project Fulfillment Grant Program, which seeks applications that focus on dismantling racism. The Children’s Theatre Foundation of America will support a ground-breaking project by a not-for-profit theatre that comes to a culmination ready to be shared with the public through production, public display, or publication. Read MoreOct 17, 2019
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From our Social ‘Dores
Over the last two weeks, our Social 'Dores attended Vanderbilt's National Coming Out Day celebration, learned how to make inclusive toys for VUMC, appreciated art at both Sarratt's art gallery and the Frist Art Museum, and more! Read MoreOct 17, 2019
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Blair School’s Ryan Middagh awarded 2019 Chancellor’s Cup
Blair School of Music Senior Lecturer Ryan Middagh was awarded the 2019 Chancellor’s Cup by Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente in a surprise presentation during a Blair Big Band rehearsal on Oct. 15. Read MoreOct 16, 2019
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Stevenson Library launches Gear2Go technology-lending service
Gear2Go, a new technology-lending service available to Vanderbilt students, faculty and staff, is now available at the Stevenson Science and Engineering Library. Read MoreOct 16, 2019
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Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center to celebrate 35th anniversary during Reunion
The Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center will celebrate its 35th anniversary during Reunion Weekend. The center, which was dedicated in April 1984, will mark the milestone with numerous events and programs. Read MoreOct 16, 2019
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Free Homecoming block party featuring JoJo Oct. 17
The Vanderbilt Programming Board Homecoming Committee presents its annual block party featuring the recording artist JoJo this Thursday, Oct. 17, from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at the University Club lot behind Branscomb. Read MoreOct 16, 2019
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Wente announces paid administrative closure day Dec. 23
Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente has announced that Monday, Dec. 23, will be an administrative closure day, extending the winter break for university staff. The administrative closure day is a one-time paid holiday for 2019. Read MoreOct 16, 2019
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Vandy Walks: ‘Ghost Trees and Urban Legends’ Oct. 31
Steve Baskauf will present "Ghost Trees and Urban Legends" on Thursday, Oct. 31, for Health Plus' Vandy Walks series. Read MoreOct 16, 2019
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Peabody College to host professional programs open house Oct. 29
Prospective students interested in a master’s or doctor of education degree will have the opportunity to learn more about the specific program options available and hear about the admissions process while mixing and mingling with current Peabody College students, faculty and staff on Tuesday, Oct. 29. Read MoreOct 16, 2019
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Health Plus sponsors pumpkin carving contest Oct. 31
Join Health Plus for a pumpkin carving contest in celebration of the final week of this season's Vanderbilt Farmers Market. Carve or decorate a pumpkin with others in your department and bring it to the farmers market on Medical Center Plaza on Thursday, Oct. 31, for voting. Read MoreOct 16, 2019
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Healthier You: ‘Alleviate Stress Through Mindfulness’ Oct. 24
Dr. Lilian Cheung from the Harvard School of Public Health will present "Alleviate Stress Through Mindfulness" on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 1 to 2 p.m. in Light Hall, Room 202. Read MoreOct 16, 2019
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‘Muscle Stem Cell Under Stress’ Oct. 24
The Department of Cell and Developmental Biology will present a special seminar on Thursday, Oct. 24. Annarita Scaramozza, a postdoctoral scholar at the University of California-San Francisco, will present “Muscle Stem Cell Under Stress” beginning at 12:15 p.m. in MRB III, Room 3131. Read MoreOct 16, 2019
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Work-Life Workshop: ‘Managing Imposter Syndrome’ Oct. 28
The next Work-Life Workshop is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 28, at noon in Sarratt Student Center, Room 216/220. Read MoreOct 16, 2019
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Career Center hosts annual Law School and Graduate School Fair
The Vanderbilt Career Center hosted its annual Law School Fair and Graduate School Fair at the Student Life Center Oct. 10. Read MoreOct 16, 2019
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$2.3M NIH grant allows collaborators to focus on advancing liver cancer surgical care
A multiyear, collective effort among engineers, surgeons and scientists led by the School of Engineering's Michael Miga has resulted in a $2.3 million four-year grant awarded by the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering of the National Institutes of Health to improve laparoscopic liver surgery and liver cancer ablation therapy. Read MoreOct 16, 2019
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Humphrey Fellows volunteer in Nashville community
Vanderbilt's Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows volunteered at LP Pencil Box in September and the Nashville Zoo in October as part of the 2019-20 cohort's monthly service initiative. Read MoreOct 16, 2019
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VU engineers lead $1M NSF pilot to develop tech for workforce inclusion of people with autism
A Vanderbilt mechanical engineering professor is leading an ambitious pilot project that will develop prototypes of new AI-based technology and tools to train, connect and support people with autism spectrum disorders in finding jobs and succeeding in the workforce. Read MoreOct 16, 2019
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Open Enrollment starts tomorrow
Open Enrollment is your annual opportunity to update or choose the benefits that best meet your needs. All benefits-eligible employees must complete Open Enrollment, even if they don’t plan to make changes or waive coverage. Read MoreOct 16, 2019
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Vanderbilt climate surveys on sexual assault and misconduct show informed and engaged campus community, challenges remaining
Vanderbilt University released on Tuesday the findings of two surveys conducted earlier this year assessing student, postdoctoral fellow and faculty experiences with sexual assault and sexual misconduct. Read MoreOct 15, 2019