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Dean of Students offices reorganized to advance student success
The Office of the Dean of Students has reorganized its structure into three main clusters to help create new synergies, strengthen collaboration and advance student success and well-being. Read MoreAug 20, 2019
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Enroll in WAVU, one-day immersive academic experience for 7th-12th graders, beginning Sept. 10
Do you have a gifted 7th-12th grader looking for accelerated coursework? Enroll your student in Weekend at Vanderbilt University (WAVU). Read MoreAug 20, 2019
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VU Mail Services now offering free, convenient return service for online retailers
Vanderbilt University Mail Services is partnering with Happy Returns, a free, convenient return system for select online retailers. Happy Returns allows in-person, box-free returns to select retailers, with refunds initiated immediately. Read MoreAug 20, 2019
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See Global Education Office’s 2019 photo contest winners
Vanderbilt’s Global Education Office, home of the undergraduate study abroad program, has announced the winners of its 2019 photo contest. Read MoreAug 20, 2019
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Limited submission opportunity: 2020 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists
VU can nominate one candidate for the Chemistry and one candidate for the Physical Science & Engineering award categories. VU and VUMC are holding a joint competition to select one candidate for the Life Sciences award category. Read MoreAug 19, 2019
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New department launched to improve employee service delivery and community support
A new university department, Human Capital and Business Services, has been created to better serve employee support and development and the services that support all university divisions. The department, a merger of the functions previously supported by the former Human Resources and Business Services departments, will be led by Laura Nairon in the role of Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Capital and Business Services. Read MoreAug 19, 2019
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Celebrate Vanderbilt Move-In 2019 at The Ingram Commons
Watch as the newest Vanderbilt students from the Class of 2023 join the amazing tradition of Move-In at The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons. Read MoreAug 19, 2019
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Get free ice cream, meet subject librarians at Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries event Sept. 12
The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries will host an ice cream social for all students on Thursday, Sept. 12, in the Central Library Community Room from 1 to 3 p.m. Build-your-own sundaes catered by Ben & Jerry’s will be available while supplies last. Read MoreAug 19, 2019
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Vanderbilt to enhance fan experience with alcohol sales
Alcohol will be available for purchase by the general public at Vanderbilt Stadium beginning Aug. 31, when the Commodores face Georgia in the 2019 football season opener. Proceeds from the sales will provide additional resources to invest in helping student-athletes succeed on and off the field, such as through facility enhancements and more. Read MoreAug 19, 2019
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Preschoolers can do more math than you think
More complex math concepts can be easily introduced through simple games and tasks at home, according to a new Vanderbilt report. Read MoreAug 16, 2019
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Mahadevan-Jansen elected to global photonics society’s presidential track
Anita Mahadevan-Jansen, Orrin H. Ingram Professor of Engineering and director of the Biophotonics Center at Vanderbilt University, has been elected to serve as the 2020 vice president of SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics. Mahadevan-Jansen will serve as president-elect in 2021 and as the society’s president in 2022. Read MoreAug 16, 2019
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Posse Scholars to celebrate 30th anniversary with Aug. 30 celebration
The Posse Scholars program will recognize its 30th anniversary with a campus celebration on Friday, Aug. 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sarratt Student Center Promenade. The entire Vanderbilt community is invited to join in the event. Read MoreAug 16, 2019
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Tickets for 2019 Commodore Quake featuring Megan Thee Stallion, Bren Joy on sale Aug. 23
Vanderbilt’s 19th annual Commodore Quake will feature headliner Megan Thee Stallion and Bren Joy performing on Friday, Oct. 18, at 8 p.m. in Memorial Gym. Tickets for the event go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23. Read MoreAug 16, 2019
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‘No pause button’: Wente takes the helm as Vanderbilt’s interim chancellor
As Susan R. Wente assumes the role of interim chancellor, she looks to further the university’s commitment to learning, discovery and creative expression with the same drive and optimism she’s cultivated as an academic leader, scholar and mentor. Read MoreAug 16, 2019
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Our favorite #vandygram of the week
While we're ready for our college students to start classes next week, some of our mini-Commodores are already grinding away! We love this photo from @cierrangelicaprice of her little one's first day. 😍 Have any first-day-of-school throwback pics? Share them with us using #vandygram. Read MoreAug 16, 2019
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REDCap training: ‘REDCap/eStar Integration and Use’ Sept. 6
REDCap/eStar seminars have been established as a platform for introducing those interested in using Clinical Data Pull (CDP) on their REDCap project. Read MoreAug 16, 2019
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REDCap training: ‘Getting Started with Forms and Surveys’
This is an introductory training appropriate for those who want to use REDCap but have little to no experience. Read MoreAug 16, 2019
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Upload height, weight, blood pressure to Health Plus for credit toward Go for the Gold
Participate in programs to measure blood pressure, weight and body mass index. These numbers can be used on your yearly Compass Health Assessment and Wellness Actions Log for the Go for the Gold program. Read MoreAug 16, 2019
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Department of Cell and Developmental Biology’s Monday Seminar Series begins Aug. 19
Monday’s weekly seminars are on a cutting-edge topics in Cell or Developmental Biology, as well as Stem Cell and Epithelial Biology. Read MoreAug 16, 2019
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Weight loss study looking for African American male participants
The Center for Research on Men's Health at Vanderbilt University is conducting a weight-loss program in the Nashville area called Tailor Made: Solutions for Your Health. Tailor Made is specifically tailored to overweight and obese African American Men ages 35-64. Read MoreAug 16, 2019