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My Southern Health: Got the flu? Here’s why you need to stay home
William Schaffner, M.D., professor of Preventive Medicine and Infectious Diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, weighs in on the importance of staying home while sick and what we can all do to protect ourselves. Read MoreFeb 22, 2019
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Executive Education: Achieve better business outcomes with consistent professional development
Sign up today for any of Executive Education’s Short Programs using the code "COMP20" for 20 percent off any of our programs for Spring 2019. Take advantage of these savings and advance your career today. Read MoreFeb 22, 2019
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How attracting multiple mates affects flirting fads in birds
For many species, extravagant displays are a critical part of attracting a mate. Think of a peacock’s long tail or a songbird’s elaborate melody. When considering these populations, scientists at Vanderbilt University wondered if they could use new methods to test a theory that has been around for almost 150… Read MoreFeb 22, 2019
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Our favorite #vandygram of the week!
This week our favorite #vandygram goes out to @thechristinezhou. After all the rain this week, our campus is showing its first blooms of spring and we are loving it! 😍 Read MoreFeb 22, 2019
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Commodore Award, Diversity Leadership Award given at Service Award Ceremony
Vanderbilt University honored employees who reached significant service milestones in calendar year 2018 and handed out two of its highest awards for staff during the Service Award Ceremony Wednesday at the Student Life Center. Read MoreFeb 22, 2019
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Find Your Impact: Student creates app for orangutans
A coding hobby led Vanderbilt HOD and economics double major Ben Scheer on a wild immersion, building an app for orangutans at Zoo Atlanta. Read MoreFeb 22, 2019
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Gianna Mosser selected to lead Vanderbilt University Press
Gianna Mosser has been named director of Vanderbilt University Press, where she will work with key partners to develop a new strategic vision for the university's publishing arm. Read MoreFeb 22, 2019
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Vanderbilt senior earns prestigious fellowship from Luce Scholars Program
Connor Morency, a senior from Wheaton, Illinois, studying mechanical engineering, has been named to the 2019-20 class of Luce Scholars. As a Luce Scholar, he will gain new perspectives through immersive living and professional work experiences in Asia. Read MoreFeb 22, 2019
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Celebrate Women’s History Month with campus events in March
The Margaret Cuninggim Women's Center will host a full calendar of events in March in celebration of Women's History Month. Read MoreFeb 21, 2019
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Stewart, former longtime athletics administrator, dies
June Stewart, who began her career as a secretary in the Vanderbilt sports information office in 1973 and retired in 2001 as associate athletics director, died Feb. 19. She was 78. Read MoreFeb 21, 2019
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Hone your leadership skills with Vanderbilt Executive Education
Vanderbilt Executive Education’s intensive Emerging Leaders Program will help you develop the skills you need to reach your goals and take big steps in your career. Read MoreFeb 21, 2019
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Town hall to focus on findings of Task Force on University Athletics
The campus community is invited to a town hall Feb. 27 to discuss the final report of the Faculty Senate Task Force on University Athletics. Read MoreFeb 21, 2019
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Arts and Humanities micro-grants fund three new faculty projects
New faculty projects that include a performance at Carnegie Hall, symposium and podcast on disability practices have been created with Arts and Humanities micro-grant funding. Read MoreFeb 21, 2019
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Queer People of Color Social Feb. 26
Celebrate the intersection of identities at the Queer People of Color Social on Tuesday, Feb. 26 from 5-7 p.m. in the BCC Auditorium. Read MoreFeb 21, 2019
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Limited Submission Opportunity: VSA Arts Connect All – Workshop/Residency Program
Vanderbilt University may submit one application to the Very Special Arts (VSA) Arts Connect All-Workshop/Residency Program. As the nation’s performing arts center, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has a goal of providing powerful, culturally relevant educational experiences for all. To this end, the Kennedy Center’s VSA programs extend across the United States to address a variety of disability-related, arts education initiatives in the literary, media, visual, and performing arts (theater, dance, music). Read MoreFeb 21, 2019
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Zeppos to welcome distinguished guests to campus for spring lectures
A former United States president, groundbreaking political figures, and nationally renowned science advocates are among the speakers to be featured in the coming weeks of the Chancellor’s Lecture Series at Vanderbilt. Read MoreFeb 20, 2019
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President George W. Bush to visit for Chancellor’s Lecture March 11
Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will welcome the 43rd president of the United States, George W. Bush, for a conversation on Monday, March 11. Those interested in tickets must fill out a form between noon today and noon Feb. 26 to be entered into a randomized drawing. Read MoreFeb 20, 2019
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‘The View’s’ Meghan McCain reflects on her father, civility at Chancellor’s Lecture
During her Chancellor's Lecture Series appearance Tuesday evening, Meghan McCain, political analyst, best-selling author and co-host of "The View," said she loves visiting universities and talking to young people about politics because they’re more curious and open than older generations. Read MoreFeb 20, 2019
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LGBTQI Life hosts 2019 OUT in Front Conference Feb. 23
Vanderbilt's Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex Life will host the 2019 OUT in Front conference Feb. 23. The keynote speaker is award-winning author, musician and dancer Brontez Purnell. Read MoreFeb 20, 2019
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Apply for fall 2019 study abroad by Feb. 27; get incentives
The Global Education Office encourages students to consider several incentives for fall 2019 study abroad. Applications for most fall 2019 programs are due Feb. 27. Read MoreFeb 20, 2019