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Angie Thomas, best-selling author of ‘The Hate U Give,’ discusses art as activism
Hundreds of Vanderbilt and Nashville community members gathered in Langford Auditorium Wednesday evening for a lecture hosted by Equity, Diversity and Inclusion featuring best-selling author Angie Thomas. Her talk spanned several topics, including art as a medium for activism and the events and experiences that prompted Thomas to write her debut novel, "The Hate U Give." Read MoreFeb 15, 2019
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Life Phase Series: ‘First-Time Home Buying’ March 14
The talk is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 14, in Light Hall, Room 428. The presenters will share insight and information on the home-buying process, including identifying your home needs, selecting a realtor, financing, contracts, inspections, appraisals, and how to successfully close on your home. Read MoreFeb 15, 2019
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Virtual Private Network to begin using multi-factor authentication March 18
Effective March 18, multi-factor authentication will be required for Vanderbilt's virtual private network application, Pulse Secure. Read MoreFeb 15, 2019
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Report outside retirement contributions to HR by April 1
To help employees avoid tax penalties, Human Resources collects information each spring regarding contributions made to outside retirement plans to help ensure they do not exceed IRS limits. Read MoreFeb 15, 2019
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Executive Education: Take the next step in your career today
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 14, 2019
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Vandy Cooks: ‘The Pastabilities are Endless’ March 13
The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center and Health Plus present “The Pastabilities are Endless” on Wednesday, March 13. This installment of Vandy Cooks will be from noon to 1 p.m. at the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center teaching kitchen. Read MoreFeb 14, 2019
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Limited Submission Opportunity: V Foundation V Scholar Awards
The V Foundation aims to “achieve victory over cancer” in part by funding cancer research grants. The V Scholar Award supports early tenure-track faculty by funding a range of projects from laboratory based fundamental research through bench to bedside research. Read MoreFeb 13, 2019
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Vanderbilt choral director to make Carnegie Hall debut
Associate Professor of Choral Studies Tucker Biddlecombe will make his Carnegie Hall conducting debut on Sunday, Feb. 17, helming Morten Lauridsen’s modern-day classic "Lux Aeterna." The production will include singers from the Blair Children’s Chorus program, specifically the Young Men’s Chorus, who will perform with choristers from five states accompanied by the New England Symphonic Ensemble. Read MoreFeb 13, 2019
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‘The Future of Legal Education’ Feb. 26
David Lat, editor at large and founding editor of "Above the Law," will explore the forces shaping the future of law and legal education, including the influence of technology, during a special lunch hour talk and moderated discussion on Feb. 26. Read MoreFeb 13, 2019
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‘Love Your Heart’ expo Feb. 21
February is National Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Health Plus encourages you to take action to reduce your risk for heart disease. Read MoreFeb 13, 2019
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Limited Submission Opportunity: The Reeve Foundation Quality of Life Grants
Pioneered by the late Dana Reeve, the Quality of Life Grants Program recognizes projects and initiatives that foster community engagement, inclusion and involvement, while promoting health and wellness for individuals living with paralysis and their families. Read MoreFeb 13, 2019
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VU Theatre performs the Bard’s romantic comedy ‘Twelfth Night’
Vanderbilt University Theatre opens "Twelfth Night", a Shakespearean comedy with themes of love and loss, gender roles, double identities and more, Feb. 15 at Neely Auditorium. Read MoreFeb 13, 2019
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Latest issue of ‘ON THE HILL’ government relations report now available
Vanderbilt’s Division of Government and Community Relations has published Issue 2 of its "ON THE HILL" government relations report. The biannual report summarizes Vanderbilt’s year-to-date activities at the federal, state and local levels of government. Read MoreFeb 13, 2019
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Upcoming Black History Month events will center on racial bias and injustice in America’s penal system
The historical causes and current day implications of America’s incarceration system will be critically examined at three upcoming Black History Month events on Vanderbilt’s campus. Read MoreFeb 13, 2019
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‘She Sang Freedom: Black Women, Music and the Struggle for Social Justice’ Feb. 21
Tammy L. Kernodle, professor of musicology at Miami University of Ohio, will present an interactive program exploring how black women musicians have used music as a means of documenting and promoting the struggle for equality and social justice in America. The event is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Wond'ry. Read MoreFeb 13, 2019
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Student counselors needed for Next Steps at Vanderbilt Summer Institute
The Next Steps at Vanderbilt Summer Institute is an inclusive higher education preparatory experience for rising high school juniors (17+ years old), seniors, and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities up to the age of 25. Read MoreFeb 12, 2019
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Campus Dining: ‘Overnight Oats’ demonstration Feb. 20
Campus Dining and Sloane Chmara, a senior pursuing a master’s degree in nutrition, will host an "Overnight Oats" demonstration on Feb. 20 from 4-6 p.m. at Rand. Read MoreFeb 12, 2019
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Data Science Institute seeking undergraduate summer research fellows
The Vanderbilt Data Science Institute Summer Research Program provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to engage in 10 weeks of full-time data science focused research in collaboration with any full-time Vanderbilt faculty member during the summer. Read MoreFeb 12, 2019
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Center for Cognitive Medicine offering Alzheimer’s APOE4 Gene Screening
Center for Cognitive Medicine offering Alzheimer's APOE4 Gene Screening at Whole Foods on Feb. 18. Read MoreFeb 12, 2019
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Long before #MeToo, female artists were calling out sexual violence
Social media has brought sexual assault into the public eye, but bearing witness to sexual violence in popular culture didn’t begin with the invention of tweets and posts, according to Vanderbilt art history professor Vivien Green Fryd, who explores the topic in her new book. Read MoreFeb 11, 2019