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Vandy Cooks featuring ‘Tennessee Magazine’s’ Tammy Algood Feb. 8
Join Tammy Algood, current recipe developer for "The Tennessee Magazine," at the February installment of Vandy Cooks from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, in the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center teaching kitchen. Read MoreJan 23, 2019
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What’s On My Mind: Martin Luther King and the responsibility to speak up
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos reflects on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Vanderbilt's history of encouraging open dialogue, which continues today, in this week's column. Read MoreJan 23, 2019
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Dalton family commits $12.75 million to support Law and Business Program at Vanderbilt Law School
A new $12.75 million gift to Vanderbilt Law School from alumnus and former Vanderbilt Board of Trust chairman Mark Dalton and his family will provide support for the law school's Law and Business Program, which prepares students to enter legal practice with a solid understanding of business law, corporate management, accounting and finance. Read MoreJan 23, 2019
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Global micro-grants take faculty to Lima, Tijuana and Edinburgh
Faculty members Noam Lupu, Karla McKanders and Lisa Fazio were recently awarded funding through the Global Research and Engagement Micro-Grant program to conduct international research and outreach. Read MoreJan 22, 2019
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Olympics and Judaism subject of Sports and Society event with political scientist Bruce Oppenheimer Jan. 31
Exploring the intersection of the Olympics and Judaism is the focus of a Jan. 31 lecture hosted by the Sports and Society Initiative and featuring Bruce Oppenheimer, professor of political science. Read MoreJan 22, 2019
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Women’s Center to host work-life balance workshop series
The Margaret Cuninggim Women's Center presents "Work-Life Workshops", a lecture-based lunchtime program covering a blend of self-care and professional development topics such as navigating organizational politics, salary negotiation strategies, stress management, mindfulness and more. Read MoreJan 22, 2019
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Nominations for School of Medicine faculty awards open through Feb. 28
The School of Medicine faculty awards recognize excellence in teaching, research, and clinical service. They are given by the faculty to the faculty. The deadline for nominations is Thursday, Feb. 28. Read MoreJan 22, 2019
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SEMO in search of ‘greenest’ group on campus
Waste Management Inc., the Vanderbilt Sustainability and Environmental Management Office and Vanderbilt Athletics are looking for the greenest group on campus for this year’s Vanderbilt Basketball Sustainability Competition. Read MoreJan 22, 2019
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VU, VUMC phone service temporarily unavailable Feb. 3
Vanderbilt IT will upgrade the telephone system on Sunday, Feb. 3, at 4 a.m. The upgrade will take approximately one hour to complete. During this time, the telephone system will be unavailable. Read MoreJan 22, 2019
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Biologist duo brings Wolbachia curriculum to students, citizen scientists around globe
A curriculum directed by biologists Seth and Sarah Bordenstein is responsible for helping countless thousands of college students, schoolkids and citizen scientists worldwide contribute to research on microbes using cutting-edge technology. Read MoreJan 22, 2019
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Limited Submission Opportunity: Covenant Foundation Signature and Ignition Grants
Vanderbilt University may submit one application for the Covenant Foundation Grants. The Covenant Foundation invites applications for innovative programs in Jewish schools, community organizations, and other institutional settings. Read MoreJan 21, 2019
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Robert Penn Warren Center’s executive director shares legacy of Stella Scott Vaughn with USAC
During its January meeting, the University Staff Advisory Council welcomed Robert Penn Warren Center Executive Director Mona Frederick and learned about the fascinating ties between the center’s office space and Stella Scott Vaughn, an important figure in Vanderbilt University history. Read MoreJan 21, 2019
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W-2 forms now available in Oracle
Employees may now view their 2018 W-2 in Oracle Cloud. Read MoreJan 18, 2019
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Drilling on Peabody campus rescheduled for Jan. 31-Feb. 1
As part of the Peabody Campus Infrastructure project, active machine boring, a process that measures bedrock depth, will take place at several locations on Peabody’s campus throughout the day, Jan. 24-25. Read MoreJan 18, 2019
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Flake calls for civility, tough leadership in Chancellor’s Lecture Series appearance
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos, Sen. Jeff Flake, This American Life producer Zoe Chace and Carolyn T. and Robert M. Rogers Visiting Professor Jon Meacham engaged in thoughtful discussion that drew a capacity crowd to Langford Auditorium. Read MoreJan 18, 2019
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Engineering and Science building recognized for green design
The Engineering and Science Building has been awarded gold LEED status by the U.S. Green Building Council for its environmental and cost-saving green features. Read MoreJan 17, 2019
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Pioneering Vanderbilt School of Nursing building designed with health in mind
Once certified, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing's new expansion is expected to be the first complete building in Nashville to meet the WELL Building Standard, developed to support the health and well-being of a building's occupants. Read MoreJan 17, 2019
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Wilkins named vice president for health equity
Dr. Consuelo Wilkins, associate professor of medicine and executive director of the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance, has been named to the newly created positions of vice president for health equity at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and associate dean for health equity with the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Read MoreJan 17, 2019
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‘Robert Penn Warren’ film director to attend documentary screening
A documentary on Robert Penn Warren—a distinguished writer, critic and Vanderbilt alumnus—will be screened on campus Jan. 23, followed by a Q&A with Tom Thurman, the film director. Read MoreJan 17, 2019
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48 hours of innovation will produce a variety of new tools for those with special needs
Teams of makers will race the clock this weekend to create innovative solutions to the problems facing those living with disabilities in Nashville and beyond. (Vanderbilt) Beginning Friday, Jan. 18, at 3 p.m., these teams will have 48 hours to “make a difference” as part of Vanderbilt’s Tikkun Olam… Read MoreJan 16, 2019