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What’s On My Mind: A focus on the faculty
A university is built on a foundation of research, scholarship and service; to do each of those successfully, we must create an environment in which the faculty can thrive, writes Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in this week's column. Read MoreNov 9, 2018
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MLK Commemorative Series seeking proposals for teach-ins
The MLK Commemorative Series planning committee invites Vanderbilt community members, including faculty, staff, postdocs and graduate and professional students, to submit proposals for teach-ins to take place on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in January 2019. Read MoreNov 9, 2018
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Volunteers needed for teen depression study
The Mood, Emotion and Development Lab at Vanderbilt University is conducting a study to improve treatment for teen depression. Read MoreNov 9, 2018
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Campus celebration honoring Jake Kosowsky Nov. 11
A celebration of the life of Jake Kosowsky will be held in the Student Life Center Ballrooms on Sunday, Nov. 11, from 7 to 10 p.m. Read MoreNov 9, 2018
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Volunteers 55-75 needed for study involving free memory screening
The Center for Cognitive Medicine is in search of volunteers ages 55-75 to participate in a free memory screening. Read MoreNov 9, 2018
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Data Science Institute seeking faculty affiliations
Vanderbilt's newly launched Data Science Institute has issued a call for faculty affiliations. Read MoreNov 9, 2018
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Commuter Collective celebrates children’s art on Nashville buses
Metro bus riders can enjoy children's art with a social justice theme—thanks to Vanderbilt Divinity School students. Read MoreNov 8, 2018
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Vanderbilt Child and Family Center invests in future generations with innovative, research-driven curriculum
The Vanderbilt Child and Family Center is investing in future generations with an innovative, research-driven curriculum. Read MoreNov 8, 2018
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Today’s budding yeasts shed traits from their 400-million-year-old ancestor
Evolutionary biologists decoded the genomes of nearly a third of known budding yeast species, allowing them to reconstruct an ancient parent’s metabolic characteristics. Read MoreNov 8, 2018
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Vanderbilt University launches the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation
A $10 million gift from alumna Jennifer R. Frist, BS’93, and husband William R. “Billy” Frist will endow a new center focused on supporting and developing the neurodiverse talents of individuals with autism at Vanderbilt University’s School of Engineering. Read MoreNov 8, 2018
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Babies and You: ‘Breastfeeding – a positive choice’
"Breastfeeding: A Positive Choice" is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, in Light Hall, Room 411. Read MoreNov 7, 2018
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Executive Education: Step up and be the leader your organization needs
You will learn to think strategically and deliver results faster with our upcoming program, Stepping Up: A Tool Kit for Strategic Leadership. Read MoreNov 7, 2018
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SEC scholar-athlete uses MSF degree to launch career
Former Tennessee football player Parker Henry, MSF'19, is using his athlete's work ethic to build a promising future in finance. Read MoreNov 7, 2018
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Vanderbilt University receives $4.5M grant, will match to help fund MoveVU mobility plan
MoveVU, Vanderbilt's mobility strategy for faculty, staff and students, has a received a major boost from a $4.5 million federal grant, which the university will match. Read MoreNov 7, 2018
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Ingram Scholars celebrate 25th anniversary, reaffirm program’s vision
Alumni of the Ingram Scholars Program celebrated its 25th anniversary with a weekend of events on campus reflecting on the program's history and discussing its future. Read MoreNov 7, 2018
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Chancellor announces November book club selection; VU community invited to discussions Nov. 12, 29
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will host a gathering of the recently launched Chancellor’s Book Club on Monday, Nov. 12, to discuss “A Place for Us” by Fatima Mirza. The November book, “The Great Alone” by Kristin Hannah, is the topic for a Thursday, Nov. 29, discussion. Read MoreNov 7, 2018
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New arts and humanities micro-grants target timely projects
A new micro-grant fund designed to help faculty pursue time-sensitive projects that will amplify and advance Vanderbilt's arts and humanities has begun accepting applications. Read MoreNov 7, 2018
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Help influence Nashville’s future: Take the Nashville Community Health + Well-being Survey
Are you a resident of Davidson County? If yes, you may have received the Nashville Community Health + Well-Being Survey in your mailbox. If you did receive it, please take it! Your answers will help nonprofits, businesses, government organizations and others better understand and serve the needs of our community. Read MoreNov 7, 2018
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Vanderbilt celebrates GIS Day Nov. 14-16
Vanderbilt University will celebrate GIS Day from Wednesday, Nov. 14, through Friday, Nov. 16, with events that showcase Vanderbilt’s innovative applications of technology, data collection, geospatial information visualization and thought leadership through geographic information system technology. Read MoreNov 7, 2018