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Discussion on copyright and fair use in teaching and scholarship Oct. 25
Vanderbilt Libraries and the Digital Humanities Center are partnering to bring two prominent copyright experts to campus Oct. 25 to explore fair use as it applies to research and teaching. Read MoreOct 11, 2018
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‘Informed Citizenship and the Economics of Information’ Oct. 15
What does it mean to be an informed citizen in America today? The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries’ Open Mind series will explore the topic with a panel discussion on Monday, Oct. 15. Read MoreOct 11, 2018
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Synergy in two-dimensional materials, membranes research clear in professor’s new work
Piran Kidambi's team applied the overlap in research on two-dimensional materials and membranes to address some of the most critical challenges in membrane research. Read MoreOct 10, 2018
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Jewish Studies hosts ‘Antisemitism in Contemporary American Politics’ roundtable Nov. 8
Vanderbilt Jewish Studies will bring three scholars to Vanderbilt for a roundtable discussion on “Antisemitism in Contemporary American Politics” on Thursday, Nov. 8. Read MoreOct 10, 2018
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Arts and Science’s Jonathan Waters awarded 2018 Chancellor’s Cup
Senior Lecturer in Cinema and Media Arts Jonathan Waters’ fierce commitment to helping students from all walks of life achieve success in the arts was among several reasons he was awarded the 2018 Chancellor’s Cup on Tuesday. Read MoreOct 10, 2018
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Virtual archaeologist to deliver Goldberg Lecture Thursday
Bernard Frischer, a leading virtual archaeologist and director of the Virtual Heritage Program and professor of informatics at Indiana University, will deliver the Norman L. and Roselea J. Goldberg Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 11, in Cohen Memorial Hall. Read MoreOct 10, 2018
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Six alumni join Vanderbilt Student Media Hall of Fame in 2018
Six alumni—Bruce Heyman, John Hindle, Scott Hubbard, Paul Kurtz, Richard McCord and Mary Margaret Oliver—are the newest members of the Vanderbilt Student Media Hall of Fame. Read MoreOct 10, 2018
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Women’s soccer team earns highest ranking since 1998
The Commodores jumped seven spots to No. 12 in the United Soccer Coaches Poll and face their third straight ranked matchup Friday night when No. 9 South Carolina comes to Nashville for the team's first white-out game this season. The first 500 fans will receive a free white Anchor Down T-shirt. Read MoreOct 9, 2018
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Submit an event for International Education Week
International Education Week, scheduled for Nov. 12-16, is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of State. All Vanderbilt students, staff, faculty and student organizations are invited to submit an event for #IEW2018 on a topic related to international education and exchange. Read MoreOct 9, 2018
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Transition Tennessee seeking parent participants for needs assessment survey
Transition Tennessee invites parents and caregivers across Tennessee to participate in a short survey on the needs of their child(ren) with disabilities (ages 14-22) preparing for future jobs, training, or college after high school. Read MoreOct 9, 2018
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Complete Go for the Gold by Oct. 31, earn up to $240 wellness credit
Faculty and staff who enroll in the Vanderbilt Health Plan for 2019 can earn a wellness credit of up to $240 by completing all three steps of Go for the Gold by Wednesday, Oct. 31. Read MoreOct 9, 2018
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Meet ‘Jack,’ VUPD’s first community K-9 officer
Vanderbilt University Police Department welcomed Jack, a 2-year-old yellow Lab and the university’s first community K-9 officer, this fall. Read MoreOct 9, 2018
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New faculty advisory committee to develop research IT services and resources on campus
A new faculty advisory committee has been convened to prioritize communication, security, programming, networking and storage resource needs as they relate to research. Read MoreOct 9, 2018
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Vanderbilt wins PARK(ing) Day awards from Nashville Civic Design Center
Vanderbilt University was recognized by the Nashville Civic Design Center for its participation in PARK(ing) Day 2018. The university won the “Best Use of Space” award and “Golden Phone” award for the most text-in votes by visitors. Read MoreOct 9, 2018
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Register for the Health Plus pumpkin-carving contest
Join Health Plus for a pumpkin-carving competition in celebration of the last week of this season’s Vanderbilt Farmers’ Market. Carve or decorate a pumpkin with others in your department and bring it to the market on Thursday, Oct. 25, for voting. Read MoreOct 8, 2018
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‘Babies and You’ schedule announced for fall
Health Plus wants to support you in having a healthy pregnancy by offering "Babies and You", a prenatal education program to encourage early and consistent prenatal care. Read MoreOct 8, 2018
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Turn in unused medications at Drug Take Back Day
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue - bring any expired or unused over-the-counter or prescription medications to be safely disposed of. Read MoreOct 8, 2018
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LSO: Akamai Foundation Grant
Vanderbilt University may submit one application to the Akamai Foundation. The Akamai Foundation is a private corporate foundation dedicated to fostering excellence in mathematics, with the aim of promoting math’s importance and encouraging America’s next generation of technology innovators. Read MoreOct 8, 2018
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What’s On My Mind: The global impact of Vanderbilt alumni
The upcoming weekend's Reunion provides an opportunity to recognize the achievements of the remarkable alumni making a positive change in today's world, writes Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in this week's column. Read MoreOct 8, 2018
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Anita Hill to speak at Vanderbilt University Oct. 28
Best-selling author and legal scholar Anita Hill will deliver a lecture, “No Longer Silent: Underrepresented Narratives in Sexual Violence,” on Sunday, Oct. 28, in Langford Auditorium. Admission is free, but tickets are required for entry. Read MoreOct 8, 2018