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Wond’ry exhibit takes digital humanities into three dimensions
A new exhibit at the Wond’ry showcasing the work of Vanderbilt’s Slave Societies Digital Archive will feature some unusual pieces of digital preservation: 3D-printed replicas of significant artifacts. Read MoreMar 23, 2018
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Statement from Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos on the FY 18 omnibus spending package
Vanderbilt Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos released a statement regarding the FY 18 omnibus spending package signed by President Trump March 23. Read MoreMar 23, 2018
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Frank Parker Lecture to explore earthquakes coupled with fires’ effect on buildings
Amr Elnashai, vice chancellor and vice president for research and technology transfer at the University of Houston, will discuss "Coupled Fire and Earthquake Loading Effects on Buildings" Thursday, March 29. The Frank Parker Lecture in Civil and Environmental Engineering will take place in Jacobs Believed In Me Auditorium at Featheringill Hall. Read MoreMar 23, 2018
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NIH requests comments on proposed animal-welfare regulatory changes for laboratories
The National Institutes of Health’s Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare has issued a Request For Information inviting researchers and other individuals to comment on proposed approaches to reducing regulatory burden with respect to the use of laboratory animals. Read MoreMar 23, 2018
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Library Passover exhibition features Amsterdam Haggadah
A special exhibition at the Central Library from March 29 through April 8 celebrates the recent acquisition of a rare guide to the Passover Seder. Read MoreMar 23, 2018
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Vanderbilt co-sponsors March 27 neighborhood forum on city’s proposed transit plan
Vanderbilt University is among the sponsors of a March 27 neighborhood forum at Belmont United Methodist Church concerning Nashville's proposed transit plan and upcoming referendum. Read MoreMar 23, 2018
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Vanderbilt Libraries present an evening of card-game history and whist playing
The Friends of Vanderbilt's Libraries will host an evening exploration into the card game of whist March 27. Read MoreMar 23, 2018
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Owen Executive Education offers 25 percent employee discount
Vanderbilt employees receive a 25 percent discount on the Executive Education programs offered by the Owen Graduate School of Management. Read MoreMar 22, 2018
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Children participants needed for research study on stuttering
Children 4 to 6 years old who do or do not stutter are needed for a research study titled "Cognitive, Linguistic and Emotional Contributions to Childhood Stuttering.” Read MoreMar 22, 2018
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Vanderbilt students offer firsthand look at Nashville’s distant past during Fossils at the Fort April 7
Kids of all ages can find and take home a 400-million-year-old souvenir and learn all about the hunt for clues to the ancient past at Fort Negley April 7. Read MoreMar 22, 2018
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Vanderbilt and ofo partner to bring dockless bike sharing to campus
As part of its ongoing mobility and transportation strategy, Vanderbilt is launching a six-month pilot of a dockless bike-share program beginning Tuesday, March 27. The kickoff event will feature bike demos, rider education and giveaways. Read MoreMar 22, 2018
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What’s On My Mind: Changing the discussion around mental health and wellbeing
Mental illness and wellbeing concern all of us, but the surrounding stigma can prevent people from reaching out and getting help. It's time to change, says Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in his column this week. Read MoreMar 22, 2018
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Chancellor’s committee makes recommendations on mental health and wellbeing
A report by the Chancellor's Strategic Planning Committee, made up of faculty, students, staff and alumni, recommends a multifaceted approach to supporting mental health and wellbeing at Vanderbilt. Read MoreMar 22, 2018
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Get your scuba diving certification at the Rec
Do you want to learn how to scuba dive? Discover new adventures? Or see the world beneath the waves? This semester, the Rec is hosting Scuba Shack’s PADI Open Water Scuba Diving Certification. The course is open to Vanderbilt University faculty, staff, students and Rec members. Read MoreMar 21, 2018
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VU goes blue March 29
VU goes blue for Colon Cancer Awareness on Thursday, March 29. Health Plus staff will be at the following university locations to offer colon health information and Know Your Numbers. Read MoreMar 21, 2018
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‘Lemonade and Wax Cylinders’ March 22
The Wilson Music Library will host its annual spring celebration of recorded sound on Thursday, March 22, from 3 to 5 pm. Martin Fisher from the MTSU Center for Popular Music will be on hand to record your voice or instrument the old-fashioned way: on wax cylinder. Read MoreMar 21, 2018
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Campus Dining named Greenest Group on Campus
Vanderbilt Campus Dining was named the winner of the 2018 Vanderbilt Basketball Sustainability Competition. The group celebrated its title of “Greenest Group on Campus” at the game against Missouri Feb. 27. Read MoreMar 21, 2018
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Heard Libraries’ Keen receives Chancellor’s Heart and Soul Award
James “Tristan” Keen, mailroom manager for the nine libraries in the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries system, is the final recipient of a Chancellor’s Heart and Soul Staff Appreciation Award for the 2017-18 academic year. Read MoreMar 21, 2018
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Stars collide: How a Vanderbilt political scientist ended up on a Chinese reality show—and Vanderbilt found a star freshman
Ten Chinese high school students competing for an invitation to apply to an English-speaking college. Five judges from elite universities. How a Vanderbilt professor discovered one amazing freshman. Read MoreMar 21, 2018
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Inclusive Excellence invites women faculty to community writing sessions
The Office of Inclusive Excellence is hosting writing sessions to help women faculty build community and dedicate time to furthering their scholarly research. Read MoreMar 20, 2018