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Vandy Cooks: ‘Fall, a Time for Sharing the Harvest’ Nov. 17
The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center and Health Plus present “Fall, a Time for Sharing the Harvest” from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, at the VRWC demonstration kitchen. Read MoreOct 25, 2017
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Emmy-nominated actor Tituss Burgess to speak at Vanderbilt Oct. 30
The "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" and "30 Rock" star will speak at Langford Auditorium in a lecture sponsored by the Office of LGBTQI Life. Read MoreOct 25, 2017
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Information sessions for Keegan Traveling Fellowship Nov. 2, 14 and Dec. 8
Seniors interested in the Michael B. Keegan Traveling Fellowship as well as the faculty and staff who advise them can learn more about the program during three upcoming information sessions. Read MoreOct 25, 2017
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For young black men, HIV prevention program reflects innovations
HIV infections in the United States have declined 18 percent in recent years, but in the African American community, the figures remain disproportionately high. Read MoreOct 23, 2017
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SECURITY NOTICE: Sexual assault on campus
On Oct. 23, VUPD received a report from a Campus Security Authority that a female student was sexually assaulted by a male student in a campus residence hall on Oct. 21, 2017. Read MoreOct 23, 2017
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October issue of Faculty Senate’s ‘Engage’ newsletter now available
The latest issue of the Faculty Senate newsletter features important legislation coming before the faculty this year. Learn about a proposed change that will be discussed at the November meeting. Read MoreOct 23, 2017
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Provost announces expanded COACHE website with actions in response to faculty report
Providing ongoing updates on initiatives related to the 2016 COACHE faculty satisfaction survey is the aim of the expanded COACHE website launched today by the Provost's Office of Academic and Faculty Affairs. Read MoreOct 23, 2017
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Chancellor’s committee makes recommendations on humanities
Building on current strengths and “seizing opportunities to make the humanities at Vanderbilt truly exceptional” are at the core of the report from the Chancellor’s Committee on the Humanities, posted online today. Read MoreOct 23, 2017
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Save money by enrolling in FSAs during Open Enrollment
Fully benefits-eligible employees can fund two types of flexible spending accounts: a health care FSA and a dependent day care FSA. FSAs save you money by allowing you to use pretax dollars to pay for qualifying expenses. Read MoreOct 23, 2017
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LSO: Arthur Vining Davis Higher Education, Interfaith Leadership and Religious Literacy, and Public Educational Media Grants
Vanderbilt may submit one application to the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations Grants. The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations are pleased to support projects in the following areas: Private Higher Education, Interfaith Leadership and Religious Literacy, and Public Educational Media. Read MoreOct 23, 2017
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Limited submission opportunity: Henry Luce Foundation Advancing Public Scholarship on Religion and Theology
Vanderbilt may submit one application to the The Henry Luce Foundation Advancing Public Scholarship on Religion and Theology program. The program aims to support collaborative, experimental, and field-shaping initiatives that enliven the practice of public scholarship. Read MoreOct 23, 2017
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Women’s Center sponsors salary negotiation workshops Nov. 1
The Vanderbilt community is invited to attend a pair of free salary negotiation workshops on Wednesday, Nov. 1. Read MoreOct 23, 2017
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Cole Lectures to examine unorthodox religious practices in the borderlands
Daisy L. Machado will examine what lived religion looks like in the borderlands, including unorthodox practices, when she delivers the Divinity School's Cole Lectures Oct. 26-27 at Benton Chapel. Read MoreOct 23, 2017
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New faculty: Renã A. S. Robinson, associate professor of chemistry
Renã A. S. Robinson’s interest in aging dates back to her childhood. Her mother spent her spare time as a caregiver attending to elderly people with dementia. Now an analytic chemist, Robinson is investigating the science behind this very human condition. She is employing the emerging field of proteomics to study the process of aging as well as neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. Read MoreOct 23, 2017
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New faculty: Erin Calipari, assistant professor of pharmacology
Erin Calipari could be described as a code breaker. Using technologies that allow her to probe the activity of single neurons in awake and behaving animals, she is piecing together the neural code that controls motivation and decision-making. Read MoreOct 23, 2017
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VUToday: Our three-dimensional universe in weekly roundup of VU news
University News and Communications publishes “VUToday,” a compilation of Vanderbilt mentions in the media, twice weekly. Read a selection of Vanderbilt news stories for the week of Oct. 16. Read MoreOct 20, 2017
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How to handle different Open Enrollment periods
Open Enrollment for 2018 benefits is happening now. If you have a spouse who works for another employer that offers benefits, be sure to carefully consider the options that work best for your family. Read MoreOct 20, 2017
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My Southern Health: Tackling sinus issues
To just be pockets of air, sinuses certainly can cause serious discomfort. Here, Bobo Tanner, co-founder of the Vanderbilt Asthma, Sinus, Allergy Program, answers questions about what causes sinus issues and how these conditions are treated. Read MoreOct 20, 2017
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My Southern Health: How to assess your breast cancer risk
Do you know what it means to be at “high” or “elevated” risk for developing breast cancer? Do you know if you are at high risk? Read MoreOct 20, 2017
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TIPs pre-proposals due Oct. 30
Pre-proposals for the 2018 round of Trans-Institutional Programs are due Monday, Oct. 30. All full-time faculty are eligible to participate. Read MoreOct 20, 2017