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SkyVU Flight Check-In scheduled for June 7
SkyVU will host its second Flight Check-In on June 7 from 2 to 3 p.m. in The Commons Center’s Multipurpose Room. This session will inform the community about timekeeping and expense report changes. Read MoreMay 12, 2017
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Chancellor reminds graduates of the power of connection at Vanderbilt Commencement
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos reminded graduates at Vanderbilt’s Commencement May 12 that the university, the faculty and their classmates will continue to have an enduring influence on their lives. Read MoreMay 12, 2017
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Commencement extra-special for grandfather who marches in granddaughter’s ceremony
It was a double celebration at Vanderbilt University’s Commencement for alumnus Jim Cheshire. He marched in the procession May 12 along with other members of the Class of 1967 to mark the 50th anniversary of his graduation. His granddaughter Rachel Riendeau marched as well, receiving her bachelor’s degree along with 1,736 other members of the Class of 2017. Read MoreMay 12, 2017
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Children 8–11 with normal hearing needed for study
The Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences is looking for research subjects to better understand how children listen in background noise. Read MoreMay 12, 2017
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Employee Appreciation Picnic on Library Lawn Tuesday
Vanderbilt’s annual Employee Appreciation Picnic is scheduled for Tuesday, May 16, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Library Lawn. Famous Dave’s will be catering the event, and employees will have opportunities to enter drawings and win prizes. Read MoreMay 12, 2017
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Research ethics training for community members set for June 2
The Meharry-Vanderbilt Community Engaged Research Core is offering research ethics training for community organizations that are interested in conducting research involving the populations they serve, as well as for community organizations and individuals who are interested in partnering with academic researchers in conducting research involving humans. Read MoreMay 12, 2017
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Vanderbilt University honors 32 as emeriti faculty
Thirty-two retiring faculty members were recognized during Vanderbilt’s Commencement ceremony May 12, when the university honored their years of service and bestowed on them the title of emeritus or emerita faculty. Read MoreMay 12, 2017
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Founder’s Medalists honored at Vanderbilt Commencement
Vanderbilt Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos awarded the top scholars from each of the university’s undergraduate and professional schools with Founder’s Medals during Commencement on Friday, May 12. Read MoreMay 12, 2017
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Class meets with United Nations officials during Maymester trip
Vanderbilt students participating in a Maymester course taking place in Switzerland and Rome met with the United Nations high commissioner for human rights at the Palais Wilson building in Geneva. Read MoreMay 12, 2017
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Follow the better angels of their nature, grads are told
Acclaimed documentarian Ken Burns spoke to graduating Vanderbilt seniors during Senior Day and was awarded the Nichols-Chancellor's Medal. Read MoreMay 11, 2017
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Women’s Center begins new monthly parenting group May 17
The Margaret Cuninggim Women's Center at Vanderbilt is hosting a new group that will meet monthly. Called Parenting at Vandy, it is open to anyone with an interest in parenting. Read MoreMay 11, 2017
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School of Nursing parking lot closing May 15
A parking lot on 21st Avenue South, Lot 7, will close permanently Monday, May 15, as the university begins work on the new 29,947-square-foot addition to the School of Nursing. Lot 7 will be converted to a green space, with a drive that will allow for drop off at the entry of the renovated facility. Read MoreMay 11, 2017
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Employee Appreciation Picnic hosting new vendors
This year’s Employee Appreciation Picnic will host a number of new vendors, including Nissan, Mosquito Squad, Moe’s and Hilton. Vanderbilt Athletics, Vanderbilt Credit Union, the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center, Health Plus and SkyVU also will be represented. Read MoreMay 10, 2017
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Free legal advice on estate planning May 17
The Vanderbilt Child and Family Center will make attorneys available to answer specific questions about estate planning from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 17. Read MoreMay 10, 2017
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2017 omnibus spending bill reaffirms Congress’ commitment to research
Congress has reaffirmed the partnership between the federal government and American research universities by enacting a bipartisan appropriations spending package for fiscal year 2017 that preserves and increases funding for key federal research agencies—including a $2 billion increase for the National Institutes of Health. Read MoreMay 10, 2017
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Class of 2017: Ro Coleman, baseball standout, to become first male in his family to get degree
Ro Coleman would be wise to bring a box of Kleenex with him to Commencement. “When I walk across that stage and see that piece of paper,” Coleman said, “that’s when I might break down.” Read MoreMay 10, 2017
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Class of 2017: Georgina Sellyn, national tennis champ and Scotland native, eyes medical school
During her pre-med studies as a student-athlete at Vanderbilt, Georgina Sellyn spent hours shadowing doctors at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. That experience helped the fifth-year senior on the Commodore tennis team develop an affinity for surgery. Read MoreMay 10, 2017
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Vandy Walks: ‘Annuals and Perennials in Bloom’ May 17
“Annuals and Perennials in Bloom” will be the topic of Vandy Walks from noon to 1 p.m. May 17. Danny McKissack and Laura Barker from Vanderbilt Plant Operations' grounds maintenance crew will be the presenters. Read MoreMay 10, 2017
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Babies and You: ‘Coping with stresses of pregnancy’ May 18
"Coping with the Stresses and Emotions of Pregnancy" is the topic of Babies and You from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 18. Read MoreMay 10, 2017
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Fifteen recognized by Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Fifteen Vanderbilt students and alumni have been recognized by the Fulbright U.S. Student Program for 2017-18. The program is the largest U.S. exchange program offering opportunities for students and alumni to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and primary and secondary school teaching worldwide. Read MoreMay 9, 2017