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All benefits-eligible employees should complete Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment begins at 8 a.m. on Oct. 17 and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 31. Elections are effective Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2017, unless you have a qualifying event like getting married or having a baby. Read MoreSep 28, 2016
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Watch Coach Mason, players discuss upcoming Florida game
Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason and four members of the football team -- defensive lineman Torey Agee, linebacker Oren Burks, wide receiver C.J. Duncan and quarterback Kyle Shurmur -- spoke to local reporters Tuesday at Vanderbilt's regular weekly press conference held on campus. Read MoreSep 28, 2016
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‘Pre-Flight’ course for startups offered to Vanderbilt students, faculty and staff
Think you’ve got an idea that could become the next Facebook or Google, but you’re not sure how to get it off the ground? Turning ideas into action is the aim of a new, seven-week Pre-Flight course, developed by the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, and offered in partnership with Vanderbilt’s Center for Technology Transfer & Commercialization (CTTC) and the Wond’ry. Read MoreSep 28, 2016
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Activist, singer Monica Raye Simpson to lead Vanderbilt Divinity workshop
Monica Raye Simpson, executive director of the SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective, will hold a public conversation and workshop at Vanderbilt Divinity School Sept. 29. Read MoreSep 27, 2016
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Vanderbilt astrophysicist makes ‘The Root’s’ 100 List of Black Influencers
Vanderbilt astrophysicist Jedidah Isler has joined Beyoncé, LeBron James and Serena Williams as a member of The Root’s 100 List of Black Influencers. Read MoreSep 27, 2016
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Center for Research on Men’s Health opens at Vanderbilt
Work has begun at a new universitywide research center with a two-pronged mission to promote men's health and reduce health disparities. Read MoreSep 27, 2016
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Expanded vision for Arts and Science’s Classical and Mediterranean Studies
The new Program in Classical and Mediterranean Studies expands the scope of a venerable academic department by building on faculty strengths across disciplines. Read MoreSep 26, 2016
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Levi Watkins Jr., M.D. Lecture is Oct. 11
Dr. Kevin B. Johnson will deliver the 15th annual Levi Watkins Jr., M.D. Lecture on Tuesday, Oct. 11. The event will begin at noon in Light Hall, Room 208. Read MoreSep 26, 2016
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Americans’ deep social isolation factor in 2016 presidential election, Brooks says
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is “the wrong answer to the right question,” said "New York Times" columnist David Brooks in his appearance at the Vanderbilt Chancellor’s Lecture Series Sept. 22. Read MoreSep 26, 2016
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New working group to define university’s global strategy
Developing an international strategy to support and promote faculty research, scholarship and creative expression is the charge of a new working group appointed by the provost. Read MoreSep 26, 2016
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Zeppos, Zechmeister featured in weekly roundup of VU stories in the news
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos is quoted in a "Nonprofit Quarterly" article that mentions Vanderbilt's decision to change the name of Confederate Memorial Hall. And following the recent bombings in the New York City area, several news outlets, including "The Washington Post," referenced political science professor Elizabeth Zechmeister’s research about how terror threats impact public opinion. Read MoreSep 23, 2016
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Sandoz recognized by debate community
Vanderbilt's debate team guru, M.L. Sandoz, has been honored for encouraging public debate by students of all ages. Read MoreSep 23, 2016
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Award recognizes excellence in children’s books that portray Latin American culture
The Center for Latin American Studies co-coordinates the Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs' Américas Award for Children’s and Young Adult Literature. Read MoreSep 23, 2016
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Get your VUnetID and password ready for Open Enrollment
Now is the time to make sure your have your VUnetID and password ready for Open Enrollment 2017. Read MoreSep 23, 2016
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Open Enrollment elections take effect Jan. 1, 2017
As you think about your and your family’s needs over the coming year, consider that the elections you make during Open Enrollment will be effective for all of 2017. Read MoreSep 23, 2016
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New ‘toolkit’ for math teachers designed to make algebra easier
The three-year experiment is a partnership with Chelmsford, Massachusetts, public schools. Read MoreSep 23, 2016
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Vanderbilt Athletics debuts ‘Commodore Insider’ podcast with Coach Bryce Drew
In the inaugural episode of the "Commodore Insider" podcast, head men's basketball coach Bryce Drew sits down with VUCommodores.com to discuss his transition to West End, what he learned from his NBA career, and what fans can expect from Vanderbilt basketball in the future. Read MoreSep 23, 2016
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‘A Prescription for Healing: Lessons Learned from the Dallas Tragedy’ Sept. 28
A trauma surgeon who led the team caring for victims of the July 7 shooting in Dallas that killed five police officers and injured nine others will speak at Vanderbilt on Wednesday, Sept. 28. Read MoreSep 23, 2016
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Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance discussion addresses race and health equity
Dr. Camara Jones, president of the American Public Health Association and a senior fellow at both the Satcher Health Leadership Institute and the Cardiovascular Research Institute, shared allegories on race and racism at a roundtable discussion at a recent Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance event. Read MoreSep 23, 2016
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Personal preparedness – why prepare?
Disasters, both natural and man-made, affect hundreds of thousands of people each year. Learn what to do before disaster strikes. Read MoreSep 23, 2016