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Jamison discusses mental illness symptoms, overcoming stigma at Chancellor’s Lecture
Depression and mania—the companion moods of bipolar disorder—are “ancient illnesses” and common among the general population, and successfully treating them is perhaps the best way to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental illness, said noted clinical psychologist Kay Redfield Jamison Tuesday evening in Sarratt Cinema. Read MoreFeb 2, 2017
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Verify that names and Social Security numbers are correct for Form 1095-C
Vanderbilt prepares and sends 1095-C forms to employees each year to comply with Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirements. Be sure your dependents' Social Security numbers have been added to your health plan information. Read MoreFeb 2, 2017
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Vanderbilt kicks off ‘GO THERE’ campaign around mental health and well-being
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente joined more than 500 students, faculty and staff to kick off the university’s campuswide campaign “GO THERE: Break the silence. Break the stigma” on Jan. 27 at the Student Life Center. Read MoreFeb 2, 2017
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Make note of congressional lobbying disclosure requirements and gift, meal and travel restrictions
With the start of the 115th Congress, Vanderbilt's Office of Federal Relations wishes to remind the university community of the current regulations regarding federal lobbying disclosure reports as well as congressional restrictions on gifts, meals and travel. Read MoreFeb 1, 2017
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Be sure to practice self-care during stressful times
Learning to practice self-care can be a difficult process, but it is becoming a necessity for dealing with constant coverage of world events, work demands, and the needs of family and loved ones. Read MoreFeb 1, 2017
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Read the latest issue of ‘iNCLUSIVE’
The Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion presents “iNCLUSIVE,” a biweekly blast of diverse news and events from across campus. Read MoreFeb 1, 2017
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Engineering’s Çağlar Oskay named ASME fellow
Çağlar Oskay, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering and mechanical engineering, has been selected a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers for exceptional engineering achievements and contributions to the engineering profession. Read MoreFeb 1, 2017
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Registration for Sarratt Summer Youth Art Institute now open
Registration for the Sarratt Summer Youth Art Institute is now open. Children ages 5–16 will have the opportunity to explore clay, painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking and textile arts while making new friends. Read MoreFeb 1, 2017
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Apply to summer residential program for gifted students beginning Feb. 2
Vanderbilt Summer Academy, a residential program through Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth, offers one-, two- and three-week sessions for qualifying gifted students in rising grades 8-12. Read MoreJan 31, 2017
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Kudos: Read about faculty and staff awards, appointments and achievements
Read about the latest faculty and staff awards, appointments and achievements. Read MoreJan 31, 2017
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Vanderbilt biomedical engineer receives presidential award for advanced wound healing research
Biomedical engineer Craig Duvall has received a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) to support his research into advanced wound healing technology. Read MoreJan 31, 2017
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Student entries sought for data visualization competition
Vanderbilt University is hosting a data visualization competition for all undergraduate, graduate and professional students. Data visualization is presenting objects, ideas and data in a visual or nontraditional way that highlights trends, outliers and unique representations of the information. Read MoreJan 31, 2017
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Bhattacharya reads from ‘Good Girls Marry Doctors’ Feb. 15
Piyali Bhattacharya, writer in residence in English, and students from the Nashville School of the Arts will conduct a reading of Good Girls Marry Doctors: South Asian American Daughters on Obedience and Rebellion, an anthology edited by Bhattacharya, at Barnes & Noble Vanderbilt Wednesday, Feb. 15. Read MoreJan 31, 2017
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Four elected to American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists
Three Vanderbilt civil engineering professors and one senior research scientist, all nationally recognized experts in environmental sustainability and hazardous waste management, have been elected to the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists and recognized as board-certified environmental scientists. Read MoreJan 30, 2017
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SECURITY NOTICE: Sexual assault on campus
On Monday, Jan. 30, 2017, 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 Jan. 26, 2017. Read MoreJan 30, 2017
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Chancellor holds campus discussion on mental health, well-being
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos told students, faculty and staff gathered Jan. 26 for a town hall meeting on mental health and well-being, “Our community needs to talk about people who need help, attention, love and support.” Read MoreJan 30, 2017
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Dean of Students staff member was dedicated to developing student leaders
Courtney Salters Henderson, who spent much of her career helping Vanderbilt students develop their leadership skills through student organizations, died Jan. 26 in Nashville. She had been a member of the Vanderbilt community since her days as an undergraduate student, and since 2005 had served as director of student organizations. Read MoreJan 30, 2017
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Hoop it up with women’s basketball at Feb. 19 Employee Appreciation game and Fan Fest
Vanderbilt University employees and their families are invited to cheer on the women’s basketball team as they take on Ole Miss Sunday, Feb. 19, and enjoy a free Employee Appreciation event. Read MoreJan 30, 2017
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A message from Chancellor Zeppos regarding the Jan. 27 Executive Order
Read a message to the Vanderbilt community from Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos regarding the Jan. 27 Executive Order. Read MoreJan 29, 2017
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Humane dispersal of roosting birds is underway
Sounds of fireworks and flashing light will fill the air a couple of times each day beginning Wednesday, Feb. 1, as Vanderbilt undertakes its latest effort to drive roosting birds from campus. Read MoreJan 27, 2017