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Vanderbilt greenhouse gas emissions down 11 percent in one year
Vanderbilt's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have dropped 11 percent in one year and 27 percent from their 2008 peak, according to an updated inventory of the university’s GHG emissions release by Vanderbilt Facilities. Read MoreOct 28, 2016
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VUToday: Pre-K expansion, minority students in STEM featured in weekly roundup of VU stories in the news
New research from Peabody faculty Dale Farran and Mark Lipsey was the focus of an "Atlantic" story about pre-K expansion in the United States, while professor Ebony McGee and sociology doctoral student Stacey LaMar were featured in a "Christian Science Monitor" story about minority students in STEM graduate programs. Read a selection of Vanderbilt news stories for the week of Oct. 24. Read MoreOct 28, 2016
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Vanderbilt Television News Archive launches new website
Visitors to the Vanderbilt Television News Archive website can enjoy major enhancements to the video, thanks to a complete redesign and updated infrastructure. Read MoreOct 28, 2016
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VU Inside: Giving surgical robots a human touch
Bioengineer Nabil Simaan is taking robotic surgical tools to the next level by making them incredibly flexible and situationally aware. Read MoreOct 28, 2016
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Workshop: Can there be common ground in Palestine–Israel?
Join Shaul Cohen for a workshop, 'Can There Be Common Ground? Environment, Identity and Community in Palestine–Israel,' on Friday, Nov. 4, at 6 p.m. Read MoreOct 28, 2016
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Zeppos named to AAU board
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos has been named to the 11-member board of directors of the Association of American Universities, a nonprofit organization of 62 leading public and private research universities in the United States and Canada. Read MoreOct 28, 2016
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Trans-Institutional Programs pre-proposals due Nov. 28; University Courses proposals due Dec. 12
The Office of the Provost is issuing a call for proposals for Trans-Institutional Programs and University Courses for the 2017 fiscal year. TIPs awards and University Courses are open to university- and Vanderbilt University Medical Center-employed faculty. Read MoreOct 28, 2016
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Vanderbilt by the Numbers 2016
Here's a look at Vanderbilt 2016 by the numbers—statistics, rankings, student information and more. Read MoreOct 27, 2016
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Life Phase Series: Celebrating Native American heritage
November is Native American Heritage Month. Pazetta B. Mallette presents the culture, contributions and current issues facing Native Americans on Nov. 15 in 428 Light Hall. Read MoreOct 27, 2016
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Protect yourself from malicious or compromised websites
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Vanderbilt IT has launched its second-annual campaign to make the Vanderbilt community aware of various security issues and how to respond to each through a series of blog posts. Read MoreOct 27, 2016
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SkyVU steering committee provides update on initiative to upgrade, improve university systems
More than 350 faculty and staff participated in a town hall meeting Oct. 25 to learn more about SkyVU, the new cloud-based Oracle solution that will provide support for many of the university’s financial, administrative and research support systems effective July 1, 2017. Read MoreOct 27, 2016
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Zeppos appointed to Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos has been appointed to the Knight Commission, a national organization dedicated to promoting a reform agenda that emphasizes the educational mission of college sports. Read MoreOct 27, 2016
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Vandy Cooks Nov. 18: ‘Simple and Healthy Meals in a Snap’
The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center and Health Plus present “Simple and Healthy Meals in a Snap” with registered dietitian Jessica Bennett from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, in the VRWC demonstration kitchen. Read MoreOct 27, 2016
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Corker addresses undergraduate, professional students during Vanderbilt visit
Sen. Bob Corker addressed students and faculty from Vanderbilt Law School and the Owen Graduate School of Management as well as students in an undergraduate political science class during his visit to campus Oct. 25. Read MoreOct 27, 2016
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Guidelines on taking time off to vote
The U.S. Presidential and State General Election Day is Nov. 8. Vanderbilt supports its faculty and staff in their right to participate in the electoral process. If you are entitled to vote, the Hours of Work policy has guidelines on taking time off to do so. Read MoreOct 27, 2016
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African American religious historian to give Harrod Lecture
Dennis Dickerson will focus on the impact of African American women who encountered Mohandas Gandhi during the struggle for civil rights when he delivers the Howard L. Harrod Lecture Nov. 10. Read MoreOct 26, 2016
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Reminder: Open Enrollment ends Oct. 31
Open Enrollment, your annual opportunity to choose or update the benefit options that best meet your and your family’s needs for 2017, ends Monday. Have you enrolled yet? Read MoreOct 26, 2016
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Galloway receives Gagarin Award for contributions to radiation effects research
Distinguished Professor of Engineering Kenneth F. Galloway received the 2016 Yuri Gagarin Award at the 2016 RADECS conference in Bremen, Germany. Read MoreOct 26, 2016
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Kudos: Read about faculty awards and achievements
Read about the latest faculty awards and achievements. Read MoreOct 26, 2016
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WOW Nov. 9: ‘Water and Food Security in Sri Lanka and the United States’
Embark on a journey with Thushara Gunda, an environmental engineering Ph.D. student, as she discusses what she has learned about the water and food management of each country through the lens of the other. Read MoreOct 26, 2016