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Jewish Studies hosts ‘Antisemitism in Contemporary American Politics’ roundtable
Oct. 10, 2018—Vanderbilt Jewish Studies will bring three scholars to Vanderbilt for a roundtable discussion titled “Antisemitism in Contemporary American Politics.”
Arts and Science’s Jonathan Waters awarded 2018 Chancellor’s Cup
Oct. 10, 2018—Senior Lecturer in Cinema and Media Arts Jonathan Waters’ fierce commitment to helping students from all walks of life achieve success in the arts was among several reasons he was awarded the 2018 Chancellor’s Cup on Tuesday.
Virtual archaeologist to deliver Goldberg Lecture Thursday
Oct. 10, 2018—Bernard Frischer, a leading virtual archaeologist and director of the Virtual Heritage Program and professor of informatics at Indiana University, will deliver the Norman L. and Roselea J. Goldberg Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 11, in Cohen Memorial Hall.
Six alumni join Vanderbilt Student Media Hall of Fame in 2018
Oct. 10, 2018—Six alumni—Bruce Heyman, John Hindle, Scott Hubbard, Paul Kurtz, Richard McCord and Mary Margaret Oliver—are the newest members of the Vanderbilt Student Media Hall of Fame.
Women’s soccer team earns highest ranking since 1998
Oct. 9, 2018—The Commodores jumped seven spots to No. 12 in the United Soccer Coaches Poll and face their third straight ranked matchup Friday night when No. 9 South Carolina comes to Nashville for the team's first white-out game this season. The first 500 fans will receive a free white Anchor Down T-shirt.
Submit an event for International Education Week
Oct. 9, 2018—International Education Week, scheduled for Nov. 12-16, is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of State. All Vanderbilt students, staff, faculty and student organizations are invited to submit an event for #IEW2018 on a topic related to international education and exchange.
Transition Tennessee seeking parent participants for needs assessment survey
Oct. 9, 2018—Transition Tennessee invites parents and caregivers across Tennessee to participate in a short survey on the needs of their child(ren) with disabilities (ages 14-22) preparing for future jobs, training, or college after high school.
Complete Go for the Gold by Oct. 31, earn up to $240 wellness credit
Oct. 9, 2018—Faculty and staff who enroll in the Vanderbilt Health Plan for 2019 can earn a wellness credit of up to $240 by completing all three steps of Go for the Gold by Wednesday, Oct. 31.
Meet ‘Jack,’ VUPD’s first community K-9 officer
Oct. 9, 2018—Vanderbilt University Police Department welcomed Jack, a 2-year-old yellow Lab and the university’s first community K-9 officer, this fall.
New faculty advisory committee to develop research IT services and resources on campus
Oct. 9, 2018—A new faculty advisory committee has been convened to prioritize communication, security, programming, networking and storage resource needs as they relate to research.
Vanderbilt wins PARK(ing) Day awards from Nashville Civic Design Center
Oct. 9, 2018—Vanderbilt University was recognized by the Nashville Civic Design Center for its participation in PARK(ing) Day 2018. The university won the “Best Use of Space” award and “Golden Phone” award for the most text-in votes by visitors.
Register for the Health Plus pumpkin-carving contest
Oct. 8, 2018—Join Health Plus for a pumpkin-carving competition in celebration of the last week of this season’s Vanderbilt Farmers’ Market. Carve or decorate a pumpkin with others in your department and bring it to the market on Thursday, Oct. 25, for voting.