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Campos-Pons leads women artists in film collaboration marking historic time
Jan. 27, 2021—Vanderbilt Professor of Art Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons says her vision for "When We Gather," a new film and art project, was influenced by remarks from Vice President Kamala Harris, the first woman and first woman of color to serve in that role. The online premiere for the three-minute film, which pays tribute to heroines of the past, visionaries of the present and leaders of the future, will be on Wednesday, Jan. 27, at 6 p.m. CT.
Fryd to speak on ‘Reframing the Legacy of the Capitol’ Jan. 26
Jan. 22, 2021—Art historian Vivien Green Fryd will be among noted scholars discussing “Reframing the Legacy of the Capitol” during a program hosted by the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts on Jan. 26.
Vanderbilt offers free math club fun for middle, high schoolers
Jan. 15, 2021—The Nashville Math Club—hosted by Vanderbilt mathematicians—will resume its virtual meetings Feb. 9. The free after-school club is open to middle- and high-school students interested in learning math concepts in fun and creative ways.
Watch free Nashville Opera production of ‘One Vote Won’
Oct. 20, 2020—The Vanderbilt community is invited to view "One Vote Won," a new work by the Nashville Opera. The production tells the story of two real-life figures from Nashville history.
Vanderbilt University launches series on justice, healing with renowned artists and scholars
Sep. 11, 2020—Vanderbilt University is launching "Engine for Art, Democracy and Justice," a new initiative conceived by professor Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons and focused on healing at a time of social unrest.
Warren Center to host ‘Liberating Zoom: Strategies for Better Collaborations’ Sept. 3
Sep. 2, 2020—The Warren Center’s second installment of a series on making Zoom a more productive and inclusive space will focus on collaborative work online Sept. 3.
Vanderbilt professors strive to make math enjoyable for middle- and high-schoolers
Aug. 24, 2020—The Nashville Math Club, hosted by Vanderbilt math professors for middle- and high-school students who want to learn concepts in creative and fun ways, meets online starting Sept. 8.
Talisse’s gallery talk at Frist Art Museum moves online May 8
May. 1, 2020—Robert B Talisse will deliver an online gallery talk, “Overcoming Partisan Politics,” hosted by the Frist Art Museum on Friday, May 8. The session over Zoom, which is free and open to the public, will begin at 3 p.m.
CANCELED: Chancellor’s Lecture with Anderson Cooper moved to March 29
Feb. 27, 2020—Anderson Cooper, a prominent journalist, CNN anchor and best-selling author who often reports from around the world, will be at Vanderbilt University for a Chancellor’s Lecture on Sunday, March 29. Cooper had to reschedule his appearance from March 15 due to unforeseen circumstances.
French Ambassador Philippe Étienne to visit Vanderbilt Feb. 21
Feb. 14, 2020—Philippe Étienne, the French ambassador to the United States, will discuss “French-American Relations in 2020” at a lunch-and-learn event open to all Vanderbilt faculty, students and staff on Friday, Feb. 21.
Get free access to ‘New York Times,’ ‘Wall Street Journal’ through VU Libraries’ News Desk portal
Feb. 13, 2020—The Vanderbilt community can access award-winning news stories in "The New York Times" and "Wall Street Journal" through the “News Desk” portal on the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries homepage.
Chancellor’s Lecture to feature Bolton, Rice on U.S. global leadership
Feb. 5, 2020—John Bolton and Susan Rice—two prominent voices on foreign policy and national security— will discuss "Defining U.S. Global Leadership" at a Chancellor’s Lecture Series event on Wednesday, Feb. 19.