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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.
America Ferrera to discuss ‘Life Between Cultures’ at Chancellor’s Lecture
Feb. 3, 2020—*This event has been canceled. Ms. Ferrera had to withdraw from the event due to unforeseen circumstances.* A candid conversation with America Ferrera—an award-winning actress, producer and activist—will be the focus of a signature Chancellor’s Lecture Series event.
Workshop to examine impact of global marketplace on Western classical music
Jan. 31, 2020—A workshop hosted by the GlobalVU initiative to examine the impact of the global marketplace on Western classical music will take place Feb. 10-11 at the Blair School of Music and Alumni Hall.
VU Press launches Little Free Library as part of 80th-year celebration
Jan. 17, 2020—A new Little Free Library, designed to resemble the historic Kirkland Hall, offers a selection of books published by Vanderbilt University Press and other titles donated by community members.