FutureVU
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Facilities invests in sustainable technologies across campus
The Division of Administration’s Facilities department has invested in two new sustainable technologies for the 2018-19 academic year. Read MoreSep 11, 2018
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Campus community invited to PARK(ing) Day this Friday
Take a relaxing break from the office or class and enjoy local and sustainable art, games and food during Vanderbilt's annual PARK(ing) Day set for Friday, Sept. 21. Read MoreSep 10, 2018
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Vanderbilt to offer dockless bike and scooter options on campus
Vanderbilt will begin allowing dockless and electric bike and scooter companies to operate on campus starting Sept. 6. Read MoreAug 31, 2018
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FutureVU lecture and visioning session focuses on sustainability
More than 150 community members participated in a two-day series of events focusing on FutureVU’s BlueSky Vision. Read MoreAug 31, 2018
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First sustainable, app-based VandyVans shelter launched
Students can now follow their VandyVans route and van in real time at the new shelter located at the Hank Ingram stop near The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons. Read MoreAug 27, 2018
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Jason McLennan to discuss ‘The Power of Transformative Goals’ today
Jason McLennan, creator of the Living Building Challenge and known as "the Steve Jobs of the green building industry,” will discuss future trends in energy, construction and campus culture on Monday, Aug. 27. Read MoreAug 10, 2018
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University leadership showcases FutureVU progress during SCUP tour
The Division of Administration hosted over 50 architects, designers and higher-education leaders from the Society for College and University Planning July 16 to showcase Vanderbilt’s FutureVU vision. Read MoreJul 18, 2018
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Second ‘Making Nashville Living Building Ready’ event June 21
The second in a local series of focused discussions about the Living Building Challenge is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 21, in the Jacobs Believed in Me Auditorium in Featheringill Hall. Read MoreJun 13, 2018
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Volunteer Leadership Weekend
Two hundred enthusiastic alumni and parents gathered to support Vanderbilt as part of the university’s inaugural Volunteer Leadership Weekend, held Feb. 23–24. Read MoreJun 8, 2018
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FutureVU releases comprehensive vision for development of campus
A holistic vision for the physical development of campus over the next 20 to 30 years is now available on the FutureVU website. Read MoreMay 16, 2018
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Wellcast: ‘FutureVU and a Healthier You’
Vice Chancellor for Administration Eric Kopstain discusses FutureVU, Vanderbilt's land use planning initiative. He explains the goals of FutureVU and describes the many ways it is enhancing the health and wellness of faculty, staff and students. Read MoreMay 16, 2018
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Dockless bike-sharing pilot continues through summer; preferred pricing available for VU, VUMC
Vanderbilt's six-month dockless bike-share pilot enters a new phase this Friday, marking the end of the first month of the launch designed to bolster the university's mobility and transportation strategy. Read MoreApr 25, 2018
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Vanderbilt moves forward in planning process for future academic capital investments
Vanderbilt University has taken the next step in the discovery and planning processes for future capital investments in science and engineering, and humanities and the Arts and Science historic core. Read MoreApr 25, 2018
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New initiatives announced to boost Vanderbilt’s international reach, profile
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente has announced strategic initiatives to strengthen the university’s global reach, to be paired with an international strategy developed by the Division of Communications. Read MoreApr 23, 2018
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Final transit forum discusses May 1 referendum vote
More than 100 students, faculty, staff and community members attended the final Vanderbilt transit forum April 17. Panelists included State Sen. Jeff Yarbro and former Nashville Mayor Bill Purcell. Read MoreApr 19, 2018
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Class of 2018: Yalun Feng combines his passion for the environment with entrepreneurship
Yalun Feng wants to look beyond science—to social solutions and entrepreneurship—to help solve problems affecting the environment. Read MoreApr 16, 2018
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Vanderbilt’s Central Neighborhood activated by pop-up event
The FutureVU team held its last pop-up park event for the 2017-18 academic year at the Central Neighborhood April 2-6. Read MoreApr 11, 2018
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Vanderbilt invests further in faculty as committees explore options for multiuse facility
In the university’s continuing program to invest in faculty, two committees have been appointed to develop ideas for a dynamic multiuse facility designed to spur faculty development and collaboration. Read MoreApr 11, 2018
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BlueSky energy visioning session lays foundation for carbon footprint reduction
Nearly 50 people attended Vanderbilt's first BlueSky visioning session March 26-27 to generate bold and creative approaches for reducing the university's carbon footprint. Read MoreApr 4, 2018
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Vanderbilt appoints committees, advisory firm for graduate and professional student village
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente has appointed executive and advisory committees to work closely with Brailsford & Dunlavy, the development advisory firm on the project. Read MoreApr 4, 2018