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  • Vanderbilt employees and their families came out for the 2019 Fan Fest prior to the women's basketball game on March 3. (Vanderbilt University)

    Employees celebrated at annual Fan Fest

    An enthusiastic and energetic crowd came out for the Employee Appreciation pre-game Fan Fest on Sunday, March 3, prior to the Vanderbilt women’s basketball game against the Florida Gators. Read More

    Mar 4, 2019

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    Employee Appreciation: Women’s Basketball Fan Fest is March 3

    Vanderbilt University employees and their families are invited to cheer on the Vanderbilt women’s basketball team as they take on the Florida Gators on Sunday, March 3. The free Employee Appreciation event begins with a Fan Fest at 12:30 p.m. in the Memorial Practice Gym, followed by the game at 2 p.m. Read More

    Feb 11, 2019

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    Fidelity offers online Financial Education Workshop Series

    Join Vanderbilt University and Fidelity for an educational web workshop, where you'll learn strategies and tips to help you manage your financial future with confidence. Read More

    Feb 7, 2019

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    Employee Appreciation Night at the Theatre: ‘Twelfth Night’ Feb. 22

    Employee Appreciation invites all Vanderbilt University employees to enjoy a Night at the Theatre on Friday, Feb. 22. Read More

    Feb 6, 2019

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    Annual Service Award Ceremony is Feb. 20

    Vanderbilt University’s annual Service Award Ceremony, which recognizes employees who celebrated significant service milestones in 2018, is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 20, at 3 p.m. in the Student Life Center Ballroom. Red carpet arrivals will begin at 2:45 p.m. All Vanderbilt University employees are invited to attend. Read More

    Feb 6, 2019

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    Dedicated phone line gives university health plan members preferred access to Tier 1 providers

    Vanderbilt University faculty and staff (and eligible dependents) enrolled in the VU Select PPO or Choice CDHP plans now have exclusive access to the VU Appointment Hotline, which gives them preferred access to next-available appointments with Vanderbilt University Medical Center and other Tier 1 Vanderbilt Health Affiliated Network providers. Read More

    Jan 30, 2019

  • 2018 Service Awards Ceremony is Feb. 20, 2019.

    Service Award Ceremony rescheduled for Feb. 20

    The annual Service Award Ceremony has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 20, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Student Life Center. The event was originally scheduled for Jan. 29 but postponed due to a forecast of inclement weather. Vanderbilt University staff celebrating 20 years of service in 2018 will be honored, and the prestigious Commodore Award and Diversity Leadership Award will be presented. Read More

    Jan 29, 2019

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    Annual Service Award Ceremony postponed due to forecast of inclement weather

    The Jan. 29 Service Award Ceremony is being postponed until a later date due to the weather event forecast for Tuesday, which may impact some individuals’ ability to attend. We will be in contact soon with further information. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and look forward to celebrating with you at a later date. Read More

    Jan 28, 2019

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    POSTPONED: Service Award Ceremony is Jan. 29

    The annual Service Award Ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 29, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Student Life Center. Vanderbilt University staff celebrating 20 years of service in 2018 will be honored, and the prestigious Commodore Award and Diversity Leadership Award will be presented. Read More

    Jan 14, 2019

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    IRS announces 2019 retirement plan contribution limits

    The Internal Revenue Service annually reviews and adjusts the limits for employee retirement plan contributions. Learn more about the limits for 2019. Read More

    Dec 11, 2018

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    Turkey Toss set for Dec. 14

    Vanderbilt University’s 2018 Turkey Toss is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 14, from 6 a.m. to midnight in the Langford Auditorium Lobby. Employees can choose either a free turkey, tofurkey or Vanderbilt apron. Read More

    Nov 26, 2018

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    Commodore Award nominations due Thursday

    The Commodore Award, Vanderbilt’s highest staff honor, recognizes staff members who have made significant contributions to Vanderbilt University’s pursuit of excellence in education, research and community service each year. Read More

    Nov 12, 2018

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    BenefitExpress unavailable Sept. 12-14

    BenefitExpress, Vanderbilt’s online benefits administration system, will be down for scheduled maintenance from Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 12 a.m. through Friday, Sept. 14, at 11:59 p.m. Read More

    Sep 10, 2018

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    Spend a Day at Dyer Observatory tomorrow

    Employee Appreciation is partnering with the Division of Public Affairs to host a free event at Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory for university employees and their families. A “Day at Dyer” is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 10, from noon to 4 p.m. and will feature fun activities for both children and adults. Read More

    Aug 9, 2018

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    Get immersed in nature at ‘Day at Dyer’ Aug. 10

    A “Day at Dyer” is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 10, from noon to 4 p.m. and will feature fun activities for both children and adults. Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory is located atop one of Nashville’s tallest peaks surrounded by scenic Radnor Lake State Park in a beautiful natural setting. Read More

    Aug 3, 2018

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    Check out ‘The Star Chamber’ during a Day at Dyer Observatory Aug. 10

    A “Day at Dyer” is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 10, from noon to 4 p.m. and will feature fun activities for both children and adults. One of Dyer’s unique features is “The Star Chamber,” a land sculpture and camera obscura conceived by artist Chris Drury. Read More

    Aug 1, 2018

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    Bring your family to a Day at Dyer Observatory Aug. 10

    Employee Appreciation is partnering with the Division of Public Affairs to host a free event at Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory Aug. 10 for university employees and their families. Read More

    Jul 25, 2018

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    Save the date: Employee Appreciation Day at Dyer Observatory is Aug. 10

    Employee Appreciation invites you to enjoy an afternoon at Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory on Friday, Aug. 10. Dyer team members will provide physics experiments and solar telescopes. The free event is open to university employees and their families. Read More

    Jul 20, 2018

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    Watch highlights video from Employee Appreciation Picnic

    The Employee Appreciation Picnic, “Under the Big Top,” was the first independently hosted Employee Appreciation picnic to thank all university employees for their hard work throughout the year. The event featured multiple food trucks with a variety of cultural foods as well as games.  Read More

    Jun 20, 2018

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    2019 health care benefits: What is changing?

    Vanderbilt University will offer two health care coverage plans in 2019: the Aetna Select PPO plan and a new consumer-driven health plan called Aetna Choice CDHP. Read More

    Jun 14, 2018