Immersion Vanderbilt
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Call for applications: Undergraduate student summer immersion funding
The Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs invites undergraduate students to apply for funding to support Immersion Vanderbilt experiences during the summer of 2021. Read MoreNov 16, 2020
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Fashion with function: Students express themselves through their masks
Vanderbilt students recently had the opportunity to make their own stylish and unique “designer” face masks at multiple mask-making sessions led by Vanderbilt costume shop manager and senior lecturer Alexandra Sargent Capps at the Wond’ry, Vanderbilt’s Innovation Center. Read MoreNov 9, 2020
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Register to attend Undergraduate Creative Expression Showcase Nov. 11
Registration is open to attend the inaugural Vanderbilt Undergraduate Creative Expression Showcase, where undergraduate students across the university will present creative works they have completed during their time at Vanderbilt. Read MoreNov 6, 2020
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Maker class adapts to COVID-19, innovates at the Wond’ry
Kevin Galloway, director of making at the Wond’ry, has adjusted his class on engineering and immersive design to help students create in all environments while making things that help people. Read MoreOct 26, 2020
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Innovative projects showcased at 7th Annual Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair
The seventh annual Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair, held virtually on Oct. 8, gave 48 undergraduate students the opportunity to share their research via slide presentations while more than 130 faculty, students, staff and family and community members listened and asked questions. Read MoreOct 16, 2020
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Undergraduate Research Fair to be held virtually Oct. 8; register in advance
The seventh annual Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 8, from 1:30 to 6 p.m. The virtual event will feature poster presentations of student research projects representative of a variety of fields and disciplines. Read MoreSep 28, 2020
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Undergraduate Creative Expression Showcase set for Nov. 11
Registration is underway to present at the inaugural Vanderbilt Undergraduate Creative Expression Showcase scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 11. The showcase is open to all undergraduate students across the university who wish to showcase creative works they have completed during their time at Vanderbilt. Read MoreSep 24, 2020
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Vanderbilt 14th in ‘U.S. News’ rankings; cited for ‘best value,’ ‘best undergraduate teaching’
Vanderbilt has been recognized as one of the nation’s top universities in "U.S. News & World Report’s" 2021 Best Colleges rankings. Vanderbilt is 14th among national universities, up one spot from last year. Read MoreSep 14, 2020
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Immersion Vanderbilt recommended but not required for Class of 2022; modification made due to constraints of pandemic
Due to the unprecedented challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, undergraduate students in the Class of 2022 will now have a flexible option for the Immersion Vanderbilt requirement. Read MoreSep 2, 2020
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Registration for seventh annual Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair now open
The seventh annual Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 8. This year’s event will be virtual, complete with presenters, breakout sessions and a chance to safely and responsibly interact with students, faculty and staff from across campus. Read MoreAug 25, 2020
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Libraries’ Buchanan Fellows adapt with new skills during pandemic
Vanderbilt’s spring 2020 class of Buchanan Library Fellows, who signed on for immersive research experiences, embraced skills they had not expected to use during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read MoreAug 5, 2020
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Virtual opportunities, current events focus of Immersion Vanderbilt fall programming
The Office of Immersion Resources announces Immersion: 2020, a series of fall programs designed to explore student options for virtual and in-person Immersion Vanderbilt projects this academic year. Read MoreJul 29, 2020
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Immersion advising hours for students extended; drop-in hours available
The Office of Immersion Resources is extending its hours for virtual advising appointments in response to the challenges created by COVID-19 and to accommodate students in different time zones. Read MoreJul 27, 2020
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Campus Connection Program to enhance undergraduate experience
The new Campus Connection Program will offer undergraduate students personalized support and guidance in navigating experiential learning and campus services related to their collegiate experience. Read MoreApr 27, 2020
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Deadline for Immersion plan proposals extended to Sept. 7; online resources available
Students whose Immersion Vanderbilt plan proposals were due on April 1 now have until Sept. 7, 2020, to submit a proposal, and students whose proposals are affected by the COVID-19 outbreak will have until Sept. 7 to update their proposals. Read MoreMar 30, 2020
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Playlist Politics: Students create ways to engage apathetic, angry voters
Two Vanderbilt seniors are taking unique approaches to bringing apathetic and frustrated voters to the political table. Read MoreMar 2, 2020
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Vanderbilt, American Talent Initiative mark progress in expanding higher-education access
Vanderbilt University’s efforts to improve access to higher education through its alliance with the American Talent Initiative is showing dividends as the initiative reports that it is on track to enroll 50,000 more lower-income students at top colleges and universities by the year 2025. An annual progress update was released by ATI on Feb. 19. Read MoreFeb 21, 2020
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Immersion plan proposals due April 1
The April 1 deadline to submit Immersion plan proposals is approaching for students who matriculated during the summer and fall of 2018. Students in all phases of Immersion project planning will find helpful resources at the “Spring Into Immersion” events hosted throughout the month of March. Read MoreFeb 18, 2020
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The Open Door: Immersion Vanderbilt reaches a new milestone
In this month’s edition of "The Open Dore" newsletter, Vanessa Beasley, vice provost for academic affairs and dean of residential faculty, discusses the importance of discovery as an integral part of Immersion Vanderbilt. Read MoreFeb 17, 2020
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Explorations in Research networking event set for Jan. 29
The Office of Immersion Resources and the Scientific Immersion and Mentorship student organization have partnered to organize Explorations in Research, an event designed to convene researchers from all disciplines for an evening of networking and discovery. Read MoreJan 7, 2020