Lectures & Events
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Public lecture on next century in space Oct. 8
Gregory Benford, a physicist at UC-Irvine and a noted science fiction author, is giving a free public lecture titled "Our Next Century in Space" that will describe steps that could see the opening of the solar system to productive use and colonization. Read MoreOct 5, 2015
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Vanderbilt glacier expert to give library talk on Antarctica
The history of Antarctic exploration and the role that the coldest continent on Earth plays in global earth systems will be discussed at a Williamson County Public Library talk by Vanderbilt researcher Dan Morgan Oct. 9. Read MoreOct 5, 2015
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BOOM! How the Maker Movement is changing the world
Mark Hatch, CEO and co-founder of TechShop, a fast-growing chain of co-working spaces where people come to build prototypes for the products they want to sell, is giving a free public lecture on the Maker Revolution. Read MoreOct 2, 2015
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‘Maker movement’ topic of Engineering’s Chambers Lecture Oct. 7
Mark Hatch, CEO and co-founder of TechShop and author of "Maker Movement Manifesto," will deliver the School of Engineering’s Chambers Family Entrepreneurial Lectureship on Oct. 7 in Featheringill Hall. Read MoreOct 1, 2015
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Revered Latin American poet, priest and activist Ernesto Cardenal to speak at Vanderbilt Oct. 6
Cardenal, an acclaimed Nicaraguan poet, revolutionary and liberation theologian, will deliver a public talk on “Politics, Poetry and the First Latin American Pope” at the John Seigenthaler Center. Read MoreOct 1, 2015
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Poet Nikky Finney to deliver 2015 Cole Lectures
An acclaimed poet who came of age in the South during the turmoil and unrest of 1960s and '70s civil rights struggles will deliver the 2015 Cole Lectures at Benton Chapel Oct. 8 and 9. Read MoreSep 28, 2015
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Protecting Syrian and Iraqi culture topic of Vanderbilt lecture and exhibit
Efforts to stop the massive cultural destruction in Syria and Iraq will be discussed Sept. 22 during the Goldberg Lecture, with an accompanying exhibit in Cohen Memorial Hall. Read MoreSep 16, 2015
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Vanderbilt hosts series of events around national observance of Constitution/Citizenship Day Sept. 17
Panel discussions on immigration and the Second Amendment and a concert are some of the events planned at Vanderbilt University in observance of Constitution Day/Citizenship Day on Sept. 17. Read MoreSep 9, 2015
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‘Meet the Fergusons’ spotlights work of Nashville artist
Works by Nashville African American artist Samuel Dunson Jr. are featured in "Meet the Fergusons," an exhibition at Vanderbilt Divinity School Sept. 17 through Nov. 12. Read MoreSep 9, 2015
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Divinity School dean Emilie Townes featured at community breakfast
Learn about Dean Emilie Townes' vision for the Divinity School at a Sept. 18 community breakfast. Read MoreSep 1, 2015
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Courses on Vietnam, Woody Allen films part of fall MLAS curriculum
An open house for Vanderbilt's master’s degree program for working adults is set for Aug. 11 on campus. Read MoreAug 5, 2015
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Experts address promises and problems of 3D printing large structures
The prospect that 3D printing will transform the way we construct the concrete structures that dominate the built environment brought a group of experts to campus to discuss the research opportunities this creates. Read MoreJul 24, 2015
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Metro candidates enjoy ‘cool picnic’ with Vanderbilt community
Approximately a thousand people, including 59 candidates appearing on the Metro Nashville Aug. 6 election ballot, enjoyed a "meet and greet" picnic at the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center July 16. Read MoreJul 17, 2015
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July DigitalVU: Introduction to Web services
Join VUIT Senior Application Architect Justin Paschal for a discussion about data sharing with web services and best practices for getting started. Read MoreJun 26, 2015
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Lack of minorities in STEM focus of Vanderbilt summit
Scholars from across the country presented research insights on issues spanning the educational pipeline, from pre-K to Ph.D. Read MoreJun 10, 2015
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Vanderbilt’s Geer to field Twitter queries on Nashville mayoral race May 28
Join in the discussion May 28 when Vanderbilt's John Geer answers questions on Twitter about the Nashville mayoral race. Read MoreMay 20, 2015
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Chancellor, author Walter Isaacson to address Vanderbilt seniors
Senior Day and Commencement are May 7-8 at Vanderbilt University, with a full slate of activities set to mark the graduation of the Class of 2015. Read MoreMay 1, 2015
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Fleming to speak on ‘Bias and Barriers Facing Women in STEM’ April 23
Karen Fleming, a professor of biophysics at Johns Hopkins University and author of the blog "Achieving Gender Equity in Science," will speak on "Bias and Barriers Facing Women in STEM: How Can Women Move Beyond Them?" from 1 to 2 p.m. April 23 in Light Hall, Room 202. Read MoreApr 15, 2015
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Artiphon one of scores of senior innovations at Design Day April 20
More than 60 projects by interdisciplinary teams in biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical and mechanical engineering will be displayed throughout Featheringill Hall at Senior Design Day. Read MoreApr 10, 2015
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Ellie Kemper, ‘Office’ and ‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’ star, to speak April 14
Actor and writer Ellie Kemper will speak at Vanderbilt University’s Langford Auditorium on Tuesday, April 14. Read MoreApr 10, 2015