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Seigenthaler Series: President Trump and the news media
Nov. 11, 2018—First Amendment Center President Ken Paulson will discuss with veteran journalist Marvin Kalb the impact of President Trump’s attacks on the press during the final event of the Seigenthaler Series.
New arts and humanities micro-grants target timely projects
Nov. 7, 2018—A new micro-grant fund designed to help faculty pursue time-sensitive projects that will amplify and advance Vanderbilt's arts and humanities has begun accepting applications.
Open Enrollment 2019: Updated FAQs on Vanderbilt’s employer contributions to health savings accounts
Oct. 22, 2018—Vanderbilt Human Resources has provided an update to the Open Enrollment frequently asked questions page.
Political surveillance of civil rights activists topic of Seigenthaler Series
Oct. 12, 2018—Political surveillance of civil rights activists is the focus of a Seigenthaler Series talk with author and journalist Marc Perrusquia at the First Amendment Center Oct. 15.
Details on tax-advantaged accounts available for 2019 health care benefit options
Oct. 12, 2018—Vanderbilt offers two distinct types of tax-advantaged plans to help pay for health care costs on a pre-tax basis: the new Health Savings Account (HSA) for employees electing the Choice CDHP and the health care Flexible Spending Account (HC-FSA) for employees electing the Select PPO or waiving coverage.
Vanderbilt faculty, alumni to present at Southern Festival of Books
Oct. 11, 2018—Vanderbilt faculty and alumni are featured at the free Southern Festival of Books, happening this weekend at War Memorial Plaza and the downtown Nashville Public Library.
Six alumni join Vanderbilt Student Media Hall of Fame in 2018
Oct. 10, 2018—Six alumni—Bruce Heyman, John Hindle, Scott Hubbard, Paul Kurtz, Richard McCord and Mary Margaret Oliver—are the newest members of the Vanderbilt Student Media Hall of Fame.
‘The Language Archive’ leads off VU Theatre’s 2018-19 season
Oct. 3, 2018—VU Theatre will open its new season Friday with "The Language Archive," a thought-provoking comedy produced in collaboration with the Center for Second Language Studies.
Paralympian, disability rights scholar to speak at McGugin Center Oct. 9
Sep. 27, 2018—Anjali Forber-Pratt, an elite wheelchair racer and Peabody College professor, will discuss "The Paralympic Movement" Oct. 9 as part of a new series sponsored by Vanderbilt's Sports and Society Initiative.
‘I AM’ exhibit opening draws capacity crowd to Fine Arts Gallery
Sep. 4, 2018—More than 200 attendees filled the Fine Arts Gallery Aug. 30 for the opening reception of "I AM: Middle Eastern Women Artists and the Quest to Build Peace," hosted by Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos.
DIVE to host four boot camps during fall semester
Aug. 29, 2018—On the heels of Immersion Vanderbilt's formal launch, DIVE offers four boot camps this fall for students, faculty and staff. Register online via Anchor Link.
Student proposal deadline for Undergraduate Research Fair is Sept. 6
Aug. 29, 2018—All undergraduate students involved in research, independent scholarship or creative activities in the past year are invited to showcase their work at the Sept. 27 event. Register online today.