MyVU Note
Register for the 2019 Tennessee Adult Brothers and Sisters Conference
Oct. 17, 2019—Register for the upcoming 2019 Tennessee Adult Brothers and Sisters (TABS) Conference on Nov. 9, 2019. The conference is for adult siblings who have a brother or sister with a disability, siblings-in-law and professionals or other family members interested in sibling issues.
Limited Submission Opportunity: Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award
Oct. 17, 2019—Vanderbilt University may nominate one faculty member in the Chemical Sciences for the Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program. The Chemical Sciences include chemistry, biochemistry, materials chemistry, and chemical engineering. The program provides discretionary funding to faculty at an early stage in their careers who demonstrate leadership in research and education.
Limited Submission Opportunity: Children’s Theatre Foundation of America Founders Project Fulfillment Grant
Oct. 17, 2019—Vanderbilt University may submit one application to the The Founders Project Fulfillment Grant Program, which seeks applications that focus on dismantling racism. The Children’s Theatre Foundation of America will support a ground-breaking project by a not-for-profit theatre that comes to a culmination ready to be shared with the public through production, public display, or publication.
Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center to celebrate 35th anniversary during Reunion
Oct. 16, 2019—The Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center will celebrate its 35th anniversary during Reunion Weekend. The center, which was dedicated in April 1984, will mark the milestone with numerous events and programs.
Vandy Walks: ‘Ghost Trees and Urban Legends’ Oct. 31
Oct. 16, 2019—Steve Baskauf will present "Ghost Trees and Urban Legends" on Thursday, Oct. 31, for Health Plus' Vandy Walks series.
Peabody College to host professional programs open house Oct. 29
Oct. 16, 2019—Prospective students interested in a master’s or doctor of education degree will have the opportunity to learn more about the specific program options available and hear about the admissions process while mixing and mingling with current Peabody College students, faculty and staff on Tuesday, Oct. 29.
Health Plus sponsors pumpkin carving contest Oct. 31
Oct. 16, 2019—Join Health Plus for a pumpkin carving contest in celebration of the final week of this season's Vanderbilt Farmers Market. Carve or decorate a pumpkin with others in your department and bring it to the farmers market on Medical Center Plaza on Thursday, Oct. 31, for voting.
Healthier You: ‘Alleviate Stress Through Mindfulness’ Oct. 24
Oct. 16, 2019—Dr. Lilian Cheung from the Harvard School of Public Health will present "Alleviate Stress Through Mindfulness" on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 1 to 2 p.m. in Light Hall, Room 202.
‘Muscle Stem Cell Under Stress’ Oct. 24
Oct. 16, 2019—The Department of Cell and Developmental Biology will present a special seminar on Thursday, Oct. 24. Annarita Scaramozza, a postdoctoral scholar at the University of California-San Francisco, will present “Muscle Stem Cell Under Stress” beginning at 12:15 p.m. in MRB III, Room 3131.
Work-Life Workshop: ‘Managing Imposter Syndrome’ Oct. 28
Oct. 16, 2019—The next Work-Life Workshop is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 28, at noon in Sarratt Student Center, Room 216/220.
Master of public health information sessions Oct. 22, Nov. 6
Oct. 14, 2019—Vanderbilt’s master of public health program prepares leaders to take on today’s most pressing and complex health challenges. Learn more about the program from MPH faculty members, current students and program staff at one of two upcoming campus information sessions.
Introduction to Corporate and Foundation Relations training session Oct. 28
Oct. 14, 2019—The Corporate and Foundation Relations team helped faculty and staff secure $8.2 million in gifts and grants last fiscal year. You are invited to learn more about CFR’s services and the resources available to you on Monday, Oct. 28, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Central Library, Room 800BB.