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Q&A: Going to Mars with astronomy professor David Weintraub
Apr. 20, 2018—We can go to Mars—soon. But should we? Astronomy Professor David Weintraub asks the ethical questions in his new book, "Life on Mars: What to Know Before We Go."
First-ever Commencement ‘Party with a Purpose’ to support Nashville Humane Association
Apr. 19, 2018—The Party celebration during Commencement has morphed into a genuine "all-in" student-hosted event this year, featuring for the first time activities to benefit the Nashville Humane Association.
Registration open for the 2018 Center for Quantitative Sciences Summer Institute
Apr. 19, 2018—Registration is now open for the Center for Quantitative Sciences Summer Institute. Take your quantitative research perspectives, methods and tools to the next level with four weeklong courses designed to offer hands-on learning in biostatistics and bioinformatics. Space is limited, so sign up today. The courses will be offered in August, before the beginning of...
Grajewski named to 2018 40 Under 40 list
Apr. 19, 2018—Robert Grajewski, the inaugural Evans Family Executive Director at the Wond’ry, has been named to the Nashville Business Journal's 40 Under 40 list for 2018.
Faculty invited to apply by June 1 for SEC travel grant program
Apr. 19, 2018—Vanderbilt faculty are encouraged to apply by June 1 to the 2018–19 Southeastern Conference Visiting Faculty Travel Grant Program. Grants typically run from $1,500 to $3,500.
Bike Too VU initiative sets Bike to Vanderbilt Day for May 2
Apr. 19, 2018—Bike Too VU is a Vanderbilt group working to establish a bike commuting mentoring program among faculty, staff, employees and students on campus, including Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Provost’s Open Dore on Location at Peabody Library April 26
Apr. 19, 2018—The next Open Dore On Location is scheduled for 4 p.m. Thursday, April 26, in Peabody Library's Fireside Reading Room. All faculty and staff are invited to attend this informal discussion session with Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente.
Next Discovery Sciences Emerging Scholars Lecture is May 3, featuring Ishmail Abdus-Saboor
Apr. 19, 2018—Ishmail Abdus-Saboor, postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Pennsylvania, will deliver the School of Medicine's next Discovery Sciences Emerging Scholars Lecture with the topic is "Genetic Interrogation of Neural Circuit Mechanisms for Pain."
Owen Executive Education: Be the leader others want to follow
Apr. 19, 2018—Lead your team through change effectively with Executive Education at the Owen Graduate School of Management.
Register for AquaDores summer swim team at the Rec
Apr. 18, 2018—Do you have a swimmer, between ages 6-17, who is interested in joining a summer swim team? Dive into the summer with the AquaDores swim team. Registration for AquaDores is available online now at the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center.
‘Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds’ April 21
Apr. 18, 2018—Join the Divinity School for a workshop on Saturday, April 21, on the principles of "Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds," led by Adrienne Maree Brown. She will share tools and strategies to use in relationships, communities, organizations and ourselves as we build the world we want to live in.
Save the date for Employee Appreciation Picnic May 15
Apr. 18, 2018—Save the date for the university-wide Employee Appreciation Picnic, “Under the Big Top,” scheduled for Tuesday, May 15, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Magnolia Lawn.