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Pilot and feasibility grants available for research related to diabetes and obesity
The Vanderbilt Diabetes Center, the Vanderbilt Diabetes Research and Training Center, and the Vanderbilt Center for Diabetes Translation Research announce the availability of pilot and feasibility grants in the following areas. Read MoreOct 25, 2017
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VU Limited Submission Opportunity: Macy Faculty Scholars Program
Vanderbilt is anticipating the opportunity to nominate one candidate each from the School of Medicine and the School of Nursing for the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation’s Faculty Scholars Program. Read MoreOct 25, 2017
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Limited Submission Opportunity: Mary Kay Foundation Cancer Research Grant
Vanderbilt University is anticipating the opportunity to submit one application for the Mary Kay Foundation Translational Research Grant, which supports innovative translational research in ovarian, uterine, breast or cervical cancer that could lead to improvement in diagnosis, prognosis, prevention or treatment of the cancer. Read MoreOct 25, 2017
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Vandy Walks: ‘Ghost Trees and Urban Legends’ Oct. 31
Looking for the perfect Halloween lunch break? Meet at Rand Hall Terrace at noon Oct. 31 for a tour around Vanderbilt’s campus with Steve Baskauf of Vanderbilt University Biological Sciences. Read MoreOct 25, 2017
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VRWC’s Third Annual Crate Stacking Competition is Nov. 2
The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center and the Outdoor Recreation Program present the Third Annual Crate Stacking Competition on Thursday, Nov. 2, at the VRWC’s basketball courts. Read MoreOct 25, 2017
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TESOL president to speak at Peabody Nov. 2
Luciana de Oliveira, president of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and professor in the Language and Literacy Learning in Multilingual Settings program at the University of Miami, will speak at Vanderbilt’s Peabody College on Thursday, Nov. 2. Read MoreOct 25, 2017
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Vandy Cooks: ‘Fall, a Time for Sharing the Harvest’ Nov. 17
The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center and Health Plus present “Fall, a Time for Sharing the Harvest” from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, at the VRWC demonstration kitchen. Read MoreOct 25, 2017
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Information sessions for Keegan Traveling Fellowship Nov. 2, 14 and Dec. 8
Seniors interested in the Michael B. Keegan Traveling Fellowship as well as the faculty and staff who advise them can learn more about the program during three upcoming information sessions. Read MoreOct 25, 2017
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Save money by enrolling in FSAs during Open Enrollment
Fully benefits-eligible employees can fund two types of flexible spending accounts: a health care FSA and a dependent day care FSA. FSAs save you money by allowing you to use pretax dollars to pay for qualifying expenses. Read MoreOct 23, 2017
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Women’s Center sponsors salary negotiation workshops Nov. 1
The Vanderbilt community is invited to attend a pair of free salary negotiation workshops on Wednesday, Nov. 1. Read MoreOct 23, 2017
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How to handle different Open Enrollment periods
Open Enrollment for 2018 benefits is happening now. If you have a spouse who works for another employer that offers benefits, be sure to carefully consider the options that work best for your family. Read MoreOct 20, 2017
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Yale’s Pinelopi Goldberg presents the 2017 Steine Lecture in Economics Nov. 16
Pinelopi Goldberg of Yale University will present the 2017 Steine Lecture in Economics, “Trade Policy in an Era of Growing Inequality," Nov. 16 at 4 p.m. Read MoreOct 20, 2017
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University of Chicago’s Manasi Deshpande presents Emerging Scholars Lecture Nov. 6
Manasi Deshpande, assistant professor of economics at the University of Chicago, will present the College of Arts and Science Emerging Scholars Lecture Nov. 6. Read MoreOct 20, 2017
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Owen Executive Education offers 25 percent VU employee discount
The Owen Graduate School of Management is extending a 25 percent discount to university employees who enroll in Vanderbilt Executive Education Short Programs courses for the fall/winter term. Read MoreOct 17, 2017
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Women’s Center presents Work-Life Workshop on working parents Oct. 23
The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center continues its fall schedule of Work-Life Workshops for faculty, staff and graduate students on Monday, Oct. 23, with “The Working Parent.” Read MoreOct 16, 2017
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Ensuring your VUNetID and password are ready for Open Enrollment: A step-by-step guide
All benefits-eligible employees will need their VUnetID and password to enroll in 2018 benefits. Open Enrollment is Oct. 17-31. Visit vu.edu/oe to learn more. Read MoreOct 11, 2017
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Funding opportunity: American Cancer Society–Institutional Research Grant
Applications are being solicited for support by the American Cancer Society–Institutional Research Grant (IRG). These funds are designed to provide seed money to support junior faculty members with an interest in cancer research who do not have external grant support. Read MoreOct 11, 2017
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Babies and You: ‘Choosing a Pediatrician’ Oct. 19
Dr. Rachel Mace, associate professor of clinical pediatrics, will discuss "Choosing a Pediatrician" from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, in Light Hall, Room 411. Read MoreOct 11, 2017
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Lane closures on Medical Center Drive Oct. 14
From 6 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, Medical Center Drive will be reduced to one southbound and one northbound lane each of traffic from the pedestrian crosswalk in front of Vanderbilt University Hospital to the south exit of the hospital. Read MoreOct 10, 2017
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Register for American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid/CPR/AED courses
The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center is offering a pair of American Red Cross certification courses this fall. Read MoreOct 10, 2017