Office Of Immersion Resources
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Explorations in Research networking event set for Jan. 29
The Office of Immersion Resources and the Scientific Immersion and Mentorship student organization have partnered to organize Explorations in Research, an event designed to convene researchers from all disciplines for an evening of networking and discovery. Read MoreJan 7, 2020
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Walking the red carpet at Cannes … for class credit!
A group of Vanderbilt students from a diverse array of majors took part in “the experience of a lifetime” when they participated in a faculty-led Maymester class that took them across France, including a stop at the Cannes Film Festival. Rising junior Caroline Crawford reflects on the experience. Read MoreJun 20, 2019
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International Immersion Showcase and lunch April 4
Internships in Jordan or Switzerland? Research in Chile? Hear from students who maximized their study abroad with internships or research on Thursday, April 4, at Sarratt Student Center. Read MoreMar 29, 2019
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‘Explorations in Research’ networking event Feb. 27
The Office of Immersion Resources and several student organizations have partnered to organize Explorations in Research, an event designed to convene researchers from all disciplines for an evening of networking and discovery. Read MoreFeb 18, 2019
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Best-selling author Angie Thomas to speak Feb. 13 in Langford Auditorium
Tickets for "The Hate U Give" author Angie Thomas’ Feb. 13 lecture in Langford Auditorium are sold out; however, there will be a live stream available in Light Hall, Room 202, for those who were not able to procure a ticket. If seats become available in Langford on the night of the event, admission to the lecture for those without tickets will be available on a first-come basis. Read MoreJan 11, 2019
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Smith to serve as chair of Immersion Faculty Steering Committee; schools appoint key faculty leaders for program
A new group of faculty members have been appointed to leadership and advisory roles designed to support the continued launch of Immersion Vanderbilt across campus. Read MoreDec 5, 2018
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26 Commons iSeminars offered spring 2019 for first-year students
The iSeminars are intended to encourage first-year students to pursue their passions by modeling rigorous, compelling and unique projects in addition to exposing students to a particular seminar theme. Read MoreOct 19, 2018
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Applications for Nichols Humanitarian Fund now open, due Dec. 5
The Nichols Humanitarian Fund enables Vanderbilt students to pursue humanitarian missions at home and across the globe. Interested students are encouraged to attend the annual reception and open house Oct. 25. Read MoreOct 18, 2018
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Registration open for ‘learning community’ on design thinking; first event Sept. 27
In support of Design as an Immersive Vanderbilt Experience, the Center for Teaching is hosting a learning community this fall for faculty, staff and students interested in teaching design thinking. Read MoreSep 23, 2018
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Immersion pathways workshops begin Sept. 3
A series of Immersion Vanderbilt pathways workshops, which help first-year students launch their immersion experiences, kicks off Sept. 3 at The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons. Read MoreAug 30, 2018
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Student proposal deadline for Undergraduate Research Fair is Sept. 6
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. Read MoreAug 29, 2018
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Immersion Vanderbilt launches, resource office opens in Student Life Center
A signature component of the Academic Strategic Plan, Immersion Vanderbilt calls for students to participate in an intensive learning experience that takes place in and beyond the classroom and culminates in a final project. Read MoreAug 27, 2018
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Design competition makes Vanderbilt libraries more meaningful for students
Developing a formal plan to bring more librarians' expertise into the undergraduate research experience was among the winning ideas in the Wild Bunch Library Design Challenge for Vanderbilt students. Read MoreFeb 13, 2018
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New undergraduate degree requirement launches in fall 2018
Immersion Vanderbilt will become a degree requirement for all incoming first-year students starting in fall 2018, all incoming sophomore transfer students starting in fall 2019, and all junior transfer students starting in fall 2020. This initiative follows on the heels of the four undergraduate schools’ formal review and approval of Immersion Vanderbilt during the last calendar year. Read MoreDec 7, 2017
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Undergraduate Research Fair showcases more than 140 student presentations
The fourth annual Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair was a successful showcase of 147 student poster presentations, with more than 300 faculty, students, staff and community members in attendance. Read MoreSep 20, 2017
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Vanderbilt connecting need knowers with solution makers; Galloway helms effort
Kevin Galloway, hired last year as the university’s director of making, recently was appointed as the Design as an Immersive Vanderbilt Experience (DIVE) director and will play an integral role in upcoming hackathons, makeathons and design courses. Read MoreSep 18, 2017