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Raver and Savion celebrate staff, present awards during Spring Staff Assembly
The 2024 Spring Staff Assembly, held on Wednesday, May 29, at the Langford Auditorium, took on a celebratory air as Vanderbilt leadership honored the hard work and numerous accomplishments of the university’s employees. Over 650 staff members attended in person, and the event was live-streamed for a virtual audience. Read MoreMay 30, 2024
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Register now for May 29 Spring Staff Assembly
All Vanderbilt University staff are invited to attend the Spring Staff Assembly, either in person or virtually, at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29 in Langford Auditorium. Please note the new day, time and location. Read MoreApr 11, 2024
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Turkey Toss 2023 shows appreciation to Vanderbilt University employees
On Dec. 15 more than 3,000 Vanderbilt University employees attended Turkey Toss, a long-standing holiday tradition and employee appreciation event through which the university expresses thanks to faculty, staff and postdoctoral scholars for their service. Read MoreDec 18, 2023
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Staff excellence recognized at 2023 Fall Staff Assembly
The fourth annual Fall Staff Assembly was held Sept. 21 at the Student Life Center. The gathering included an address by Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and the presentation of awards to staff recognizing their many contributions to Vanderbilt’s core goals and mission. Read MoreSep 22, 2023
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Staff vital to Vanderbilt’s ‘noble mission,’ Diermeier says at fall assembly
Vanderbilt staff members are engaged in a “noble mission” by virtue of the valuable work they do at the university each day, Chancellor Daniel Diermeier said during his remarks at the 2023 Fall Staff Assembly. Read MoreSep 22, 2023
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Register now for Sept. 21 Fall Staff Assembly
Register for the Fall Staff Assembly. All Vanderbilt University staff are invited to attend either in person or virtually, at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21, in the Student Life Center ballroom. Read MoreAug 31, 2023
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Diermeier celebrates staff contributions to university’s success, presents awards during spring assembly
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier lauded university staff and the “milestone achievements” they helped accomplish this semester during the 2023 Spring Staff Assembly. Read MoreMay 24, 2023
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Register now for May 22 Spring Staff Assembly
All Vanderbilt University staff are invited to attend the Spring Staff Assembly, either in person or virtually, at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, May 22. The event will celebrate university staff and their many contributions to the Vanderbilt mission. Read MoreMay 8, 2023
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Diermeier highlights new investments in staff, presents awards at fall assembly
Among the university’s highest priorities is helping staff at all levels find opportunities to grow and develop professionally, Chancellor Daniel Diermeier said during his remarks at the 2022 Fall Staff Assembly. The event included the presentation of six awards for staff member and team excellence by Diermeier and Vice Chancellor for Administration Eric Kopstain. In addition, the Dare to Grow Prize was unveiled. Read MoreSep 30, 2022
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Register now for Sept. 29 Fall Staff Assembly
All Vanderbilt University staff are invited to attend the Fall Staff Assembly, either in person or virtually, which will celebrate university staff and their many contributions to the university’s mission. Read MoreSep 12, 2022
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Vanderbilt expands paid parental leave, reproductive health resources to broaden support for university community
Vanderbilt is expanding paid parental leave for Vanderbilt staff and adding a new coordinator role that will be responsible for providing information, support and reproductive health resources for pregnant and parenting students, faculty, staff and postdocs. Read MoreAug 3, 2022
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Fall Staff Assembly to be held Sept. 29; staff award nominations now open
The Fall Staff Assembly and staff awards, scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 29, are part of a semiannual effort to celebrate staff excellence and recognize the many contributions of university staff to Vanderbilt’s mission. Award nominations may be submitted via online form through Friday, Aug. 26. Read MoreJul 29, 2022
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Diermeier applauds staff’s vital role, presents awards during Spring Staff Assembly
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier paid tribute to Vanderbilt staff’s “spirit of continual growth” and their role in advancing the university's educational mission during his remarks at the fourth annual staff assembly on May 23. Read MoreMay 25, 2022
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Register now for May 23 Spring Staff Assembly
All Vanderbilt University staff are invited to attend the Spring Staff Assembly, either in person or virtually, to celebrate university staff and their many contributions to the university’s mission. Read MoreMay 4, 2022
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Employee Education Assistance Program to expedite tuition reimbursements
Effective immediately, eligible employees will receive direct payment up front on their next available paycheck of the portion Vanderbilt pays for tuition for classes in which employees are enrolled. This change to the Employee Education Assistance Program applies to courses with a start date on or after May 2, 2022. Read MoreMay 2, 2022
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USAC partnering with Second Harvest for virtual food drive in February
Vanderbilt’s University Staff Advisory Council is partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee for a virtual food drive in the month of February. Read MoreFeb 6, 2022
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Support USAC’s Jingle in July, a fundraiser for the Faculty and Staff Hardship Fund
The University Staff Advisory Council invites the Vanderbilt community to participate in Jingle in July, a fundraiser for the Faculty and Staff Hardship Fund. The hardship fund provides assistance to qualifying Vanderbilt faculty and staff who are experiencing a temporary hardship due to a significant life event. Read MoreJul 21, 2021
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USAC recognizes service at year-end meeting; Lawrence Givens receives Karen Dolan Spirit Award
Vanderbilt’s University Staff Advisory Council recognized its members for their service and celebrated the resiliency and commitment of university staff over the past academic year during the council’s year-end meeting on June 8. Read MoreJun 8, 2021
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Diermeier honors staff for ‘ingenuity, dedication and collaboration’ at first Spring Staff Assembly
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier held Vanderbilt University’s first Spring Staff Assembly on May 20 to share a state of the university address and present a new series of annual staff awards. Nearly 1,000 people attended the virtual event, which was streamed live from the Student Life Center. Read MoreMay 21, 2021
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Staff invited to spring assembly on May 20
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier will hold the university’s first Spring Staff Assembly on Thursday, May 20, to share a state of the university address with staff and launch a new series of annual staff awards. The event will be held virtually, and all university staff are invited to attend. Read MoreMay 10, 2021