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Changes coming to VUIT resources
As the new year begins, Vanderbilt University Information Technology is implementing a number of changes to resources and services that may impact you. Read MoreJan 4, 2021
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Zoom cloud recording storage cleanup to start Jan. 11
Beginning Jan. 11, 2021, Vanderbilt will save Zoom cloud recordings for a maximum of 90 days. As a result, on Jan. 11 all cloud recordings made prior to Oct. 13, 2020, will be deleted from Zoom’s cloud storage, and recordings will continue to be deleted on a 90-day rolling basis. Read MoreDec 16, 2020
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Single sign-on enhancements coming to Zoom and Box for spring 2021
Vanderbilt University Information Technology continuously strives to increase the security posture of Vanderbilt systems while also enhancing accessibility. VUIT is excited to announce upgrades to the Zoom and Box user experience, with updates coming soon. Read MoreNov 1, 2020
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Warren Center to host ‘Liberating Zoom: Strategies for Better Collaborations’ Sept. 3
The Warren Center’s second installment of a series on making Zoom a more productive and inclusive space will focus on collaborative work online Sept. 3. Read MoreSep 2, 2020
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Zoom experiencing web portal outages; recommend using desktop client
Zoom is currently experiencing widespread outages with its web portal, which Brightspace relies upon. However, the Zoom desktop client is working, so students, faculty and staff should be able to use Zoom for teaching, learning and meetings throughout the day. Read MoreAug 24, 2020
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Warren Center and OLLI partner to offer cultural history of pandemics
Vanderbilt professor and author Holly Tucker will teach an online summer course focused on pandemics, thanks to a new partnership between the Robert Penn Warren Center and OLLI at Vanderbilt. Read MoreJun 10, 2020
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Blair School offers Kindermusik classes via Zoom June 3-July 23
Encourage your child's musical and social development from the comfort of your home. Children will sing, dance and play as instructor Amy Alley joyfully recognizes and interacts with each child by name through Zoom. Read MoreJun 1, 2020
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Wente, Kopstain to host virtual town hall May 13 to discuss reopening of campus
Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente and Vice Chancellor for Administration Eric Kopstain will host a virtual town hall meeting on Wednesday, May 13, to discuss the phased reopening of Vanderbilt’s campus. The online meeting via Zoom will begin at noon CT, and registration is required to attend. Read MoreMay 11, 2020
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Special edition Zoom backgrounds available for Class of 2020 celebrations
Class of 2020 graduates, their friends, family members and supporters can now download university-, school- and Commencement-themed virtual backgrounds for their Zoom meetings, meetups and online celebrations. Giphy stickers also are available for Instagram Stories by searching #VU2020. Read MoreMay 1, 2020
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5 tips to improve your virtual chat set-up
Whether you’re taking a class, conducting a meeting or gathering with friends, just about everyone is jumping into virtual chats. Here are five easy tips to improve how your virtual chat looks and sounds. Read MoreApr 21, 2020
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Virtual Gatherings: Robert Penn Warren Center connects humanities scholars
The Robert Penn Warren Center keeps humanities scholars connected during the coronavirus outbreak through online events that include weekly virtual happy hours. Read MoreApr 14, 2020
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Virtual Gatherings: Grad student in Earth & Environmental Sciences keeps group hangouts on schedule
When COVID-19 threw a wrench in their plans for meeting up in person, graduate students in Earth and Environmental Sciences decided to take their weekly hangout online. Read MoreApr 10, 2020
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Physics grad student embraces ‘dissertation-at-home’ format for creative presentation
For graduate students nearing the end of their programs, COVID-19 has created an unexpected challenge: remotely presenting an effective and engaging dissertation defense. That was the new reality for Kyle Godbey, a graduate student of physics at Vanderbilt studying nuclear reactions. Read MoreMar 25, 2020
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Vanderbilt provides full support for successful transition to online and alternative education
Vanderbilt University has put a priority on providing faculty and students with all of the tools and resources they need to be successful during the move to online and alternative education. Read MoreMar 18, 2020
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Zoom online conferencing platform available; Add a VU virtual background
Vanderbilt has made Zoom online conferencing software available for all university faculty, students and staff. Are you missing the sights of Vanderbilt while living, learning or working off campus? Bring the university home by downloading campus images to use as virtual backgrounds for your next Zoom meeting. Read MoreMar 12, 2020
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Resources for moving classes online available from Center for Teaching
The Center for Teaching is making available a number of resources for faculty and other instructors, including video conference and screencasting tools, as they move elements of their classes online following the announcement that Vanderbilt will move to alternative instruction starting March 16. Read MoreMar 11, 2020