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	Monday, Feb. 18, 2019

Remarkable life of David Williams II celebrated

David Williams II was remembered as a courageous vice chancellor, outstanding athletics director, brilliant law professor and devoted husband and father during a celebration of life service Feb. 15.

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What’s on My Mind: David Williams II

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos reflects on the life and legacy of David Williams II, former vice chancellor and athletics director, in this week’s column.

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Chancellor's Lecture tomorrow featuring Meghan McCain sold out; ticket wait list available

Author and co-host of “The View” Meghan McCain will join Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and Distinguished Visiting Professor Jon Meacham Feb. 19 for a wide-ranging discussion of the politics impacting American life in 2019. The wait list for tickets to the event will close at 6:30 p.m. today.

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Safety remains top priority as electric scooter use increases

The Division of Administration has established a dockless bike and electric scooter educational outreach group, charged with bringing together students and administrators to educate the community on best practices and offer a forum to address concerns.

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Annual Service Award Ceremony is Wednesday

Vanderbilt University’s annual Service Award Ceremony, which recognizes employees who celebrated significant service milestones in 2018, is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 20, at 3 p.m. in the Student Life Center Ballroom. Red carpet arrivals will begin at 2:45 p.m. All Vanderbilt University employees are invited to attend.

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Vanderbilt wins regional Emmy

Vanderbilt University’s 2017-18 public service announcement, “Vanderbilt University Connects,” took home the Emmy for best “Promo Spot/Image” from the MidSouth Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences at its 33rd annual awards ceremony Feb. 16 at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center.

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Immersion experience launches first class of VUSN Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner students

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing recently held a three-day clinical immersion to launch its Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner education program for advanced practice nursing students, part of a $1.43 million grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration.

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Applications invited for the OpEd Project at Vanderbilt

The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center and the Program in American Studies invite Vanderbilt faculty, graduate and professional students, postdoctoral fellows, and staff to apply for an upcoming two-day workshop administered by the OpEd Project on the Vanderbilt campus. The nonprofit OpEd Project is a social venture founded to increase the range of voices and quality of ideas we hear in the world.

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Women’s Center seeking nominations for 2019 awards

The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center is seeking nominations for its annual awards that recognize and honor Vanderbilt community members for their contributions to the advancement of university women. The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, Feb. 22.

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Disney-themed Engineers Week promotes importance of imagination

Vanderbilt Engineers Week 2019, scheduled for Feb. 18-22, is spreading a little magic through more than a dozen activities during the annual five-day celebration of engineering education.

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Employee Appreciation Night at the Theatre: ‘Twelfth Night’ Feb. 22

Employee Appreciation invites all Vanderbilt University employees to enjoy a Night at the Theatre on Friday, Feb. 22.

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Office of Immersion Resources hosts ‘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.

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Employee Appreciation: Women’s Basketball Fan Fest is March 3

Vanderbilt University employees and their families are invited to cheer on the Vanderbilt women’s basketball team as they take on the Florida Gators on Sunday, March 3. The free Employee Appreciation event begins with a Fan Fest at 12:30 p.m. in the Memorial Practice Gym, followed by the game at 2 p.m.

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Virtual Private Network to begin using multi-factor authentication March 18

Effective March 18, multi-factor authentication will be required for Vanderbilt’s virtual private network application, Pulse Secure.

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Report outside retirement contributions to HR by April 1

To help employees avoid tax penalties, Human Resources collects information each spring regarding contributions made to outside retirement plans to help ensure they do not exceed IRS limits.

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Take Note

Black History Month events will center on racial bias and injustice in America’s penal system

Flexner Deans’ Lecture: Dr. Mamta Swaroop Feb. 25

‘The Future of Legal Education’ Feb. 26

Video Editing Basics workshop Feb. 27

YouTube’s ‘Physics Girl’ discusses using videos in science outreach Feb. 28

‘Helping People with Obesity Better Understand Their Surgical Options’ March 1

Vandy Cooks: ‘The Pastabilities are Endless’ March 13

Life Phase Series: ‘First-Time Home Buying’ March 14

Fidelity offers online Financial Education Workshop Series

Executive Education: Women in Leadership program

Coming Up

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Career Center to host Fellowships 101 series

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Campus Dining: ‘Overnight Oats’ demonstration

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Boomers, Elders and More: ‘The Joys and Tolls of Caregiving and the Importance of Self-Care’

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‘Love Your Heart’ expo

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Annual Academic Pathways Symposium

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Vanderbilt in the News

The Tennessean: David Williams funeral: Tearful tributes, laughter help say farewell to Vanderbilt AD

The funeral service for former Vanderbilt Vice Chancellor and Athletics Director David Williams II was held on Friday in Nashville.

USA Today: For Valentine’s Day, a biologist explains what humans can learn from animal love

Patrick Abbot, associate professor of biological sciences, studies the ways that animals show love.

The Conversation: How slavery’s lingering stain on the U.S. Constitution spoils Elizabeth Warren’s wealth tax proposal – for now

Beverly Moran, professor of law, writes about constitutional constraints on taxing wealth.

Market Watch: The Trump administration is taking a closer look at class-action lawsuits that pay consumers

Brian Fitzpatrick, professor of law, is quoted.

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