New scholarship honors legacy of civil rights leader James Lawson

The new Rev. James M. Lawson Jr. Scholarship provides need-based financial support for underrepresented minority students who demonstrate a commitment to civil rights and social justice.

New VU Identity system is live; replaces AccessVU

Vanderbilt University’s new identity system, VU Identity, went live today. The tool replaces the previous system, AccessVU, which is now a VUMC toolset.

School of Nursing issues progress report on new building

Dean Linda Norman recently took a construction update tour of the School of Nursing’s new expansion project. The nearly 30,000-square-foot addition is scheduled to open this fall.

Stevenson Center Drive to close June 29–30 for repaving

Stevenson Center Drive will be closed for maintenance and repaving June 29 and 30, with access restored the morning of July 1.

Vanderbilt Center for Science Outreach Research Symposium July 11

High school students who completed their research projects through programs of the Center for Science Outreach will present their research at a symposium and poster session July 11.

School of Nursing buildings to close temporarily starting June 27

The School of Nursing buildings at 461 21st Ave. S. will be closed 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, through 6 a.m. Thursday, July 5, due to a planned power outage for major electrical work. The school will remain open with faculty and staff working from off-campus locations.

Note change to Oracle Cloud sign-on screen

The most recent Oracle Cloud maintenance was completed as of June 16, and users will now see a change to the screen that asks for login when a page expires due to inactivity.

Submit nominations for Chancellor’s Heart and Soul staff awards

Nominations are open for the Chancellor’s Heart and Soul Staff Appreciation Awards, which recognize everyday dedication and contributions. The deadline is July 31.

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