Anchor man: Zeppos marks 10 years as Vanderbilt’s chancellor

In this exclusive story from the latest issue of ‘Vanderbilt Magazine,’ we look back on Nicholas S. Zeppos’ first 10 years as chancellor—and hear his thoughts on Vanderbilt’s trajectory for the future.

$8.1 million grant funds new center to research highly aggressive form of lung cancer

A five-year National Cancer Institute grant will fund an interdisciplinary research center for the study of small cell lung cancer, a highly aggressive, incurable form of the disease.

Protection of Minors policy compliance and updates to the POM application coming June 25

Summer 2018 marks the five-year anniversary of Vanderbilt’s institution-wide policy for the protection of minors (POM). Personnel working with minors are required to be compliant with the policy. Meanwhile, updates are coming to the POM web application used for program and event registration.

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.

Vanderbilt Center for Digital Humanities names Mellon Fellows

The College of Arts and Science has announced its Mellon Fellows in Digital Humanities for the 2018–19 academic year. The fellowships are administered through the Center for Digital Humanities.

Nashville Pride Equality Walk set for Saturday, June 23

The HR Diversity & Inclusion Committee is calling for volunteers to walk for the 2018 Nashville Pride Equality Walk on June 23 in downtown Nashville.

Abbot’s new book is ‘one-stop destination’ on animal social evolution

Patrick Abbot, associate professor of biological sciences, recently published an edited volume entitled “Comparative Social Evolution,” an updated companion book to E.O. Wilson’s famous 1975 tome.

VUPD welcomes newest K-9 officers, Dyno and Brutus

Vanderbilt University Police Department welcomed its two newest K-9 officers—Dyno, a yellow Lab/beagle mix, and Brutus, a chocolate Lab.

Celebrate your colleagues by sharing stories of workplace kindness

The C.A.R.E. (Civility, Appreciation and Respectful Environments) Committee is seeking stories from faculty and staff about instances when they’ve witnessed or received an expression of kindness involving a co-worker at Vanderbilt.

Pedestrian bridge to close for summer months

The pedestrian bridge and walkway at 21st Avenue South and Edgehill Avenue will undergo routine maintenance this summer.

Update voter registration ahead of midterm primary; deadline to register is July 3

If you are not registered to vote in Davidson or surrounding Tennessee counties, now is a great time to check your voter status and update your record. Tennessee has implemented online voter registration, so getting registered to vote has never been easier.

SafeVU is getting an upgrade; new app available July 1

The existing SafeVU app will expire June 30. The new-and-improved app will be available July 1 and will require existing SafeVU users to delete the old app and download the new one.

Vanderbilt University to replace AccessVU June 25

As Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center continue to restructure into distinct entities, many shared technical systems must be reconfigured. Beginning June 25, Vanderbilt University will move to a new identity management tool called VU Identity.

Employees enjoy Vanderbilt Family Night with the Nashville Symphony

Vanderbilt employees and their families set out their chairs and blankets across Centennial Park to enjoy an evening of music under the stars courtesy of Employee Appreciation Vanderbilt Family Night and the Nashville Symphony.

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Building the tiniest recording studios in Music City to understand vocal learning

Humans aren’t the only animals who can learn vocal communication from others. By studying the process in zebra finches, we may better understand how it works in humans, too.

» Eid ul-Fitr service offered June 12

» View ‘Report on Sexual Harassment of Women’ webinar June 12

» Upcoming Flexner Deans’ Lectures: Churchill June 15, Chibale June 18

» My Southern Health: 6 tips for itchy, watery eyes this summer

» Limited Submission Opportunity: W.M. Keck Research Program

» Mr. C’s Kids Club registration now open

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