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Chancellor: Congratulations to Vanderbilt Bowling, 2018 national champions

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos congratulates the Vanderbilt bowling team for clinching its second NCAA championship, and commends the hard work and dedication of the student-athletes and Coach John Williamson. Read more on VUCommodores.com.


 
 

What’s On My Mind: Public service is a cornerstone of democracy

The principles of public service and civil discourse helped build the foundation of our democracy, and America’s universities play an important role in keeping those values thriving, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos says in his latest column.


 
 

Women’s Tennis crowned SEC regular season champions

The third-ranked Vanderbilt women’s tennis team left Gainesville, Florida, on Saturday with a 4-3 comeback victory over No. 10 Florida and something even sweeter: their second-straight SEC regular season championship.


 
 

Faculty invited to apply for micro-grants to explore connections between sports, society

Faculty proposals for micro-grant funding are due May 21 to support research and curricular enrichment on topics related to sports and society in areas including race, law, gender and more.


 
 

Writer Amitav Ghosh discusses conflict and climate change on ‘The Zeppos Report’

Amitav Ghosh, a best-selling author whose work puts Asia at the center of global history, culture and environmental challenges, joins Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos on “The Zeppos Report.”


 
 

Faculty can learn more about TIPs on Friday

The provost’s office is hosting a TIPs fair and reception at 11 a.m. Friday, April 20, at the Student Life Center to highlight ongoing trans-institutional projects and encourage faculty to participate.


 
 

Open house for faculty interested in Residential Colleges set for Friday

Vanderbilt faculty who are interested in serving in either residential or programmatic roles within the university’s Residential College system are invited to an open house on Friday, April 20.


 
 

Center for Effective Lawmaking hosts bipartisan D.C. roundtable on education policy

Vanderbilt hosted the first in a series of three roundtables organized by the Center for Effective Lawmaking to provide academic expertise on issues relevant to lawmakers.


 
 

Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion recognizes staff service

The Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion hosted receptions April 6 recognizing Vanderbilt University’s Plant Operations, Public Safety and Printing Services staff in appreciation of their work throughout the year.


 
 

USAC gets preview of employee benefits for 2019

At the University Staff Advisory Council’s April 10 meeting, University Benefits Executive Director Catherine Wood discussed upcoming changes to employee benefits for 2019.


 
 

Faculty input requested at Research IT town halls April 16 and 25

Faculty are invited to two town halls this month hosted by the Vanderbilt Research IT Service to share their input on new and planned IT services under development to support researchers.


 
 

‘The Nashville Transit Plan: Decision Time’ April 17

Vanderbilt will host a final forum discussing the Nashville Transit Plan before the May 1 referendum vote. The discussion is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, at the Student Life Center Ballroom.


 
 

Yoga and meditation on Wyatt Lawn April 17

Join the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center for a 30-minute outdoor yoga class and a 30-minute meditation class led by Vanessa Beasley, dean of The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons, that will rejuvenate and energize your afternoon.


 
 

All are invited to April 19 closing celebration for Local OACS DIVE projects

The Office of Active Citizenship and Service invites students, faculty and staff to the April 19 DIVE closing celebration, set for 6:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room at The Commons Center.


 
 

Get tickets to Rites of Spring Music Festival April 20-21

This year’s two-day event features headliners Gucci Mane and DNCE, with other artists set to appear including Cheat Codes, H.E.R., Goldlink, Kiiara and Born Animal.


 
 

Blair, Library honor Violins of Hope project with series of upcoming performances

Twenty-two violins—most of which were played by Jewish musicians interned in concentration camps during the Holocaust—have arrived in Music City from Israel, where they will be heard once more as the Violins of Hope. Vanderbilt’s Blair School of Music and the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries have planned several special events in honor of the initiative throughout April.


 
 

Celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday on Library Lawn

The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries and the Nashville Shakespeare Festival will hold the Bard’s Birthday Bash—marking the 454th birthday of William Shakespeare—April 23 on Library Lawn.


 
 

Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates to speak at Vanderbilt April 24

Vanderbilt Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will host a discussion on Tuesday, April 24, featuring former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates and Vanderbilt Distinguished Visiting Professor and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham.


 
 

Inclusive Excellence invites women faculty to community writing session May 4

The Office of Inclusive Excellence is hosting writing sessions to help women faculty build community and dedicate time to furthering their scholarly research.


 
 

Transgender expert Asa Radix to give May 7 VUSN Dean’s Diversity Lecture

Asa Radix, an internationally recognized medical expert and researcher on the health needs of transgender and LGBTQ people, will give the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Dean’s Diversity Lecture on Monday, May 7.


 
 

Deadline for Digital Learning faculty/staff grants and working-group awards May 10

The Vanderbilt Institute for Digital Learning announces deadlines for application submissions for its MacroGrant awards for faculty and staff members, as well as its Faculty Working Group awards. In addition, VIDL invites applications for its 2018-19 graduate fellowships.


 
 

Applications now being accepted for ‘Business of VU’ course

After a successful launch last fall, the Business of VU program is preparing to welcome the next cohort in fall 2018. Learn more about the program and apply now for participation this fall.


 
 

Recipient of a workplace kindness? Share your story

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.


 
 

Volunteers needed for Commencement 2018

Vanderbilt’s Commencement 2018 is scheduled for May 9–11, and your help is needed to make the event a success.


 
 

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State Legislature honors Vanderbilt athlete, civil rights pioneer Perry Wallace

The Tennessee General Assembly unanimously passed a joint resolution honoring the memory of Vanderbilt alumnus Perry Wallace on April 11. Wallace, who grew up in North Nashville, integrated Vanderbilt varsity basketball in 1966 and made history on Dec. 2, 1967, as the first African American basketball player to compete in a varsity game in the Southeastern Conference.


 
 
 

Take Note

» Seventh annual Susan Gray School Golf Tournament is April 19

» VICC to host neurofibromatosis event April 21

» Center for Science Outreach introduces summer STEM Exploration Experience for Kids

» Owen Executive Education: Take your leadership skills to the next level

» My Southern Health: Why wearing a motorcycle helmet is so important




HR News

» Babies and You: ‘Coping with the Stresses and Emotions of Pregnancy’ April 19

» Vandy Cooks: ‘Delicious Dishes from Thailand’ May 18

» Start your spring with the Start! Physical Activity Challenge

» Register for AquaDores swim team spring clinic at the Rec

» Get your scuba diving certification at the Rec






Research News @Vanderbilt

Events

April 16 — 11 a.m.
America Creative: Portraits by Everett Raymond Kinstler

April 16 — 4 p.m.
2018 Department of Art Senior Show

April 16 — 5 p.m.
LGBTQI Latinx Affinity Group Interest Meeting

April 17 — 8 a.m.
American Red Cross Blood Drive

April 17 — 2:35 p.m.
Guest Master Class: Mark Ostoich, Oboe


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