Perry Wallace, pioneer who integrated SEC basketball, has died

Perry Wallace, BE’70, the Vanderbilt University student-athlete who integrated Southeastern Conference varsity basketball, died Dec. 1. He was 69.

Dillard, Wallace honored with Slive Award

The Southeastern Conference honored Vanderbilt and league legends Godfrey Dillard and Perry Wallace Friday in Atlanta with the SEC’s Michael L. Slive Award. Dillard and Wallace (represented by his nephew James) were honored throughout the day along with four football players from Kentucky.

Two Vanderbilt seniors awarded prestigious scholarships

Vanderbilt senior Logan Brown has been named a Marshall Scholar for 2018, and senior Jacqueline (Jami) Cox has been named to the third class of Schwarzman Scholars, both organizations announced today.

Faculty encouraged to submit Discovery and Research Scholar grant proposals beginning Dec. 11

The Office of the Provost invites faculty to submit proposals by Dec. 11 for the next round of Discovery Grants and Research Scholar Grants.

VUToday: GOP tax plan’s effect on higher education in weekly roundup of VU news

University News and Communications publishes “VUToday,” a compilation of Vanderbilt mentions in the media, each weekday. Read a selection of Vanderbilt news stories for the week of Nov. 27.

November issue of Faculty Senate’s ‘Engage’ newsletter now available

The latest issue of the Faculty Senate newsletter features information on a series of shared governance town hall meetings, engagement on tax reform legislation, and an upcoming town hall meeting on mental health and well-being.

Vanderbilt law alumna to clerk for Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor

Samiyyah Ali, JD’16, will clerk for Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor beginning in October 2018.

Vanderbilt’s Humphrey Fellows get into the volunteer spirit

Vanderbilt’s 2017-18 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows are from 11 different countries, but the diverse group has quickly connected with the Tennessee tradition of giving back.

Faculty input sought at upcoming Shared Governance town halls

The Shared Governance Committee has scheduled a series of town hall-style conversations to gather feedback from faculty about shared governance at Vanderbilt.

Second vendor demo for new proposal submissions, grant and contract management systems is Dec. 5

A demonstration for the second of the two finalists, InfoEd Global, is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Dec. 5, in the Student Life Center Board of Trust Room.

SkyVU Town Hall scheduled for Dec. 7

Come to the SkyVU Town Hall at 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, in Langford Auditorium. During this one-hour event, members of the executive steering committee will discuss program updates. In addition, the SkyVU Flight Check-In, “Student Pay,” is scheduled for Dec. 14.

Employee Assistance Program open house is Dec. 7

Vanderbilt’s Work/Life Connections–Employee Assistance Program will host an open house for university faculty and staff from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7. EAP counselors and staff members will be available to discuss the wide range of services provided by the office.

VIDL Macrogrant applications due Dec. 7

The Vanderbilt Institute for Digital Learning invites applications for Macrogrant awards for the fall 2017 cycle. These grants provide seed funding to promote development and research in digital learning.

Williams to moderate sports panel featuring VU basketball great, former Titans Dec. 8

Former Tennessee Titans stars Chris Sanders and Chris Hope will be joined by Vanderbilt basketball record-setter Shan Foster for a panel discussion Friday, Dec. 8, titled “Life After Sports: Giving Back.” Vice Chancellor and Athletics Director David Williams will moderate the event at Vanderbilt’s McGugin Center.

Software Store temporarily unavailable for departmental transactions beginning Dec. 11

In preparation of SkyVU going live, Vanderbilt IT has determined that the final day to make any departmental purchases using cost centers in the university’s Software Store is Monday, Dec. 11.

Annual Vanderbilt University Turkey Toss set for Dec. 15

Get your free turkey, tofurkey or oven mitt at Vanderbilt University’s annual Turkey Toss on Dec. 15 from 6 a.m. to midnight at Langford Auditorium.

Parking changes start Dec. 18 to accommodate West End neighborhood utility work

Members of the Vanderbilt community who park near the West End neighborhood will likely see changes beginning Dec. 18 due to construction and utility work.

Learn about MLAS program at open house Jan. 9

Vanderbilt’s Master of Liberal Arts and Science program is now accepting applications for the spring 2018 semester.

Participate in survey gathering feedback on pedestrian and cyclist safety

Faculty, students and staff can access and fill out a five-minute survey created by Vanderbilt Public Safety until Dec. 15.

Jump-start your 2018 goals with a 25 percent discount off Owen Executive Education

Vanderbilt Executive Education at Owen is offering university employee discounts on its programs.

Vanderbilt Police Department offers safety tips for your holiday season

By staying alert and following a few crime-prevention tips, you can have a safe and enjoyable holiday season.

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