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Lopez named Vanderbilt’s liaison to Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Carlos F. Lopez, assistant professor of biochemistry and biomedical informatics, has been appointed as Vanderbilt University’s liaison to Oak Ridge National Laboratory.


 
 

Incoming School of Nursing class includes first Executive Leadership DNPs

The School of Nursing welcomed 474 new master of nursing science, doctor of nursing practice (DNP) and Ph.D. students in a series of orientation events Aug. 16-28. The new class includes the school’s first cohort of eight Executive Leadership-track DNP students.


 
 

Engineering and Science Building, Innovation Pavilion garner design awards

Next-generation heating, cooling, lighting and filtering systems make the Engineering and Science Building the most energy-efficient research building on campus.


 
 

VU Inside: Mr. Commodore’s makeover

When it comes to getting a stellar makeover, Mr. Commodore goes straight to Vanderbilt fashion design professor Alexandra Sargent-Capps.


 
 

Welcome back reception for women faculty is today

The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center and the Women’s and Gender Studies Program will host a reception for women faculty on Thursday, Aug. 31. The event will begin at 4 p.m. in the Buttrick Hall Atrium.


 
 

Blair School presents benefit concert for Shade Tree Clinic Saturday

The Blair School of Music and Blair alumnus Dean Whiteside host this year’s benefit concert for the Shade Tree Clinic on Sept. 2.


 
 

Outdoor Recreation Center to celebrate 20th anniversary Monday

The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center will celebrate the Outdoor Recreation program’s 20th anniversary from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 4, with a free cookout.


 
 

Wireless network changes coming to Medical Center buildings Sept. 5

Beginning Sept. 5, the university’s wireless network, vuNet, will no longer be available in Vanderbilt University Medical Center buildings.


 
 

‘The Open Classroom: Two Days of Teaching Visits’ set for Sept. 5 and 6

Vanderbilt’s Center for Teaching will host “The Open Classroom: Two Days of Teaching Visits” Sept. 5 and 6. This program will showcase examples of best teaching practices featuring talented faculty from across the university.


 
 

Peabody College to host vigil Sept. 6

Peabody College will host a vigil beginning at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, with the theme of “celebrating our shared humanity.” All members of the Vanderbilt community are invited to attend.


 
 

HR workshops: ‘Peer Interviewing’ and ‘Targeted Selection for Hiring Managers’

The Peer Interviewing workshop will help prepare you and build your confidence as you take part in the interviewing process. Targeted Selection is Vanderbilt’s approach to consistency when hiring managers are interviewing and selecting new employees.


 
 

AlertVU test scheduled for Sept. 7

Vanderbilt will conduct a test of its AlertVU emergency notification system on Thursday, Sept. 7, at 2:30 p.m. AlertVU sends emergency messages in the event of an imminent threat or danger to the Vanderbilt community.


 
 

Seigenthaler Series: ‘The Vietnam War’ screening and discussion Sept. 7

A discussion and Q&A on the role of the press during the Vietnam War will follow a one-hour screening of “The Vietnam War,” a film by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, at the John Seigenthaler Center Sept. 7.


 
 

New Box.com web experience slated for September

On Sept. 8, Box.com will upgrade all accounts to a new look and feel that will include other improvements based on customer feedback.


 
 

‘Resilient Souls,’ photo exhibition celebrating women’s perseverance, opens Sept. 11

“The Resilient Souls Project,” a photo exhibition of portraits and writing celebrating women’s perseverance through life’s challenges, will be on display in the Kissam Center from Sept. 11 through Oct. 6. The exhibition is part of the university’s ongoing initiative to support holistic and inclusive approaches to mental health and well-being at Vanderbilt.


 
 

Pregame employee tailgate party and Kansas State football game is Sept. 16

Vanderbilt University employees and their families are invited to an exclusive pregame tailgate party and the Vanderbilt vs. Kansas State football game on Sept. 16.


 
 

Faculty Funding and Resource Fair set for Sept. 19

The Office of the Provost will host an open house Tuesday, Sept. 19, to showcase Vanderbilt’s internal funding programs and professional development initiatives available to faculty.


 
 

SkyVU Flight Check-In on grants management scheduled for Sept. 19

SkyVU will host its third Flight Check-In on Tuesday, Sept. 19, from 4:10 to 5:10 p.m. in the Student Life Center’s Board of Trust Room.


 
 

Memorial service for Webb scheduled for Sept. 21 in Benton Chapel

Donna J. Webb, professor of biological sciences and of cancer biology who mentored graduate students and undergraduate researchers in the Department of Biological Sciences and served on the Steering Committee of the Fisk-Vanderbilt Master’s-to-Ph.D. Bridge Program, died May 15.


 
 

Flulapalooza mass vaccination event set for Sept. 27

What do 16,000 Band-Aids, 72 bottles of hand gel, 36 flat sheets, 30 trashcans, two wheelchairs, one crash cart and a 140-foot by 40-foot tent signal?


 
 

Nominations sought for Levi Watkins awards; annual Levi Watkins lecture set for Oct. 10

The School of Medicine announces the date of the 16th Annual Levi Watkins Jr., M.D., Lecture and also seeks nominations for the annual faculty and student awards named in his honor.


 
 

Wear black and gold for College Colors Day, chance to win prizes

In the lead up to College Colors Day on Sept. 1, Commodore fans on campus and across the nation are encouraged to show their black and gold on social media for a chance to win a variety of prizes, including an all-expenses-paid trip to the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship.


 
 
 

Take Note

» Robert Churchwell Sr. centennial celebration set for Sept. 9

» VICC’s annual Cancer Survivors Celebration is Sept. 10

» Frontotemporal Dementia Q&A with Dr. Bruce Miller Oct. 5

» Posters invited for Oct. 11 symposium honoring Dr. Hal Moses

» Inaugural Vanderbilt Center for Addiction Research Science Day is Oct. 17

» Apply to be a First Friend to an international student




HR News

» Calling all VU Event Volunteers

» Life Phase Series: ‘Take the First Step to Investing’ Sept. 7

» Vandy Cooks: ‘Quick and Easy Meals’ Sept. 15

» Sync your Higi account to send weight, blood pressure measurements to Health Plus

» Track your activity to win great prizes with the Start! physical activity program

» What do I say when someone is grieving?






Research News @Vanderbilt

Events

Aug. 31 — 10 a.m.
Vanishing Points Exhibition

Aug. 31 — 11 a.m.
Who Are We? Identity and the Contemporary Photographic Portrait

Aug. 31 — 1 p.m.
American Modernism at Mid-Century: The Work of Morris Davidson

Aug. 31 — 2 p.m.
The Nashville Farmers' Market at Vanderbilt

Aug. 31 — 8 p.m.
Vanderbilt Recovery Support


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