In an era when colleges and universities are attacked and research and discovery are devalued, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos pledged at the Spring Faculty Assembly to fight for Vanderbilt’s mission.
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A $5 million gift from alumnus John Arnold and his wife, Laura, will bolster public policy studies and civic engagement in Vanderbilt’s College of Arts and Science.
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Six faculty members were recognized for their teaching, research and service at the annual Spring Faculty Assembly April 6.
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The Chancellor’s Strategic Planning Committee on Mental Health and Wellbeing invites staff, faculty, undergraduates and graduate and professional students to share their thoughts at a town hall-style listening session Wednesday, April 12, focusing on how the university can create a holistic and inclusive approach to supporting mental health and well-being at Vanderbilt.
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Read the April 2017 issue of “EDI Connect,” the official newsletter of the Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
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Sandra Barnes, Vanderbilt University assistant vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion, and Arie Nettles, associate professor of clinical pediatrics and director of the Office of Inclusion and Health Equity at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, discussed the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace April 6.
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National Vanderbilt news stories for the week of April 3 include research on the effects of race and income on one’s health, as well as the effectiveness of “recovery schools” for addicted teens.
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With federal lawmakers reaching an impasse over replacement of the Affordable Care Act, it’s unclear where national health care policy may be going. Panelists discussed the challenges of dealing with this uncertainty at an event sponsored by the Department of Health Policy, the Center for Medicine, Health and Society, and University Courses.
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The Vanderbilt Institute for Digital Learning reminds the campus community about this year’s fast-approaching deadlines for its grant and awards programs, as well as the Graduate Fellows program.
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A team of four Vanderbilt sophomores will travel to Lisbon, Portugal, April 10 in hopes of winning the KPMG International Case Competition.
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An exhibition showcasing life stories of African American seniors—part of a project founded by Associate Provost Ifeoma Nwankwo—will be displayed April 13 at Sarratt Student Center.
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Ann Hildalgo, a specialist in Latin American feminist theology, will deliver the inaugural Vanderbilt Divinity School Emerging Scholar Lecture April 13.
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VU Theatre presents “Vanderbilt Cabaret: Gender Play,” an original variety show inspired by early 20th-century European cabaret culture, April 13–15.
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Students, staff and faculty will have the opportunity to explore FutureVU, Vanderbilt’s campus land use planning initiative, during a multimedia event on Wednesday, April 19.
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Check out the latest SkyVU blog on its website. Posts capture updates regarding business processes and SkyVU programs, along with upcoming events and important dates.
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Vanderbilt’s Commencement 2017 is scheduled for May 10–12, and your help is needed to make the event a success.
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Take the Bus to Work Day was kicked off by a chilly but beautiful morning April 7.
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