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What’s going on at Vanderbilt on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015

Vanderbilt joins coalition to improve college admission process Vanderbilt has joined a new coalition of diverse public and private colleges and universities created to improve the college admission application process for all students. Read Full Story » SHARE THIS

Commodore Award winners, longtime staff recognized at campus celebration The Commodore Award, Vanderbilt’s highest staff honor, was presented to two staff members during the Service Award Celebration Sept. 29 in Langford Auditorium. Read Full Story » SHARE THIS

Employees cheer on Commodores, celebrate with family and co-workers at annual tailgate More than 3,400 employees and their family members joined the fun at the Employee Celebration tailgate and football game Sept. 19. Read Full Story » SHARE THIS

Reminder: Nominations and applications for Graduate School dean due today Oct. 1 is the deadline for nominations and application submissions for the next dean of the Graduate School. Read Full Story » SHARE THIS

Next graduate education forum is Oct. 5 The third in a series of forums discussing graduate education at Vanderbilt is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 5, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Student Life Center Board of Trust Room. Read Full Story » SHARE THIS

Digital partnership expands student language opportunities at Vanderbilt and across country A partnership among Vanderbilt, Duke and the University of Virginia is using digital learning to share uncommon languages. Read Full Story » SHARE THIS

Teaching seminar Oct. 6: Make Blackboard work for you DigitalVU will host the Center for Teaching's Stacey Johnson for an interactive tips-and-tricks seminar about getting the most out of this year's updated edition of Blackboard. Read Full Story » SHARE THIS

Do you need help with Open Enrollment? Open Enrollment elections should be submitted online in My VU Benefits. You can make elections from any Internet-connected computer or device, anywhere in the world. Read Full Story » SHARE THIS

Annual report on crime statistics, security and fire safety available Oct. 1 The annual report provides information on security-related services offered by the university. Read Full Story » SHARE THIS

Travel program transitions to new agency Oct. 30 Vanderbilt’s travel program will change to its new agency, World Travel Service, on Oct. 30. Read Full Story » SHARE THIS

Poet Nikky Finney to deliver 2015 Cole Lectures An acclaimed poet who came of age in the South during the turmoil and unrest of 1960s and '70s civil rights struggles will deliver the 2015 Cole Lectures at Benton Chapel Oct. 8 and 9. Read Full Story » SHARE THIS

Latin American poet, priest and activist Ernesto Cardenal to speak Oct. 6 Cardenal, an acclaimed Nicaraguan poet, revolutionary and liberation theologian, will deliver a public talk on “Politics, Poetry and the First Latin American Pope” at the John Seigenthaler Center. Read Full Story » SHARE THIS

Nearly 300 students team up for weekend of hacking Oct. 2-4 Nearly 300 college students from Vanderbilt and Purdue universities, the Atlanta area, and North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park will work around the clock during VandyHacks, an invention marathon. Read Full Story » SHARE THIS

Classical stories come to life in VUT production ‘Metamorphoses’ "Metamorphoses," an adaptation of Greek stories whose production features a large pool of water on the Neely Auditorium stage, will lead off the 2015-16 Vanderbilt University Theatre season. Read Full Story » SHARE THIS

Celebrate National Coming Out Week Oct. 5–12 National Coming Out Week at Vanderbilt is Oct. 5–12 and will feature social events, educational opportunities and food almost every day. Read Full Story » SHARE THIS

Watch Now VUCast: A student creates a new way to share your love of coffee In the latest VUCast: Learn how a Vanderbilt student is making coffee drinking more social; hear from undergrads about their amazing research opportunities; and see who made the best of #vandygram. Watch now! Watch Video » SHARE THIS

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» Are you the ‘greenest group on campus’? » ‘Inside the Darkness’ art installation at Barnes & Noble Oct. 1 » Results of African American men and sexuality study discussed Oct. 2 » Tech Hub to open in Central Library Oct. 3 » WOW Oct. 7: ‘Making a Global Impact through the Vanderbilt MPH Program’ » Scaling up effective schools focus of Oct. 7-9 conference » Annual Needles and Pins Craft Fair Oct. 8 and 9 » Call for internal proposals: National Cancer Institute Outstanding Investigator Award		» Fidelity offers employees 50 percent discount off fees » Life Phase Series: ‘Composting and Need to Know for Successful Gardening’ Oct. 8 » Vanderbilt Child and Family Center to host Elder Care Fair Oct. 9 » ‘Biggest Winner’ fall weight-loss program runs Oct. 12-Nov. 20 » Vandy Cooks: Learn to cook wild game Oct. 14 » VRWC Wellness Bash set for Oct. 28 » Complete ‘Go for the Gold’ by Oct. 31, earn $240 wellness credit
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Events

Oct. 1 — 4 p.m.
"John Warren: Phantom Engineer" exhibition, gallery talk and reception

Oct. 2 — 7 a.m.
Fall Weekend of Service

Oct. 3 — 8 a.m.
2015 American Heart Walk

Oct. 3 — noon
Test of tornado warning systems

Oct. 3 — 7 p.m.
Bluebird on the Mountain concert

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