Message from the chancellor: Vanderbilt committed to a diverse and inclusive culture

In a message to the Vanderbilt community March 19, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos affirmed the university's commitment to a diverse and inclusive culture.

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Portion of Highland Avenue closed March 23-25

The westbound lane of Highland Avenue will be closed March 23, 24 and 25 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day due to construction at the nearby Science and Engineering Building site, but access to the 25th Avenue Garage will remain open to faculty and staff.

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Basic and supplemental retirement contributions combined as ‘voluntary’ on paystubs in NetBenefits

Beginning in April, basic and supplemental retirement contributions will be combined and collectively called “voluntary” contributions in Vanderbilt and Fidelity’s systems.

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GayNelle Doll, editor of Vanderbilt’s flagship publication, to retire

There are a few things editor GayNelle Doll and her staff keep in mind when putting together an issue of "Vanderbilt Magazine," read by 131,000 alumni and others and the university’s flagship publication.

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Anti-sex trafficking activist Rachel Lloyd to deliver Cuninggim Lecture

Rachel Lloyd, founder of Girls Educational and Mentoring Services, one of the largest providers of services to sexually exploited and domestically trafficked youth in the United States, will give the 2015 Cuninggim Lecture on Women in Culture and Society March 24.

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Mothers, children and theology focus of Antoinette Brown Lecture

The impact of mothers and children on theological knowledge and practice will be explored by Bonnie Miller-McLemore at the March 26 Antoinette Brown Lecture in Benton Chapel.

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Problematic behavior in schools topic of Vanderbilt forum April 2

Three leading education research scholars will speak at the Peabody Research Institute’s spring mini-conference.

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Our favorite social media posts of the week

Founder's Day, the start of spring, Impact Symposium, Pi Day and more made for a busy week on Vanderbilt social media.

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Take Note

» SBIR Road Tour visits Vanderbilt March 25

» WOW: ‘Rejecting the return to rural lives in Colombia’ March 25

» Nashville Chalk Fest, benefiting Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center, is April 11-12

» Sarratt Art Studios offers summer courses for all ages

» Get discount on Owen Executive Development Institute programs

» Security Notice: Attempted burglary off campus

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HR News

» Refer a medical records coder, get a cash reward

» Vandy Cooks: ‘From the Training Table to family gatherings’ March 26

» Health Plus offers tips for getting active together

» Join Health Plus for National Walking Day, be entered for prizes

» Health Plus brings CORE Nutrition to your department

» Wellcast: What is secondary trauma?

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Events

March 24 - All day
Bill Capshaw: "Keeping Creativity Alive After 9 to 5"

March 24 — noon
"The Rise of ISIS and the U.S. Response"

March 24 — 4 p.m.
Steine Lecture: "The WTO - Purpose, Design and Challenges"

March 25 — noon
Provost, others discuss "Building Trust in the Workplace"

March 25 — 7 p.m.
Studio VU presents Phoenix Savage

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