Dowell retiring as first dean of libraries

Connie Vinita Dowell, Vanderbilt’s first dean of libraries, who worked tirelessly to expand the library system’s mission, modernize its facilities and services, and create a welcoming and engaging environment, will retire July 31.

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VUIT assessing ‘Heartbleed’ security vulnerability

On April 7, a major online security flaw known as "Heartbleed" was discovered. VUIT has determined that the majority of Vanderbilt systems are not affected by this flaw and is conducting a detailed assessment of those Vanderbilt sites and systems that might be affected now.

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Novelist to middle schoolers: ‘Read a ton, write every day and find your voice’

Best-selling author James Patterson addressed a gathering of about 100 Nashville middle school students April 8, sharing with them his journey from childhood to successful writer.

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Free retirement income planning seminar April 29

Saving for retirement is different than living in retirement. That’s why Human Resources and Fidelity Investments are offering “The Fundamentals of Retirement Income Planning,” a special seminar for Vanderbilt employees.

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Volunteer for Commencement today

Here's your chance to play a vital role in one of the university’s largest and most prestigious events.

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America the Beautiful: See an international student’s prize-winning video of the United States

In the latest VUCast: See how an international student is showcasing the United States in a beautiful way; discover how a "thinking cap" could help you learn; and watch a unique forest grow in just one weekend. All this and more in the latest VUCast, Vanderbilt's online newscast. Watch now.

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Take Note

» Murry honored for research and HIV risk prevention efforts

» Professional development will look at ‘The Cultural Lives of Emerging Adults’

» Poet and memoirist Gustavo Pérez Firmat to read April 11

» Author Michael Sims to read from book on Thoreau April 11

» Faculty and staff can get 2014 ‘Commodore’ yearbook at reduced rate

» Get discounts on ‘Whose Line,’ ‘Million Dollar Quartet’

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HR News

» HR offers two retirement investment workshops April 15

» Babies & You: ‘Infant Safety at Home and in the Car’

» Wellcast: ‘Fit vs. Fat: What Matters More?’

» New issue of ‘Health & Wellness Connection’ now online

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Events

April 10 — 7 p.m.
"Let The Church Say …" Cave Canem Poets on Faith and Irreverence

April 10 — 8 p.m.
Blair Big Band tribute to Billy Adair

April 11 — 4 p.m.
Department of Art Senior Show and Open House

April 11 — 7 p.m.
Vanderbilt panel on changing media featuring Geist, Plotz and Thompson

April 14 — noon
"A Seat at the Bench: How and Why to Become a Judge"

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