Be authentic, Chancellor Zeppos tells Vanderbilt graduates

Vanderbilt graduates should cling to their integrity and authenticity, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos told the class of 2013 during his Commencement address.

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Vanderbilt honors top graduates during Commencement

Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos presented Founder’s Medals to the university’s top scholars during Commencement on May 10.

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Faith, family help Peabody Founder’s Medalist overcome cancer

Jesse Neugebauer, who graduates from Vanderbilt May 10 with Peabody College’s top undergraduate honor, the Founder’s Medal, knows what it’s like to overcome tough circumstances. His experience will serve him well as he prepares to work with students facing challenges of their own.

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Vanderbilt University honors 36 as emeriti faculty

Thirty-six retiring faculty members were recognized during Vanderbilt’s Commencement ceremony May 10, when the university honored their years of service and bestowed on them the title of emeritus or emerita faculty.

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Novelist Morrison tells grads to embrace interconnectedness

The bloody and warlike history of the world is all the more reason to be caring citizens going forward, Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Toni Morrison advised graduates during Senior Day festivities at Vanderbilt University.

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Divinity dean ‘passes baton’ at baccalaureate service

James Hudnut-Beumler, who is stepping down as dean of Vanderbilt Divinity School after 13 years, presented to his successor two gifts during an emotional celebration service.

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Get moving on National Employee Health and Fitness Day May 15

Join the celebration as Vanderbilt recognizes National Employee Health and Fitness Day. This annual event occurs the third Wednesday every May and is dedicated to promoting physical activity in the workplace.

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VUCast Extra: Remembering Commencement 2013

Graduates laughed, cried and left as Vanderbilt alums for life. Re-live Commencement 2013.

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Take Note

» ‘Dores win SEC championship

» Women’s golf advances to fourth straight NCAA Championship

» Men’s tennis is Sweet 16 bound

» Former University of Minnesota president receives Peabody Distinguished Alumnus Award

» ‘Everybody has a Story’ CD launches with free song download

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HR News

» Wellcast: Poison Prevention in Older Adults

» Healthy Bites initiative offers healthy eating options

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Events

May. 13 — 4:30 p.m.
Screening: "NURSES, If Florence Could See Us Now"

May. 15
National Employee Health and Fitness Day

May. 15 — 12:00 p.m.
Boomers, Elders, and More Series: Navigating the Senior Care Maze

May. 16 — 1:00 p.m.
Vanderbilt Dayani Center Golf Scramble

May. 17 — 6:30 p.m.
Songs From The Heart Concert

May. 18
2013 Tour de Nash

May. 18 — 6:00 p.m.
Bluebird on the Mountain Concert

May. 19 — 8:00 a.m.
Nashville Kids Triathlon

May. 20 — 7:30 p.m.
The God(s) of Judaism: A Theological & Historical Journey

May. 21 — 9:30 a.m.
SBIR / STTR Grant Funding Workshop

May. 21 — 7:30 p.m.
Joe Incandela talk: Fabric of Space and Time

May. 22 — 12:00 p.m.
Health Plus: Walking Wednesdays end today

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