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Can’t see this email? View it in your browser.	Friday, June 7, 2019


	9 things you need to know this week


1.		Evans, Geer host community update on chancellor search
		The anticipated timeline for the search for Vanderbilt’s next chancellor and the search firm that will support the process were discussed at a town hall-style gathering for the Vanderbilt community on June 5. [ Read More ]


2.		Zeppos: Attracting and developing top faculty
		Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos discusses how Vanderbilt attracts and develops top faculty members in the latest edition of his “What’s On My Mind” column. [ Read More ]


3.		Baseball takes on Duke in Super Regionals
		The Vanderbilt Commodores host the Duke Blue Devils in a best-of-three NCAA Super Regional series at Hawkins Field starting Friday at 5 p.m. [ Read More ]


4.		Bleday goes 4th overall in MLB draft; 12 others from Vanderbilt selected
		Vanderbilt right fielder J.J. Bleday was selected fourth overall in the Major League Baseball draft by the Miami Marlins on Monday night, becoming the 16th Commodore in the last 15 years to be selected in the opening round. In addition, 12 other Commodore players were selected in this year’s draft. [ Read More ]


5.		Our favorite #vandygram of the week
		We love seeing our Vanderbilt family reunite all over the world, which is why this week our favorite #vandygram goes to @heikimiki for this shot of the Vanderbilt University Alumni Association Japan Chapter’s annual gathering in Tokyo! [ Read More ]


6.		New leadership announced for the Wond’ry
		Dave Owens, a management professor and expert on innovation, has been named the Evans Family Executive Director of the Wond’ry. [ Read More ]


7.		Provost announces leadership positions for Beasley, George
		Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente has announced new appointments for Vanessa Beasley and Tracey George as part of leadership promotions and reorganizations within the provost’s offices. [ Read More ]


8.		David Williams, bowling team to be inducted into Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
		Former Vanderbilt Athletics Director David Williams II and the Vanderbilt bowling team were among the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame honorees recently announced and slated for recognition at its induction ceremony on June 15. [ Read More ]


9.		Watch: Experience Vanderbilt in 360-degree virtual reality
		Experience Vanderbilt University in 360 degrees using a virtual reality headset or the YouTube app on your smart phone (make sure to move your phone around!). [ Watch Now ]


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