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	Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Meet-and-greet picnic for mayoral, Metro Council candidates today

Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center will host a meet-and-greet picnic in advance of the upcoming election for Nashville’s next mayor, vice mayor and members of the Metro Council.

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Nwankwo’s university service enriched by her teaching, research experiences

As Ifeoma Nwankwo completes her term as associate provost for strategic initiatives and partnerships, she reflects on her work to advance inclusive innovation across campus.

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Weigh in on priorities for chancellor search, qualities of VU’s next leader

Through a feedback form, students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents and members of the broader community can provide their thoughts on what qualities the next chancellor should hold and the priorities that should be considered during the search process.

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Nominations open for Chancellor’s Heart and Soul staff awards

Nominations are being accepted through July 31 for the 2019-20 Chancellor’s Heart and Soul Staff Appreciation Awards. The awards celebrate Vanderbilt staff members’ dedication to the campus community.

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Office 365 email migration is underway

Vanderbilt University Information Technology is enhancing email features and services by migrating Outlook/Exchange email to Microsoft Office 365 in the cloud.

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Earlier this summer, all VU Microsoft Office 365 login credentials were changed from users’ VUnetID@vanderbilt.edu to users’ primary email addresses (usually firstname.lastname@vanderbilt.edu). Last week, VUIT successfully aligned 1,603 Skype account logins from users’ secondary email addresses to their primary email addresses.

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Employee Appreciation: Vandy Pops is July 16

To thank university employees for their contributions to the success of Vanderbilt’s mission each and every day, Employee Appreciation invites them to gather in their respective breakrooms across campus for popcorn, collegiality and a moment to unwind on Tuesday, July 16.

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Special webinar: ‘Introduction to the Department of Justice’ July 18

This faculty webinar will provide an introduction to the Department of Justice, including cross-cutting trends and funding priorities. Discussion will cover tips on how to navigate the current landscape, including best practices on applying for grants and engaging with the DOJ.

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Brief outage of internet access for VU on July 18

On Thursday, July 18, between 4 and 6:30 a.m., VUIT will replace some network equipment in the Hill and Bryan data centers. During this replacement, VU will experience a brief outage of internet service.

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Take Note

Blair Academy at Vanderbilt fall registration now open

Humphrey Fellowship Program seeks ‘Friendship Families’ for international leaders

Registration open for Vanderbilt Center for Quantitative Sciences Summer Institute

Mr. C’s Kids Club—registration open through 8th grade

Single Parent Group, Parenting Group set summer meeting schedules

Vanderbilt Travel Clinic moves to Brentwood

Address changes in West End Neighborhood take effect July 1

Limited submission opportunity: The Henry Luce Foundation–Advancing Public Scholarship on Religion and Theology

Limited submission opportunity: Japan Foundation–Institutional Project Support Program in Japanese Studies

Limited submission opportunity: Warren Alpert Distinguished Scholars

Limited submission opportunity: Greenwall Faculty Scholars Program in Bioethics

First two steps of Go for the Gold now available

Join the Health Plus Summer Shape-Up Challenge

Register for TASTE nutrition challenge

Farmers’ Market returns to hospital plaza every Thursday through October

Coming Up

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Center for Science Outreach High School Student Research Symposium

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Community Research Partners: ‘Understanding Client Success in a Lifestyle and Fitness Intervention’

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Vandy Cooks: ‘Enjoying Beef in the Mediterranean Diet’

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Office of LGBTQI Life offers P.R.I.D.E. training for faculty and staff

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VU community discussion of 2019 Commons Reading

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Vanderbilt in the News

The Tennessee Tribune: NMAAM concludes Black Music Month with gala

Vanderbilt’s $2 million donation to the National Museum of African American Music and Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos’ introduction of a special video presentation in honor of David Williams II at the gala event are highlighted.

The New York Times (opinion): There should be a public option for everything

Ganesh Sitaraman, professor of law, writes about public options for goods and services.

Associated Press: Iowa Supreme Court takes a right turn under Gov. Reynolds

Brian Fitzpatrick, professor of law, is quoted.

Vice: White men keep killing themselves with guns. The NRA is making it worse.

Jonathan Metzl, Frederick B. Rentschler II Professor of Sociology and Medicine, Health and Society, writes about the rise in injuries and suicides among white male gun owners.

The New York Times: Why take a picture of your house when you can paint it instead?

Michael Aurbach, professor of art, emeritus, is quoted.

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