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Takei shares powerful journey to social advocacy in Chancellor’s Lecture, encourages others to take action
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During his Oct. 2 Chancellor’s Lecture, actor George Takei shared how the challenges he endured from his family’s wrongful imprisonment during World War II have propelled his human rights activism.
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Wente launches new University Arts Council
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Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente has established a new University Arts Council to advocate for the arts and related scholarship at Vanderbilt.
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Bass Military Scholars honored, first John S. Beasley II Scholarship recipient announced at campus reception
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The inaugural cohort of the Bass Military Scholars Program, comprising seven U.S. military veterans who are pursuing professional degrees across several of Vanderbilt University’s schools, were honored at a reception in Alumni Hall on Sept. 19.
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Project Safe Center marks five years of education, advocacy and impact
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The Project Safe Center for Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response marked its fifth anniversary earlier this month with a reception attended by students, faculty, staff and senior university leaders.
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E. Bronson Ingram College receives LEED Gold certification
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Vanderbilt’s E. Bronson Ingram College has been awarded LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council, making it Vanderbilt University’s 21st LEED-certified new construction or renovation project since 2007.
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From our Social ‘Dores
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Over the last two weeks, our Social ‘Dores captured beautiful shots across campus and attended Family Weekend, Flulapalooza, PARK(ing) Day, Lights on the Lawn, and more!
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Zeppos, Corbin honored by Metro Council for their contributions to the Nashville community
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Nashville Metro Council honored Chancellor Emeritus Nicholas S. Zeppos and head baseball coach Tim Corbin during the council’s Oct. 1 meeting with separate resolutions honoring their achievements at Vanderbilt and commitment to the city of Nashville.
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LGBTQI History Month is underway
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In recognition of LGBTQI History Month, the Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex Life at Vanderbilt, in collaboration with multiple campus and community partners, has developed a calendar of events.
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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month theme explores power of the ‘extraordinary’
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Vanderbilt’s October celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month will focus on the theme “Extraordinary,” a celebration of the perspectives and moments that feel both ordinary and extraordinary.
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Listen: VU Theatre production inspired by Vanderbilt women bowlers
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“Bowling for Beginners,” a new play based partly on experiences of the Vanderbilt women’s bowling team—which has won two national titles—opens Friday at Neely Auditorium.
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Expert panel to discuss past and present-day suffrage movements Oct. 7
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An Oct. 7 panel discussion will explore the connections between the women’s suffrage movement and current voting rights activism. The panel is free and open to the public and will take place from 4:10 to 5:30 p.m. in the Great Room of E. Bronson Ingram College.
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Experience Vanderbilt application open for freshmen and transfer students
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Experience Vanderbilt provides students who qualify for need-based financial aid with up to $500 for extracurricular experiences or an event pass to purchase tickets for on-campus events. The freshman and transfer student application for the 2019-20 academic year closes Oct. 18.
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Annual report on crime statistics, security and fire safety now available
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The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report provides information on security-related services offered by the university. The 2019 report will be available after Sept. 30.
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