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	Monday, June 15, 2020

Ten first-year students chosen as newest Ingram Scholars

Ten incoming first-year Vanderbilt University students have been named to the newest class of the Ingram Scholars Program.

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Chief diversity officers of the SEC to present COVID-19 webinar on health disparities, inequities and possible solutions June 24

Chief diversity officers from across the Southeastern Conference will offer a webinar on Wednesday, June 24, exploring the intersection of race and the COVID-19 health crisis. The Vanderbilt-hosted webinar is free and open to the public.

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Wente launches working group focused on pandemic-related child care needs of Vanderbilt community

A new working group launched by Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente will focus on the Vanderbilt community’s child care needs with the closing of schools and facilities impacted by COVID-19.

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Vanderbilt scholars curate new insights about social contexts of health and well-being in recent journals

A precision medicine approach to health disparities, the social contexts of caregiving, the global psyche and Indigenous perspectives on science are the topics of recent journal issues edited by Vanderbilt University faculty that touch on health and well-being.

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Wireless network security update set for July 8

VUIT will update the vuNet and eduroam wireless networks on July 8. After the updates occur, all VU-managed devices will be automatically reconnected to the networks. However, personal smart devices or other non-Vanderbilt issued devices will need to be reconnected to the networks by the user.

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Take Note

CampusPrint adds mobility enhancements

Vanderbilt Libraries roll out print material pick-up service

VUPS creates Public Health Ambassadors program to help promote health, safety of Vanderbilt community

COVID-19 project funding opportunities captured on two VU websites

Neurodiversity Inspired Science and Engineering Graduate Trainee Fellowship Program accepting applications

WeGo Public Transit implements enhanced service plan as Nashville reopens

Coming Up

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Divinity hosts ‘Reclaiming Breath’ conversations June 17, 23

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Vanderbilt in the News

Business Insider: How a bogus claim about an elderly protester who was violently attacked by the police made it from the right-wing fever swamp to the president’s Twitter feed

Lisa Fazio, assistant professor of psychology, is quoted.

The New York Times: A school admissions process that caused segregation fell apart in weeks

Sean Corcoran, associate professor of public policy and education, is quoted.

Vox: 8 states that experts worry are the new COVID-19 hot spots

William Schaffner, professor of preventive medicine, is quoted.

Bloomberg: Beyond Meat is having its moment

Amanda Little, writer-in-residence in English and in communication of science and technology, writes about the rapid growth of Beyond Meat sales among consumers, retail stores and food chains across the world.

U.S. News & World Report: Divide and conquer the election

Thomas Alan Schwartz, distinguished professor of history, is quoted.

The Tennessean: Play dates during the pandemic: What do you need to know before reintroducing kids to fun with friends?

Tamasyn Nelson, assistant professor of pediatrics, is quoted.

The Hill: A better way to curb police brutality

Carolyn Heinrich, Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor of Public Policy and Education, writes about ways to effectively reform the police and eliminate police brutality.

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