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  Wednesday, May. 17, 2023  
 
 
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Diermeier discusses ‘Reputation Analytics’ research at library event
 
In his latest book, Reputation Analytics: Public Opinion for Companies, Chancellor Daniel Diermeier incorporates lessons from a variety of fields to create a methodology for understanding and managing the reputations of organizations.
 
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NEH grant to help uncover history of lost historic Nashville neighborhood
 
A National Endowment for the Humanities grant awarded to Vanderbilt’s Angela Sutton, assistant dean for graduate education and strategic initiatives in the College of Arts and Science, will help fund the excavation of a historic Nashville neighborhood and a collection of the oral histories of the neighborhood’s descendants.
 
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Vanderbilt to observe Juneteenth with paid staff holiday
 
Vanderbilt University will recognize Juneteenth as an official paid holiday for all university staff in 2023 and beyond, and, beginning in 2024, the university will not hold classes on June 19.
 
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Blair School of Music premieres new state-of-the-art streaming technology with ‘War Requiem’ performance video
 
Exclusive early viewing of War Requiem, the first performance in Ingram Hall to be captured by Blair School of Music’s new state-of-the-art recording and streaming technology, is being offered this week to MyVU readers. This ambitious production brought together the full force of the Blair School and ushered in a new level of technological capabilities. It also marked the final conducting appearance by Blair’s Robin Fountain.
 
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Little Sphere, Big Power: Students work to build miniature fusion reactor
 
The Vanderbilt Fusion Project, an initiative involving 40 undergraduates from 22 majors across three schools, is seeking to build a miniature nuclear fusion reactor—and make history.
 
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Vanderbilt senior Savannah Childress pursues passion to eliminate food injustice and promote sustainability through Immersion Vanderbilt
 
The Class of 2023 is the first graduating class that was required to complete an Immersion Vanderbilt project. Each of these students has engaged in hands-on training and self-discovery, and they’ve brought value to the community in the process.
 
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Three Vanderbilt students named 2023 Goldwater Scholars
 
Vanderbilt students Rincon Jagarlamudi, Haoli Yin and Madison Albert have been named 2023 Barry A. Goldwater Scholars. The program was designed to foster and encourage outstanding students to pursue research careers in the fields of the natural sciences, engineering and mathematics.
 
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VPA hosts ‘Speak Easy’ talk series May 18 to help postdocs tell their scientific story
 
The Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association hosts “Speak Easy,” a talk series designed to help postdoctoral researchers polish their “lay” scientific communication skills in a fun and casual setting. The next event will be on Thursday, May 18, at 5 p.m. in Alumni Hall, Room 100.
 
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Campus Dining announces staff and faculty Flex Meal Deal for summer 2023
 
Campus Dining has announced its summer 2023 Flex Meal Deal for Vanderbilt faculty, staff, graduate and professional students. This promotion runs through Monday, May 22.
 
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Human Resources Talent Acquisition launches updated careers platform
 
Vanderbilt’s Human Resources Talent Acquisition team has launched an updated external and internal job platform, to better streamline finding and applying for jobs. This update enhances Oracle Recruiting Cloud, Vanderbilt’s recruiting solution that enables the university to track and measure information about candidates across the hiring process.
 

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V150: Breath of Life
 
Vanderbilt’s Dr. Mildred Stahlman revolutionized the care of high-risk newborns by creating the world’s first modern neonatal intensive care unit.

 

Health & Safety Updates

Vanderbilt celebrates Bike to Work Day, offers Bike Month updates

Public Health Central Command Center has discontinued operations

Move in May with Vanderbilt’s employee wellness program Virgin Pulse

Connect with colleagues at Walking Wednesday May 24

‘Let’s Talk’: Making mental health the next normal

 

Limited Submission Opportunities

ADA Pathway to Stop Diabetes Awards (Initiator and Accelerator) Deadline: May 22

2024 Macy Faculty Scholars Program Deadline: June 7

W.M. Keck Research Program–Concept Papers (Fall 2023) Deadline: June 8

Engineering Information Foundation Grant Programs (Fall 2023) Deadline: June 13

Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation Grant Programs for Organizations Deadline: June 19

 

Campus Updates

Wyatt Center roof work will begin May 17

Medical Center Drive to be closed May 20

Work zone may affect Peabody Administration Building entrance starting May 22

Natchez Trace closure delayed until further notice

Commons houses to undergo furniture, flooring upgrades this summer

Two levels of Baker Garage to close April 24–Aug. 1

Window maintenance near Medical Center North A-wing entrance begins April 17

Construction affects entrances to Medical Center North Round Wing starting April 10

 

Take Note

Office of Investments announces new hires

Vanderbilt students manage $500K portfolio in TVA Investment Challenge Program

Public comments invited for VUPS re-accreditation process

International Conference on Approximation Theory and Beyond in conjunction with the 35th annual Shanks Lecture is May 15-18

Provide feedback on WeGo Access proposals May 16 and 18

Vanderbilt Kennedy Center hosts ‘Community input and collaboration in research development and implementation’ virtual panel May 18

Applications open for Global Scholars in Residence second cohort; Deadline is May 26

Vanderbilt to offer Strategic Innovation program for working professionals June 21–June 23

Blair School of Music hosts MusicTech for teens July 10–14

‘Business of VU’ preparing for seventh cohort in fall 2023

 

Coming Up

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  Cell Dynamics Symposium May 18–19
· MAY ·
22
  Vanderbilt Basic Sciences Apex Lecture: ‘Mechanism of genetic quality control in germ cells’ May 22
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26
  Deadline for Community Scholars Award applications is May 26
· JUL ·
3
  Diermeier announces paid administrative closure day in July

 

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Vanderbilt in the News
 
Wall Street Journal: Go to Dubai. Then Topeka. Why? Because astrology said so.
 
Edward Wright-Rios, Mellin Foundation Professor and professor of history, is quoted.
 
Inverse: The trippiest psychological thriller on Amazon showcases a promising anti-aging technique
 
Michelle Roach, assistant professor of clinical obstetrics and gynecology, is quoted.
 
The Telegraph: Fat people protected against discrimination under New York law
 
Jennifer Shinall, professor of law, is quoted.
 
Verywell Health: What is a lazy keto diet? Is it better than keto?
 
Anna Beth Bradley, assistant professor of medicine, is quoted.
 
Williamson County Source: Learn how to keep your brain healthy and decrease risk for Alzheimer’s
 
Jeannette Norden, professor of cell and developmental biology, emerita, is featured.
 
EFE: Diversity in Hollywood, an achievement that boasts but is still not enough
 
Claire Sisco King, associate professor of communication studies, is quoted.
 
 
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