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| Complete Staff Experience Survey for chance to win $100 gift card |
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Eligible staff members are invited to complete the 2023 Staff Experience Survey, which they will receive via email with a personalized link. Staff who complete the survey will have the chance to win a $100 gift card. The survey will close on May 1.
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| REGISTER: Expulsion Explained: Precedence and Aftermath of the Tennessee Three |
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The Tennessee Legislature has recently garnered national attention with the attempted expulsion of three state representatives—and the eventual expulsion of Rep. Justin Jones and Rep. Justin Pearson. The Vanderbilt Project on Unity & American Democracy will host a virtual event on Thursday, April 13, at noon to discuss the broader historical, political and spiritual context and to explore legislative effectiveness at the state level and the potential long-term impacts of last week’s events.
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| Diermeier celebrates Vanderbilt achievements, honors eight faculty at Spring Faculty Assembly |
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Chancellor Daniel Diermeier reflected on Vanderbilt’s strength and promise at the mark of its Sesquicentennial at the Spring Faculty Assembly on April 10, which also included the presentation of the 2023 Spring Faculty Awards. Diermeier and Faculty Senate Chair Rebecca R. Swan presented awards to eight faculty members who have made a significant impact through scholarship, research, creative expression, service, teaching or mentoring.
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| Manage stress through Vanderbilt’s wellness program Virgin Pulse |
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April is National Stress Awareness Month. Vanderbilt’s newest wellness program, administered by Virgin Pulse, can help you take actionable steps toward controlling stress by making healthy choices.
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| Rites of Spring music festival is April 21-22 |
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Ferg and Dayglow will headline Vanderbilt University’s 2023 Rites of Spring music festival, which takes place on Alumni Lawn. Other performers from a wide range of genres include Sean Kingston, Muni Long, Coco Jones, Maude Latour, Edgehill and a performance by Vanderbilt student-athlete Yaubryon.
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| Vanderbilt launches Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence in Protein Dynamics |
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Led by Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences professor Hassane Mchaourab, the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence in Protein Dynamics will focus on the application of machine learning techniques to understand how proteins work.
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| Giving Day to be celebrated April 27 |
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Vanderbilt University will celebrate its seventh annual Giving Day on Thursday, April 27, with the early giving period open now. Contributions of all sizes from across the university will add up to make a difference in the lives of our Vanderbilt community.
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| WATCH: Chancellor conversation about faculty-led administrative improvements |
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On April 3, faculty joined an online conversation about progress surrounding improvements recommended by the Faculty Senate’s Task Force on Administerial Effectiveness.
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| Spring 2023 Undergraduate Writing Symposium and Arts Showcase is April 13 |
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The Vanderbilt Writing Studio and Office of Experiential Learning and Immersion Vanderbilt invite the Vanderbilt community to attend the spring 2023 Undergraduate Writing Symposium and Arts Showcase April 13. The event is a celebration of student-created work and features projects representative of a variety of fields and disciplines.
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| Vanderbilt to host Overseas Security Advisory Council spring seminar April 13-14 |
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Vanderbilt’s Office of Global Safety within the Office of Undergraduate Education will bring together global risk professionals from academic institutions across the country for the Overseas Security Advisory Council’s Academia Sector Committee spring Health, Safety & Security Seminar on campus April 13–14.
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| The Future of the A&S Curriculum Committee will host curriculum expert, author Roosevelt Montás April 14 |
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The Future of the Arts and Science Curriculum Committee will host curriculum expert and author Roosevelt Montás for a talk and Q&A session on Friday, April 14, at 3 p.m. The topic of discussion aligns with the author’s latest book, Rescuing Socrates: How the Great Books Changed My Life and Why They Matter for a New Generation.
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| Residential colleges host Transfer Student Appreciation Week April 10-14 |
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Vanderbilt’s residential colleges are hosting the inaugural Transfer Student Appreciation Week April 10-14. To highlight transfer students’ contributions and accomplishments, the VU community is invited to social and educational events throughout the week.
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| New Fisk–Vanderbilt arts partnership launches with the play ‘Sweat’ on both campuses |
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The Pulitzer Prize–winning drama Sweat by Lynn Nottage will be performed on both the Fisk and Vanderbilt campuses in April, thanks to a new arts partnership created by the universities’ theatre departments.
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| Drake Lecture Series: ‘Inhuman Memory’ with professor Kathryn Yusoff April 21 |
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The Vanderbilt Department of English presents the Spring 2023 Drake Lecture “Inhuman Memory” with visiting professor Kathryn Yusoff from Queen Mary University of London. The lecture will take place on April 21 at 3:15 p.m. and is free and open to the public.
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| Flexner Deans’ Lecture Series: Kevin B. Churchwell April 24 |
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Dr. Kevin B. Churchwell, president and chief executive officer of Boston Children’s Hospital and 2022 Vanderbilt University School of Medicine distinguished alumni honoree, will present “The Importance of EDI for Medical Education in the Hospital Setting” on Monday, April 24, at noon.
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| Data Science Institute offers support to faculty building AI tools for the classroom |
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Faculty interested in leveraging the latest developments in large language models to enhance their teaching are invited to apply for free assistance from the Data Science for Social Good Fellows. An information session, “Using ChatGPT in Teaching: Generative AI and Prompt Engineering for Education,” will be on Tuesday, April 25, at 4 p.m.; faculty, staff and students are invited to attend.
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| Project Safe to provide programming in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month throughout April |
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The Project Safe Center has teamed up with various offices and student organizations to provide programming in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month throughout April. These programs are designed to highlight everyday actions to prevent acts of sexual violence and support those who have been impacted.
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V150: The Icon
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As Vanderbilt celebrates its Sesquicentennial, learn about Kirkland Hall, an iconic campus symbol—no doubt due to its enduring place in university history.
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