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| Spring Faculty Assembly is Monday, April 10; learn about other opportunities for faculty to engage with administration |
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The annual Spring Faculty Assembly will be on Monday, April 10, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Student Life Center Ballroom. It’s one of several opportunities this spring for faculty to engage directly with members of the administration.
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| Vanderbilt’s Shihong Lin wins Walter L. Huber Civil Engineering Research Prize |
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Shihong Lin, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, has been awarded a Walter L. Huber Civil Engineering Research Prize by the American Society of Civil Engineers. Lin was recognized for his contributions in advancing fundamental understanding of, and developing innovative technologies for, water separation processes to address critical challenges in water and resource sustainability.
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| Provost commissions Women in STEM Initiative, committee appointed |
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A new Women in STEM Initiative launched by the Office of the Provost will address the need for a larger and more skilled U.S. workforce in science, engineering and math by inspiring, supporting and mentoring young women to develop their fullest potential within those fields.
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| Undergraduate students tout the importance of NEH funding to their education |
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In March, humanities advocates converged on Washington, D.C., for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic to advocate in person for funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities. Elizabeth Meadows, associate director of the Robert Penn Warren Center, was joined by two undergraduate students and members of the RPW Student Advisory Council—Coco Randolph and Shunnar Virani—to discuss how the humanities are shaping their education.
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| Faculty, staff invited to serve as mentors for Posse Scholar Program; deadline to apply is Monday, April 10 |
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The Vanderbilt Posse Scholar Program is seeking faculty and staff members to serve as mentors to the university’s Posse Scholars. The national Posse Foundation identifies, recruits and trains individuals who have extraordinary leadership potential.
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| Vanderbilt survey shows shifts in commuting patterns, new trends in mobility |
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Vanderbilt University has released findings of the 2022 survey on commute and transportation practices, conducted to help inform mobility and transportation efforts and expand Vanderbilt’s understanding and support of the community.
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| Sign up to be a faculty marshal for Commencement 2023 |
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Faculty who would like to be a 2023 faculty marshal can now RSVP to participate. Faculty marshals are central to Commencement, creating a dignified and beautiful celebration of Vanderbilt graduates and their academic achievement.
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| Interactive map of campus sculptures aims to teach Vanderbilt community about history of its art |
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The map launched this month and is available at www.vanderbilt.edu/incunabula/sculptures.
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| Public comments invited for VUPS re-accreditation process |
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An assessment team from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. will examine all aspects of Vanderbilt University Public Safety’s policies and procedures, management, operations and support services as part of an accreditation process that occurs every four years. As part of the assessment, VUPS personnel and members of the community are invited to offer comments, commendations and other information regarding the agency’s quality of service.
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| Volunteers needed for pedestrian safety research on campus |
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Vanderbilt University faculty, staff and students are being asked to volunteer to participate in a research project to help make our campus safer and more comfortable for pedestrians.
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| Spring 2023 Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair is April 11 |
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The Office of Experiential Learning and Immersion Vanderbilt welcomes the university to the spring Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair, scheduled for Tuesday, April 11, from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Student Life Center Commodore Ballroom. The fair features presentations of student research projects that are representative of a variety of fields and disciplines.
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| Vanderbilt Data Science project showcase is April 11 |
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Vanderbilt Data Science is hosting their annual showcase April 11. The showcase features seven project teams made up of 39 undergraduate students presenting their work.
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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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| Vanderbilt Blair School of Music presents Benjamin Britten’s ‘War Requiem’ April 14-15 |
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Conducted by Robin Fountain, and featuring guest alumna soprano Lauren Urquhart, faculty tenor Tyler Nelson and baritone Dashon Burton, this once-in-a-lifetime performance event will bring together the combined forces of the Blair School of Music.
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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 & 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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| Registration open for 2023 Graduate Recognition Ceremonies |
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Registration is now open for graduating seniors to participate in this year’s Graduate Recognition Ceremonies for specific identity groups as part of the university’s 2023 Commencement celebrations.
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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 we each can take to prevent acts of sexual violence and support those who have been impacted.
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In going all in as a runner and a double major, Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar of the Year finalist Kaira Brown embodies Ashe’s commitment to improving communities.
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