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| Vanderbilt Divinity School names influential public theologian Yolanda Pierce as next dean |
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Yolanda Pierce, dean of the Howard University School of Divinity and a prominent leader on the role of religion in public life, will become dean of Vanderbilt University’s Divinity School effective July 1.
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| Vanderbilt to kick off yearlong Sesquicentennial celebration with events March 24–25 |
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Members of the Vanderbilt and Nashville communities are invited to take part in the university’s Sesquicentennial kickoff celebration March 24–25. Events include a kickoff ceremony featuring Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and a “Songs of America” conversation with performances by Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell on Friday, March 24, and a community party with free food, music and family-friendly activities on Alumni Lawn on Saturday, March 25.
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| Diermeier discusses free expression, open inquiry and constructive debate in ‘Chronicle of Higher Education’ essay |
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The capacity to entertain different views is vital not only on a college campus, but also in a democratic society. Universities must educate students to converse, cooperate and coexist with people who see the world differently, writes Chancellor Daniel Diermeier in an essay published in The Chronicle of Higher Education.
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| Diermeier to host online all-staff meeting March 29 |
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Chancellor Daniel Diermeier has announced a March 29 online meeting for all staff that will focus on the launch of Vanderbilt’s Sesquicentennial year. The 30-minute meeting will begin at 2:30 p.m.
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| Vanderbilt launches website to commemorate Sesquicentennial celebration |
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A new website commemorating Vanderbilt’s Sesquicentennial—the 150th anniversary of the university’s founding—celebrates the people, places and programs that make up Vanderbilt’s rich history.
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| College of Arts and Science faculty lead comprehensive, collaborative overhaul of undergraduate curriculum |
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A significant faculty-led effort to redesign the College of Arts and Science undergraduate curriculum is nearing completion, aiming to provide a more integrated, inspiring and enduring program of study for all Arts and Science students.
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| Vanderbilt named nominating partner for Schmidt Science Fellowship program |
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Vanderbilt University has been named a nominating partner for the Schmidt Science Fellowship program. This competitive fellowship is open to late-stage doctoral students in the fields of natural sciences, computing, engineering or mathematics after completion of their Ph.D. Fellows will receive a stipend of $100,000 a year for up to two years and placement in an internationally renowned lab.
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| Mark Cuban to visit VUMC March 23; discussion to be livestreamed |
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center will host “A Discussion with Mark Cuban: How Cost Plus Drugs Is Innovating to Lower Prescription Drug Prices in America” on Thursday, March 23, at 12:15 p.m. at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. All members of the Vanderbilt community are invited to livestream the event.
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| AlertVU test scheduled for March 23 |
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Vanderbilt University Office of Emergency Management will conduct a test of the AlertVU emergency notification system on Thursday, March 23, at 2:30 p.m. Before the test, it is recommended that all staff, faculty and students review and update their contact information to ensure AlertVU message delivery.
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| ‘New York Times’ bestselling author to deliver lecture on women, leadership and engaged citizenship |
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Vanderbilt’s residential colleges and the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center will host New York Times bestselling author Julie Lythcott-Haims March 23 for “Your Turn: How to Be an Adult,” a lecture based on her bestselling book. Before the lecture, she will speak with the Vanderbilt Parenting Group during a lunchtime session.
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| Lab-to-Table Conversation: ‘Genetic Information: Balancing Ethics and Impact’ March 28 |
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Join the School of Medicine Basic Sciences for the Lab-to-Table conversation “Genetic Information: Balancing Ethics and Impact” on Tuesday, March 28.
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| Join Vanderbilt in raising awareness of climate change during Earth Hour on March 25 |
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Vanderbilt University will participate in Earth Hour on Saturday, March 25, by turning off the exterior lights at West End Tower from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Vanderbilt’s participation, in coordination with Nashville Mayor John Cooper’s office, is part of a Metro Nashville initiative to have businesses and organizations across the city collaborate to raise awareness about climate change.
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| Resources available for women’s and gender-related emotional and physical health |
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March is national Women’s History Month, a time to acknowledge, reflect and honor the many achievements of women. Vanderbilt’s Office of Health and Wellness is reminding the university community of resources available to help address women’s and gender-related health challenges.
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| ‘Confronting Hate: Antisemitism and Racism’ panel is March 28 |
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Vanderbilt University will host a panel discussion, “Confronting Hate: Antisemitism and Racism,” on Tuesday, March 28, at 7 p.m. in the Central Library Community Room. The discussion will address the historical links between antisemitism and other forms of racism and their contemporary resonances in the United States today.
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| TEDxVanderbiltUniversity is April 18; register to attend now |
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Vanderbilt Human Resources’ Employee Learning and Engagement team is hosting the seventh annual TEDxVanderbiltUniversity on Tuesday, April 18. This year’s event will take place in Ingram Hall at the Blair School of Music.
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| Women’s History Month event series underway |
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Vanderbilt is celebrating Women’s History Month in March with a series of events hosted by the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center. The events will focus on the theme “Women Who Tell Our Stories,” which aims to celebrate the struggles and achievements of all women from every background.
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| Vanderbilt celebrates Disability Awareness Month in March |
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Vanderbilt University is celebrating Disability Awareness Month in March, with more than 10 campus partners and organizations collaborating on a series of events aimed at raising awareness and appreciating the contributions of the disability community.
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