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Student Center for Social Justice and Identity hosts 2023 Empowerment Summit
 
Comedian, actor and advocate Margaret Cho was the keynote speaker at Vanderbilt University’s second annual Empowerment Summit, hosted by the Student Center for Social Justice and Identity on Jan. 28. The theme of this year’s event highlighted experiences within the Asian and Asian American diaspora.
 
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Students, postdocs: Apply for James Lawson Institute grants; deadline is Feb. 7
 
The James Lawson Institute for the Research and Study of Nonviolent Movements is awarding a total of seven grants to undergraduate, graduate and professional students and postdoctoral scholars at Vanderbilt. Those who are interested are encouraged to apply by Tuesday, Feb. 7.
 
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Richard Lenski, founder of long-term evolution experiment, to deliver 2023 Darwin Day Lecture
 
Richard Lenski, a world-renowned evolutionary biologist whose long-term experiment of the microorganism Escherichia coli has been running for more than three decades, will deliver the 2023 Darwin Day Lecture at Vanderbilt University on Wednesday, Feb. 8.
 
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VUSN fosters inclusivity and understanding during Diversity Month
 
The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Office and Black Student Nurses Affinity Group are hosting Diversity Month 2023. Throughout February and March, different student-led affinity groups will bring in speakers and hold activities to promote inclusivity and an increased understanding of health equity and different cultures.
 
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Vanderbilt to celebrate Black History Month with February event lineup
 
Vanderbilt University will celebrate Black History Month during February with events aimed to acknowledge and appreciate the accomplishments of Black people on campus, across the country and around the globe.
 
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Vanderbilt Divinity School exhibits ‘Culture Commodity’ in recognition of Black History Month
 
In celebration of Black History Month, Vanderbilt Divinity School is hosting the exhibition Culture Commodity, featuring the work of Nashville multidisciplinary artist Elisheba Israel Mrozik, Feb. 3–25.
 
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VU Theatre festival to feature readings of new works by faculty and students
 
Vanderbilt University Theatre will spotlight new works by faculty and students when it presents “Caught in the Act: A New Works Festival” Feb. 10–11 at Neely Auditorium.
 
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‘The Reinvented Life of Belle da Costa Greene’ set to open at Vanderbilt Central Library Feb. 14
 
A new exhibit set to open at Vanderbilt Central Library’s Special Collections will feature Belle da Costa Greene, the famed 20th-century librarian for American financier and investment banker J.P. Morgan. The opening reception on Tuesday, Feb. 14, from noon to 1 p.m. will be catered by Hattie B’s.
 
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Counseling and international higher education expert to give Peabody Dean’s Diversity Lecture Feb. 16
 
Katie Koo, assistant professor in the Department of Counseling and Human Development Services at the University of Georgia, will be the featured speaker at a Vanderbilt Peabody College Dean’s Diversity Lecture on Thursday, Feb. 16, at 4:30 p.m. in the Wyatt Center Rotunda. Koo’s talk is titled “Demystifying the International Student Experience and Mental Health: Understanding Needs and Supports.”
 
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Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center seeks nominations for 2023 awards
 
The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center is seeking nominations for its annual awards that recognize and honor Vanderbilt community members for their contributions to the advancement of university women. The deadline to submit nominations is Tuesday, Feb. 28.
 

 

Health & Safety Updates

Davidson County COVID community level low

VU community encouraged to practice healthy behaviors; new omicron-specific boosters available

 

Take Note

21st Avenue northbound lane, sidewalk closure start Feb. 6

Work-Life Workshop: ‘Committing to Rest Throughout the Year’ Feb. 7

Provide feedback on proposed WeGo spring service changes through
Feb. 7


Submit sustainability-related photos to citywide contest on environmental success and opportunity by Feb. 15

‘Understanding ChatGPT’ info session Feb. 20

Unity Project launches Vanderbilt Unity Lab; applications open for program trainers

Applications open for ASPIRE postdoctoral research fellowship to support path to entrepreneurship

Campus Dining celebrates Black History Month with African-influenced food tour

Hourly paid parking available for campus visitors, short-term parking; additional spots available in former Qdoba lot

VKC seeks young adults for research study on effects of noise conditions on brain activity

 

Coming Up

· FEB ·
9
  Vanderbilt hosts Mid-South Innovation Summit to boost growth of regional hub for innovation
· FEB ·
15
  Concert for a Cause featuring Sheryl Crow to benefit Shade Tree Clinic
· FEB ·
25
  Second annual Renaissance Women’s Summit to be held at the Wond’ry

 

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Vanderbilt in the News
 
U.S. News & World Report: Double majors in college: What to know
 
The research of Joni Hersch, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Law and Economics, is cited.
 
Newsweek: Fungal infections are spreading and climate change is to blame
 
Antonis Rokas, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Biological Sciences, is quoted.
 
Discover: Why the human brain takes decades to develop
 
Suzana Herculano-Houzel, associate professor of psychology, is quoted.
 
The Tennessean: Analysis: Nashville faces pivotal moment with mayor race, tension with state
 
John Geer, Ginny and Conner Searcy Dean of the College of Arts and Science and professor of political science, is quoted.
 
The New York Times: Judge is set to let Meta’s virtual reality deal move forward
 
Rebecca Allensworth, David Daniels Allen Professor and professor of law, is quoted.
 
The Tennessean: Celebrate Black History Month with these events in Nashville, Middle Tennessee
 
Vanderbilt’s Black History Month events are featured.
 
The New Yorker: Is Donald Trump losing his mojo?
 
John Sides, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor and professor of political science, is quoted.
 
Scrubs Magazine: 10 Black health care leaders making a difference in 2023
 
André Churchwell, vice chancellor for outreach, inclusion and belonging and chief diversity officer, is featured.
 
Travel Tomorrow: How climate change led to the appearance of a new bear species
 
Larisa DeSantis, associate professor of biological sciences, is quoted.
 
Consumer Reports: Smarter: Are candles bad for your health?
 
Brian Christman, professor of medicine, is quoted.
 
 
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