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  Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023  
 
 
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Clintons announce program for CGI U 2023 meeting at Vanderbilt University March 3–5
 
With a theme of “Homecoming: Strengthening Community, Leadership and Action,” this year’s Clinton Global Initiative University meeting will tackle pressing global challenges, including climate change, reproductive rights for girls and women and protecting human rights and health equity. It will be the first in-person CGI U meeting in five years and will be held at Vanderbilt University March 3–5. 
 
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Vanderbilt shows largest presence yet at top global climate change conference
 
A dynamic group of Vanderbilt scholars with expertise in engineering, earth sciences, sociology and storytelling took to the global stage at the 27th annual United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, better known as COP27.
 
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Engineering student team’s steel-timber beam machine wins DOE national challenge
 
Vanderbilt University engineering science students Arielle Kopp and Alexandra Filipova and civil engineering students Maggie Chudik and Jacqueline Quirke won the U.S. Department of Energy’s JUMP into STEM competition with their machine that makes steel and timber composite beams.
 
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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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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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Applications open for ASPIRE postdoctoral research fellowship to support path to entrepreneurship
 
Current biomedical sciences Ph.D. students, postdocs affiliated with the School of Medicine Basic Sciences, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center postdocs interested in transitioning from research to entrepreneurship are invited to apply for the next ASPIRE to Innovate Postdoctoral Fellowship through the Office of Biomedical Research Education and Training.
 
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Vanderbilt professors to host panel on gun violence and Asian Americans Feb. 1
 
Vanderbilt professors Ben Tran and Johnathan Metzl will host a panel discussion on gun violence and Asian Americans on Wednesday, Feb. 1, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Sarratt 189. The event is open to the Vanderbilt University community.
 
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Emmy Award-winning sports journalist Jemele Hill to deliver annual Murray Lecture Feb. 1
 
Emmy Award-winning sports journalist Jemele Hill will kick off Black History Month at Vanderbilt as the featured speaker of the university’s 15th annual Murray Lecture on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 7 p.m. in Sarratt Cinema. The event is free and open to the public.
 
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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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University Counseling Center offers support groups, workshops
 
The University Counseling Center offers groups and workshops for undergraduate, graduate and professional students that provide a supportive and affirming space for students to discuss challenges and build connections.
 
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CSW offers well-being practices, skill-building workshops, drop-in coaching
 
The Center for Student Wellbeing aims to create a culture that supports the personal and academic success of students using an integrative, holistic framework. The CSW offers weekly well-being practices, skill-building workshops and drop-in coaching services.
 
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WATCH: Quentin Millora-Brown makes an impact on and off the court
 
As a fifth-year senior, Quentin Millora-Brown balances his passion for basketball with his pursuit of a master’s degree in mechanical engineering.

 

Health & Safety Updates

Davidson County COVID community level low

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

 

Take Note

Panel: ‘Understanding Race-conscious Admission in Our Past, Our Present and Our Future’ Feb. 2

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

New housing survey seeks input from faculty, staff and graduate communities

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

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

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  ‘An Evening of Art and Hip-Hop’ at NMAAM
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  Vanderbilt University to host exhibition debate on TikTok bans at universities
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  Vanderbilt hosts Mid-South Innovation Summit to boost growth of regional hub for innovation

 

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Vanderbilt in the News
 
Associated Press: Clinton Global Initiative University plans Vanderbilt events
 
The Clinton Global Initiative University annual meeting at Vanderbilt is featured.
 
Daily Mail: Relief for 1.7 million Britons suffering antibiotic resistant urinary tract infections after scientists develop new treatments
 
Neil Osheroff, John Coniglio Professor and professor of biochemistry, is quoted.
 
The Guardian: Tesla trial: Did Musk’s tweet affect the firm’s stock price? Experts weigh in
 
Josh White, assistant professor of finance, is quoted.
 
Los Angeles Times: Our psychological armor helps us cope with mass shootings, but numbs us to the destruction
 
Jonathan Metzl, Frederick B. Rentschler II Professor and professor of medicine, health and society, is quoted.
 
Wired: The case of the incredibly long-lived mouse cells
 
Jeffrey Rathmell, professor of pathology, microbiology and immunology, is quoted.
 
CNBC: The DOJ’s antitrust case against Google is ambitious but risky
 
Rebecca Allensworth, David Daniels Allen Professor and professor of law, is quoted.
 
The New York Times: Expert panel votes for stricter rules on risky virus research
 
Mark Denison, Edward Claiborne Stahlman Professor and professor of pediatrics, is quoted.
 
Health: FDA panel endorses updated COVID shots for all, regardless of vaccination status
 
William Schaffner, professor of health policy and professor of medicine, is quoted.
 
Gramophone: Price: Songs of the Oak
 
Douglas Shadle, associate professor of musicology, is quoted in a review of the album Florence Beatrice Price: Songs of the Oak.
 
 
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