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	Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023

Final day to apply for Clinton Global Initiative University 2023 cohort

There’s still time for all interested students to apply for the Clinton Global Initiative University’s 2023 cohort. The application deadline has been extended to Jan. 4, 2023. CGI U is a unique opportunity to connect aspiring student leaders with leading experts in business, technology and social impact.

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Nichols Humanitarian Fund accepting applications through Jan. 17

The Nichols Humanitarian Fund, which provides funding in support of Vanderbilt students who plan to pursue humanitarian immersive experiences, is accepting applications for summer 2023. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. CT on Jan. 17.

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A&S recognizes faculty for excellence in teaching and advising

The College of Arts and Science recently recognized nine faculty members for outstanding teaching and advising. The annual awards acknowledge faculty who have demonstrated extraordinary dedication and commitment to their students.

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Jess Neely Drive to permanently close to create pedestrian, bicycle-friendly greenway

Jess Neely Drive between 25th Avenue and Natchez Trace will permanently close to vehicular traffic the week of Jan. 9 to make way for a pedestrian and bicycle-friendly greenway.

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Important reminders about campus parking, transportation and mobility

As the new semester begins, the Transportation and Mobility Office is sharing some reminders about commuting, parking and mobility options for the campus community.

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City to enhance public parking options in January, increase enforcement in Vanderbilt neighborhoods

The Nashville Department of Transportation will install new electronic meters and mobile payment options and will expand enforcement of meters, residential parking permits and other parking violations beginning Jan. 1, 2023.

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Health & Safety Updates

Davidson County COVID community level medium

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

Take Note

Faculty, staff, students and alumni invited to submit proposals for spring cycle of Vanderbilt Sesquicentennial Grant

Participants sought for study on consumption of nuts to reduce abdominal fat, metabolic syndrome

Participants sought for brain-based learning enhancement research

Study seeks participants for brain-based reading comprehension enhancement research

Coming Up

· JAN ·

Flexner Deans’ Lecture: Dr. Alex Jahangir

· JAN ·

Vandy Cooks: ‘Treasures from Land and Sea’

· FEB ·

Concert for a Cause featuring Sheryl Crow to benefit Shade Tree Clinic

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Vanderbilt in the News

Discover Magazine: Everything to know about saber-toothed cats and their extinction

Larisa DeSantis, associate professor of biological sciences, is quoted.

The Washington Post: ‘Crypto winter’ has come. And it’s looking more like an ice age.

Yesha Yadav, Milton R. Underwood Professor and professor of law, is quoted.

Bloomberg: Saving the bees isn’t the same as saving the planet

Amanda Little, writer-in-residence in English, authored this piece.

The 19th: Mental health of incarcerated LGBTQ+ youth is understudied—but new analysis shows kids are in crisis

Kirsty Clark, assistant professor of medicine, health and society, is quoted.

Time: New polling shows the power of MAGA even as support for Trump fades

Joshua Clinton, Abby and Jon Winkelried Professor and professor of political science, and John Geer, Ginny and Conner Searcy Dean of the College of Arts and Science and professor of political science, authored this piece.

CNN: Parents of Sam Bankman-Fried face scrutiny over their roles in FTX

Yesha Yadav, Milton R. Underwood Professor and professor of law, is quoted.

Yahoo!Finance: Big Tech layoffs: Has Silicon Valley finally ‘lost its mojo’?

Joshua White, assistant professor of finance, is quoted.

Vox: The most successful strategy for ending homelessness is under attack

Marybeth Shinn, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Human, Organizational and Community Development, is quoted.

Fast Company: Inside Microsoft’s quest to lead the new era of design

Aimi Hamraie, associate professor of medicine, health and society, is quoted.

BuzzFeed News: If you think the pandemic is over, you may be part of the problem

Aima Ahonkhai, assistant professor of medicine, is quoted.

Undark: What’s in a genome? The quest to decipher human difference

Jada Benn Torres, associate professor of anthropology, is quoted.

The National Desk: 1-on-1 primary may be GOP’s best chance to move on from Trump

John Geer, Ginny and Conner Searcy Dean of the College of Arts and Science and professor of political science, is quoted.

NBC News: Vaccine misinformation one of the biggest public health threats, CDC director says

Buddy Creech, Edie Carell Johnson Professor and professor of pediatrics, is quoted.

Vox: 5 experts share how to make day care less germy

Cynthia Osborne, professor of leadership, policy and organizations, is quoted.

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