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  Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022  
 
 
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Discovery Vanderbilt: Expanding on the momentum of professional education
 
Professional schools across the university helped set the stage for Discovery Vanderbilt’s commitment to expanding research and collaboration.
 
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Vanderbilt celebrates international education and global exchange during 2022 International Education Week
 
The Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, International Student and Scholar Services and more than 20 campus partners collaborated during International Education Week on a series of events aimed at helping the Vanderbilt community reflect on what it means to be a productive global citizen.
 
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Clinton Global Initiative University accepting Vanderbilt student applications for 2023 cohort
 
Vanderbilt University is encouraging all interested students to apply for the Clinton Global Initiative University’s 2023 cohort. CGI U is a unique opportunity to connect aspiring student leaders with leading experts in business, technology and social impact.
 
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Student Care Network offers resources as finals approach
 
The Student Care Network, in collaboration with a variety of campus partners, offers resources and services to help students prepare for final papers, examinations and presentations. Here are some resources, tips and strategies to help you do your best this exam season.
 
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Heard Libraries cultivate partnership with Next Steps at Vanderbilt
 
The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries recently expanded their partnership with Next Steps at Vanderbilt. The first program of its kind in Tennessee, Next Steps provides neurodiverse students with a college experience that includes academic, social, professional and residential programming.
 
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Join an evening Language Table in Vanderbilt dining halls  
 
Campus Dining is deepening the spirit of community in residential dining by hosting weekly “Language Tables in the Residential Colleges” in partnership with the College of Arts and Science, the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and the Center for Languages. 
 
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Join VSG Angel Tree initiative, make the holidays brighter for local children
 
Vanderbilt Student Government’s annual Angel Tree initiative helps provide gifts to local children from Metro Nashville Public Schools during the holiday season. VSG invites all Vanderbilt students, faculty, staff and campus organizations to participate.
 
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REGISTER: ‘The Future of the U.S. Supreme Court’ with CBS’ Jan Crawford, two former White House counsels Nov. 29
 
The Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy will host an in-person event on Tuesday, Nov. 29, at the Student Life Center to examine the potential impact of recent Supreme Court decisions on the perceived politicization of the federal courts.
 
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Lab-to-Table Conversation: ‘The Impact of Obesity on Health’ Nov. 30 
 
What are the scientific mechanisms by which obesity impacts the body? What are the genetic components of why some individuals struggle more with weight gain and loss? Join Professor Alyssa Hasty and panel as they explore these topics in the next Lab-to-Table Conversation from the School of Medicine Basic Sciences on Wednesday, Nov. 30, from noon to 1 p.m. CT.
 
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Provost to deliver Peabody Dean’s Diversity Lecture Dec. 1
 
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver will be the featured speaker at a Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development Dean’s Diversity Lecture on Thursday, Dec. 1. Raver’s talk is titled “Flipping the Script: Notes from My Path to University Leadership.” 
 
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Getting There Sustainably: MoveVU to offer training for Lyft passes and excursion planning for classes, clubs, more Dec. 6
 
Vanderbilt has a preferred partnership with Lyft to offer a flexible transportation option for faculty, staff and students using ridehail services while conducting official university business. Program leaders must attend a training session hosted by VU staff about the Lyft dashboard.
 
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Vanderbilt launches online holiday gift guide; shop now
 
Let the online Vanderbilt Holiday Gift Guide be your one-stop shop for treating everyone on your “nice” list this season.
 

 

Health & Safety Updates

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

Davidson County COVID community level low

 

Take Note

AI deep learning class open to graduate students, seniors

Participants sought for brain-based learning enhancement research

Study seeks participants for brain-based reading comprehension enhancement research

 

Coming Up

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29
  Vandy Cooks: ‘Biryani and Raita for the South Asian Soul’
· NOV ·
30
  ‘The Musician’s Perspectives on Memory’ featuring Blair School’s
Ji Hye Jung
· NOV ·
30
  Center for Spiritual and Religious Life hosts Gratitude Challenge through Nov. 30
· DEC ·
2
  ‘Detecting Colliding Black Holes: AI Deep Dive’

 

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Vanderbilt in the News
 
Fortune: The Bahamas pulled out all the stops to be a global crypto hub. FTX’s demise could end that dream
 
Yesha Yadav, Milton R. Underwood Professor and professor of law, is quoted.
 
Associated Press: ‘Viral jambalaya’: Early flu adding to woes for U.S. hospitals
 
William Schaffner, professor of health policy and professor of medicine, is quoted.
 
Self: 10 expert-approved ways to strengthen your bladder control
 
W. Stuart Reynolds, associate professor of urology, is quoted.
 
Katie Couric Media: The men most likely to commit sexual misconduct probably aren’t who you expect
 
Jessica Kennedy, associate professor of organizational studies, is quoted.
 
Philadelphia Business Journal: Penn spinout’s device makes ‘Time’s’ list of best inventions of 2022
 
The research of James Weimer, assistant professor of computer science, is cited.
 
 
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