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  Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022  
 
 
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Vanderbilt greenhouse gas emissions drop 19 percent in two years, new sustainability report shows
 
Vanderbilt University’s greenhouse gas emissions have dropped 19 percent overall and 23 percent per square foot since fiscal year 2020, according to the latest annual sustainability report released today by FutureVU Sustainability in the Division of Administration.
 
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Ingram Center for Student-Athlete Success launched
 
Vanderbilt University has announced the launch of the Ingram Center for Student-Athlete Success, centrally located in the McGugin Center and made possible through the lead gift to the Vandy United campaign from longtime supporter and Board of Trust member John R. Ingram.
 
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WATCH: Bass Military Scholars reflect on their time at Vanderbilt as Veterans Day approaches
 
Veterans Day is a chance to honor those who have served in the military, and Vanderbilt University has a rich tradition of recognizing the leadership qualities of veterans through its Bass Military Scholars Program. MyVU spoke to a few participants of the program in advance of Veterans Day.
 
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Path to excellence: Bass Military Scholar has mission to teach, motivate students
 
The determination and confidence with which Benjamin Parnell joined the U.S. Army reflects his commitment to being the best possible version of himself. Parnell, a Bass Military Scholar, is pursuing a master of education in secondary education at Peabody College of education and human development.
 
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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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Ambassador of Finland to discuss ‘War in Ukraine, NATO and the Future of Europe’ today
 
The Ambassador of the Republic of Finland to the United States H.E. Mikko Hautala and former U.S. State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus will discuss themes of international politics, the war in Ukraine, the Finnish-Russian border and European security integration on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Vanderbilt. The conversation will be from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Central Library’s fourth-floor Community Room.
 
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VUSRP applications now open; application workshop is Nov. 10
 
Applications for the 2023 Vanderbilt Undergraduate Summer Research Program will open on InfoReady on Tuesday, Oct. 25. VUSRP provides funding to students to work closely with a faculty member of their choosing on joint research efforts.
 
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Vanderbilt to celebrate first-generation students through Nov. 11
 
The Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, in collaboration with the undergraduate student organizations FirstVU and QuestBridge Vanderbilt as well as the Network First-Gen initiative, invites members of the Vanderbilt community to participate in First-Generation Appreciation Week Nov. 3–11.
 
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Steine Lecture in Economics: ‘Health Care–Problems and Prospects’ Nov. 11
 
Ariel Pakes, Thomas Professor of Economics at Harvard University, will discuss “Health Care: Problems and Prospects” on Friday, Nov. 11, at 4:10 p.m. The Department of Economics’ Steine Lecture will be held in Wilson Hall, Room 103.
 
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VU Theatre presents underground classic ‘Unfinished Women’ through Nov. 12
 
Vanderbilt University Theatre will explore themes related to teenage pregnancy and the Black experience during the 1950s with its latest production, Unfinished Women Cry in No Man’s Land While a Bird Dies in a Gilded Cage.
 
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Health equity focus of Nov. 15 VUSN Dean’s Diversity Lecture
 
Vanderbilt alumna G. Rumay Alexander will present the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Dean’s Diversity Lecture on Tuesday, Nov. 15. Alexander will discuss providing health equity despite inequitable structures and systems.
 
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REGISTER: ‘The Future of the U.S. Supreme Court’ with CBS’ Jan Crawford, two former White House counsels is 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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Vanderbilt celebrates Native American Heritage Month in November
 
November is Native American Heritage Month. The Student Center for Social Justice and Identity is hosting a series of events for students, faculty and staff related to Native American heritage, featuring programs from across campus and the Nashville community.
 
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Veterans to be celebrated; Zoom backgrounds available
 
Vanderbilt will celebrate the many contributions military veterans and service members bring to their roles at the university with several initiatives to mark Veterans Day 2022.

 

COVID-19 Updates

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

Davidson County COVID community level low

 

Take Note

Volunteer drivers needed for first-of-its-kind research project

Center for Spiritual and Religious Life hosts Gratitude Challenge Nov. 1–30

Churchwell to discuss his book at lunchtime event
Nov. 9


Work-Life Workshop: ‘Building Smart Money Habits’ Nov. 10

Panel: ‘The Nationwide Surge in Labor Organizing’ Nov. 14

‘Journey without End’ book launch is Nov. 15

Participants sought for brain-based learning enhancement research

 

Coming Up

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  Inclusive Book Group will discuss ‘The Sentence’ by Louise Erdrich
· NOV ·
11
  Vanderbilt Eye Institute to host trunk show
· NOV ·
21
  VUSM Flexner Deans’ Lecture: Dr. Qaali Hussein

 

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Vanderbilt in the News
 
The Washington Post: Meta expected to lay off thousands in broader tech slowdown, report says
 
Joshua White, assistant professor of finance, is quoted.
 
Bloomberg: The preppers were right all along
 
Amanda Little, writer-in-residence in English, authored this opinion piece.
 
HuffPost: Here’s why you might need a mattress topper, according to experts
 
William Sullivan, professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation, is quoted.
 
Mail & Guardian (South Africa): How can we develop a uniquely African form of democracy?
 
Moses Ochonu, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of History, authored this opinion piece.
 
The Massachusetts Daily Collegian (University of Massachusetts Amherst): A lack of transparency in club sports tryouts
 
Claire Sisco King, associate professor of communication studies, is quoted.
 
The Conversation: If Democrats prevail during the midterms, TV advertising might have something to do with it
 
John Sides, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor and professor of political science, authored this piece.
 
 
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