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  Monday, Oct. 10, 2022  
 
 
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Deadline to register in TN for Nov. 8 general election is tomorrow
 
The deadline to register in Tennessee for the Nov. 8 state and federal general elections is Tuesday, Oct. 11. In an effort to keep the Vanderbilt community informed and make voting easier, the university has renewed its partnership with TurboVote, a platform that guides users through the voter registration process.
 
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Center for Student Wellbeing offers weekly well-being practices, skill-building workshops, drop-in coaching
 
The mission of the Center for Student Wellbeing is 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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Initiative for Race Research and Justice seeks applicants for Graduate and Professional Student Board
 
The Initiative for Race Research and Justice is seeking Vanderbilt graduate and professional students to join its Graduate and Professional Student Board. The board will commence in fall 2022 for a one-year term. 
 
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Body Builder: How Karl Zelik is using biomedical engineering to prevent back pain and enhance endurance
 
Karl Zelik, associate professor of mechanical and biomedical engineering and of physical medicine and rehabilitation, is using smart technology to tackle one of the most common and often debilitating problems for millions of people: back pain. His work includes a partnership with the U.S. military.
 
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LGBTQI History Month events are ongoing
 
October is LGBTQI History Month, recognized nationally and at Vanderbilt as a time of reflection, celebration and education. In recognition of the month, the Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex Life, in collaboration with campus and community partners, has developed a calendar of events including educational programs, community events, film screenings, panels, workshops and trainings.
 
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Barney Graham, distinguished Vanderbilt alumnus and COVID-19 scientific leader, to speak Oct. 17
 
Barney S. Graham, PhD’91, chief architect for the first experimental COVID-19 vaccine, will give the School of Medicine Basic Sciences Dean’s Lecture on Oct. 17 and be presented with the 2021 Distinguished Alumnus Award by Chancellor Daniel Diermeier.
 
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REGISTER: ‘The Media’s Role on Election Night’ to be hosted by Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy Oct. 19
 
The Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy will host a live event to shed light on the mechanics and nuance of network election calls. “The Media’s Role on Election Night” will be on Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m. in Langford Auditorium and examine how these calls are made and how this unofficial system grew into the role it plays today.   
 
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‘Understanding the Backlash Against Globalization’ topic of McGee Public Policy Lecture Oct. 20
 
Peter K. Schott, Juan Trippe Professor of International Economics at Yale University, will discuss “Understanding the Backlash Against Globalization” on Thursday, Oct. 20, at 4:10 p.m. in Wilson Hall, Room 103. The fall 2022 McGee Public Policy Lecture is open to the public.
 
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Stop and Wond’ry: Vanderbilt business professor and bestselling author to explain the ‘12 Year Gap’ on Oct. 24
 
Learn how to harness the power of stories, the importance of perspective and the freedom found in discipline with the Wond’ry on Monday, Oct. 24.
 
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Make a gift to Vanderbilt University for exclusive gear Oct. 1–31
 
Show you’re proud to be a Commodore by making a gift to Vanderbilt to impact your favorite area of the university Oct. 1–31. As a thanks for your support, you’ll receive a limited-edition item and can choose from four brand-new options: Vandy socks, a pet bandana, an eco-friendly tote bag or a throwback Vandy beanie.
 
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TEDxVanderbiltUniversity speaker applications open; event scheduled for April 18, 2023
 
Speaker applications are now open for TEDxVanderbiltUniversity 2023. Applications are due on Wednesday, Oct. 12. The TEDxVanderbiltUniversity event will be April 18, 2023, on campus and in person.
 

 

Health & Safety Updates

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

Davidson County COVID community level low

 

Take Note

VUSM offers new master of imaging science

2022 National Prenatal-to-3 Research to Policy Summit is Oct. 13

Nominate next book for Campus Reading by Oct. 15

Annual Levi Watkins, Jr. M.D. Lecture is Oct. 18

VKC Conversation Series: ‘Centering Autistic Perspectives in Applied Behavior Analysis’ Oct. 20

Vanderbilt-led Nashville Math Club looking for middle and high school students

Participants sought for brain-based learning enhancement research

Printing Services offers on-campus print solutions for students

 

Coming Up

· OCT ·
11
  Work-Life Workshop: ‘Toward a Culture of Inclusion and Belonging’
· OCT ·
19
  World on Wednesdays: ‘The Floods in Pakistan’
· OCT ·
26
  Intersex Awareness Day online panel discussion
· NOV ·
9
  Inclusive Book Group will discuss ‘The Sentence’ by Louise Erdrich

 

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Vanderbilt in the News
 
The New York Times: Elon Musk’s renewed Twitter bid puts pressure on Wall Street banks backing him
 
Joshua White, assistant professor of finance, is quoted.
 
The Hill: How to keep leadership white: Ban affirmative action
 
Joni Hersch, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Law and Economics, authored this opinion piece.
 
The Washington Post: Monkeypox cases are down, but concern over intradermal vaccine lingers
 
William Schaffner, professor of health policy and professor of medicine, is quoted.
 
The Washington Post: Opinion: How Democrats quietly triumphed in one of their biggest fights
 
The research of Jonathan Metzl, Frederick B. Rentschler II Professor, professor of sociology and professor of medicine, health and society, is cited.
 
The Washington Post: How do U.S. marijuana policies compare globally after Biden’s pardon?
 
Robert Mikos, LaRoche Family Professor and professor of law, is quoted.
 
The Wall Street Journal: Twitter–Elon Musk deal has offered investors several big opportunities
 
Morgan Ricks, Herman O. Loewenstein Professor and professor of law, is quoted.
 
Bloomberg: The plant-based meat movement is down but not out
 
Amanda Little, writer in residence in English, authored this opinion piece.
 
CNN: Opinion: The Onion is right about the future of democracy
 
Nicole Hemmer, associate professor of history, authored this opinion piece.
 
Los Angeles Times: American politics is stuck in a rut. Why does nothing change?
 
John Sides, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor and professor of political science, is quoted.
 
Nashville Post: NCVC Board of Directors adds seven
 
Alex Jahangir, professor of orthopaedic surgery, is mentioned.
 
Bloomberg Linea: 69 percent of Argentines believe that there is corruption in the country’s politics
 
Maria Fernanda Boidi, senior field work coordinator for LAPOP, is quoted.
 
 
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