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Faculty, staff, students, alumni invited to submit Vanderbilt Sesquicentennial Grant proposals |
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As Vanderbilt prepares to mark its sesquicentennial—the 150th anniversary of the university’s founding—in 2023, a new program will support exploration of the university’s past and future. The Office of the Chancellor is launching the Sesquicentennial Grant Program to fund activities and projects that engage with the university’s history, look to its future and explore what makes Vanderbilt distinctive and unique.
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Diermeier speaks at Aspen Ideas Festival, emphasizes importance of free expression at universities |
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Chancellor Daniel Diermeier participated in a conversation titled “The Path Forward for Academic Freedom in Higher Ed” as part of the world-renowned Aspen Ideas Festival on June 29. The panel set out to explore the “twin ideals of open inquiry and free expression” as well as higher education’s unique role in advancing these forces.
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Vanderbilt Unity Index shows American political ‘unity’ stabilized |
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Americans’ general faith and trust in democracy has stabilized in the first half of 2022, remaining relatively flat through the second quarter, according to the most recent Vanderbilt Unity Index.
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National Security Agency, Vanderbilt sign partnership to advance innovation, education on issues of modern conflict and emerging threats |
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Vanderbilt University and the National Security Agency have signed an education partnership agreement to encourage and enhance the study of scientific discipline.
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Grammy Award–winning vocalist Mark Kibble joins Vanderbilt Blair School of Music |
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Legendary a cappella singer and trailblazer Mark Kibble has joined the Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music as an adjunct instructor of jazz voice. Kibble’s appointment begins this fall, and he will direct the vocal jazz ensemble and teach jazz vocals.
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Larisa DeSantis to give prestigious scientific talk in Ireland July 18 |
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Larisa DeSantis, associate professor of biological sciences and earth and environmental sciences, will give the Royal Irish Academy’s Discourse Lecture on Monday, July 18, which will be viewable online. Speakers at this event recently have included four Nobel laureates and a former president of Ireland.
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Vanderbilt Campus Dining conducts second annual Culinary Academy |
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Vanderbilt Campus Dining recently conducted its annual Culinary Academy skills training course for dining staff in partnership with Nashville State Community College. The course offered participants a chance to further their culinary skills, equipping them to deliver a best-in-class dining experience to Vanderbilt students.
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Davidson County COVID community level high |
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s COVID-19 community levels are a tool to help communities decide what prevention steps to take based on the latest data. Levels can be low, medium or high and are determined by looking at hospital beds being used, hospital admissions, and the total number of new COVID-19 cases in an area. Take precautions to protect yourself and others from COVID-19 based on the community level in your area.
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Share your feedback with WeGo on service change proposals |
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The Vanderbilt community is encouraged to share feedback with WeGo Public Transit regarding proposed service changes planned for fall 2022 and spring 2023.
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