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  Wednesday, March 16, 2022  
 
 
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Vanderbilt-Metro partnership created to advance collaboration on connected, data-driven services
 
Vanderbilt University and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County have expanded their working relationship by creating a framework to increase collaboration on projects focused on intelligent and connected urban infrastructure and services.
 
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Engine for Art, Democracy and Justice hosts panels on power of artistic activism
 
The Engine for Art, Democracy and Justice will present “Artistic Activism and the Power of Collective Resistance,” a series of speakers and panels focusing on art as an act of solidarity and resistance, starting March 16 and continuing through 2023.
 
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Internal teaching grant applications for spring 2022 now available
 
Applications are now open for two internal funding programs supported by the Office of the Provost—the Educational Advancement Fund and the Course Improvement Grant. The programs are designed to support excellence in the classroom through continued pedagogical advancement and long-term educational transformation.
 
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Applications open for Center for Teaching’s Junior Faculty Teaching Fellows program
 
The Center for Teaching is now accepting applications for the 2022–23 Junior Faculty Teaching Fellows program, designed to provide a set of professional development opportunities for junior faculty to learn about successful teaching practices.
 
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Nominations open for Spring Staff Awards
 
Nominations are now open for the 2022 Spring Staff Awards, which recognize the many contributions of university staff to Vanderbilt’s core goals and mission. The winners will be announced at the second annual Spring Staff Assembly on May 23. 
 
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Ride the bus for FREE with your Commodore Card
 
Vanderbilt provides all full-time and part-time Vanderbilt University students, faculty, staff and postdocs with free access to Nashville’s buses using their Commodore Card. Learn more about how to plan, swipe and ride.
 
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Vanderbilt celebrates Women’s History Month in March
 
Vanderbilt University is celebrating Women’s History Month with a series of events in March. Women’s History Month honors the struggles and achievements of women of all nations and cultures.
 
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‘A Beautiful Work in Progress: A Conversation with Mirna Valerio’ March 17
 
Mirna Valerio, an ultrarunner and advocate for the inclusion of all people—regardless of race, gender or size—in running and fitness will give a virtual talk on Thursday, March 17, at 7 p.m. CT as part of Vanderbilt’s Women’s History Month celebration.
 
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‘Radiolab’ creator Jad Abumrad to speak March 18 as part of CSET mini-conference
 
Jad Abumrad, creator and host of the “Radiolab” public radio program and podcast, will speak at the Student Life Center on Friday, March 18, as part of the Communication of Science and Technology program’s daylong mini-conference, “Improving Science Communication: The Promise of Science and Humanities Collaborations.” Abumrad’s talk, scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. in Ballroom A, as well as the mini-conference are open to Vanderbilt University faculty, students and staff.
 
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New Wond’ry lecture series to discuss ‘high voltage ideas’ with economist John List March 21
 
Stop and Wond’ry, the Wond’ry’s new lecture series, will host economist John List on Monday, March 21, at 4:30 p.m. CT. List will discuss his new book, “The Voltage Effect,” and actionable, science-backed takeaways for leaders, teams and organizations in all sectors seeking to take their ideas to the next level.
 
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Initiative for Race Research and Justice to host ‘Was Whoopi Right? A Webinar Panel Discussion about Race and Jewishness’
 
The Initiative for Race Research and Justice at Vanderbilt Peabody College will host a virtual panel discussion to address actor Whoopi Goldberg’s recent comments about race, Jewishness and the Holocaust. The free event is scheduled for Thursday, March 24, at 6:30 p.m. CT. Registration is required. 
 
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Watch free screening of ‘LFG’; panel discussion is March 28
 
Vanderbilt will host a virtual panel discussion of the documentary film “LFG” on Monday, March 28, beginning at 5 p.m. CT. The event is part of Vanderbilt’s Women’s History Month celebration.
 
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Expert panel to discuss importance of partnerships in education research and policy
 
The Nashville Partnership for Educational Equity Research and the Peabody Research Office will co-sponsor a panel discussion on research-practice partnerships on Friday, April 1. The panel will be held virtually via Zoom from 11 a.m. to noon CT. Advance registration is encouraged.
 
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Registration open for VICC annual Scientific Retreat on May 2
 
The Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center’s 23rd annual Scientific Retreat will be held on May 2 in the Student Life Center with national and international experts presenting on “Advances in Lung Cancer Research.” Registration is open now.
 
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Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries announce new visitor hours and policies
 
In response to Vanderbilt’s updated health and safety protocols for visitors and suppliers, the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries have announced new visitor hours and policies with visitor restrictions no longer in effect.
 
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VUIT offering productivity workshops
 
VUIT is offering a series of workshops to help faculty and staff use Microsoft tools more efficiently.
 
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Dashboard Update: COVID-19 positive cases among VU community members
 
See the latest updates to VU’s COVID-19 dashboard. Vanderbilt maintains this dashboard to inform the university community about the number of positive COVID-19 test results for the spring 2022 semester.

 

COVID-19 Updates

Vanderbilt will no longer require indoor masking in line with newest CDC guidance

Prescription benefit now covers over-the-counter COVID-19 tests

COVID symptoms and safety: What you need to know

 

Take Note

VERA offers training resources for faculty

‘Eat Well, Live Well’ webinar March 17

‘Kids and Irritability’ topic of Parenting Group meeting March 17

Colorectal cancer awareness webinar March 18

Employee Learning and Engagement: ‘Perspective Taking–Expanding Beyond Your Viewpoint’ March 22

Discussion of new book about African American lodges and cemeteries in Tennessee is March 22

Babies and You: ‘Preparing for Labor and Birth’ March 24

‘Your Mental Health is Just as Important as Your Physical Health’ March 24

Employee Learning and Engagement: ‘CliftonStrengths for VU Employees’ March 24

Vanderbilt Women in STEM Symposium is March 24

Women’s Center hosts salary negotiation workshop
March 29


Report 2021 contributions to outside retirement plans by April 1

Tour De Hawkins 5K set for April 2

Inclusive Book Group will discuss ‘Hamnet’ May 4

Applications for Scaling Success Grants due May 4

New lecture series launches for faculty interested in Ancora partnership

VICC SPORE in Breast Cancer developmental research funding opportunity

VICC SPORE in Breast Cancer career enhancement funding opportunity

VICC funding opportunity: The Richard S. Reynolds Foundation Breast Cancer Translational Innovation Award

Health Plus offers Mindful Stretch Breaks

 

Coming Up

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  ‘A Multimedia Survey of an Integrated, Comprehensive Arts and Medicine Program’
· MAR ·
22
  Panel discussion: ‘Modernismo à Brasileira: 100 Years Since the Semana de Arte’
· MAR ·
24
  Frist–CLACX virtual panel: ‘Patria y Vida: Reflections on Art and Politics in Cuba’
· MAR ·
26
  Brain Blast 2022
· MAR ·
31
  Vanderbilt Alzheimer’s Disease Research Day

 

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Vanderbilt in the News
 
Nashville Post: ‘We have now reached a turning point’
 
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier; William Schaffner, professor of health policy and professor of medicine; and Consuelo Wilkins, professor of medicine, are quoted.
 
Inside Higher Ed: Public’s impression of higher education improves (somewhat)
 
Will Doyle, professor of leadership, policy and organizations, is quoted.
 
The Conversation: What classic literature knows about refugees fleeing persecution and war
 
Robert Barsky, professor of French and comparative literature, authored this piece.
 
The New York Times: Fall back? Spring ahead? How about neither, experts say.
 
Beth Malow, Burry Chair in Cognitive Childhood Development and professor of neurology, is quoted.
 
Sierra: We need tapirs more than they need us
 
Larisa DeSantis, associate professor of biological sciences, is quoted.
 
The Guardian: How COVID shook the U.S.: Eight charts that capture the last two years
 
William Schaffner, professor of health policy and professor of medicine, is quoted.
 
 
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