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	Monday, May. 22, 2023

Nominations open for fall 2023 faculty awards recognizing research, service

Nominations are now open through June 16 for Vanderbilt’s top faculty awards, which recognize outstanding achievements in research and service to the university and demonstrate Vanderbilt’s appreciation for and commitment to excellence.

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Candidate forum for Nashville’s mayoral race scheduled at Vanderbilt for June 6

The event will be from 8 to 10 a.m. on June 6 at the Vanderbilt Student Life Center. Candidates for the city’s top leadership role will discuss Nashville’s rapid growth and other topics important to voters.

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Vanderbilt University Campus Dining honored as 2023 Best Overall Food Allergy Program for Universities

Vanderbilt University Campus Dining has been recognized with the prestigious 2023 Best Overall Food Allergy Program for Universities award, which acknowledges Vanderbilt’s continued commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students, regardless of food allergies or dietary restrictions.

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2023 Postdoc Awards Ceremony set for May 23

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and the Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association will recognize the university’s exemplary postdoctoral scholars as well as faculty mentorship at the 2023 Postdoc Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 23.

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Campus Dining announces staff and faculty Flex Meal Deal for summer 2023

Campus Dining has announced its summer 2023 Flex Meal Deal for Vanderbilt faculty, staff and graduate and professional students. This promotion runs through Monday, May 22.

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Health & Safety Updates

Move in May with Vanderbilt’s employee wellness program Virgin Pulse

Connect with colleagues at Walking Wednesday May 24

‘Let’s Talk’: Making mental health the next normal

Limited Submission Opportunities

ADA Pathway to Stop Diabetes Awards (Initiator and Accelerator) Deadline: TODAY May 22

2024 Macy Faculty Scholars Program Deadline: June 7

W.M. Keck Research Program–Concept Papers (Fall 2023) Deadline: June 8

Engineering Information Foundation Grant Programs (Fall 2023) Deadline: June 13

Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation Grant Programs for Organizations Deadline: June 19

Campus Updates

Work zone may affect Lot 5 near Wilson Hall beginning May 22

Work zone may affect Peabody Administration Building entrance starting May 22

Two levels of Baker Garage to close April 24–Aug. 1

Construction affects entrances to Medical Center North Round Wing starting April 10

Take Note

Applications open for Global Scholars in Residence second cohort; Deadline is May 26

Applications open for Business of VU’s seventh cohort; apply by June 6

Blair School of Music hosts MusicTech for teens July 10–14

Coming Up

· MAY ·

Vanderbilt Basic Sciences Apex Lecture: ‘Mechanism of genetic quality control in germ cells’ May 22

· MAY ·

Deadline for Community Scholars Award applications is May 26

· JUL ·

Diermeier announces paid administrative closure day in July

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Vanderbilt in the News

Smithsonian Magazine: Comb Jellies may be the world’s oldest animal group

Antonis Rokas, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Biological Sciences, is quoted.

NBC News: 1 in 5 older adults skipped or delayed medications last year because of cost

Stacie Dusetzina, professor of health policy, is quoted.

HR Brew: How do HR Brew readers feel about crowdsourcing RTO policy?

Joshua White, assistant professor of finance, is quoted.

Live Science: Musician’s head injury triggered rare synesthesia, causing him to ‘see’ music

Lealani Acosta, associate professor of neurology, is quoted.

Sustainable Bus: Vanderbilt University partners with Lightning eMotors for electric shuttle buses: 6 units on delivery

Lindsey Ganson, assistant director of mobility, is quoted.

The Nashville Ledger: Study: Genetic screening would be cost-effective

Josh Peterson, professor of biomedical informatics, is quoted.

WPLN: Tennessee is releasing third grade TCAP scores. Here’s what to know for students at risk of being held back.

James Guthrie, research associate for the Tennessee Education Research Alliance, is quoted.

Bloomberg: China military’s use of AI raises alarm for Congress, ex-Google CEO

The Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats is mentioned.

Forbes: The problem with L&D’s beloved Kirkpatrick Model (and what to do about it)

Lora Delgado, adjunct instructor in leadership, policy and organizations, is quoted.

Chalkbeat Tennessee: Memphis school board dysfunction risks repelling top superintendent prospects

Jason Grissom, Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor and professor of leadership, policy and organizations, is quoted.

ABA Journal: Policy allowing migrants to be expelled during COVID-19 emergency has ended; what will be its legacy?

Karla McKanders, clinical professor of law, is quoted.

UPI: Tenn. lawmakers face reckoning over gun rights in wake of school shooting

Jonathan Metzl, Frederick B. Rentschler II Professor and professor of medicine, health, and society, is quoted.

Cure: Palliative care at point of cancer surgery may not be beneficial

Myrick Shinall, associate professor of surgery, is quoted.

AARP: What your weight in your 50s means for your health

Gitanjali Srivastava, associate professor of medicine, is quoted.

The Washington Post: Stomach viruses are back up on cruise ships, with hundreds falling ill

William Schaffner, professor of health policy, is quoted. Senior Planet also published an article quoting Schaffner.

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