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  Friday, Aug. 25, 2023  
 
 
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Bike share pilot launched on Vanderbilt campus
 
Vanderbilt has collaborated with Spin to provide designated e-bike share parking on campus in support of Metro Nashville’s dockless e-bike share program.
 
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BCC welcome event provides community for incoming students of color and their families
 
On Aug. 19, more than 200 first-year students of color and their families marched across campus to the Black Cultural Center to the beat of African drummers and the cheers of upper-division students, faculty, staff and alumni.
 
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Vanderbilt biomedical researcher organizes inaugural ‘Nature’ conference on bioengineering for global health, Nov. 13–15
 
Nature Conferences has selected Vanderbilt University to host a conference Nov. 13–15, focused on developing innovative diagnostic, treatment and disease-monitoring platforms to improve human health around the world.
 
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MARC, START and Beckman Scholars share summer research at symposium
 
The programs aim to increase the number of individuals from underrepresented groups in scientific research and careers, aligning fully with Vanderbilt’s mission of inclusive excellence across all disciplines.
 
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Applications for the James Lawson Institute for the Research and Study of Nonviolent Movements Fellows Grant are open through Sept. 29
 
The purpose of the grant is to provide students with the opportunity to enhance their knowledge of nonviolent movement strategies and teachings, conduct research to elevate communities and organizations to bring about social justice, and integrate their findings into their education at Vanderbilt University.
 
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Tutor Nashville seeking volunteers to support MNPS students
 
Tutor Nashville, Vanderbilt’s partnership with Metro Nashville Public Schools’ high-impact tutoring program, is seeking volunteers for the “Accelerating Scholars” tutoring program. Volunteer tutors are matched one on one with students to provide support in literacy and math to first through ninth grade students.
 
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Alternative parking lots, garages to mitigate traffic near 25th Avenue Garage
 
Due to construction blockages and West End traffic, annual parking permit holders who utilize 25th Avenue Garage should consider other parking and commute options.
 
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Take advantage of student resources and services at the Heard Libraries
 
Vanderbilt’s Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries offer seven tips to new and returning students for accessing some of the libraries’ most-recommended resources and services.
 
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AlertVU test scheduled for Aug. 29
 
Vanderbilt University Public Safety will conduct a test of the AlertVU emergency notification system on Tuesday, Aug. 29, at 2:30 p.m. Before the test, it is recommended that all staff, faculty and students review and update their contact information to ensure AlertVU message delivery.
 
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Welcome Week Events

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Aug. 25 Margaret Cuninggim Women's Center open house

Aug. 25 Student Involvement Fair

Aug. 25 Black Cultural Center Welcome Back Luncheon

Aug. 25 Vanderbilt Programming Board 'Cosmic Commodore' Palooza

Aug. 26 First football game vs. Hawai'i

 

Looking Ahead

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Aug. 28–Sept. 4 National Week of Service

Aug. 28 Data Science Institute Information Session: seeking undergraduate, graduate student team members

Aug. 28 K.C. Potter Center for LGBTQI Life Welcome Reception

Aug. 29 Study Abroad and Passport Fair

Aug. 30 Wond'ry Social Innovation Lunch and Learn

Aug. 31 Deadline for payment of fall semester tuition and fees

Sept. 6 Wond’ry Book Swap

Sept. 7 Vanderbilt Libraries Fall Celebration

Sept. 13 FirstVU Welcome Event for first-generation students

Sept. 27 Flulapalooza

 

In Case You Missed It

2023-2024 Student Handbook now available online

Dialogue Vanderbilt will advance civil discourse, bolster commitment to free expression

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier shares message encouraging students to 'dare to grow together this fall'

Incoming students welcomed at Founders Walk, learn ‘The Vanderbilt Way’

New map app for all-electric VandyRide shuttles, other important updates to the service

Everything you need to know about health and well-being support at Vanderbilt

Everything you need to know about staying informed

Vanderbilt Campus Dining launches ReusePass reusable container program

What’s new at Campus Dining

 

Fall 2023 Academic Calendar

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· SEP ·
4
  Labor Day
· OCT ·
19-20
  Fall Break for undergraduates
· NOV ·
18-26
  Thanksgiving holidays for most schools
· DEC ·
8-16
  Final examinations and reading days
· DEC ·
16
  Fall semester ends

 

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