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	Monday, Aug. 28, 2023

PHOTOS: Welcome Week celebrates new and returning students

Welcome Week fun! See how the university, along with its numerous support centers, groups and organizations, rolled out the black-and-gold carpet all week and through the weekend to help new and returning students experience how valued they are to the Vanderbilt community.

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Everything you need to know about campus traditions

Since Vanderbilt’s founding in 1873, a number of campus traditions have evolved over time as the university has grown. Here are a few favorites that highlight community, belonging and history at the university. 

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Vanderbilt is helping service members bridge gap between military, civilian careers through SkillBridge program

Recognizing the vast and qualified talent pipeline that former service members represent, Vanderbilt University has become an official SkillBridge partner with the U.S. Department of Defense.

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Online training now available for UKG Ready (Kronos) timekeeping system

Online training is now available for the UKG Ready (Kronos) timekeeping system in Oracle Cloud. Approximately 4,200 Vanderbilt staff and student workers are now actively using this system to record their timesheets after its launch on Aug. 6.

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Political historian Eli Merritt to discuss book on American Revolution’s ‘perilous politics’ Sept. 9

Eli Merritt, research assistant professor of political science, will discuss his new book, Disunion Among Ourselves: The Perilous Politics of the American Revolution, at the Vanderbilt Bookstore from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9. Co-sponsored by the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries, the event will include a book signing following the discussion. Books will be available for purchase.

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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, 2023, focused on developing innovative diagnostic, treatment and disease-monitoring platforms to improve human health around the world.

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WATCH: Running the race, leading the cause: Kaira Brown’s path from the track to Capitol Hill

In going all in as a runner and a double major, Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar of the Year finalist Kaira Brown embodies Ashe’s commitment to improving communities.

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Campus Updates

Tips for commuting, parking on campus during current construction

Blasting scheduled as part of Frist Athletics Village project

Section of Natchez Trace to close starting June 19 for infrastructure project

Take Note

Save the date for Flulapalooza on Sept. 27

Applications for the James Lawson Institute for the Research and Study of Nonviolent Movements Fellows Grant are open through Sept. 29

2023-2024 Student Handbook now available online

Take advantage of student resources and services at the Heard Libraries

Coming Up

· AUG ·

John Jumper, developer of AlphaFold, to present an Apex Lecture on Aug. 30

· SEP ·

Wond’ry Book Swap is Sept. 6

· SEP ·

‘Voices of Mississippi’ concert event is Sept. 15

· SEP ·

Vanderbilt, Nashville Children’s Theatre bring life of Perry Wallace to the stage Sept. 7-26

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Vanderbilt in the News

CNN: Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte is back, and it’s celebrating its 20th anniversary

Kelly Haws, Anne Marie and Thomas B. Walker Jr. Professor and professor of marketing, is quoted.

ABC News: What to expect with COVID, RSV, flu shots set to be available this fall

William Schaffner, professor of health policy, is quoted. Yahoo! Life and KFF Health News also published an article quoting Schaffner.

MarketWatch: As Medicare picks 10 drugs for price negotiations, 50 million people stand to benefit — even if their drugs aren’t on the list

Stacie Dusetzina, professor of health policy, is quoted.

Time: Tennessee Democrats pessimistic about gun safety reform prospects in special session after school shooting

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

The Washington Post: Despite shooting, hope fades for gun laws in Tennessee special session

The Vanderbilt Poll — Statewide is cited.

CNN: Opinion: The surprise winner of the debate

Nicole Hemmer, associate professor of history, authored this opinion piece.

The Times Herald: Salman Rushdie to Speak at National Constitution Center’s National First Amendment Summit

Jacob Mchangama, research professor of political science and executive director of the Future of Free Speech Project, is mentioned.

Medical Design & Outsourcing: After Medtronic’s latest setback, what’s next for Symplicity Spyral RDN?

Julia Lewis, professor of medicine, is quoted.

Single-Use Endoscopy: Why AI is poised to make strides in otolaryngology

Aaron Moberly, associate professor of otolaryngology – head and neck surgery, is quoted.

Health IT Analytics: Deep learning method helps correct motion-corrupted brain MRIs

Daniel Moyer, assistant professor of computer science, is quoted.

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