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Mark T. Esper, 27th U.S. secretary of defense, delivers inaugural talk in Lecture Series on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats |
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In a wide-ranging lecture and a one-on-one conversation with Chancellor Daniel Diermeier, Mark T. Esper, 27th U.S. secretary of defense, discussed the myriad and complex challenges related to national security.
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Vanderbilt observes Banned Books Week with events, discussions about free expression |
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The Banned Books Initiative, now in its second year at Vanderbilt, will recognize Banned Books Week Oct. 1–7. The events are in conjunction with Vanderbilt’s recently announced recommitment to supporting free expression and civil discourse on campus with the launch of Dialogue Vanderbilt.
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Vanderbilt Unity Poll results demonstrate considerable support for individual freedoms |
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Findings from the Vanderbilt Project on Unity & American Democracy’s third quarterly poll show that only one-fifth of Americans believe that everyday citizens are united when it comes to the most pressing issues facing the country, and less than two-fifths believe that Americans are likely to unite in the future. While there is not a lot of optimism about unity in the country, there is agreement on the high value of freedom of speech and expression.
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College of Arts and Science launches three new undergraduate academic programs |
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The three new programs add to the College of Arts and Science’s 100-plus existing majors and minors and were developed to leverage faculty expertise, respond to student interest, and address evolving, real-world issues in contemporary society.
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Embrace the local scene: Vanderbilt’s guide to Nashville community events |
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This school year, immerse yourself in the vibrant Nashville community. There’s something for everyone.
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Campus Reading author inspires students with authenticity and humor at 17th annual Lawson Lecture |
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Kevin Wilson, BA’00, the author of Now is Not the Time to Panic, this year’s Campus Reading, shared his experiences as a Vanderbilt student in the mid-1990s with more than 1,000 current first-year students on Sept. 10.
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Nominate next book for Campus Reading by Oct. 16 |
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Residential colleges and the Vanderbilt Visions program invite all Vanderbilt faculty, students and staff to nominate a book for the Class of 2028 Campus Reading. Next year’s theme is “Embracing the Debate.” You may nominate up to three texts of any genre by current or deceased authors.
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Arts and Science senior completes immersion experience in Morocco, earns prestigious award at Army ROTC Summer Training Camp |
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Grace Kirtley, a law, history and society major with a minor in Arabic, served in the key leadership role of platoon sergeant during an intensive training mission.
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REGISTER: ‘Unity Dinner: Under God’ is Oct. 5 |
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The next Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy Unity Dinner will take place on Thursday, Oct. 5, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The event, “Unity Dinner: Under God,” invites Vanderbilt students, faculty and staff to a guided discussion about the role of religion in a divided time.
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Celebrate innovation, collaboration, creativity and curiosity at 2023 TN Maker Fest Oct. 7 |
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The Wond’ry is hosting TN Maker Fest on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free, family-friendly event will feature an incredible gathering of “makers” who will show off their hobbies, projects, experiments and creations.
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Crane work to occur at the Village at Vanderbilt Sept. 30 |
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Access to the garage at Village at Vanderbilt will be limited on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 9 a.m. to noon while roof work is being done at the property. There will be no through traffic from the 21st Avenue entrance to the 18th Avenue exit.
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Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair set for Nov. 9; student proposals accepted through Oct. 24 |
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The Office of Experiential Learning and Immersion Vanderbilt invites undergraduate students to submit proposals for the annual fall Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair, which is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 9.
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