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November 30, 2023
DIALOGUE VANDERBILT
Vanderbilt University announces inaugural student ambassadors for Open Dialogue Visiting Fellows program
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Launched this fall, the Open Dialogue Visiting Fellows program is designed to equip students for engaged and informed citizenship in a fractured world. The 12 student ambassadors will work closely with faculty and campus visitors to design programs for their peers, host visiting speakers and serve as representatives of the program to the Vanderbilt community. Read More
GLOBAL
Vanderbilt Debate Team enjoys success on international stage
Vanderbilt Debate students pose with iDebate Rwanda students in the African country
From Japan to France, the Vanderbilt Debate team has traveled the world to compete in prestigious international tournaments. Vanderbilt debaters also have visited Rwanda and, in turn, hosted a virtual event with the Rwandan National Debate Team this week. Read More
RESEARCH
Support for democracy in the Americas remains low, opening door for politicians with undemocratic plans, Vanderbilt survey finds
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A simmering discontent with democracy in Latin America and the Caribbean is creating opportunities for politicians with undemocratic plans, according to a comprehensive survey released by Vanderbilt University’s LAPOP Lab. Read More
 
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Always at the helm of fostering campus dialogue, the Vanderbilt Debate Team exists to provide on-campus, national and international educational opportunities that enable students to improve analytical, communication, critical thinking, listening and research skills.
This Week at VU
 
Nov. 30, 2023
5:30 p.m. • Vanderbilt Recreation Center Teaching Kitchen
Vandy Cooks with Faculty: 'Eating to Boost Brain Health'
Dec. 1, 2023
4 p.m. • Blair School of Music's Ingram Hall
'A Conversation with Gwyneth Paltrow'
Upcoming Events
 
Dec. 6 | 'Then and Now: The History of the LGBTQI+ Community'

Dec. 7 | Last Day of Fall 2023 Classes

Dec. 7 | 'Noticing and Responding' Virtual Discussion Hosted by Lyra Health
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Latest Headlines
 
In Memoriam
John Lachs, Centennial Professor Emeritus and beloved instructor for a half-century, has died
 
Take Note
Vanderbilt Printing Services launches new Vandy Promo Gear site
 
Information Technology
Duo multi-factor authentication gets a new look and features
 
Humanities
Robert Penn Warren Center to host mini-conference focused on historical research projects in the Middle Tennessee region
 
Health & Wellness
Work more comfortably with help from Occupational Health’s ergonomics program
 
ICYMI
Diermeier announces enhanced retirement plan with increased match, auto enrollment
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VU in the News
 
The Hill: Let's (not) talk about politics
John Koch, senior lecturer of communication studies, is quoted.
 
USA Today: Viral claim misleads on Tennessee city's controversial ban on public homosexuality | Fact check
Jennifer Shinall, professor of law, is quoted.
 
Washington Post: Just how germy is that shopping cart? We asked scientists. 
William Schaffner, professor of health policy, is quoted.

The National Jurist: Vanderbilt Law School introduces new AI Legal Lab
Chris Guthrie, Law School Dean, John Wade-Kent Syverud Professor and professor of law, is quoted. The AI Legal Lab is featured.
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