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December 4, 2023

EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION

Turkey Toss set for Dec. 15

Vanderbilt University faculty, staff and postdocs are invited to participate in Turkey Toss 2023 on Friday, Dec. 15, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. (7 a.m. to 4 p.m. inside) at the Sarratt Student Center. Participants will have the choice of a turkey/tofurky or a set of special gift items while supplies last. Read More

GIFT GUIDE

Noble family shares holiday traditions, favorite picks from Vanderbilt Holiday Gift Guide

Left to right: Jordan, Rosevelt III, Kristen and Rosevelt Noble decorate holiday cookies in their residence at Stambaugh House. (Vanderbilt University)

Rosevelt and Kristen Noble have long ties to Vanderbilt University. The alums are raising their children—daughter, Jordan, and son, Rosevelt III—on campus at Stambaugh House. The entire family is featured in this year’s Vanderbilt Holiday Gift Guide, available to shop online now through Dec. 31. Read More

RESEARCH & INNOVATION

Vanderbilt highlights smart mobility research, innovative solutions at Nashville expo

Students monitoring screen showcasing I-24 in Nashville.

Vanderbilt University will showcase its leadership in smart mobility innovation at the Tennessee Smart Mobility Expo, highlighting cutting-edge research and sustainable transportation solutions. The expo at Nashville's Music City Center brings together industry experts, government officials, and researchers to explore future mobility advancements. Read More

Peabody Campus shines at dusk as the end of daylight saving time brought earlier sunsets to campus.

November ☑️ Take a look back at a few top photos and moments from this past month on campus via @vanderbiltu.

This Week at VU

Dec. 4, 2023
5 p.m. • Vanderbilt Divinity School: Room G-29

James Lawson Institute Fall Interview Series hosts Divinity School's Dean Yolanda Pierce

Dec. 6, 2023
5:30 p.m. • Nashville Public Library

Then and Now: The History of Minority Communities in Nashville - The History of the LGBTQI+ Community

Dec. 7, 2023
1 p.m. • Nashville Public Library

'Noticing and Responding' (hosted by Lyra Health)

Upcoming Events

Dec. 7 | Last Day of Fall 2023 Classes

Dec. 11 | Hot Cocoa Open House at the Women's Center

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Latest Headlines

Discovery Vanderbilt
Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery added to Discovery Vanderbilt portfolio; philanthropic matching launched

Belonging

Vanderbilt’s Posse Scholars Program moves to Office of Undergraduate Education

Well-being

A Healthier You: 'Compassion Amidst Holiday Stress'

Safety

Annual emergency tabletop exercise scheduled for Dec. 7

Nursing

School of Nursing secures Moore Foundation grant for leadership academy

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VU in the News

The Tennessean: Vanderbilt University aims for excellence in divided times - throughout 150-year history
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Kathy Smith, university archivist and associate director of special collections, Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries, are quoted.

Washington Post: Henry Kissinger, who shaped world affairs under two presidents, dies at 100
Thomas Schwartz, Distinguished Professor of History, is quoted.

The Wall Street Journal: Talking to chatbots is now a $200K job. So I applied.
Jules White, professor of computer science, is quoted.

The New York Times: It’s not too late to get a flu shot
William Schaffner, professor of health policy, is quoted.

Nashville Post: On the Job: Jad Abumrad
Jad Abumrad, Distinguished Research Professor of Communication of Science and Technology, is featured.

The Tennessean: How Nashville youth showed city leaders that Gen Z is setting the future for the nation
Amanda Little, writer in residence in English, authored this opinion piece.

The Atlanta Voice: How fathers shape healthy habits in children
James Muchira, assistant professor of nursing, is quoted.

Medpage Today: Increased mortality risk for young adults on high doses of antipsychotics
Research from Wayne Ray, professor of health policy, is quoted.

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