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January 18, 2024
MLK DAY
MLK Day at VU: Snow, storytelling and service converge for memorable commemorative series
Vanderbilt students participate in MLK Day of Service at Meharry Medical College.
Khalil Ekulona, host of Nashville Public Radio’s This Is Nashville, challenged the Vanderbilt community to commit in their own ways to continue spreading MLK's philosophies of understanding, grace, integrity and honesty in his Jan. 15 livestreamed remarks. Read More
DIALOGUE VANDERBILT
REGISTER: “Defending Our Democracy”: Exclusive conversation between Liz Cheney and Jon Meacham on democracy, the presidency and Jan. 6, 2021
Promotional poster for Dialogue Vanderbilt event featuring images of Liz Cheney and Jon Meacham. Image text reads: "Defending Our Democracy: Former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney in conversation with Jon Meacham. Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. 5 p.m. at Langford Auditorium, 2203 Garland Ave. Nashville, TN 37232. In-person only; Registration is free and required to attend.
Former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney will share her views on the state of American democracy and the presidency, as well as her first-hand perspective on the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol and the ensuing Congressional investigation, in a compelling, exclusive conversation with Jon Meacham, Carolyn T. and Robert M. Rogers Chair, Distinguished Visiting Professor of Political Science and Pulitzer Prize–winning historian. Read More
ICYMI
Reminder: Take the annual Quality of Life Survey, help shape the student experience
Image text reads "Share Your Opinion. Vanderbilt Community: Your Voice Matters." The Vanderbilt logo is featured below the text.
The survey’s purpose is to better understand the nature of the undergraduate experience at Vanderbilt. It is designed to assess your expectations about your studies, integration into communities, advising and other dimensions of the overall quality of student life. The feedback we get from the QLS plays a big part in shaping university practices and resources. Read More
Four students throw up the VU hand sign behind a snowman they made during the January 16 snow day.
We hope everyone enjoyed their snow day off this week!  Special thank you to our hardworking employees who helped keep campus safe, and to the fun-loving students who helped create the literal coolest Commodore on campus ☃️❄️
This Week at VU
 
Jan. 18, 2024
5 p.m. • Virtual
Dialogue Vanderbilt: A Conversation with Rabbi David J. Wolpe
Jan. 20, 2024
7:30 p.m. • Turner Recital Hal
Vanderbilt Anne Potter Wilson Music Library Presents: Dom Flemons, in Concert 
Jan. 22, 2024
3 p.m. • Central Library, Community Room
Dialogue Vanderbilt: “Why Free Speech is the Only Safe Space for Minorities" Discussion with Jonathan Rauch
Upcoming Events

Jan. 24 | Lab-to-Table Conversation: "Beyond Addiction: Therapeutic Developments and Societal Impact"

Jan. 31 | Open Dialogue Visiting Fellow Melissa Harris-Perry Panel Discussion on Equity, Post-Affirmative Action Decision
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Latest Headlines
 
Modern Conflict
DEA Administrator Anne Milgram to keynote 2024 Vanderbilt Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats

Take Note
Campus Dining winter weather updated hours
 
Construction Update
Vehicle, pedestrian routes updated near Highland Quad, Frist Athletics Village
 
Take Note
Spring 2024 open enrollment period closes Jan. 24; last call to add or drop classes
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VU in the News
 
Forbes: Why being a university president is the best job in the world
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier authored this article.
 
The New York Times: Another gun fight is looming in Tennessee
Jonathan Metzl, Frederick B. Rentschler II Professor and professor of medicine, health and society, is quoted.
 
Time: Designers are accusing Temu of selling copies of their work
Douglas Schmidt, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Computer Science, is quoted.

Education Week: What principals can do to fight misperceptions about their jobs
Ellen Goldring, professor of educational leadership and policy, is quoted.  
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