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Chancellor Diermeier’s 2023 Commencement Address
May 12, 2023 Parents, families and friends…esteemed faculty…trustees, valued alumni and dedicated staff…and, of course, our graduates: Welcome to the Commencement ceremony for the Vanderbilt Class of 2023! This year, we celebrate the 150th anniversary of Vanderbilt’s founding. And you, graduates, are part of an unbroken chain of students who have walked our campus—and whose works and lives have shaped our university and our world, across three different centuries.
Discovery Vanderbilt initiative to catalyze university’s transformative research and discovery
Vanderbilt University today launched a landmark investment in transformative research and innovation through Discovery Vanderbilt, a new initiative announced by Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver. Discovery Vanderbilt builds upon Opportunity Vanderbilt and Destination Vanderbilt by committing major resources to dramatically increase faculty, student and staff engagement and success in pursuing bold new ideas through disciplined, rigorous inquiry.
Staff invited to spring assembly on May 20
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier (John Russell/Vanderbilt University) Chancellor Daniel Diermeier will hold the university’s first Spring Staff Assembly on May 20 to share a state of the university address with staff and launch a new series of annual staff awards. The event will be virtual, and all university staff members are invited to attend. The assembly will begin at 4 p.m. CT.
New faculty Shatema Threadcraft: Political bodies
Sep. 28, 2020, 10:00 AM MyVU is spotlighting a select group of new faculty for 2020-21. By Ryan Underwood and Kate Derrick It’s no coincidence that this year’s protests against racial violence have focused around the deaths of individuals: Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others. There’s a long tradition in U.S. race relations—from Sam Hose to Emmitt Till to Mike Brown—where major legal reforms or social movements are sparked by high-profile murders.
Monáe, Salaam emphasize the interconnectedness of storytelling and truth in MLK Commemorative Series keynote
Salaam and Monáe meet with a group of students in the E. Bronson Ingram College Great Room ahead of the keynote event. (photo by John Russell/Vanderbilt) Stories have the power to bring truth to light, amplify inclusive narratives and shape the future, according to two storytellers who shared the stage at Vanderbilt University on Sunday.
Monáe, Salaam emphasize the interconnectedness of storytelling and truth in MLK Commemorative Series keynote
Stories have the power to bring truth to light, amplify inclusive narratives and shape the future, according to two storytellers who shared the stage at Vanderbilt University on Sunday.
Wente celebrates early Thanksgiving with students staying on campus during the break
by Kate Derrick Nov. 26, 2019, 8:58 PM Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente enjoys an early Thanksgiving celebration with undergraduate students on Nov. 25. (Anne Rayner/Vanderbilt University) Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente joined nearly 150 undergraduate students on Nov. 25 for a Thanksgiving-style dinner in the Student Life Center Ballroom. The students were among those staying on campus during the week-long break. Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R.
Staff Women’s Advancement and Equity Council to hold Dec. 4 listening session
The Staff Women’s Advancement and Equity Council invites Vanderbilt staff to a . The session will provide an opportunity for staff members at Vanderbilt to learn about the Staff WAVE Council’s work, meet council members and engage in conversation on the status of women at Vanderbilt. The meeting will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in room 109 of Calhoun Hall. The Staff WAVE Council is part of a larger university initiative launched in 2018 by Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R.
Author and feminist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to deliver Chancellor’s Lecture on Nov. 21
by Kate Derrick Nov. 8, 2019, 10:00 AM Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Acclaimed author and feminist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie will keynote a signature event as part of the Vanderbilt University Chancellor’s Lecture Series on Nov. 21. Adichie’s talk, “Writer, Thinker, Feminist: Vignettes from Life,” will take place at 6:30 p.m. in Langford Auditorium. The event, hosted by Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente, is free and open to the public.
Steinem encourages collaboration, cross-generational dialogue for modern feminists during Vanderbilt talk
by Kate Derrick Nov. 4, 2019, 12:08 PM Award-winning writer, feminist activist and co-founder of Ms. magazine Gloria Steinem (left) and Assistant Professor of Spanish Michelle Murray talked about the future of feminism during a talk at the Central Library on Nov. 1.
Athletics and Campus Dining employees receive Chancellor’s Heart and Soul Awards
by Kate Derrick Oct. 28, 2019, 9:32 AM Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente presented the first two Chancellor’s Heart and Soul Staff Appreciation Awards of 2019-20 to Elizabeth Wright, associate athletics director for academic support in the Division of Athletics, and Oscar Cole, food service supervisor with Campus Dining. Both honorees received a $1,500 cash prize and a custom-made, engraved wooden box and pen.
Zeppos, Corbin honored by Metro Council for their contributions to the Nashville community
by Kate Derrick Oct. 2, 2019, 5:29 PM Nashville Metro Council honored Chancellor Emeritus Nicholas S. Zeppos and head baseball coach Tim Corbin during the council’s Oct. 1 meeting with separate resolutions honoring their achievements at Vanderbilt and commitment to the city of Nashville. Chancellor Emeritus Nicholas S. Zeppos was honored by the Metro Council on Oct. 1 for his service to Vanderbilt and Nashville.
Assessing and responding to anxiety and panic in the Emergency Department
Epidemiology and aetiology In the ED setting any psychiatric diagnoses attributed to symptoms of anxiety and panic, is not the primary focus, but rather addressing symptoms and symptom management is more pertinent. For the purpose of this paper, the term ‘anxiety’ is used broadly to encompass numerous forms of psychological distress.
Faculty Senate to host Sept. 10 community conversation follow-up to Terry Crews CLS event
Terry Crews The Faculty Senate will host a community conversation for faculty and staff from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, to discuss themes from the Chancellor’s Lecture Series event with Terry Crews taking place the prior evening. The community conversation will take place in the auditorium of the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center. Light snacks will be provided. The conversation will be led by William H. Robinson, interim vice provost for strategic initiatives, and Derek M.
Space archaeologist and TED Prize winner to deliver University Course special lecture on Sept. 26
by Kate Derrick Sep. 6, 2019, 9:49 AM Archaeologist and Egyptologist Sarah Parcak (GlobalXplorer°) Archaeologist and Egyptologist Sarah Parcak, whose work on using modern satellite imagery to study ancient civilizations has received worldwide acclaim, will speak at Vanderbilt on Sept. 26 as part of a special University Course guest lecture. The free lecture will take place at 5:30 p.m. in the Student Life Center Board of Trust Room.
Faculty Senate gearing up for year focused on community, civility and engagement
by Kate Derrick Sep. 6, 2019, 10:18 AM As the Faculty Senate prepares to hold its first meeting of the fall semester on Sept. 12, Faculty Senate Chair John McLean is laying the groundwork for a year focused on engaging with faculty members and creating a tone of community and civility.
Faculty invited to Sept. 19 funding and resource fair
The Office of the Provost will host a funding and resource fair for faculty on Thursday, Sept. 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Community Room of the Central Library. All faculty are invited to attend. The fair will connect faculty to internal funding programs, campus resources and professional development opportunities.
Provost’s committee prepares to issue recommendations on preventing sexual misconduct
by Kate Derrick Aug. 30, 2019, 8:51 AM Susan R. Wente, interim chancellor and provost (Vanderbilt University) Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente announced today the 12 faculty members who will serve on the 2019-20 Provost’s Sexual Misconduct Prevention Committee. The committee will support the university’s ongoing work of creating a campus environment that is safe and friendly for all members of the Vanderbilt community.
‘Strong Foundations’ reports Vanderbilt’s rise as a top U.S. research university
by Kate Derrick Aug. 12, 2019, 12:50 PM Vanderbilt’s continued ascent as one of America’s leading research universities is chronicled in the university’s 2018-19 annual report, Strong Foundations, released today by Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos.
Six new endowed chairs from Medicine, A&S, Owen and Law School honored
by Kate Derrick May. 3, 2019, 8:15 AM (L to r) Brian T. McCann, Matthew S. Freiberg, Provost Susan R. Wente, Edward Wright-Rios, Ben Ho Park, Owen D. Jones, Carl H. Johnson (Joe Howell/Vanderbilt University) Vanderbilt’s six newest endowed chairs were honored by colleagues, university leaders, family members and donors at a ceremony on April 30 in the Student Life Center.
Vanderbilt community gathers for vigil following Easter terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka
by Kate Derrick Apr. 24, 2019, 9:43 AM Vanderbilt community members gather on Monday to honor the victims of the Easter terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka. (Steve Green/Vanderbilt) More than 100 members of the Vanderbilt community gathered at Rand Wall on Monday to honor those killed and injured in the terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday. The vigil was in response to bombings that targeted churches and hotels the day prior, killing more than 350 people and injuring more than 500.
Vanderbilt Libraries feature sweet literary puns at second annual Edible Books Festival
by Kate Derrick Apr. 5, 2019, 11:55 AM Guests devour books at the Edible Book Festival hosted by the Vanderbilt Libraries. (Leanna Myers/Vanderbilt) Book lovers and baking enthusiasts alike gathered on Monday for the second annual Edible Books Festival hosted by the Vanderbilt Libraries. More than 100 people attended the event in the Community Room of the Central Library to view the 31 entries submitted by individuals and teams from the Vanderbilt community.
Electrical engineering graduate student condenses energy research to take home top prize at annual Three Minute Thesis competition
by Kate Derrick Apr. 5, 2019, 8:30 AM For the seventh straight year, Vanderbilt graduate students competed on March 29 to summarize years of research and discovery into a clear three-minute presentation as part of the annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition.
Provost’s steering committee on women announces four areas of focus
by Kate Derrick Mar. 6, 2019, 8:15 AM Subcommittees formed on campus climate, professional practices, family policies, pay equity Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost Susan R.
Chancellor’s Faculty Town Hall Feb. 22 to focus on priorities for upcoming capital campaign
by Kate Derrick Feb. 18, 2019, 11:22 AM Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will host a second town hall with faculty members on Friday, Feb. 22, to discuss the fundraising priorities that should drive the university’s next capital campaign. The town hall, which will include lunch, will take place in the Memorial Room of Alumni Hall from noon to 1:30 p.m. Faculty planning to attend the town hall are asked to RSVP.
Perry Wallace documentary ‘Triumph’ available for screenings
by Kate Derrick Jan. 30, 2019, 9:56 AM Perry Wallace (Vanderbilt University) Triumph: The Untold Story of Perry Wallace, the documentary that tells the story of the first African American varsity basketball player in the SEC, is now available for educational screenings. Vanderbilt is accepting requests to view the film free of charge for nonprofit, educational purposes.
‘Between the World and Me’ chosen for Feb. 27 Chancellor’s Book Club
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will lead a discussion on Ta-Nehisi Coates’ Between the World and Me on Wednesday, Feb. 27. The Chancellor’s Book Club will meet at 3:30 p.m. in the Fireside Lounge of The Commons Center; light refreshments will be provided. Between the World and Me is presented as a letter to Coates’ teenage son. The author speaks to his son of the struggles of being a black man in America, an experience Coates frames as exhausting and often fearful for him.
Chancellor’s Book Club to meet on Nov. 29 to discuss ‘The Great Alone’
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will host a gathering of his book club on Thursday, Nov. 29 to discuss Kristin Hannah’s The Great Alone. The Chancellor’s Book Club will take place at 3 p.m. in the Moore Great Room of the Kissam Center. Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend the free event, and light refreshments will be served. The Great Alone chronicles Vietnam veteran Ernt as he moves his wife, Cora, and their 13-year-old daughter, Leni, to a remote part of Alaska.
Chancellor joins students on campus for early Thanksgiving dinner
Nearly 150 students joined Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos on Nov. 19 for an early Thanksgiving celebration in the Student Life Center’s Commodore Ballroom. Zeppos hosts the annual dinner for students who are remaining on campus during the Thanksgiving break. Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos addresses students at an annual early Thanksgiving dinner for students staying on campus during the break.
Chancellor Zeppos to host Dec. 6 screening of “Triumph: The Untold Story of Perry Wallace”
Perry Wallace at Memorial Gym. (Vanderbilt University) Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will host a viewing of Triumph: The Untold Story of Perry Wallace for the Vanderbilt community on Thursday, Dec. 6 in Memorial Gymnasium. The event is free and open to faculty, staff and students, as well as their friends and family. Doors will open at 5 p.m., and the movie will begin at 5:30 p.m. Free food and beverage concessions will be available to all in attendance. RSVP’s are requested by Nov. 30. RSVP now.
Chancellor announces ‘A Place for Us’ as choice for Oct. 30 book club
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will host a gathering of the recently launched Chancellor’s Book Club on Tuesday, Oct. 30, to discuss A Place for Us by Fatima Mirza. The discussion, which is open to all members of the Vanderbilt community, will take place at 3 p.m. in the E. Bronson Ingram College Great Room, and light refreshments will be provided.
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