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October 30, 2023
GIVING
Anonymous $6.8M gift will support Immersion Vanderbilt student projects
Students display the Vanderbilt hand sign in front of the Taj Mahal
A $6.8 million gift from an anonymous donor will support Immersion Vanderbilt and provide funding to students to carry out creative and ambitious projects that deepen their intellect and broaden their horizons. Part of Vanderbilt’s $3.2 billion Dare to Grow comprehensive campaign, this gift reinforces Vanderbilt’s commitment to creating transformative opportunities for students so they may learn, grow and bring about positive change in society. Read More
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Celebrate the Sesquicentennial through Vandyverse virtual platform, interactive photo mural
A bird's eye view of Alumni Lawn in the Vandyverse virtual platform
Vanderbilt University continues to celebrate its Sesquicentennial with new events and exhibits across campus, as well as a new virtual platform and interactive photo mural that allow alumni, friends and fans of the university to celebrate the 150th anniversary from anywhere in the world. Read More
ACADEMICS
Undergraduate business, data science minors find new homes
Illustration showing a face in profile and many pieces of data
Two popular undergraduate minors have found new homes on campus. Beginning in fall 2024, the Hoogland Undergraduate Business Program will be housed at the Owen Graduate School of Management while data science will become the 10th minor offered by the School of Engineering. Read More
Peabody College glows with light on a dark campus night
Happy Halloween, 'Dores! 🕷️🎃🦇
This Week at VU

Oct. 30–Nov. 1, 2023
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Community Event Space
Homecoming Blood Drive
Oct. 31, 2023
1 p.m. • Zoom
CliftonStrengths Virtual Workshop
Nov. 1, 2023
11 a.m. • Zoom
Career Growth Series: AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation
Nov. 2, 2023
Noon to 6 p.m. • Blair School of Music Ingram Performance Hall
TedxNashville Women: 'In Good Company'
Nov. 2, 2023
4 p.m. • Central Library Community Room
Dialogue Vanderbilt Lecture: 'Freedom or Foolishness: Are Our Digital Lives Making Society Better or Worse?' Featuring Jad Abumrad and Jacob Mchangama
Upcoming Events
 
Nov. 3 | Homecoming Block Party

Nov. 8 | The 2023 Cuninggim Lecture on Women in Culture and Society: A Conversation With Tarana Burke, Founder of the Me Too Movement

Nov. 9 | Conversation Circles: A Series for Managers and Leaders
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ICYMI
FBI Director Christopher Wray to keynote 2024 Vanderbilt Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats
 
Giving
Anchor Down, Gear Up: Make a gift to Vanderbilt for exclusive gear

Human Resources
Register for upcoming November Employee Learning and Engagement workshops

ICYMI
Vanderbilt announces inaugural literary prize
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VU in the News
 
The Washington Post: Video shows Chinese jet flying within 10 feet of B-52, U.S. says
Lt. Gen. Charlie "Tuna" Moore, Distinguished Visiting Scholar of Political Science, is quoted.
 
The Conversation: AIs could soon run businesses – it’s an opportunity to ensure these ‘artificial persons’ follow the law
Daniel Gervais, Milton R. Underwood Professor and professor of law, co-authored this piece.
 
The New York Times: Ford’s U.A.W. deal will raise costs while easing labor strife
Joshua Murray, associate professor of sociology, is quoted.

BBC: Gaza hospital blast: What does new analysis tell us?
J. Andres Gannon, assistant professor of political science, is quoted.
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