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March 7, 2024
FACULTY ACCOLADES
U.S. Senate confirms Schmidt to lead operational testing and evaluation for the Department of Defense
Image text reads: "United States Senate Committee on Armed Services" with the senate logo, above a headshot of Douglas Schmidt with the Vanderbilt gold V, and more image text reading "Douglas C. Schmidt, Director of Operational Test and Evaluation, Department of Defense."
Douglas Schmidt, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Computer Science, has been confirmed to become Director of Operational Test and Evaluation for the Department of Defense following a full vote by the U.S. Senate on Feb. 29, 2024. Read More
DIALOGUE VANDERBILT
Dialogue Vanderbilt and the Unity Project host Ukrainian ambassador on March 19
The image features a headshot of Oksana Markarova, Ukraine Ambassador to the U.S., with the logos for Dialogue Vanderbilt and the Unity Project. Image text reads: "Dialogue With Diplomats featuring Oksana Markarova, Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 4 p.m. Seigenthaler Center, 1207 18th Ave. S, Nashville, TN 37212. Registration is free and required to attend."
A conversation between Oksana Markarova, Ukrainian ambassador to the United States, and Morgan Ortagus, former spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, will take place at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19. Markarova’s participation will provide attendees with an invaluable opportunity to learn about Ukraine’s challenges and geopolitical stance. Read More
SAVE THE DATE
2024 Impact Symposium
Image text reads: "SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, March 21 and Tuesday, March 26; 7:30 p.m., Langford Auditorium.
The student-led Impact Symposium was established 60 years ago to bring leaders and intellectuals from around the world to Vanderbilt University to encourage discussion on current issues affecting our world. Plan to join this year’s anniversary celebration on Thursday, March 21, and Tuesday, March 26, at 7:30 p.m. in Langford Auditorium. Read More
Photo taken outside the Tennessee State Capitol Building on Aug. 18, 1920. L-r: Rep. Banks Turner, BA 1910, shaking hands with Catherine Flanagan; Anita Pollitzer shaking hands with Rep. Harry Burn; Rep. Thomas Simpson (front) shaking hands with Betty Gram; Sue Shelton White at the very front.
A Vanderbilt alumnus aided in the ratification of the 19th Amendment, jump-starting the ability for women to participate in not only voting but in further advocating for women’s rights on campus and beyond. Learn more >>>
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Alumni Relations
2024 Volunteer Leadership Weekend showcases gratitude for alumni and parent leaders

ICYMI
REMINDER: Nominations are open for the 2024 Spring Staff Awards through March 15

Athletics
Vanderbilt baseball head coach Tim Corbin reaches 1,000 wins
 
Peabody College
Peabody College students develop global ranking system to encourage poverty reduction

Human Resources
Report 2023 contributions to outside retirement plans by April 1
 
Construction Updates
Additional utility work planned for March 11–16, portion of Children’s Way to be closed during work hours
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VU in the News

The Boston Globe: How should universities quell campus turmoil? Some say the answer is silence.
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier is quoted.
 
USA Today: 'Real Housewives' star Heather Gay on her Ozempic use: 'Body positivity was all a big lie'
Sahar Takkouche, assistant professor of medicine, is quoted.
 
The New York Times: Big labor gamble: Push to unionize every U.S. auto plant
Joshua Murray, associate professor of sociology, is quoted.

The Tennessean: Black history remains important, even as Black History Month ends
Juan Floyd-Thomas, research associate professor of divinity, is mentioned.
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