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May 21 , 2001

Gee challenges graduates to 'stretch' life

Photos by Neil Brake

Chancellor Gordon Gee delivered his first Commencement address at Vanderbilt May 11.

 

 

 

by Skip Anderson

In his first Commencement address as Chancellor of Vanderbilt University, Gordon Gee urged the Class of 2001 to "stretch" moments of celebration, and to guard against distractions during times of joy.

"You can stretch a moment, if you attend to it enough. Be here on this lovely May morning. Be here in the warmth and in the sun," he said. "Do not let anxiety overrun you. ... Now is the time to think about who you are now, as you are poised to step off into the world."

 

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Gore, Alexander to host conference

Former Vice President Al Gore and former Tennessee Gov. Lamar Alexander will conduct a daylong bipartisan workshop this summer at Vanderbilt for young Tennesseans and other young Americans on citizenship, political advocacy and grassroots civic involvement.

The session, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 11, will bring together young people from around Tennessee and other states, with the goal of increasing involvement in the electoral process by young people in both major parties.

"The issue of citizen engagement in the political process is essential for the future of our democracy, and Vice President Gore and Gov. Alexander are uniquely qualified to start a bipartisan dialogue," said Chancellor Gordon Gee. "We are proud to welcome back two members of the Vanderbilt family for such an important event."

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New arts and sciences consortium formed

by Ann Marie Deer Owens

Setting consistent, high standards for all arts and science initiatives in Middle Tennessee schools is one of the goals of a new consortium of educational agencies and schools that includes Vanderbilt University.

The Tennessee Arts and Sciences Education Consortium will hold its first curriculum workshop May 22 at the Bordeaux Library. The consortium is working to bring quality learning experiences in both formal and informal arts- and science-related school programs to Tennessee K­12 students, according to Susan Kuner, director of the Virtual School at Vanderbilt.

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