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03/24/03
Gee laughs off death spoof, VSC board fires ‘Slant’ editor
What at first glace appeared to be an issue of The Vanderbilt Hustler with the headline “Gee Dead” was actually a prank carried out by the student satirical publication The Slant. The March 11 issue of the paper had a phony misspelled masthead, “Vanderbilt Huslter.” The Hustler did not publish an issue due to the previous week being spring break for students. Chancellor Gordon Gee wrote in a University-wide e-mail, "Imagine my surprise when I picked up what purported to be The Hustler, our excellent student newspaper, and saw the headline 'Gee Dead.’ I am relieved to tell you that the headline, the newspaper, and in fact, the entire issue, are untrue and were not produced by the real journalists at The Hustler." According to the March 18 issue of The Hustler, board members of parent company Vanderbilt Student Communications Inc. voted March 14 to fire Slant editor, sophomore David Barzelay. In firing Barzelay, the board cited the potential for lawsuits directed at VSC, the newspaper’s unauthorized reproduction of advertisements and syndicated columns, as well as placing the fake paper on the real Hustler’s racks.
Catholic chaplain removed
James Pratt, the Catholic chaplain of the Vanderbilt community, was recently removed by the bishop of the Diocese of Nashville. Pratt was placed on administrative leave indefinitely by the by the Society of Jesus and the U.S. Catholic Bishops. The action was due to an allegation of sexual impropriety from the 1980s — before he was ordained in the priesthood — that recently surfaced. Pratt has returned to the Jesuit’s New England Province Headquarters, and is not expected to return to active ministry at Vanderbilt, according to Associate Catholic Chaplain Jim McKenzie. A statement released by the University said: “While we currently have no information or indication to suggest that Father Pratt behaved improperly at Vanderbilt, we will immediately conduct an internal review of the situation.” The statement also said that the University will work with the Diocese of Nashville to ensure that the member s of Vanderbilt’s Catholic community have access to counseling and support as needed.
Daylong interdisciplinary program scheduled for March 26
A program titled “Problems and Promises of Interdisciplinary Programs at Vanderbilt University” will be held Wednesday, March 26 beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Wedgewood Room of the University Club. The program will discuss the interdisciplinary programs already in place at Vanderbilt, initiatives by the College of Arts and Science to further these programs, interdisciplinary research at the Medical Center and interdisciplinary teaching. Wrapping up the program is a deans’ panel, in which deans will discuss what steps can be taken in the next year to advance interdisciplinary research, teaching and organizations. A reception will be held from 5:10 to 6:40 p.m. The event is sponsored by African-American Studies, the Divinity School, the Ford Foundation, the Law School and the Office of the Provost. The Vanderbilt community is invited to attend the free program. Those who want to attend the lunch session must call Beverly Moran by noon Tuesday, March 25 at 322-6760 to reserve their lunch.
National women entrepreneurship seminar slated for April 4
The Owen Graduate School of Management, in conjunction with the Women’s Business Association, will host the national Committee of 200 Spring Outreach Seminar Friday, April 4. The daylong education and outreach event is aimed at fostering growth, along with increasing opportunities to women entrepreneurs. Keynote speakers are Carolee Friedlander, president and CEO of Carolee Designs Inc., and Ann Moore, chairman and CEO of Time Inc and Vanderbilt alumna. A $25,000 scholarship will be awarded to a first-year Owen student. The seminar will be held 8 a.m.-4:15 p.m. at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel. The complete schedule and registration form are available online at http://mba.vanderbilt.edu/c200/. Advance registration is required by March 28. The seminar is free for Owen students. Other members of the Vanderbilt community will receive a discounted rate.
Sales of Good Coffee Day Blend to benefit local scholarship fund
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Bongo Java has designated Friday, March 28 as Good Coffee Day and has developed a special blend of coffee by the same name to be sold on that day. All Vanderbilt Bongo Java coffee serving stations will offer the “Good Coffee Day Blend,” and both Rand Hall and University Marketplace will sell 12 oz. bags of the blend. Profits from the sale of the special blend will go to Community Impact!, a local scholarship organization.
Donate old computers at Dell’s recycling day March 29
Dell is holding a computer recycling day on campus Saturday, March 29. Old computers, monitors, printers and televisions will be accepted from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lot 74 on Natchez Trace. The used goods will be donated to disadvantaged children and adults in the Nashville are. Recycle! Nashville and the Center for Environmental Management Studies are sponsoring the charitable event. For more information and a complete listing of acceptable donations, visit www.dell4me.com/recycling.
Vanderbilt Woman’s Club ‘Spring Style Show’ and luncheon April 3
The Vanderbilt Woman’s Club will host its annual Spring Style Show and Luncheon Thursday, April 3. The show and luncheon will take place at the Belle Meade Country Club. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Ada Bell Stapleton/Blanche Henry Weaver Scholarship Fund. Each year the Vanderbilt Woman’s Club awards a scholarship to a student who is either a junior or senior enrolled at Vanderbilt. Attendance is by invitation only.
Memorial for late professor of history Collier scheduled for April 6
A public memorial service for the late Simon Collier, professor of history, is scheduled for Sunday, April 6 at 4 p.m. The service and reception will be held at the University Club. Collier, 64, passed away Feb. 24 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. For more information about the service, contact Brenda Hummel at 322-2577.
Posted 03/25/03 at 10 a.m. |
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