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May 28, 2020 – Streamlined process for faculty accommodation requests due to COVID-19
May. 28, 2020—Dear faculty colleagues, Informed and creative teaching is central to the mission of Vanderbilt University, and faculty and staff across campus are working hard to ensure that we continue to fulfill our mission during these challenging times. We all are eager to return to the classroom, but we must do so in a thoughtful and...
May 21, 2020 – Vanderbilt Phase 1 of Return to Campus Plan remains in place as Nashville reopens further
May. 21, 2020—While Nashville will enter the second phase of its Roadmap for Reopening beginning Monday, May 25, Vanderbilt University will continue to follow its own Return to Campus Plan, which is currently in Vanderbilt Phase 1. The Return to Campus Plan is tailored to Vanderbilt’s own unique density, operations and other considerations as a residential education...
May 18, 2020 – Working toward our goals for the fall
May. 18, 2020—Dear Vanderbilt students and families, Wherever this note finds you, I hope that you are doing well. At times like these, our Vanderbilt values of open inquiry, equality, compassion and excellence in all endeavors are more important than ever. Please know that I am thinking about all of our undergraduate community, including our newest members,...
May 15, 2020 – Fall 2020 Study Abroad Suspended
May. 15, 2020—Dear prospective fall study abroad students, I write to inform you that Vanderbilt has made the difficult decision to suspend participation in all Global Education Office study abroad programs for Fall 2020. Many factors make study abroad challenging at this time, including not only the logistics of travel between countries but also the difficulty of...
May 14, 2020 – Take Action: Returning to retrieve your belongings currently in storage
May. 14, 2020—Dear Vanderbilt Student, You are receiving this message because we have identified that you have items that were moved to campus storage as we made your residence hall available to VUMC staff. We understand that some of you are anxious to retrieve your belongings, and we have a plan and procedures that will allow students...
May 14, 2020 – Take Action: Returning to retrieve your belongings from your space
May. 14, 2020—Dear Vanderbilt Student, You are receiving this message because we have identified that you still have belongings in your residence hall space. We understand that you are anxious to retrieve your belongings, and we have a plan and procedures that will allow students to return to campus to pick up items in a safe and...
May 13, 2020 – VIEW: Virtual Town Hall Presentation Slides
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May 12, 2020 – Planning for the fall semester
May. 12, 2020—Dear faculty colleagues, In the typical cycle of our academic calendar, the end of the annual Commencement week celebrations marks a pivot point for many of our efforts—moving from reflection on the prior year to strategic planning and visioning for the next academic year and sessions. The upheavals of the COVID-19 pandemic mean that planning...
May 8, 2020 – Ramping up on-campus research activities
May. 8, 2020—Dear colleagues, As you all know, on-campus research activities were ramped down in mid-March as part of efforts to protect our community and curb the spread of COVID-19. Over the past two months, and with guidance from the Public Health Advisory Task Force, leaders across the university have been working to develop a phased and...
May 7, 2020 – Next steps for Vanderbilt campus as Nashville enters Phase 1 of reopening
May. 7, 2020—Dear Vanderbilt community, Today Mayor John Cooper announced that on Monday, May 11, Nashville will begin Phase 1 in his Roadmap for Reopening Nashville. I encourage all of you, particularly those who are residents of Nashville, to read and familiarize yourselves with the city’s Phase 1 plans. Most importantly, I want you to know that...
May 4, 2020 – Open Mind: Taking a moment to celebrate
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Apr. 27, 2020 – Open Mind: Learning from the unexpected
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Apr. 24, 2020 – Remote work for staff extended to May 8
Apr. 24, 2020—Dear colleagues, As the end of April rapidly approaches, and as we begin to look ahead to our next chapter as a university, we write to update you on next steps regarding potential changes to the “stay at home” orders for our Vanderbilt community. Many questions remain, however it is possible that Vanderbilt’s first phase...
Apr. 13, 2020 – Open Mind: What comes next
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Apr. 7, 2020 – Vanderbilt University prepares to assist VUMC; Housing to send students updates
Apr. 7, 2020—Dear Undergraduate Students, I sincerely hope this message finds you healthy and well as you continue your studies remotely. I wanted to share some updates on activity in the residence halls, spaces we know are your homes at Vanderbilt University. First, in consultation with the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, the university has decided to use...
Apr. 6, 2020 – Open Mind: VU and VUMC—stronger together
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Mar. 26, 2020 – Summer 2020 schedule of undergraduate classes and registration
Mar. 29, 2020—Dear Students, We are sending this communication with an update about the Summer 2020 Schedule of Classes and registration. All undergraduate classes for Summer 2020, including those offered in Maymester, will be offered through online instruction. We are updating the summer class schedule to reflect this information and any other changes to class offerings for...
Mar. 15, 2020 – VandyRides services suspended; on-call medical transportation service continues
Mar. 15, 2020—Due to the current status of the University concerning the COVID-19 virus, the VandyRides service is suspended as of March 14, 2020. The health and safety of our students is our top priority; therefore, VUPS will continue to provide an on-call medical transportation service. If you are feeling ill, contact Student Health at (615) 322-2427. If...
Mar. 14, 2020 – Changes to VandyRide
Mar. 14, 2020—Beginning Monday, March 16, VandyRide will move to using small, open-air vehicles to provide safety escorts for students, faculty and staff. This is a temporary measure that will provide social distancing for both our riders and drivers and reduce potential exposure to the COVID-19 virus. This service will be available 24/7 and will provide transport...