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JANUARY 2013
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AlertVU expanded
emergency notification system launched—updated student contact information
needed
AlertVU,
Vanderbilt's emergency notification system, was expanded Jan. 1 to
include all members of the Vanderbilt community and has been strengthened by
a new, more robust operating system.
The new system has been tested twice and all students have been notified of
the upgrade. Encourage your student to log in to the online enrollment
system, YES, and update their information in the "phone numbers"
section. Once that's done, students will receive emergency alerts in as many
ways as possible if the system is used. Students may also enter a parent's
mobile number.
AlertVU is only one of Vanderbilt's communication avenues. The university
homepage, vanderbilt.edu, will continue to be the primary location for all
information and ongoing updates. Other existing systems, such as the pager
system used by the Medical Center, campus security notices, electronic
message boards, sirens and social media will continue to be used as part of
the university and medical center's overall emergency communications
strategy.
Contact alertvu@vanderbilt.edu
with any questions.
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Important dates and
deadlines
January
21
Last day to drop a class with no entry on academic record
January 21
Martin Luther King Jr. Day—no classes
Vanderbilt remembers King's legacy with a day of celebration and service. This
year's theme is The
Presence of Justice: Bursting the Silent Bubbles.
February 4–10
Applications for 2013/2014 housing assignment process
March 2–10
Spring break
Residence halls close at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 2, and reopen at
9 a.m. on Sunday, March 10.
April 19–20
Rites of Spring Music Festival
April 22
Last day of classes
April 23–May 2
Reading days and examinations
May 4
First-year residence halls close at 9 a.m.
May 8–10
Commencement 2013—for a complete schedule visit the Commencement website.
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Important links
Parents and Family Programs
Academic Calendar
Commodore Card
Greek Life
Housing and Residential Education
Athletics
Student Health Center
Student Accounts
Bookstore
Summer sessions
Family Weekend
Upcoming campus events
Vanderbilt
Fine Arts Gallery
The Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery
features a series of engaging exhibitions each year. Mark di Suvero–Affinities
will be on exhibit through February 28. If you plan to be on campus, be
sure to visit.
Mark di
Suvero–Affinities opening reception at
the Vanderbilt Fine Arts Gallery
January 17
5–7 p.m.
Cohen Memorial Hall
Casino Night
January 18
7–11 p.m.
Student Life Center Ballroom
Billy Joel: Questions and Answers and a Little Bit of
Music
January 30
7:30 p.m.
Langford Auditorium
The Rude Mechanicals
February 1
8 p.m.
Langford Auditorium
Around Nashville
Nashville Swings
January 17, 7 p.m.
January 18–19, 8 p.m.
Schermerhorn Symphony Center
23rd Annual Nashville Auto Fest
January 19, 8 a.m.–7 p.m.
January 20, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Tennessee State Fairgrounds
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents DRAGONS
January 25–27
Various times
Bridgestone Arena
Antiques and Garden Show of Nashville
February 7–10
Nashville Convention Center
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New Commodore Career
Intensive: February 2013
Begin the new year moving closer to your ideal career. Sign
up for the Commodore Career Intensive—a Vanderbilt exclusive four-week group
coaching program.
The Vanderbilt Alumni Association is partnering with Hallie Crawford, BS'95,
of Create Your Career Path
to offer a special ideal career intensive coaching program for Vanderbilt
alumni, parents, graduate/professional students and friends. This small,
dynamic intensive coaching group combines the benefits of individual coaching
with group support in a four-week coaching intensive held Tuesdays at
1 p.m. Eastern on Feb. 5, 12, 26 and March 5.
Please register online by Jan. 25. Questions?
Contact Lauren Obersteadt in Alumni Relations at
(615) 322-2042.
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Vanderbilt Business™
Presents Expert Advice On How To Win Your Dream Job
Please encourage your college student to attend an event on
Tuesday, Jan. 22, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to hear from the authors
of the book Burn Your
Resume. Students will walk away with tips on articulating their
personal brand, networking and selling themselves in an interview.
The event will also allow students the opportunity to speak with admissions
counselors and current students from Vanderbilt's graduate programs for young
professionals (undergraduates and recent graduates), which range from a
four-week "summer boot camp in business" to one-year degree
programs in finance or accounting to a fast-track "3+2" MBA program
exclusively for Vanderbilt undergrads.
A light dinner will be served, and parents are welcome! Let us know you're coming.
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Commodore yearbook: dates
to know
February
11–22—spring yearbook and resume portraits
Your student will have a final opportunity to take their free yearbook
portrait Feb. 11–22 in Sarratt 110. We will send out emails prior
to the start. Seniors can make appointments with our photographers at ouryear.com. Use the school code
# 87114.
April 30—deadline
to order yearbook
To order, visit thecommodoreyearbook.com. Yearbooks will be
mailed in early August and will include 2013 Commencement.
April 30—parent
and family ad deadline
This ad section of the yearbook includes special photos and personalized
messages to students (all in full color this year for no additional cost).
You are encouraged to submit messages and photos that are meaningful to you
and your student. To order, please visit thecommodoreyearbook.com.
New this
year—scrapbook section
We are inviting students, parents, families, faculty and staff and Vanderbilt
community members to submit photos of Vanderbilt events that they attend to
our scrapbook section.
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Career Corner: Tips for
discovering and pursuing internships
It's never too early for students to
begin exploring industries or employers that interest them—and internships
are a great place to start.
The
majority of summer internship postings and application deadlines occur in
January and February for companies recruiting on campus. However, most
students find internships through personal connections including family,
friends, classmates and the Vanderbilt community.
The Center for Student Professional Development offers a number of resources
that help students find internship opportunities.
Online resources—connect
to these opportunities through the center's website:
- DoreWays—online
resource for jobs and internships from top employers
- University
Career Action Network (UCAN)—a comprehensive online internship database
available only to the best colleges and universities, including
Vanderbilt
- The Internship
Database—this searchable collection of employers allows students to
learn about internships previously held by Vanderbilt students
Networking
resources—networking is a great way for students to discover
internships that may not be widely advertised, and to learn more about a
particular employer or industry. Resources include:
- VUconnect—a
global online community of Vanderbilt alumni where students can build
networking relationships and seek out career advice from fellow
Commodores
- Alumni
chapters—Local Alumni Association chapters are great
for networking, and students are welcome at any chapter event.
Students may also attend one of
our daily walk-in sessions where career coaches are available to help with
searches, resume writing and interview preparation. Connect with the center online or in person by calling
(615) 322-2750.
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January's most frequently
asked question:
Would you like to be a
parent volunteer?
The Parents and Family Programs Office has many ways parents
can volunteer throughout the year, on and off campus. Learn more about how you can help.
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Zipcar = Car sharing
Zipcar gives students the freedom to
make the most of their experience, without the expense of having a car on
campus. Zipcar is a car-sharing service that lets students reserve cars by
the hour or the day.
As a member they get:
- Access to
Zipcars 24/7
- Discounted
hourly rates for students age 18 and older: rates start at just
$7.50/hour or $69/day
- Gas, insurance
and maintenance are included for free
- They sign up
for only $25 a year, and receive $35 in driving credit for the first
month
Learn more at zipcar.com/how, then get started at zipcar.com/vanderbilt.
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WeCar: Go where you want,
when you want with WeCar by Enterprise
WeCar is a refreshing alternative to
car ownership in the Nashville area. Members can access vehicles on
Vanderbilt's and Belmont's campuses, as well as throughout downtown
Nashville.
- Available to
anyone 18 years or older, with a valid driver's license
- Rates starting
at $8/hour, $58 daily and $35/overnight
- Rates include
fuel and physical damage/liability protection
- Up to 200
miles included per day
- Join and we'll
waive your application fee and give you $35 in driving credits (credits
do not expire)
To join today, visit wecar.com/vandy.
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Parents & Family Programs
PMB 401627 | 2301 Vanderbilt Place | Nashville, TN
37240-1627
Parent Helpline: (877) 887-2736
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