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February
2014
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 Take
a virtual walk through Vanderbilt's newest residence halls—Warren and
Moore Colleges!
Construction is nearing
completion after almost two years, and the first wave of students will
make themselves at home there beginning this fall. You don't have to wait
for the doors to officially open—you can take a tour now and
catch a small glimpse of everything this new experience will soon offer to
the Vanderbilt community.
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Save the date for
Family Weekend 2014!
Family Weekend 2014 has
been set for September 12–14, 2014. Vanderbilt football will be
taking on the University of Massachusetts. Book your hotel rooms
early, and be sure to check our website in March for a schedule of
events.
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Career Corner
5 practical
benefits of internships
Internships can give undergraduates a competitive edge by helping to
clarify their interests, build professional skills and establish
relationships with industry professionals. An increasing number of
companies have established dedicated undergraduate internship programs
to serve as pipelines to full-time employment following graduation.
Internships allow students to:
1.
Discover
and pursue opportunities
by simply going through the process of writing résumés, submitting
applications and interviewing for internships.
2.
Identify
strengths and interests
by exploring a particular field/industry and gaining insight into the
type of work and/or work environment they prefer.
3.
Understand
and manage transitions
by engaging in the "world of work" and its established
protocol, which can benefit students as they make the transition from
student life to professional life.
4.
Develop
professional skills
including appropriate business etiquette and how to respond to
different organizational settings.
5.
Leverage
personal connections
by building relationships and developing professional networks, which
is critical for when they begin seeking full-time positions.
To begin their internship
search, students can visit the Center for Student Professional
Development during walk-in hours, offered daily, and meet with one of
our professional coaches. Locations and times are available on the
Center's website.
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Commodore Yearbook:
Upcoming final deadlines
Now–February
21—spring yearbook portraits
If
your student hasn't taken their free yearbook portrait yet, we
encourage them to participate in the spring portrait sessions, which
will take place through Friday, February 21, in Sarratt 110. Seniors
can make appointments with our photographers at ouryear.com. (Use the
school code # 87114.) First-year students, sophomores and juniors do
not need to make appointments. All
undergrad students who have their portrait taken will be listed in the
2014 Commodore Yearbook.
May
15—deadline to order yearbook
To order, visit thecommodoreyearbook.com.
Yearbooks will be mailed in early August and will include 2014
Commencement.
May
15—Parent and Family Congratulatory Ad deadline (ad orders
taken until the section fills up)
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/family.
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Scrapbook
Section back by popular demand—WE NEED YOUR PHOTOS!
We
invite 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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Jump-start your
career search with the Commodore Career Intensive
Define
your dream job in this four-week boot camp beginning March 11—including
small group phone sessions over your lunch break—led by career coach
Hallie Crawford, BA'95. Participate from anywhere in the world! Learn
more and register here.
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Have you heard
about Zipcar?
With
Zipcar, your student will have the freedom to make the most of their
experience, without bringing their car (or yours!) back to campus.
Zipcar is a car-sharing service that lets students reserve cars by the
hour or the day.
As a member, they will receive:
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Access
to Zipcars 24/7
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Discounted
hourly rates for students age 18 and older: rates start at just
$7.50/hour or $69/day
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Gas,
insurance and maintenance are included for free!
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They
can join for only $25 a year, and receive $35 in driving credit for the
first month
Learn
more and get started at zipcar.com/vanderbilt.
Don't let them forget to enter promo code WINTERWELCOME2014
on their application to get $10 in additional driving credit!
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February's most
frequently asked question: What are my
student's storage options for the summer?
Campus
storage—limited storage space is available on campus in
university storage rooms on a first-come, first-served basis. No more
than two personal items may be stored. Only luggage, footlockers, metal
garbage cans and refrigerators that have been properly defrosted may be
stored. For more information, please call the Office of Housing and
Residential Education at (615) 322-2591.
UPS Store
storage services—while there are many local storage
facilities around campus, the UPS Store is Vanderbilt's preferred
vendor for shipping and storage. For your student's safety, only UPS
has the privilege to enter the residence halls for pickup or delivery
to students. Other moving vendors may not enter the building to collect
items. Students will have to bring their items outside and meet vendors
other than UPS. From April 21–May 3, UPS will offer free in-room
pickups. Stay tuned for more information.
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Upcoming campus events
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Now–February 27
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Vanderbilt Fine
Arts Gallery in Cohen Memorial Hall
The Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery features a series of engaging
exhibitions each year. Fritz
Eichenberg—Artist of the Book will be on exhibit through
February 27. If you plan to be on campus, be sure to visit.
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February 22
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Inaugural VCO
Concert
Blair School of Music
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March 12
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International Lens
Film: The Muslims are Coming!
Sarratt Cinema
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March 18–19
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Grad Fair
Sarratt Promenade
Graduation is just around the corner for seniors, so encourage your
senior to swing by the Grad Fair from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. At the fair, they
will be able to find all the details on Commencement, order regalia, take
their yearbook photo, pick up their Life
After Vanderbilt guide and more. They'll also have the
opportunity to find out information on social, networking and community
service events in their new city with the local Vanderbilt alumni
chapter, and how to stay connected to Vanderbilt by becoming a CoRPs
volunteer for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
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