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Meet a Vanderbilt USAC Member: Jessamyn Davis

Jun. 11, 2019—        What department do you work in and what is your job title? Public Safety’s Office of Emergency Preparedness, Fire & Workplace Safety. Program Manager How long have you been a Vanderbilt employee? Since November 2014 What do you enjoy most about your job? My job requires me to work with all...

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VC Lutz Addresses USAC

May. 29, 2019—John Lutz, Vice Chancellor for Information Technology, came to Vanderbilt in 2013 when the IT department was divided into several different groups. Since then, he has set about bringing them together in a way that makes the department more efficient and more responsive to students, faculty and staff.

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Meet a Vanderbilt USAC Member: Hastings Benitone

May. 9, 2019—Benitone is the Program Coordinator in the office of Facilities, Infrastructure and Risk Management for The School of Medicine Basic Sciences.

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Campus Dining offers faculty and staff meal-plan discounts for limited time

Apr. 30, 2019—Vanderbilt Campus Dining is offering Vanderbilt University faculty and staff members a limited-time discount on meal plans. Enjoy cuisine from Vanderbilt’s award-winning chefs, all within walking distance of your office, at a special price: 15 meals for the price of 10. (A dining center “meal” constitutes one entree, two sides and a beverage.) Log in from April 29...

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Vice Chancellor Eric Kopstain Leads a Discussion about FutureVU

Apr. 17, 2019—At its April meeting, USAC welcomed Eric Kopstain, Vice Chancellor for Administration. In his role, Kopstain oversees a number of University functions including facilities, human resources, equal employment opportunity, title IX, student access services, public safety, business services, and contract and grant accounting. Under the Administration umbrella, Kopstain’s team also spearheads FutureVU, a multi-year initiative...

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Meet a Vanderbilt USAC Member: Cathy Weisbrodt

Apr. 9, 2019—      What department do you work in and what is your job title? I work at the Career Center as a Senior Career Coach supporting undergraduate Vanderbilt students. I have the privilege of not only working with students interested in STEM fields, but also focus on the diversity and inclusion initiatives in our...

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Vice Chancellor Susie Stalcup Shares Insight into Development and Alumni Relations

Mar. 20, 2019—In March, USAC was joined by Susie Stalcup, Vice Chancellor for Development and Alumni Relations (DAR). In her role, Stalcup oversees areas of the University such as alumni relations, annual giving, university development, and campaign operations. During her presentation, she spoke with USAC about the ways the philosophy of “Go, Give, Help” guides DAR’s mission...

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Meet a Vanderbilt USAC Member: Anita Fox

Feb. 26, 2019—      Anita Fox What department do you work in and what is your job title? I am a CSO (Community Service Officer) with VUPD. How long have you been a Vanderbilt employee? I started as a third party contract employee via AlliedBarton in 2011. I joined VUPD in 2014. What has been your...

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EDI Accepting Funding Requests

Feb. 19, 2019—The Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), with assistance from the Provost’s Office for Inclusive Excellence, is accepting funding requests to support equity, diversity and inclusion efforts or activities that benefit the Vanderbilt community, either individually or in groups. These efforts include but are not limited to education, outreach, community building, professional development and...

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Spread the Love with USAC and Second Harvest Food Bank

Jan. 30, 2019—Starting the first week of February, the University Staff and Advisory Council is accepting donations for Second Harvest Food Bank. The mission of Second Harvest is to feed hungry people and work to solve hunger issues in our community. Peanut butter is the most desired donation because of its nutritional value, shelf life, and popularity. We...

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