Year: 2023

Vanderbilt faculty members Jad Abumrad, one of the pioneers of podcasting, and Jacob Mchangama, a leading expert on free speech, will take part in a thought-provoking discussion on Nov. 2 as part of the Dialogue Vanderbilt initiative. “Freedom or Foolishness: Are… Read More

Central Library in the Vandyverse (Vanderbilt University) Vanderbilt University continues to celebrate its Sesquicentennial with new events and exhibits across campus, as well as a new virtual platform that allows alumni, friends and fans of the university to celebrate the 150th anniversary from anywhere in the world. Read More

 “Dante Behind Bars: Not Made to Live Like Brutes.” The Annual Dante Lecture the Vanderbilt editions the Divine Comedy Created in the Fall of 2022, the Annual Dante Lecture at Vanderbilt celebrates the life and works of Dante Alighieri, one of the greatest poets in world literature. This lecture… Read More

Do you remember the famous meme of Bernie Sanders and his mittens at President Biden’s inauguration? Join us as author Jen Ellis discusses her new memoir, Bernie’s Mitten Maker, and how her newfound fame has helped her to do good in the world. Ellis’ talk will take place… Read More

The Blair Academy Halloween Open House is back in-person at the Wilson Music Library on Oct. 26 from 4-6 p.m.! Put on your costume and join us for refreshments and a ton of fun activities, including miniature golf, temporary tattoos, scavenger hunts, crafts, and the Haunted Stacks. There will be… Read More

The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries will welcome children’s authors Kaci Bolls and Nathan Meckel on Oct. 23 for a reading and songs from their new book Dare to Be Me (The Collective Book Studio, 2023). The event, which is co-sponsored by the… Read More

The Wilson Music Library will be open the following Fall Break hours: Oct. 18: regular hours Oct. 19: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 20: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 21: closed Oct. 22: regular hours (2-10 p.m.)… Read More

Credit: Shutterstock.com The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries have opened a new Geographic Information Systems Lab in Peabody Library that gives Vanderbilt University scholars a significant computing edge in the rapidly growing field of geospatial visualization and analysis. Designed to uncover relationships, trends and… Read More

The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries have strengthened their commitment to preserving cultural heritage by joining the Digital Preservation Coalition, a prestigious U.K.-based nonprofit that works with global partners to facilitate long-term digital preservation solutions. The Heard Libraries are one of only six organizations… Read More

Nashville-based Red Bicycle Coffee has opened a new location within the Iris Cafe in Peabody Library. Offering a variety of delicious coffee drinks, breakfast items, sandwiches and crepes, Red Bicycle is open 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday. Online ordering for pickup is also available. Read More