Year: 2023
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Kick off the new academic year with the libraries’ Fall Celebration
Join the Vanderbilt libraries to kick off the new academic year and celebrate with Ben & Jerry’s ice cream (while supplies last), retro games, and our awesome library staff. When: Thursday, Sept. 7, 1–3 p.m. Where: Central Library, 4th floor lobby… Read MoreAug 31, 2023
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History of early Cherokee, Chickasaw students at Vanderbilt explored in library exhibit, upcoming talks
An exhibit currently on display at Vanderbilt’s Central Library explores the lesser-known history of some of the university’s earliest students. Cherokee and Chickasaw Students at Vanderbilt, 1885–1899 is the result of research led by Daniel Sharfstein, Dick and Martha Lansden Professor of Law, professor of history and… Read MoreAug 30, 2023
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Buchanan Library Fellowship program still accepting applications for ‘Building a University’ project
Workers pose during the rebuilding of Kirkland Hall after the 1905 fire. (Vanderbilt Special Collections and University Archives) Applications are still open for the fall 2023 Buchanan Library Fellowship, Building a University: Vanderbilt’s Fourth Decade, 1905–1915. This fellowship, which requires a commitment of five to eight hours weekly including project… Read MoreAug 30, 2023
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Political historian Eli Merritt to discuss book on American Revolution’s ‘perilous politics’ Sept. 9
Eli Merritt, research assistant professor of political science, will discuss his new book, Disunion Among Ourselves: The Perilous Politics of the American Revolution, at the Vanderbilt Bookstore from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9. Co-sponsored by the Jean… Read MoreAug 28, 2023
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Cherokee and Chickasaw Students at Vanderbilt, 1885–1899
An exhibit currently on display at Vanderbilt’s Central Library explores the lesser-known history of some of the university’s earliest students. Cherokee and Chickasaw Students at Vanderbilt, 1885–1899 is the result of research led by Daniel Sharfstein, Dick and Martha Lansden Professor of Law, professor… Read MoreAug 28, 2023
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Vanderbilt Self-Portrait Project
In 2022, as Vanderbilt’s 150th anniversary approached, recent graduates Allen Zeng, BA’23, and Richard Zhang, BA’23, set out to capture the essence of the university by photographing its community members. Collaborating with Professor of Art Vesna Pavlović and librarian Yvonne Boyer, the two developed the “Vanderbilt Self-Portrait” project, which is… Read MoreAug 28, 2023
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Walker Management Library Fall Workshop Series
The Walker Management Library is excited to kick off our Fall Workshop series. We invite you to join our business information specialists to discover an array of specialized tools and resources. This event is open to all interested participants. Interview Prep: Thursday, August 24th from 1:30-2pm in Classroom 209… Read MoreAug 23, 2023
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Mark Williams and Cat Moon Lead AI Faculty Bootcamp on Uses of Generative AI Large Language Models
Use of generative AI is in its early stages, and lawyers are early adopters because of the tremendous potential for Large Language Models (LLMs) such as Chat GPT and Casetext’s Co-Counsel to streamline work. Mark Williams, Associate Director for Collections and Innovation for Vanderbilt’s Alyne Queener Massey Law Library, and … Read MoreAug 17, 2023
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Take advantage of student resources and services at the Heard Libraries
The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries offer a variety of study and meeting spaces along with other resources for students. (Vanderbilt University) Welcome to the fall semester! As you get settled on campus, the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries are available to help you in a… Read MoreAug 14, 2023
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Voices of Mississippi Concert, Sept. 15, 2023
The Vanderbilt University Wilson Music library will present Voices of Mississippi on Friday, September 15, 7:30 p.m., in Blair School of Music’s Ingram Hall. Voices of Mississippi is an immersive multimedia concert event that celebrates the music, art, and storytelling traditions of the people of Mississippi. Based on the 2019… Read MoreAug 11, 2023