Join us at the Curious Bar
Check out the HWB table to learn more about Employee Affinity Groups and earn 500 Personify points for attending!
Date: Wednesday, May 13
Time: 2 - 3 p.m.
Location: Langford Auditorium
The Talent Marketplace is a connected experience that helps employees understand their skills, grow through learning and explore career opportunities across Vanderbilt, all in one place.
Want to learn more about Talent Marketplace? Join us at 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13 at Langford Auditorium before Spring Staff Assembly. First 75 people who attend receive VU swag!
Join fellow VU staff members at Staff Assembly at the Langford Auditorium or virtually on Wednesday, May 13.
The official program, starting at 3 p.m. in Langford Auditorium, will feature remarks from Chancellor Daniel Diermeier, Vice Chancellor of People, Culture and Belonging Sydney Savion and University Staff Advisory Council President Jennifer Bennett. The spring awards for staff excellence will be presented at the event. At 2:15 p.m., there will be a 15-minute live demonstration of the Talent Marketplace from People, Culture and Belonging in the auditorium with a special guest. The Talent Marketplace is designed to help you better understand your skills, grow with intention and explore career opportunities across Vanderbilt. The first 75 guests will receive a free gift.
Read more: https://news.vanderbilt.edu/2026/04/23/register-now-for-may-13-spring-staff-assembly/
Save the Date for Take-off Tuesday's future-focused conversations exploring how AI, workplace efficiencies, and evolving ways of working are reshaping productivity and culture. These sessions go beyond tools and products—diving into big ideas, strategic insights, and what’s next for the future of work.
Date: Tuesday, May 12
Time: 12 - 12:45 p.m.
Location: Teams
Register: /event/36160fa7-139c-41e2-925e-b8b09eb25546@ba5a7f39 -e3be-4ab3-b450-67fa80faecad
Meet Dr. Ryan McAllister, the Associate Director for Biological Safety and Biological Safety Officer for Environmental Health, Safety and Sustainability in the Facilities department.
Staff Stories from illuminate magazine features interviews with current staff about their time at Vanderbilt University.
Read the latest edition of illuminate: vu.edu/illuminate
Join us for this Manager Monday session to help you transform your meetings into engaging, purposeful, and results-driven experiences. Learn practical strategies for designing impactful agendas, boosting collaboration, and confidently facilitating conversations in any setting. Walk away with tools to lead meetings that truly get things done!
Date: Monday, May 4
Time: 12 - 12:45 p.m.
Location: Teams
Register: /event/1f31d4ad-b33a-468b-9deb-d3ea0ade7d95@ba5a7f39 -e3be-4ab3-b450-67fa80faecad
Check out April’s edition of Illuminate. Illuminate is your go-to source for all the latest updates and insights for staff.
✉️ Subscribe at https://vanderbilt.edu/pcb/illuminate
In this session, Evan Alini introduces the fundamentals of data literacy, focusing on how to read, understand, and ask better questions of data. Participants will gain practical insight into using data confidently to inform decisions and everyday work. They will leave with curated resources and self-study pathways to continue building their data skills beyond the session.
Date & Time: Thursday, April 30 at 12 p.m. CST
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