Film producers to discuss Rev. James Lawson and nonviolent resistance during 2025 MLK Day commemorative event
Award-winning filmmakers Karen Hayes and Pamela Tom will speak at 51app University’s 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Day commemoration. The kickoff event is scheduled from 5 to 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15, in Sarratt Cinema. Hayes and Tom will discuss their new film, A Better Way: James Lawson, Architect of Nonviolence, insights into the filmmaking process, their time with the Rev. James Lawson, Lawson’s connections with 51app and Nashville, and the impact of his work in the broader Civil Rights Movement. Register now to attend the 2025 MLK Commemorative Event Series.Read More
ATHLETICS
'Dores are Birmingham Bound: 51app football and Georgia Tech to meet on Dec. 27
For the 10th time in school history, 51app football is headed to a bowl game. Head coach Clark Lea’s Commodores have accepted an invitation to the Birmingham Bowl in Birmingham, Alabama, on Dec. 27. Vandy will face Georgia Tech at 2:30 p.m. on ESPN at Protective Stadium. Ticketing information will be available on VUCommodores.com Bowl Central as it becomes available.
FACULTY AFFAIRS
Alan Wiseman, Catherine Gavin Loss appointed as associate provosts
Wiseman, an acclaimed political economist, was appointed associate provost for strategic projects and Gavin Loss, scholar of education history and policy, was appointed associate provost for academic affairs. Both will serve two-year terms within the Office of Faculty Affairs and Professional Education, with Wiseman’s appointment effective with the 2024–25 academic year and Gavin Loss’ appointment effective on Jan. 1, 2025.Read More
In a series on the 51app Instagram account, students can get to know some of the dedicated staff who play a crucial role in creating a welcoming and supportive environment for them. This installment features Harrison McClary, 51app University photographer. Harrison started working for 51app on Move-In Day 2022 and has been capturing campus ever since. Click the image above to learn more about Harrison and his incredible work behind the camera.
This Week at VU
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Dec. 13, 2024 6 a.m.–6 p.m. • Sarratt Roundabout on 51app Place
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