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Campus learns about land use plan at FutureVU Expo
Apr. 20, 2017—More than 800 students, staff, faculty and others stopped by the Wond’ry April 19 to learn about FutureVU, Vanderbilt’s campus land use planning initiative, and how the university’s built environment might change over the next 20-30 years.
Six honored at Solar Eclipse Competitions Celebration
Apr. 20, 2017—The Office of the Vice Provost for Learning and Residential Affairs presented awards to six students at the Solar Eclipse Competitions Celebration April 17 at the Wond’ry. The celebration represents one of many campus events centered around the total solar eclipse that will occur later this year on Aug. 21.
Who, What, Wisewear
Apr. 17, 2017—Recently the Wond’ry hosted Vanderbilt alumnus, and distinguished entrepreneur, Dr. Jerry Wilmink, founder and CEO of Wisewear. Dr. Wilmink was on campus to deliver the Chambers Lecture at the School of Engineering, but made time in his busy schedule to engage with Vanderbilt’s new hub for entrepreneurship. After touring the Wond’ry he proceeded to demonstrate...
Tech Talent South
Apr. 15, 2017—From April 3rd through 5th, a group of daring innovators descended on the Wond’ry for a coding workshop. This workshop, ‘Intro to Programming for Business People’, taught by Tech Talent South took the participants on a journey to learn about the popular tools, languages, and jargon involved in coding and tech development so they could...
WiseWear CEO discusses marriage of tech and fashion on ‘The Zeppos Report’
Apr. 14, 2017—Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos interviews Jerry Wilmink, founder and CEO of WiseWear Corporation, on the fourth episode of The Zeppos Report podcast. A Vanderbilt biomedical engineering alumnus (bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D.) and self-described “mad scientist,” Wilmink also has experience as an inventor, startup business consultant for venture capital firms and program manager for...
VentureWell Conference
Apr. 14, 2017—On March 24th, the Wond’ry’s Robert Grajewski and Deanna Meador gave a talk and led a discussion session on ‘The Importance of University Innovation Centers as Catalysts for Modern Education’ at the VentureWell Open Conference in Washington, D.C. The talk was well-received and the audience composed of university leaders, corporate innovators, and students from across...
FutureVU Expo slated for April 19; enter to win an iPad Mini
Apr. 14, 2017—Students, staff and faculty will have the opportunity to explore FutureVU, Vanderbilt’s campus land use planning initiative, during a multimedia event on Wednesday, April 19. The FutureVU Expo at the Wond’ry is scheduled from 2:30 to 6 p.m. All members of the Vanderbilt community are invited to attend and learn more about FutureVU and how...
Signing up for Events at the Wond’ry
Apr. 13, 2017—The Wond’ry offers something for everyone, and our events are no different. Our events cover a wide range of topics, and come from all different types of fields. Whether you’re interested in sewing, programming, or something in between, the Wond’ry has an event for you. These events are free and operate on a first-come, first-served...
The Student/Faculty Relationship
Apr. 13, 2017—Hear from Vanderbilt students about what Vanderbilt faculty are really like and how small classes with research faculty and immersive experiences lead to future-changing opportunities.
Future VU
Apr. 12, 2017—As a college student, we spend so much time thinking about the future and what it has in store for us. Similarly, the university has recently been doing the same thing while trying to formulate a land use plan to fundamentally change and better the campus over the next 20 years. This land use plan...