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Why a Vanderbilt researcher is using virtual reality to fight opioids
Mar. 20, 2018—Video games were once Noah Robinson’s only way to cope. When he couldn’t bear the challenges of growing up as an outsider, he fell into immersive worlds that eased his tensions and helped him feel less alone.
The Importance of SXSW and now my responsibility
Mar. 19, 2018—This past week, I had the honor to present at SXSW in Austin, Texas. For those who don’t know South by Southwest — or its cool acronym SXSW — it’s one of the top innovation and entrepreneurial conferences in the world, often drawing more than 500,000 visitors to Austin, Texas, for a two-week period each...
Thank you for attending ArtLab F18!
Mar. 9, 2018—ArtLab was a fantastic success with the numerous ArtLab participants and guests that both submitted their artwork and attended the exhibition on March 1-2. This success would not be possible without the support of the Curb Center and the Wond’ry. The ArtLab exhibition was sold out with over 50 people registered for the event. The...
A Design for Happiness
Mar. 8, 2018—The real complaints began in October 2017. Neighbors didn’t like the sight of the vent sticking out of the window, not to mention the smell. The sound of the machinery bothered nearby residents, even during the middle of the work week. Eventually, her landlord gave Taneisha Gordon (MBA’18) an ultimatum: shut down the laser cutter,...
Venture capitalist Bruce Evans shares entrepreneurial fundraising advice at Engineering’s Chambers Lecture
Mar. 1, 2018—As part of the Spring 2018 Chambers Family Entrepreneurial Lecture, alumnus Bruce R. Evans, BE’81, senior adviser and chairman of Boston-based growth equity and venture capital firm Summit Partners, shared details about his journey from Vanderbilt to the venture capital industry and offered some fundraising advice. The audience for his presentation, “Entrepreneurial Finance: The Venture Capital Fundraising...
What Is Tokenism, and Why Does It Matter in the Workplace?
Mar. 1, 2018—February is Black History Month, and both Vanderbilt Business and Vanderbilt University have commemorated the month with a variety of programming. Last week, The Wond’ry hosted a panel of eight African-American women business leaders from the Vanderbilt and Nashville communities, including two representatives from the Owen Graduate School of Management: Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence...
Greater Fort Lauderdale goes to Nashville as both cities compete for Amazon’s HQ2
Feb. 28, 2018—The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance recently released its 2017 fiscal year results, which showed that the organization assisted more than 300 companies and surpassed its original goals for job creation and retention. For the 2017 fiscal year, the economic development partnership brought in 1,978 new jobs, exceeding initial expectations by 24 percent.
Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center opens new spaces to serve students
Feb. 23, 2018—Vanderbilt leaders, students, faculty and staff celebrated the opening of three new dedicated spaces Feb. 16 to serve students and build community at the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center. Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos spoke to the group, and Center Director Rosevelt Noble shared a high-level overview of his Lost in the Ivy project, an extensive and comprehensive archive of...
New Vanderbilt basketball scholarship pays tribute to civil rights pioneer Perry Wallace
Feb. 20, 2018—Civil rights trailblazer Perry Wallace, who became the first African American varsity basketball player in the Southeastern Conference when he suited up for Vanderbilt University in 1967, has been honored with a new scholarship at the university. The Perry E. Wallace Jr. Basketball Scholarship provides support for student-athletes at Vanderbilt, rotating recipients between the women’s...
The Wond’ry Spotlight Darko Osman
Feb. 16, 2018—Çonî! My name is Darko Osman. I am a sophomore at Vanderbilt University in the Next Steps Program. Next Steps is a 4-year, inclusive, postsecondary program for individuals with intellectual and development disabilities, that aims to prepare students to live and work independently. I am excited to be one of the first student ambassadors at...