Monday, Feb. 9
VUcept 2009: Apply Yourself

Beyond the logistical concerns of studying abroad, like time and money, students must consider one additional factor in their decision as to whether or not to leave the country for class - their career.

A Web site designed by students at the Owen Graduate School hopes to help students plan spring break and other road trips.

A new internship for Vanderbilt engineering students interested in NASCAR racing has now been made possible thanks to a $10,000 donation from Dollar General.

The partnership includes the Vanderbilt School of Engineering, Braun Racing and Braun Sponsor Dollar General Corporation, whose former CEO, Cal Turner Jr., is a Vanderbilt alum.

The Vanderbilt Initiative for Scholarship and Global Engagement was recognized for its unique approach to studying abroad from the Institute of International Education and NASPA, a professional association for student affairs administrators.

An Introduction to Islam course will be offered at Vanderbilt on Feb. 14, 21 and 28.

The acclaimed short story writer Patrick O'Keeffe, winner of the 2005 Story Prize, will be on campus Thursday. Part of the Gertrude Vanderbilt and Harold S.

Vanderbilt's Global Education Office offers over 100 programs across the globe for students wanting to study abroad.

When sophomore Lauren Junge came to Vanderbilt in the fall she noticed something was missing from campus: fashion.

As graduation approaches, many students on campus wonder what is next for them after they receive their Vanderbilt degree. To help students answer this question, the Alumni Association is sponsoring "After VU: Where My Vanderbilt Degree Has Taken Me," a program featuring four successful alumni.

The panel discussion will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday in Wilson 103 and is open to all students. A networking reception will follow the presentation.

At the program, Bob Boniface of General Motors, Patrick Ilabaca of Fox Pan American Sports, Abby Larson of Style Me Pretty and Jeff Rothschild of Facebook will share stories and give real world advice about life after Vanderbilt.