André L. Churchwell, Chief Diversity Officer for Vanderbilt University Medical Center and senior associate dean for Diversity Affairs in the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, has been named interim vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer for Vanderbilt University.

The 19th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Lecture was held on Monday and commenced with the United Voices of Vanderbilt choir’s stirring rendition of “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.”

 
 
 

The annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award will be presented Monday, Jan. 21, to a faculty or staff member in the School of Medicine, School of Nursing or Vanderbilt University Medical Center who truly emulates the principles of King through his or her work.

The Vanderbilt University Medical Center Office of Diversity Affairs held the second annual Hidden VUMC Figures event Oct. 29 in Light Hall.

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On Monday, Oct. 29, the Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) Office for Diversity Affairs will present the second annual “Hidden VUMC Figures” event — a tribute to employees who have made significant long-term contributions to the Medical Center, often behind-the-scenes.

André Churchwell, MD, welcomed those gathered at the 17th Annual Levi Watkins Jr., MD Lecture on Tuesday with a reminder of who they were honoring and why.

Nominations are requested for the Levi Watkins Jr., MD, Faculty Award and the Levi Watkins Jr., MD, Student Award.  

On October 29, 2018, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and VUMC Human Resources will present the second Hidden VUMC Figures event in Light Hall 208. This event supports our firm belief that it is imperative to acknowledge ALL members of this large community who have helped advance our medical center to its internationally recognized status. As in last year’s inaugural event, we welcome attendance from all parts of the medical center.