Written by Parent Ambassador Council Chairs Roseann and Jeff Gapusan

Welcome to academic year 2024–25! We are honored to once again be leading the Parent Ambassador Council.

Another academic year stands before our students. For some, like our son, it is the twilight of a once-in-a-lifetime experience. For some returning Commodores, the new year might mean working toward goals of landing an internship, job or graduate school acceptance.

Volunteers needed for Family Weekend

Are you looking for a fun way to get more involved in the Vanderbilt community and meet other families? Consider serving as a Family Weekend volunteer! Volunteers help with check-in, greet guests and more. Complete our volunteer sign-up form below, and we will reach out with more information.

Student Centers hiring for fall '24

Student Centers is now accepting applications for our fall 2024 Event Services Associates. It's an exciting opportunity for your student to become part of our vibrant community, where we support campus activities and events.

Once hired, your student can explore exciting leadership roles like manager positions, committee chairs and more. We want to empower our student staff to grow personally and professionally.

Have questions or want more info? Send us an email at eavjobs@vanderbilt.edu. We can't wait to welcome your student to our team!

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Empower your student's career journey with the VU Career Center

At the VU Career Center, we support your student's career aspirations, no matter their interests. Our Vandy In model helps students focus on their career paths through tailored exploration and preparation. This model includes seven industry-focused communities and one exploration community (primarily geared toward first- and second-year students), connecting them to industry-specific information, resources and opportunities.

To receive personalized career information, students should update their Handshake profiles with their Vandy In community interests. If they're unsure which community fits them best, they can join us at the Vandy In Launch event on Thursday, Aug. 29, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Curry Field.

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QuickTicket replacing Commodore Card for free WeGo public transit benefit

All full-time and part-time Vanderbilt University students, faculty, staff and postdocs can ride WeGo local and regional buses, paratransit services and the WeGo Star free of charge at any time. Starting July 17, the university is transitioning from using physical Commodore Cards to utilizing the “QuickTicket by WeGo” app or a physical QuickTicket card.

Upcoming Vanderbilt Chapter & Regional Events

Chapter Events
Parents are invited to attend Vanderbilt Chapter and regional events. Come out and meet fellow Vanderbilt families, alumni and friends in your area.

Sept. 14, Atlanta | Vanderbilt vs. Georgia State Commodore Tailgate
The Vanderbilt Alumni Association and the National Commodore Club invite you to join us in Atlanta for the official tailgate event ahead of the Vanderbilt vs. Georgia State football away game! Join fellow alumni, parents, families and friends as we come together to cheer on our Commodores.

Aug. 23, Nashville, TN | Microsoft & Vanderbilt: A Game-Changing Leadership Dialogue
Join Candice Storey Lee, BS’00, MEd’02, EdD’12, Vanderbilt’s vice chancellor for athletics and university affairs and athletic director, and Britt Hunter, MBA'20, former Duke and UConn basketball player and chief of staff for Microsoft Azure Core, for a conversation on leadership and athletics.

Regional Events

Sept. 17, Chicago | Dare to Grow Chicago
Join senior leaders and members of the Vanderbilt community in Chicago to learn about the transformative vision and momentum of the Dare to Grow campaign.

Campus News

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Nashville Innovation Alliance charts the city’s course as a hub of innovation with inspiration, lessons from global centers

Vanderbilt’s Life Science Showcase focuses on cutting-edge infectious disease research

Professor Holly Tucker leads students in a novel research program to prevent cybersecurity attacks

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