AMA awards $1 million to Vanderbilt to help transform medical education

The American Medical Association (AMA) has selected Vanderbilt University School of Medicine to receive a $1 million grant as one of the nation’s 11 top medical schools transforming medical education.

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As the weather gets hot, practice these tips to conserve energy

As one of the largest energy consumers in Middle Tennessee, Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students are encouraged to do their part to reduce energy consumption on campus and at the medical center.

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Can a torturer and killer live an honorable life?

In the bygone era brought to life in a Vanderbilt history professor's new book, spending years in prison was considered excessively cruel and unusual while breaking every bone in a criminal's body while keeping him alive was reasonable punishment.

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Employee Celebration Picnic slated for June 21

As a core activity of Vanderbilt's employee celebration efforts and to thank faculty and staff for their continued commitment, the Employee Celebration Picnic will be held Friday, June 21.

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VUCast: See advances in this robotic hand; get a special view of Commodore baseball

In this week’s VUCast: Bionic Breakthrough: See advances in this robotic hand What Vandy doctors are doing with the military to avoid amputations See a special view of Commodore baseball All this and more in this week’s VUCast, Vanderbilt’s online newscast. Watch now.

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Take Note

» Cookbook author, Preds coach, musical performance on the calendar at Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt

» Searle Scholars Program seeks submissions

» WPO announces Learning Exchange upgrade

» Learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters June 27

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HR News

» Beat the heat with these indoor exercise options

» Eat right, get active this summer

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Events

Jun. 17
Summer Camps

Jun. 18
International Conference on Tetraspanin Scaffolding

Jun. 18 — 5:30 p.m.
Free Orientation Weight Workshop Session

Jun. 20 — 12:00 p.m.
The Life Phase Series: Financing your first home, Part 1

Jun. 20 — 5:00 p.m.
Social Determinants of Health

Jun. 21 — 11:00 a.m.
Employee Celebration Picnic

Jun. 26 — 9:00 a.m.
ISSS J-1 Visa Workshop

Jun. 26 — 6:00 p.m.
The Oxford House Writers' Meet-up

Jun. 27 — 10:00 a.m.
Staff Council (USAC) Blood Drive

Jun. 27 — 12:00 p.m.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee Lunch and Learn

Jul. 03 — 1:00 p.m.
Dyer Observatory Open House Day

Jul. 04
Independence Day

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