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What’s going on at Vanderbilt on Monday, Nov. 23, 2015

Ten Vanderbilt faculty members elected AAAS fellows Ten members of Vanderbilt University’s faculty have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Read Full Story » SHARE THIS

What are you thankful for this year? It’s that time of the season when we pause, take stock of the year, and share our gratitude. Tell us on social media what you’re giving thanks for this year – tag your posts with #VUthankful. Read Full Story » SHARE THIS

Vanderbilt community honors terror victims Members of the Vanderbilt community gathered on Alumni Lawn Nov. 19 for a vigil to remember the victims of recent terror attacks in France, Lebanon and Iraq. Read Full Story » SHARE THIS

Longtime Plant Operations employee recognized for 64 years of service August Johnson, a custodian for Plant Operations’ Building Services, retired Oct. 5 after 64 years of service at Vanderbilt. He was recognized during Plant Ops’ town hall meeting on Nov. 19. Read Full Story » SHARE THIS

Vanderbilt named to list of most affordable colleges for low-income students Vanderbilt is No. 10 on a list of schools where "students from families earning less than $48,000 can typically graduate debt-free," according to "Money" magazine. Read Full Story » SHARE THIS

VU’s three-time national rocketry champs are off to a strong start defending their title A student team hosted by the Vanderbilt Aerospace Design Lab is off to a strong start defending its national rocketry title in the 2015-16 NASA University Student Launch Challenge. Read Full Story » SHARE THIS

Vanderbilt receives six regional Emmy nominations Vanderbilt University received six Mid-South Regional Emmy nominations for excellence in television, the industry’s highest honor, on Nov. 19. Read Full Story » SHARE THIS

MLAS classes to be previewed at Dec. 1 open house The next open house for the Master of Liberal Arts and Science program is Dec. 1. Classes in film, art and world events will be offered this spring. Read Full Story » SHARE THIS

Green the season: Holiday waste reduction tips The Sustainability and Environmental Management Office has some tips for reducing waste and making your holiday season more sustainable. Read Full Story » SHARE THIS

Our favorite #vandygram photos of the week Many beautiful photos were shared last week, especially of the spectacular Nov. 18 sunset. See them all on the Get Social website. Read Full Story » SHARE THIS

Watch Now VUCast Extra: Making a difference in Latin America From a new product to combat childhood malnutrition in Guatemala to a low-cost capsule for stomach cancer screenings to preserving the history of slave societies, Vanderbilt is helping find solutions, making discoveries and changing lives. Watch Video » SHARE THIS

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» Make note of modified hours over Thanksgiving holiday » Tennessee Local Food Summit is Dec. 4-6 » Get discount on tickets to ‘Nashville’s Nutcracker’ » Get discount on Titans tickets for final three home games » Save the date for 2015 Sarratt Holiday Arts Festival		» OHC Immunization Fair is Nov. 27 » Child and Family Center to host lunch and learn on conservatorship Dec. 2 » Vandy Cooks: Dive deeper with seafood this holiday season » Learn more about Vanderbilt Outdoor Recreation Center in new video » Share your feedback on how benefits information is communicated
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Nov. 23
Hold the Stuffing Challenge weigh-in

Nov. 24
Registration continues for Holiday Camp Vandy and swim clinics

Nov. 25 — 10 a.m.
Vanderbilt Diabetes - free blood sugar screening

Nov. 27
Women's Basketball: Vanderbilt Thanksgiving Tournament

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