Food options around VUMC taking shape

The long-term lease for McDonald’s at Vanderbilt University Medical Center ends on Monday, Jan. 31, and the restaurant will cease operations on that day.

Celebrate Football National Signing Day and meet coach Franklin

All employees are invited to attend the unveiling of the 2011 recruiting class at a reception on Feb. 2.

Free individual retirement planning available

Individual retirement counseling with Vanderbilt’s retirement company representatives is available at no charge to plan participants.

Help Vanderbilt catch Recyclemania on campus during February and March

Recyclemania is a friendly competition among colleges and universities to determine who is the grand champion recycler.

NCC announces ‘Commodores on Board’

The National Commodore Club (NCC) is launching a new program called “Commodores On Board,” designed to aggressively increase NCC membership.

Sponsored Research announces December awards

More than $2.5 million was awarded.

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  This Week

Feb.1: Vanderbilt Gives Back  BE THE MATCH-Bone Marrow Registry  DONATE LIFE-TN Tissue/Organ Registry American Red Cross Blood Drive

Feb. 2: Thinking Out of the Lunch Box – “What Is the Meaning of the American Civil War on Its 150th Anniversary?”

Feb. 4: “Provincializing Secularism: Minorities and the Regulation of Religion” Workshop

Feb. 5: 2011 VUCSSA Chinese New Year Celebration

 Mark Your Calendars

Feb. 9: Jessica Jackley and “Love, Money, and Work: Social Entrepreneurship as a Career”

Feb. 11: History Speakers Series:  Basketball Pioneer Earl Lloyd with special reception

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Sign Up for a Clinical Trial

Participants Sought for Study Treating Speech Disorders in Young Children With Cleft Palate

Announcements

The 2010 W-2s are in the mail

Early registration open for Shade Tree Trot 5K

Commuters in Springfield/ Robertson County/ Joelton can try bus FREE for two weeks

Save the Date for the Vanderbilt Summer Camp Fair

West Garage now open for Blair concert parking

Be heart-healthy with Count on Your Heart

Health Plus invites you to share your passion for wellness

How iPad works in a business and/or education environment workshop Feb. 1

Free Weight Watchers at Work information meeting Feb. 2

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Featured Media

VUCast: The Gift of Life

Nathan’s journey to life takes a turn filled with hope, thanks to the greatest gift of all…a new heart. Watch this VUCast update on the child whose story touched us all.

How to Listen to Classical Music: Symphony 101

Giancarlo Guerrero, music director and conductor of the Nashville Symphony, leads an engaging and invigorating discussion about the elements and structure of the music of the symphony orchestra.

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