Year: 2004
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Lecture series on legacy of philosopher John Rawls continues at Vanderbilt, Rawls friend and critic Michael Sandel to speak on Jan. 26
A lecture series at Vanderbilt University examining the legacy of John Rawls, considered by many to be the most important philosopher of the 20th century, next features his most prominent critic. Read MoreJan 13, 2004
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MEDIA ADVISORY – Drunk-driving victim encourages others to "Make the Right Choice" in Vanderbilt address
Brandon Silveria knows firsthand the perils of drinking and driving. At age 17, after drinking a couple of beers at a high school party and then getting behind the wheel of his car, Silveria was involved in a near-fatal crash that left him comatose for three months. What followed were a grueling three-year rehabilitation and permanent speech and walking disabilities. Read MoreJan 13, 2004
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New device can help defend against novel biological agents
The ability to analyze and defend against novel biological agents has been strengthened by the development of a new device that can monitor the metabolism of living cells in near real time. Read MoreJan 9, 2004
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Vanderbilt to host round of prestigious national venture capital contest
The Owen Graduate School of Management will host a round of the 2004 Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC) on Jan. 16. Read MoreJan 9, 2004
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New report provides first look at quality of life, improving services for Nashville’s immigrant communities
Nashville has experienced a three-fold increase in foreign-born residents since 1990 - from 12,662 to 39,596. However, 80 percent of agencies providing social services to these populations are located outside of immigrant communities, and the majority of agencies experience language barriers with the people they serve, according to a new report. Read MoreJan 8, 2004
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National political correspondent, best-selling author to headline Vanderbilt University’s 2004 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Series Jan. 19-27
Juan Williams, best-selling author and senior correspondent for National Public Radio's "Morning Edition," will deliver the keynote address for Vanderbilt University's 2004 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Series Jan. 19-27. Read MoreJan 7, 2004
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Ethics is topic for community breakfast at Vanderbilt
The basics of ethics will be the subject of the first community breakfast of 2004 sponsored by Vanderbilt Divinity School. C.Melissa Snarr, assistant professor of ethics and society at Vanderbilt Divinity School, will speak from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29, at the University Club of Nashville. Read MoreJan 7, 2004
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Racism to be examined during Relevant Religion series
The director of the Kelly Miller Smith Institute for Black Church Studies at Vanderbilt University will present a survey of the prophetic responses to racism during a four-part community education series that begins Jan. 19. Read MoreJan 6, 2004