Year: 2005
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Animal ethics pioneer Bernard Rollin to speak at Vanderbilt
Bernard Rollin, a philosopher who developed the first university course on veterinary ethics, will speak at Vanderbilt University March 23 about "Animal Rights as a Mainstream Phenomenon." Read MoreMar 9, 2005
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Former congressmen to share political experiences with Vanderbilt students
A bipartisan program called Congress to Campus will bring former national lawmakers James Broyhill and Butler Derrick to Vanderbilt March 17-18 to meet with students and faculty. Read MoreMar 3, 2005
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Sharpton, Coulter and Dean will address “Visions of America” at Vanderbilt‘s Impact Symposium March 21-23
Vanderbilt University will welcome the Rev. Al Sharpton, Ann Coulter and Howard Dean to its 41st annual Impact Symposium March 21-23. Read MoreMar 3, 2005
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Harvard professor to lecture at Vanderbilt on ‘Women, Writing and God‘
Works by women writers offer a significant resource to those searching for the connection between intellectual work and practical spiritual practice, says Harvard theologian Stephanie Paulsell, who will speak at Vanderbilt University March 17. Read MoreMar 3, 2005
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Bradford named dean of Vanderbilt business school
James W. Bradford, a distinguished corporate executive turned educator, has been named dean of the Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management and Ralph Owen Professor for the Practice of Management, announced Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Nicholas Zeppos today. Bradford had served as acting dean of the Owen School since last June. Read MoreMar 3, 2005
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U.S. Department of Education official, state education leaders, academics to brainstorm how to improve K-12 education
A federal education official, state education commissioners and academic researchers will come together at Vanderbilt University March 8 and 9 to discuss how to apply current educational research to K-12 classrooms to improve teaching and meet the requirements of No Child Left Behind. Read MoreMar 2, 2005
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Vanderbilt‘s Alternative Spring Break, oldest in nation, to serve 39 communities in 2005
Vanderbilt University‘s Alternative Spring Break program, one of the largest in the nation, will send 460 students to 39 volunteer sites across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Guatemala when the university observes Spring Break March 7-11. Read MoreMar 2, 2005
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Thomas Flynn to give annual Berry Lecture at Vanderbilt on “Philosophy as a Way of Life”
A philosopher from Emory University will deliver Vanderbilt University‘s Berry Lecture, an annual community lecture designed to show how philosophy can impact our lives. Read MoreMar 2, 2005
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Women‘s History Month lecture at Vanderbilt, Hamilton College professor to speak on 19th century black women classicists
Three African American women who undermined prejudices about race and gender in the 19th century by pursuing an education in the classics will be profiled during a lecture marking Women‘s History Month at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreMar 1, 2005
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Learn about executive development opportunities at Vanderbilt University, Business school information session on campus March 8
Busy executives often put off professional development because schedules are already too tight or they can‘t afford to leave their jobs to go back to school full time. Read MoreFeb 28, 2005
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New Vanderbilt University Institute of Imaging Science to house one of the world‘s most powerful research magnets in $26.7 million facility
Construction will begin next month on a four-floor, state-of-the-art facility in the old emergency room parking lot between the A and B wings of Medical Center North that will house the Vanderbilt University Institute of Imaging Science (VUIIS). Read MoreFeb 28, 2005
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Vanderbilt Chancellor to lead group to Mexico
Vanderbilt Chancellor Gordon Gee and a delegation of university faculty and staff will travel to Mexico next week to convene with officials from that nation‘s academic, political and business arenas. The visit will be an important step toward strengthening the partnership with Universidad de las Amercias (UDLA), formalized 14 months ago. Read MoreFeb 25, 2005
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Children at War author speaks March 17 at Vanderbilt, Peter W. Singer is expert on warfare, terrorism
Children are being used as soldiers in 40 percent of the world‘s armies, says author Peter W. Singer, who speaks at Vanderbilt University on Thursday, March 17. Read MoreFeb 25, 2005
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Former DEA agent to speak at Vanderbilt on dangers of “club” drugs
Robert Stutman, a 25-year veteran of the national Drug Enforcement Agency, will address the Vanderbilt community on the dangers of even casual drug use in a talk titled "What Did I Take? The Truth Behind Ecstasy, Coke and Other Drugs" on Monday, Feb. 28, at 6:30 p.m. in Sarratt Cinema. Read MoreFeb 24, 2005
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Vanderbilt professor: there‘s more to God than ‘The Word‘ — Role of arts in the church subject of two forums
Robin Jensen, the Luce Chancellor‘s Professor of the History of Christian Art and Worship at Vanderbilt University Divinity School, will elaborate on the potential of arts in Christian worship at two events, a community breakfast on Thursday, March 3, and an all-day forum on Saturday, April 9. Read MoreFeb 24, 2005
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Autism media fellowship available at Vanderbilt University; Application deadline extended to March 4
Journalists are encouraged to apply to attend a media fellowship, "Autism: Rates, Causes and Treatment," hosted by Vanderbilt University in conjunction with the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education April 10-13 in Nashville, Tenn. At this fellowship, journalists will have an opportunity to meet with leading autism researchers and affected families to learn about the latest advances in understanding this complex disorder. Read MoreFeb 24, 2005
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Vanderbilt Brain Institute Hosts Brain Awareness Month 2005
Brain Awareness Month is a series of events during March aimed at teaching the public about the importance of brain research to understanding, treating, and ultimately curing brain-related diseases. Read MoreFeb 23, 2005
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Constant light causes biological clocks to get out of synch, but they keep on ticking
Constant light has long been understood to disrupt our internal clocks, resulting in problems like jet lag and health problems in extended-shift workers. A study led by Vanderbilt researcher Douglas McMahon reveals that although the clocks of individuals exposed to constant light may get out of synch, they keep ticking. The findings offer insight into how to modify constant-light situations to lessen their impact on humans. Read MoreFeb 23, 2005
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2005 Hugh C. Atkinson award winner announced
Vanderbilt University Librarian Paul M. Gherman has been named the 2005 winner of the Hugh C. Atkinson Memorial Award. Gherman will receive $2,000 and a citation during the American Library Association Annual Conference in Chicago. It will be presented at the Library Administration and Management Association President‘s Program on June 26 at 1:30 p.m. Read MoreFeb 18, 2005
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Former South Korean government official to discuss nuclear threat of North Korea
The nuclear threat posed by North Korea will be the focus of a lecture by former South Korean government official Chang Hee Kang Tuesday, Feb. 22, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Vanderbilt Institute for Public Policy Studies. Read MoreFeb 18, 2005