Year: 2010
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Is there a middle ground between creationism and evolution?
The battle between creationists and Darwinians sometimes appears to be irresolvable. Pick science or religion – you can't have both. Read MoreMar 23, 2010
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View the stars for free at Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory’s Open Telescope Nights
Vanderbilt's Dyer Observatory is free and open to the public March through November during monthly Open House Telescope Nights and Open House Days. Read MoreMar 23, 2010
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2010 Vanderbilt Day on the Hill
State lawmakers had the opportunity to learn about Vanderbilt's significant impact across all of Tennessee when administrators as well as students participated in Vanderbilt University's Day on the Hill on March 16. Read MoreMar 23, 2010
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Watch: Watoto Children’s Choir
Watch video of the world-renowned Watoto Children's Choir. Read MoreMar 22, 2010
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Watch: “The Red Scarf and The Black Briefcase”
Watch video of actress Kimberly Jannarone and singer-pianist Kate Soper performing "The Red Scarf and The Black Briefcase," a cabaret-style performance based on the poetry of Vanderbilt's Rick Hilles. Read MoreMar 22, 2010
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The Unusual Use Of Blood Pressure Medicine Saves Baby’s Life
A non-cancerous tumor was slowly strangling a two-month-old baby. A Vanderbilt University Medical Center doctor gave the baby a very common blood pressure medicine and within a day, there were miraculous results. Barb Cramer has the story. Read MoreMar 21, 2010
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Berry Lecture focuses on end of life issues
Sensitive issues about medical care for dying patients will be addressed in this year's Berry Lecture, sponsored by the philosophy department at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreMar 19, 2010
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Watch: VUCast: Remembering Memorial Magic during March Madness
Remembering Memorial Magic during March Madness and greed is not good. It's VUCast time for March 19. Read MoreMar 19, 2010
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Vanderbilt Central Library renovation to transform campus learning environment
Vanderbilt University's Central Library will undergo a $6 million renovation that addresses 21st century teaching and research needs for students and faculty while enhancing the experiences of community visitors. Read MoreMar 19, 2010
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Statement from Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs Jeffrey R. Balser on health care reform legislation
Vanderbilt University supports the comprehensive health care reform legislation pending before Congress. As one of the largest private employers in Tennessee and the home of one of the nation's leading academic medical centers, Vanderbilt cares deeply about the health and well being of its patients, employees, students and fellow citizens. Read MoreMar 19, 2010
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Watch: “Sibling Rivalry: Can the religious offspring of Abraham get along?”
Watch Robert Wright's March 17 talk "Sibling Rivalry: Can the religious offspring of Abraham get along?” Read MoreMar 18, 2010
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Listen: Stand Up Jamrock Generation
Listen to a lecture about reggae music and Rastafarian theology. Read MoreMar 18, 2010
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Should states hold power over local governments to encourage green building design?
Should states “take back” some of the power to regulate land use from local governments to help facilitate more environmentally sustainable building? That's the question that will be debated during a panel discussion on the role of local and state land use regulation in fostering green building design. Read MoreMar 18, 2010
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Title IX: Is reform needed?
Title IX is a landmark law passed in 1972 that requires gender equity for boys and girls in every educational program that receives federal funding. Since Title IX was passed, it has been the subject of more than 20 proposed amendments, reviews, Supreme Court cases and other political actions. Read MoreMar 16, 2010
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Prominent Latin American writer to give informal talk in Hillsboro Village
Vanderbilt University's Center for Latin American Studies will host a public conversation and reception with Alberto Fuguet, an acclaimed Chilean author, journalist and filmmaker, on March 22 at Fido in Hillsboro Village. The event begins at 6 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Read MoreMar 16, 2010
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Psychopaths’ brains wired to seek rewards, no matter the consequences
The brains of psychopaths appear to be wired to keep seeking a reward at any cost, new research from Vanderbilt University finds. The research uncovers the role of the brain's reward system in psychopathy and opens a new area of study for understanding what drives these individuals. Read MoreMar 16, 2010
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Vanderbilt professor offers key factors in recruiting minorities, women to critical science, engineering careers
Identification of students with unrealized potential, continuous tracking of individual performance and intensive, one-on-one mentoring are key factors in successfully recruiting underrepresented minorities and women into the critical professions of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Read MoreMar 16, 2010
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Political historian of modern conservatism to lecture on Obama presidency
Rick Perlstein, an author and political journalist who has written extensively about the history of conservatism in modern America, will speak at Vanderbilt University on March 22. Read MoreMar 15, 2010
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Vanderbilt University team wins American Debate Association 2010 National Championship
Vanderbilt University debate team members Cameron Norris and Nick Brown were declared the varsity debate champions at the American Debate Association (ADA) 2010 National Championship Debate Tournament held at Vanderbilt March 7-8. Read MoreMar 12, 2010
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Watch: VUCast: Dancing the night away and hope for some rheumatoid arthritis sufferers
Dancing the night away; exotic traveling Vandy-style; and hope for some rheumatoid arthritis sufferers. It's all in this week's VUCast. Read MoreMar 12, 2010