Month: August 2011
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Run for the Cure Sept. 17
Proceeds go to the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. Read MoreAug 31, 2011
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Two art exhibits examine text and image
A joint opening will take place Sept. 8 at the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries Gallery and the Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery. Read MoreAug 31, 2011
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Picture the intangible: the intersection of art and science
Scanning electron micrograph of a Hydractinia symbiolongicarpus colony by Perrin Ireland. Art and science are not mutually exclusive. On the contrary, these two important fields of human endeavor often draw from and inspire each other. Think Leonardo da Vinci and Benjamin Franklin. A 21st century version of this cross-fertilization currently… Read MoreAug 31, 2011
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Vanderbilt launches new accounting program focused on valuation
The Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management has launched a new master of accountancy program that focuses on preparing students for a highly sought-after career in valuation services for an international public accounting firm. The MAcc Valuation program is currently recruiting students to join the first class starting in August of 2012. Read MoreAug 31, 2011
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Learning assessment clinic serves students experiencing learning challenges
The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Learning Assessment Clinic serves students with and without disabilities, ages 5 to 25, who are experiencing academic learning challenges. Read MoreAug 30, 2011
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Mentor an individual with disabilities through job-shadowing program
Vanderbilt employees are being sought to mentor individuals with disabilities by allowing them to job shadow for a day. Read MoreAug 30, 2011
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New insight into impulse control
How the brain is wired to control impulsive behavior differs significantly from what psychologists have thought, new research finds. Read MoreAug 30, 2011
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New director of Center for Medicine, Health and Society to speak Sept. 21
Jonathan Metzl, the new director of the Center for Medicine, Health and Society at Vanderbilt, will discuss the center's role at a community forum on Wednesday, Sept. 21., at 4:15 p.m. Read MoreAug 30, 2011
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New journal publishes budding scientists’ research
In addition to her high school diploma, Aziza Hart earned an unusual honor this spring – her first scientific paper was published in a new Vanderbilt University journal, Young Scientist. Hart, who graduated from Nashville’s Glencliff High School, spent part of her senior year in a Vanderbilt laboratory, studying… Read MoreAug 30, 2011
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Hill to assume new diversity role
George C. Hill, the Levi Watkins Jr. Professor and professor of pathology, microbiology and immunology, will step down as associate dean for diversity in medical education, effective Sept. 1. Read MoreAug 30, 2011
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Grant bolsters liver tumor surgery techniques
A team led by Vanderbilt University biomedical engineer Michael Miga has been awarded a five-year, $3.1 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to enhance image-guided surgery techniques for safely removing liver tumors. Read MoreAug 30, 2011
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The Promise of Personalized Medicine
The iconic Norman Rockwell painting of a family doctor checking the heart of a young patient’s doll may seem quaint, but it’s far from old-fashioned. Read MoreAug 30, 2011
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New session of Weight Watchers at Work begins Sept. 13
A new session of Weight Watchers at Work starts Sept. 13 at Loews Vanderbilt Plaza. Read MoreAug 29, 2011
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Support Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt at local businesses
Support the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in the coming weeks by purchasing Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals icons at the following local businesses. Read MoreAug 29, 2011
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Where Are They Now?
Chantelle Anderson, BS’03, is now—and will in perpetuity be—high above the floor of Memorial Gymnasium. Her jersey, that is. On Feb. 13, Vanderbilt retired her jersey and unveiled it hanging in the rafters alongside the banners that chronicle the best in Commodore basketball. She became just the fourth… Read MoreAug 29, 2011
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New SEC Rules for Football and Basketball
New rules for SEC football and basketball programs emerged from the May meeting of presidents and coaches in Destin, Fla. Most notable among the changes are the dissolution of the east and west divisions in basketball and the reduction of annual signing classes in football from 28 to 25 players. Read MoreAug 29, 2011
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Basketball Teams Log 20-Win Seasons
Both Commodore basketball teams won at least 20 games last season, and each advanced to the NCAA Tournament. The men’s program finished with a 23–11 record, 9–7 in the SEC. They lost to Richmond in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Sophomore guard John Jenkins was named the Tennessee… Read MoreAug 29, 2011
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Emeritus Golf Coach Mason Rudolph Dies
Rudolph Former professional golfer and Vanderbilt coach Mason Rudolph died April 18, 2011. He had been an integral part of the Vanderbilt golf program since 1992, having spent five years as head coach of the men’s program before being named director of golf. In 2002 his title was amended… Read MoreAug 29, 2011
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The Magic Table
Noori frequently speaks to community groups about nutrition.Not all Vanderbilt coaches are on the sidelines during games, calling plays and devising strategies. Some, like Majid “Magic” Noori, stay behind the scenes, but their jobs are no less important. As Vanderbilt’s food coach, Noori is in charge of the Training Table,… Read MoreAug 29, 2011
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Sports Roundup
Kids aged 5 to 15 learned the basics of soccer in June during one of several summer sports camps at Vanderbilt. Baseball Preseason Honors Bode Well for Season Men’s Tennis Players Earn All-SEC, Rookie of the Year Honors Sophomore Ryan Lipman and senior Adam Baker, BA’11, were selected to the… Read MoreAug 29, 2011