Month: August 2011

Researchers at Vanderbilt find less commonly prescribed drug is more effective in treating MRSA skin infections in children. Read More

John Jenkins set a new U.S. World University Games record with six made threes to lead USA Basketball to a 102-53 win over Hungary in the team’s second game in Shenzhen, China.  … Read More

As the Barnes and Noble bookstore takes shape on West End Avenue at the old Borders, Vanderbilt officials are beginning to plan the future of the Sarratt Student Center, a process that will depend on extensive student input. Read More

Looking back, I wonder whether we should have been in class that morning. It was just before lunch, and I had already missed a few that semester—classes, never lunch—as, unfortunately, my first midterm grades attested. From our residence in Dyer Hall, the path to food at Sarratt took me and… Read More

Vanderbilt therapists show a special technique that’s saving people from silence. Plus, can you dig it? How students are helping the community through a unique garden. And the ‘Dores jam! [vucastblurb]  … Read More

What started five years ago as a dissertation project to examine if increasing access to healthy foods would also increase healthy behaviors in Nashville’s impoverished neighborhoods has blossomed into a popular summertime program for area school children and community members alike. Read More

Brain imaging reveals clues about fear in Williams syndrome. Read More

Is your Vanderbilt organization or department planning to observe the anniversary in a formal way? Please let us know. Read More

ESPN's College GameDay Driven By State Farm will invade Memorial Gym for the first time on Feb. 11, 2012, for the Commodores' matchup with Kentucky. Read More

Fiber, glass, wood, clay and metal meet fine craftsmanship in a new group exhibition opening in Vanderbilt’s Space 204. Read More

The Regional Transportation Authority will hold two public meetings regarding service improvements to Route 91X (Franklin/Brentwood Express) and Route 92X (Gallatin/Hendersonville Express) on Monday, Aug. 15. Read More

Patients with major depression may have altered gene expression associated with stressful conditions in certain brain areas. Read More

Issues of sustainability will be incorporated into many phases of the coming academic year at Vanderbilt. Read More

Pre-award grant services for Vanderbilt University researchers are being consolidated into a single, central office. The new Office of Sponsored Programs will combine many of the services currently provided by separate grants teams in the Medical Center’s Office of Grants and Contracts Management (OGCM) and the central… Read More

Enjoy a sweet treat and beat the heat! Read More

Registration is now officially open for Vanderbilt’s Second Annual 9/11 Weekend of Service Here is the form to officially register your service project Your service project must be registered by Tuesday, Aug.16. All Vanderbilt students, faculty, and staff that want to participate in a 9/11… Read More

New fall classes for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, which is geared toward older adults, include the changing Arab world, challenges for U.S. tax policy, world architecture and the Civil War. Read More

  Amanda Chiavini from Fifty Forward will discuss finding and choosing respite care services and providers. Wednesday, Aug. 17 Light Hall, Room 439 Noon to 12:45 p.m. This presentation is part of the Boomers, Elders and More series. The Vanderbilt Child and Family Center is part of… Read More

Stacey Kendrick speaks with Katherine Hartmann about why developing muscle is such a critical component to a healthy lifestyle. Hartmann highlights the benefits of increasing muscle and some options for workouts. Listen here. Listen to interviews, tips and tidbits on a variety of health and wellness topics ranging from choosing child care… Read More

Health Plus invites you to stop by and have your weight, blood pressure and body mass index checked this week at these locations. Thursday, Aug. 11 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.    One Hundred Oaks, room 26119 Friday, Aug. 12 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Peabody Library Monday-Friday  Saturday 5am-9pm … Read More