Month: September 2011

See why Nashville, Tennessee is considered one of the most vibrant, exciting and inviting cities in which to work, live and learn. Whether you’re a prospective Vanderbilt student or Vanderbilt employee, we’ll show you why Nashville is an incredible place to call home. [vucastblurb]… Read More

Vanderbilt chemists have developed the first method that can rapidly and accurately map the surfaces of tiny particles that possess two chemically distinct faces. The findings have broad potential applications ranging from drug delivery to video displays. Read More

TravelVU, a new travel program for Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students, will launch Oct. 4. TravelVU is a comprehensive initiative that encompasses all aspects of the travel planning, booking, reporting and reimbursement processes. The program is based on elements specifically tailored to the Vanderbilt traveler. Features include:… Read More

(Vanderbilt University) A look through the photographer’s lens at contemporary Darfur is the subject of a Holocaust Lecture Series event Sunday, Oct. 2. “Darfur/Darfur” will feature a series of projected images set to music to place the brutal realities faced in Darfur in context with the region’s… Read More

The fourth annual DigitalVU month kicks off Oct. 3. The month of workshops, open houses, lectures, discussions and more is designed to share information on all things online, from social media, to video, to programming topics and more. View a current listing of events and RSVP. Several… Read More

Wangari Maathai and Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos on May 12, 2011. (John Russell/Vanderbilt) Wangari Maathai, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize who spoke as part of Vanderbilt’s Senior Day activities in May, has died following a battle with cancer. She was 71. Maathai founded the Green Belt… Read More

(photo courtesy of Clare Murphy) Clare Murphy, an Irish storyteller, will perform at Vanderbilt Oct. 4 in an event sponsored by the Department of English. The performance, scheduled for 7 p.m. in 126 Wilson Hall, is free and open to the public. A reception… Read More

Michael Moore, Oscar and Emmy-winning director of films "Roger & Me," "Bowling for Columbine" and "Fahrenheit 9/11," will speak at Vanderbilt University, Tuesday, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m. in Langford Auditorium. Read More

(iStockphoto) The monthly test of the Vanderbilt outdoor warning sirens, originally scheduled for noon on Saturday, Oct. 1, will be postponed to prevent interference with scheduled events on campus. The test will take place at noon on Saturday, Oct. 8. During tests, the sirens typically sound for 15 to 30… Read More

Developed with FranklinCovey, The 7 Habits of Healthy People is a one-day engaging experience based on the timeless principles found in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, the best selling business and audio book of all time, authored by Dr. Stephen R. Covey. Read More

David Ernst (Vanderbilt University) Vanderbilt’s David Ernst, professor of physics and astronomy, has won the Francis G. Slack Award from the Southeast Section of the American Physical Society. The award is given for “excellence in service to physics in the Southeast.”… Read More

Did you know Health Plus offers short and informative Wellcasts on a variety of topics to support your active lifestyle? Subjects include: Hydrate to Feel Great, Why Muscle Matters, Maximizing Performance with a Nutrition Strategy, Protein for an Active Lifestyle, and many more. Read More

Vanderbilt University researcher James Fraser has done extensive research on FEMA, buyouts and flood mitigation policies and is available to talk to media about the recent freeze on FEMA funding. Read More

Watch video of the first Green Bag Luncheon Series, “Cooking with Sustainable and Local Food from the VU Farmers’ Market,” which took place on September 21. The presenters were Stacey Kendrick, coordinator of health promotion for faculty/staff health and wellness at Health Plus, and Jeff Themm, director of the Nashville… Read More

(John Russell/Vanderbilt) A new website will serve as the central location to coordinate charitable giving by Vanderbilt faculty and staff to the university, to Vanderbilt University Medical Center and to the Nashville community, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos announced Sept. 22. Vanderbilt Gives consolidates the annual Community Giving, Faculty-Staff… Read More

Watch video of Jonathan Metzl, director of the Vanderbilt Center for Medicine, Health and Society speaking on “The future of the Vanderbilt Center for Medicine, Health and Society” Sept. 21, 2011. Read More

Tiffany Clarke giving a media interview. (Steve Green/Vanderbilt) The Southeastern Conference announced its 2011-12 women’s basketball television schedule Sept. 22, and the Commodores will play on TV 10 times during the regular season. Read More

The kick-off for this November event is on Sept. 10. Read More

Open Enrollment, the annual opportunity to take charge of your benefits and elect the coverage that fits your needs for the coming year, is Oct. 1-14. This is an active enrollment, which means you need to enroll by 5 p.m. Oct. 14 to receive the coverage you want. If… Read More

Dr. Michelle Holmes (photo courtesy of Harvard School of Public Health) Michelle Holmes, an associate professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the H
arvard School of Public Health, will talk about “The Next Health Frontier: Chronic Diseases in Africa” at noon Tuesday, Sept. 27, in Light… Read More