Year: 2011
-
Join the effort to protect Tennessee’s children from abuse and neglect
Give to Community Shares and help Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee and other community agencies (image courtesy of Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee) Each year in Tennessee, the number of children reported abused or neglected would more than fill Titans stadium. If that fact isn’t sobering enough, consider this: Most abuse… Read MoreNov 9, 2011
-
‘Hold the Stuffing’ helps control weight during holidays
To participate in Hold the Stuffing, weigh in at a Health Plus Hold the Stuffing station before Thanksgiving (Nov. 14-19) and again after New Year’s. If you maintain your weight within two pounds, you will be entered into a drawing for one of 10 $50… Read MoreNov 9, 2011
-
Listen: Vanderbilt scholars explore Bible’s relevance to today’s world
The Bible can draw politically and religiously polarized groups closer together if they view scripture through the lenses of different beliefs and interpretations, say Vanderbilt University Divinity School professors Amy-Jill Levine and Doug Knight. Read MoreNov 9, 2011
-
Vanderbilt and University of Melbourne fund $344,000 in joint research projects
Vanderbilt University and Australia’s University of Melbourne have awarded $344,000 to support eight joint research projects as part of the expansion in their academic partnership announced last fall. Read MoreNov 9, 2011
-
Free paper shredding offered Nov. 15 to mark America Recycles Day
Vanderbilt’s Sustainability and Environmental Management Office, in conjunction with VU’s confidential paper shredding partner, Cintas, will celebrate America Recycles Day with a Community Paper Shred Day. The event will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m., offering free paper, magazine, and book shredding to… Read MoreNov 9, 2011
-
Pizza Perfect’s ‘Just say no to turkey’ deal
Pizza Perfect is offering the Vanderbilt community a special deal for November, the “Just say no to turkey” deal, which includes spinach lasagna, fresh bread, house salad and a gallon of brewed tea for 10 people for $94. Delivery and set-up included. The first department to call and order… Read MoreNov 9, 2011
-
Order holiday poinsettias by Nov. 18 to support student scholars
The club is offering poinsettias in pink, red and white. Deadline for orders is Nov. 18, and pick-up will be Nov. 30. (istock photo) The Vanderbilt Woman’s Club will again host the annual Holiday Poinsettia Sale to benefit the Ada Bell Stapleton/Blanche Henry Weaver Scholarship program. This… Read MoreNov 9, 2011
-
Free screening of ‘The Help’ and book signing added to Stockett lecture
Photo by Kem Lee A book signing has been scheduled prior to Kathryn Stockett‘s lecture at the Vanderbilt Student Life Center ballroom, Wednesday, Nov. 16. The book signing will be held in the lobby of the Vanderbilt Student Life Center at 6 p.m. The lecture… Read MoreNov 9, 2011
-
Who or what is the Tea Party movement? Survey offers some answers
They’re called patriots, extremists, conservatives, libertarians. So who really makes up the Tea Party? Vanderbilt sociologist Steven Tepper surveyed some two thousand people and found four major traits that make up a Tea Party supporter: authoritarian, libertarian, fear of change and strong anti-immigrant sentiment. He also found that one of… Read MoreNov 9, 2011
-
November issue of ‘Vanderbilt View’ on stands and online
The November issue of Vanderbilt View – featuring an article on the Yellow Ribbon Program at Vanderbilt – is available on stands and online now. The issue also includes articles on Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt, new Divinity professor… Read MoreNov 8, 2011
-
See Opera Theatre’s ‘Mad Men’-style ‘Cosi Fan Tutte’ free Nov. 11, 13
Vanderbilt Opera Theatre, under direction of Gayle Shay, and Vanderbilt University Orchestra, conducted by Robin Fountain, present Cosi Fan Tutte, fully staged and costumed and sung entirely in English. This production is a ’60s-style spin on Cosi, Mozart’s classic, if provocative, opera of… Read MoreNov 8, 2011
-
Get free admission to the Frist with a nonperishable food item
Visitors may bring a nonperishable food item to the Frist Center for the Visual Arts on Mondays in November and December and receive free admission to the Frist Center’s galleries. The food items will be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank. The items most needed are peanut butter,… Read MoreNov 8, 2011
-
Nov. 15 debate: Are record labels obsolete?
A distinguished panel of business and academic experts will discuss the viability of record labels in the digital age during the first Vanderbilt-Melbourne Global Debate. The debate, the first of an ongoing series born of Vanderbilt University’s partnership with The University of Melbourne, will be held 9 to 10:45 a.m. Nov. 15 in Flynn Auditorium at Vanderbilt Law School. Read MoreNov 7, 2011
-
New HR recruiting system Talent Central launches Nov. 8
After months of testing and training, Human Resources will launch a new recruiting system called TalentCentral on November 8. TalentCentral is an online hub designed to improve the hiring experience for candidates and hiring managers, plus minimize paperwork and give you back more of your most… Read MoreNov 7, 2011
-
Former White House speechwriters, CNN Washington bureau chief to hold panel discussion at Vanderbilt University Nov. 9
Professor of Political Science John Geer will moderate a panel on the challenges of speechwriting for the president of the United States with CNN Washington Bureau Chief Sam Feist and former speechwriters John McConnell and David Halperin. Read MoreNov 7, 2011
-
SECURITY NOTICE: Two off-campus robberies
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICIAL CRIME NOTICE Robbery off campus On Saturday, Nov. 5, at approximately 8:55 p.m., the Metro Police Department received a report of a robbery in the parking lot of the McDonalds Restaurant at 2700 West End Avenue next to Centennial Park. A man stated that… Read MoreNov 7, 2011
-
Vanderbilt night at Belk Cool Springs is Nov. 13
Friends of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and Belk Cool Springs invite Vanderbilt employees to a special shopping night at Belk at the Cool Springs Galleria from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13. Attendees will receive a 20 percent discount on purchases within the store,… Read MoreNov 4, 2011
-
First-ever nationwide Emergency Alert System test scheduled for Nov. 9
The first simultaneous, nationwide multimedia test of the federal Emergency Alert System is schedule for 1 p.m. (CST) Wednesday, Nov. 9. The test will last up to three and a half minutes. An audio message, “This is a test,” will be broadcast for the first time in the United States… Read MoreNov 4, 2011
-
Raiding the Medicine Cabinet: VUSN helps safely rid communities of expired prescription drugs
America has a drug problem. But it’s not what you think; in fact this drug problem is probably happening in your community – even in your own home. The problem is the accumulation of prescription drugs with no good plan for disposing of them. As the number of prescriptions continues… Read MoreNov 4, 2011
-
Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt grand opening event Nov. 11
Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt (Vanderbilt/Joe Howell) Vanderbilt University will open its new bookstore, Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt University, Monday, Oct. 31. A grand opening event will be held Friday, Nov. 11. The bookstore is located at the corner of 25th and West End avenues. For the… Read MoreNov 4, 2011