Year: 2011
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Sen. Lamar Alexander to preview ‘Come on along’ exhibit at Vanderbilt Library
A preview of the exhibit, "Come on along: Lamar Alexander’s Journey as Governor," will take place Friday, Sept. 16, from 11 a.m. to noon at Vanderbilt's Central Library. Sen. Alexander, who served as governor of Tennessee from 1979 to 1987, will offer an informal tour of the exhibit and be available to answer questions from the media. Read MoreSep 14, 2011
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National Child Passenger Safety Week Sept. 18-24
(photo courtesy of VCHIP Safe Children Program) Did you know that nearly 85 percent of child restraints are used incorrectly? Sept. 18-24 is National Child Passenger Safety Week, and the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt will mark the occasion by hosting free community car seat checks. Stop… Read MoreSep 14, 2011
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Vanderbilt No. 17 for third straight year in U.S. News poll
Vanderbilt University was named the 17th best national university in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, the third consecutive year it has held that position. Read MoreSep 13, 2011
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Boost your career: Vanderbilt hosts executive programs open house
An open house will take place Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Owen Graduate School of Management to offer prospective students the opportunity to learn about degree and non-degree programs for working professionals. Read MoreSep 13, 2011
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Flamenco superstar opens Great Performances season
Spain's flamenco superstar and former dancer with the National Ballet of Spain, José Porcel. Photo courtesy of Jesus Vallinas Great Performances at Vanderbilt kicks off its fall season with Spain’s flamenco superstar and former dancer with the National Ballet of Spain José Porcel. The event will take… Read MoreSep 13, 2011
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Renowned violinist to perform Paganini works Sept. 19
Skaerved holding "Il Cannone," Paganini's legendary violin. Photo courtesy of Peter Sheppard Skaerved. Violinist Peter Sheppard Skaerved, renowned for his performances and research on Niccolò Paganini, will perform at Blair School of Music’s Ingram Hall Monday, Sept. 19, at 8 p.m. On his very first… Read MoreSep 13, 2011
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Last chance to buy football season tickets
This is the last week to get discounted season tickets. Read MoreSep 13, 2011
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Funds available for diabetes research
Image courtesy of the Vanderbilt Diabetes Research and Training Center. The Vanderbilt Diabetes Research and Training Center (DRTC) has funds available – up to $40,000 per year for two years – to support pilot studies in biomedical, epidemiological or behavioral research in the area of diabetes or… Read MoreSep 13, 2011
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Bariatric and metabolic surgery lecture Sept. 20
Image courtesy of Geriatrics and Gerontology Interest Group Vanderbilt University Medical Center, the Department of Nursing Education and Professional Development and the Center for Quality Aging present a Geriatrics and Gerontology Interest Group lunchtime lecture on bariatric and metabolic surgery for the elderly. The talk will be… Read MoreSep 13, 2011
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Meet Vanderbilt admissions blogger and a cappella singer Seth Johnson
Meet Vanderbilt admissions blogger Seth Johnson and see how he and a diverse group of undergrads are making a cappella cool!… Read MoreSep 13, 2011
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Green Bag Luncheon Series kicks off Sept. 21 with fresh foods demonstration, tasting
Yearlong series will address current sustainability topics Using fresh food items from the Vanderbilt Farmers' Market will be the first topic in the Green Bag Luncheon Series, which kicks off Sept. 21. (Vanderbilt University) Starting this month, Vanderbilt’s Sustainability and Environmental Management Office (SEMO) and the American… Read MoreSep 13, 2011
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Divinity School exhibition examines ‘the road’ in the arts
The Religion in the Arts and Contemporary Culture program at Vanderbilt Divinity School considers that question and visually explores the philosophical and theological meanings of the road in the arts in "Holy Road: A Photographic Essay on Transience and Journey." Read MoreSep 12, 2011
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Free women’s health seminar at One Hundred Oaks
Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks will host a Women’s Wellness Series seminar on Tuesday, Sept. 20. Read MoreSep 12, 2011
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VUCast: Future diabetes vaccine?
Vanderbilt leads the nation in a breakthrough drug study that may prevent type-1 diabetes! Plus, how studying the brain could impact criminal law. And a special tribute on the anniversary of 9/11. [vucastblurb]… Read MoreSep 12, 2011
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Jim Lovensheimer: “Why Musicals Matter”
Watch video of the Sept. 6 Chancellor’s Lecture Series. Associate Professor of Musicology at the Blair School of Music Jim Lovensheimer presented “Why Musicals Matter” Sept. 6 at Vanderbilt University as part of the 2011-12 Chancellor’s Lecture Series. Lovensheimer illustrated how we can learn a lot about ourselves as a… Read MoreSep 12, 2011
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Future diabetes vaccine?
Video: Watch this story about a breakthrough drug study that may prevent type-1 diabetes. Read MoreSep 12, 2011
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Campus commemorates 9/11
An interfaith service of prayer, hope and remembrance was held at Benton Chapel Sunday afternoon. The event mirrored a service held 10 years ago on the evening of Sept. 11, 2001, following terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania. Read MoreSep 12, 2011
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New emergency preparedness office launched
The new office will focus on equipping the campus community in the event of an emergency. Read MoreSep 12, 2011
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Celebrate with 60-year employee Margurite Douglas at service awards ceremony Sept. 13
Margurite Douglas, who is marking 60 years of employment at Vanderbilt in 2011, will be honored at the annual Service Awards Celebration scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, in Langford Auditorium. Read MoreSep 12, 2011
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Join campus community for 9/11 service Sept. 12 at noon
LifeFlight will do a fly-over pending weather and its availability. Read MoreSep 9, 2011