Year: 2011
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Farmers Market in full swing at two locations
The 2011 Vanderbilt Farmers’ Market is now in full swing at two locations. Vanderbilt University Main Campus Location: Stop by and shop for local fruits and vegetables, dairy products such as goat cheese, milk and yogurt, grass-fed beef, eggs, pasta, honey, healthy baked goods and flowers. Find the market at… Read MoreJul 13, 2011
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Human Research Protection Program earns reaccreditation
The AAHRPP offers accreditation to approximately 200 research organizations nationwide that provide comprehensive protections to research participants. Read MoreJul 12, 2011
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Construction near Kirkland wrapping up
Construction is due to routing power directly to Wilson before the College Halls expansion at Kissam begins. Read MoreJul 12, 2011
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Jenny Plume brings the healing power of music to VUMC patients
On any given day, Jenny Plume can be seen pushing her instrument-laden, two-tiered cart through the hallways of the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Her arrival onto patient floors is a welcome sight to staff and parents alike. Plume’s instruments often offer a remedy for what is ailing… Read MoreJul 12, 2011
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Befriend an international student through ‘First Friends’
You could make the difference in the life of a student far from home and family. Read MoreJul 12, 2011
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Heat advisory means time to conserve energy
There are many things you can do to save energy during the summer heat. Read MoreJul 12, 2011
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Health Plus and Community Connections present: Taste the Local Difference
Join Stacey Kendrick July 14 for a demonstration and tasting of several healthy recipes using fresh items from the Vanderbilt Farmers’ Market. Read MoreJul 11, 2011
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VUMC exhibit allows Vanderbilt artists to display their work
The National Arts Program’s Third Annual Exhibit and Awards for Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center employees and their families will run Sept. 1 through Jan. 3, 2012. Read MoreJul 11, 2011
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Beat the summer heat with these life-saving tips
With temperatures expected in the upper 90s and heat indices topping 100 over the next several days, a little information can go a long way in battling health-threatening conditions related to hot weather. Read MoreJul 11, 2011
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May grants announced by Division of Sponsored Research
The Division of Sponsored Research received notification in May that the following grants in excess of $25,000 had been awarded. Read MoreJul 11, 2011
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The virtue in virtuality – enhancing learning with technology
Groundbreaking education technology platforms under development in labs across the Vanderbilt Peabody campus are allowing cutting-edge researchers to harness what Pratim Sengupta, innovator of the technology described, calls “the virtue in virtuality.” Read MoreJul 11, 2011
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2011 women’s soccer schedule released
Twelve home games and a total of six contests against teams that advanced to the 2010 NCAA Tournament highlight Vanderbilt’s 2011 women’s soccer schedule. Read MoreJul 8, 2011
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Divide And Conquer: Young Ambassadors help researcher track down cancer’s Achilles’ heel
When the United States declared a “War on Cancer” 40 years ago, the endeavor was envisioned as a strategic battle, with doctors and researchers employing overwhelming force and lethal technology in a straightforward march to victory against a disease that claimed millions of lives. Scientists have made progress in the… Read MoreJul 8, 2011
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VUCast: A Taste for the Tea Party?
See new Vanderbilt research on who makes up a Tea Party supporter. Plus, learn what hip hop is doing for kid’s health and discover Vanderbilt’s ties to the new X-Men movie! [vucastblurb]… Read MoreJul 8, 2011
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Benefit golf tournament Sept. 29
Network Computing Services is sponsoring a golf tournament to benefit Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. The event is scheduled for Sept. 29 at Vanderbilt Legends Course in Franklin, Tenn.This is the eighth year that NCS has raised funds for the hospital. NCS is made up of VUMC employees… Read MoreJul 8, 2011
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Final shuttle launch a family affair for Dennis Hall
The July 8 launch of the space shuttle Atlantis will be a bittersweet moment for Hall, for it will be the final voyage of America’s shuttle program, but it will also be carrying his niece, Sandy Magnus. Read MoreJul 7, 2011
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Sharfstein awarded Alphonse Fletcher Sr. Fellowship
Daniel J. Sharfstein, associate professor of law, has been awarded an Alphonse Fletcher Sr. Fellowship by the Fletcher Foundation. Read MoreJul 7, 2011
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Meet the Candidates Community Picnic is July 13
Vanderbilt University will host the 2011 Meet the Candidates Community Picnic on July 13 to connect voters with candidates running in the upcoming Davidson County election. Read MoreJul 7, 2011
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New program supports children with brain injuries
The Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt has helped launch a new program to support children diagnosed with traumatic brain injury after they leave the hospital. Read MoreJul 7, 2011
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Learn about Big Brothers Big Sisters at lunchtime event
A representative from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee will be on campus for an informational Lunch & Learn meeting from noon to 1 p.m. July 15 in the Sarratt Student Center, Room 325/327. Read MoreJul 7, 2011