Year: 2011

Auburn University has set up an online relief command center for all those interested in helping those affected by the storms in Alabama. Read More

Researchers have identified genes that may influence sensitivity of human cells to a bacterial toxin. Read More

Watch video of Pat Schroeder speaking at Vanderbilt April 29. Schroeder, an outspoken advocate for women’s and family issues while serving in the U.S. House of Representatives for 24 years, spoke at Vanderbilt University’s Central Library. The former congresswoman’s talk was titled “24 Years of House Work…and the Place Is… Read More

Holly Tucker (Joe Howell) Our next Master of Liberal Arts and SciencePre-View Open House is scheduled for Tuesday, May 17, at 6 p.m. in Wilson Hall.  All three MLAS faculty for this summer will present background on their courses. MLAS 260 70: “Found & Fabricated: Sculpture” with Professor… Read More

Photo of NMR instrument courtesy of Bruker BioSpin More than seven tons of equipment is set to be delivered to the Stevenson Center on May 7. A Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectrometer will be lifted in through the roof. The 900 MHz NMR spectrometer will be delivered to… Read More

On April 30, (pictured from left to right) David Rehse of the Association of Energy Engineers and the Center for Energy Efficiency at MTSU presented Mark Petty, assistant vice chancellor for Plant Operations; Darren Bevill, campus energy manager; and Mitch Lampley, director of Engineering and Technical Support,… Read More

(iStockPhotography) Lumps, bumps or sore spots on the head or neck or discomfort in the mouth and throat may be early symptoms of head and neck cancer. Vanderbilt will hold its annual free head and neck cancer screening and education event Friday, May 6, from 9 a.m. Read More

Vanderbilt University’s class of 2011 will be advised and inspired by Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Wangari Maathai during Commencement and Senior Day activities May 12-13. Read More

Information Technology Services at Vanderbilt wants to remind the community of the dangers of email phishing scams, which spike following major news events, such as the death of Osama Bin Laden. ITS cautions all Vanderbilt faculty, students and staff to exercise additional caution and to stop and think before clicking… Read More

A new Weight Watchers at Work Session begins on Wednesday, May 4. New members pay $120 for the eight-week session. Returning members pay $110 (payments can be divided).  Weigh in starts at noon and the meeting begins at 12:15 p.m. The session will be for 10 weeks. Vanderbilt employees are… Read More

MRB IV (Vanderbilt University/Susan Urmy) Police evacuated the MRB IV building early Thursday after a gas leak was detected in one room on the eighth floor of a laboratory building and contained. The leak, caused by a faulty freon compressor, was contained in Room 8424 of the… Read More

See how Commodore fans, players and the new coach are gearing up for the next season. Plus, making money when the market is down and the Melodores get noticed in NYC! [vucastblurb]… Read More

The Vanderbilt Board of Trust has named the university’s living-learning community for first-year students for Martha R. Ingram. Read More

Now that spring is well underway and the weather is warmer, thoughts turn to freshening up your surroundings.  Spring cleaning is a time-honored tradition, and can result in simplifying and organizing your home and/or office without impacting the environment by following some simple strategies. “Spring cleaning is a… Read More

The role of language and books in current culture and the impact of reading material on personal experiences are among the themes for the installations, titled “heard mentality.” Read More

Your Nashville Predators will face the Vancouver Canucks in the Western Conference Semifinals in their first trip to the second round.  Come be a part of history!  There is nothing like the excitement of playoff hockey.  See you there! Second Round Home Games Game E: Tuesday, May… Read More

Stop by and have your weight, blood pressure and body mass index checked: Wednesday, May 4 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Occupational Health Clinic, 640 Medical Arts Building Thursday, May 5 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in 201 Kirkland Hall, Arts and Science Dean’s Office… Read More

Work/Life Connections-EAP offers a personal cash flow management seminar to give people the tools to think about, design, and implement an effective cash flow for their personal finances.  This seminar helps bring a business-like approach to minding money. The seminar will be offered on Thursday, May 12, from 4-5… Read More

As May is Mental Health Month, counselor Ralph Topham talked with Dr. Paul Ragan, medical director of Work/Life Connections-EAP, about the symptoms of trauma which may recur with the anniversary date of the 2010 Nashville May floods. There is a Mental Health screening which is anonymous and available on the Work/Life Connections-EAP website.  This… Read More

Pizza Perfect's catering special for May includes fresh-made lasagna, bread, salad and tea. Read More