Year: 2011

The Sorbonne The Sorbonne/Vanderbilt Baudelaire Conference will be held Dec. 9 and 10 in Paris and will explore the theme “Baudelaire: Translation, Criticism, Reception.” Tracy Sharpley-Whiting, director of the W. T. Bandy Center for Baudelaire and Modern French Studies, director of African American and Diaspora… Read More

Recent ongoing research highlights the Institute for Software Integrated Systems' broad, multidisciplinary impact. Read More

  (photo by Ron Manville) FiddleCakes, a Vanderbilt alumni-operated and -owned business, is offering a 5 percent discount on items from its holiday menu to Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students who present a Vanderbilt business card or ID. Email or call Jessica at… Read More

At approximately 10:30 p.m. on Nov. 28, Vanderbilt University Police were notified of a forcible fondling. A female studying in Sarratt Student Center reported the person sitting at the table behind her put his hand on her buttocks. The female immediately left the area and contacted police. Read More

Watch video of John Seigenthaler of the First Amendment Center at Vanderbilt speaking during a celebration of the 220th anniversary of the Bill of Rights. Seigenthaler, founder of the First Amendment Center and chairman emeritus at The Tennessean, spoke Nov. 28. The Bill of Rights was ratified on Dec. 15,… Read More

Vanderbilt employees qualify for a special discount on Shen Yun Performing Arts: Reviving 5,000 Years of Civilization at TPAC. In Shen Yun, discover the glory of a fantastically rich culture, that of classical China, brought to life through brilliantly choreographed dance and mesmerizing, all-original orchestral… Read More

Vanderbilt’s Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization (CTTC) is expanding its services to accommodate the growing needs of Vanderbilt researchers. Read More

Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt will host a book signing for Charity Maness, author of It’s Lonely Here in Hell: Love Letters from Nam” on Dec. 2, 4-7 p.m. Maness’ book is based on the life of Jim Piper, brother of Gary Piper, senior LAN… Read More

Time to bleed black and gold, remember magic win # 6 and celebrate our football team. Go to Bowl Central for all your bowl information. [vucastblurb]    … Read More

"Men in Kilts," by Laura Carpenter (Image courtesy of Studio East Nashville) Studio East Nashville presents The ƒ-Stops Here, a juried exhibition of recent work by six Nashville photographers, including Associate Professor of Sociology Laura Carpenter and Vanderbilt alumna Stacey Irvin, a… Read More

As parents and others navigate the hustle and bustle of the holiday shopping season, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is offering tips to avoid this year’s most dangerous toys. Read More

Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt (Vanderbilt University) Wednesday, Nov. 30, and Thursday, Dec. 1 7:30 p.m. Steve and Judy Turner Recital Hall Blair Student Chamber Ensembles A musical potpourri of chamber ensembles, including string, woodwind and brass instruments. Blair collegiate students perform familiar… Read More

(photo courtesy of VIBE) VIBE, Vanderbilt’s premiere hip-hop dance team, will present their fifth annual show, “The Next Chapter: Inspiring a Hip-Hop Generation,” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Student Life Center Ballroom. The event will benefit the Martha O’Bryan Center. The 2011… Read More

(photo courtesy of Sarratt Art Studios) The 21st Annual Sarratt Holiday Arts Festival will open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 1-10 and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11, at Sarratt Gallery. The festival will feature handmade items for purchase as well as… Read More

The tenor of the immigration debate will probably change as the candidates get closer to the general election. Assistant professor of political science Efrén Pérez explains why the immigration debate is likely to evolve. View 2012 election expertise information for Efren Perez >> Visit ElectionVU to find all Vanderbilt… Read More

Douglas L. Christiansen, Vanderbilt University’s vice provost for enrollment, dean of admissions and assistant professor of public policy and higher education is among three new national trustees elected to the College Board. Read More

With the recent addition of the Food for Thought Café in Vanderbilt University’s Central Library, food and drinks in covered containers are permitted now in most library areas. Read More

Americans Elect is participating in a panel discussion hosted by Vanderbilt University 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, at The First Amendment Center. Read More

When the Republican presidential candidates ramp up anti-immigrant rhetoric this campaign season, they are likely to alienate conservative-leaning Latinos. Read More

Students of Jennifer Gunderman’s History of Rock class will receive an early holiday gift when legendary tenor saxophone player Bobby Keys talks about his career recording and touring with some of the greatest rock and roll musicians of all time including the Rolling Stones, Beatles and Eric Clapton. Read More