Month: October 2012
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Complementary and alternative medicine use differs by race, economics
Use of complementary and alternative medicine differs by race and socioeconomic factors, study reports. Read MoreOct 9, 2012
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Harvard’s Poussaint to deliver Levi Watkins Jr. Lecture
Alvin Poussaint, M.D., professor of Psychiatry and faculty associate dean for Student Affairs at Harvard Medical School, will deliver Vanderbilt University School of Medicine’s 11th annual Levi Watkins Jr. Lecture at noon on Tuesday, Oct. 16, in 208 Light Hall. Read MoreOct 8, 2012
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Vanderbilt expert available for comment on Supreme Court affirmative action case
Vanderbilt’s Stella Flores, whose research shows institutions would lose diversity under race-neutral admissions policies, is available for comment on the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court affirmative action case. Read MoreOct 8, 2012
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Sarratt Student Center and Rand Hall celebrate re-opening after major renovation
Spaces in Vanderbilt's Rand Hall are set to re-open this week, following more than seven months of work at Rand and Sarratt Student Center that mark the joint facility’s first major renovation in more than a decade. Read MoreOct 8, 2012
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Family Night at Dyer Observatory is Oct. 23
Vanderbilt faculty, staff and their families are invited to a special night at Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23. Read MoreOct 8, 2012
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Tennessee voter registration deadline is TODAY
The deadline to register to vote in Tennessee is Monday, Oct. 8. If you are not yet registered to vote in Tennessee and plan to do so on Election Day, Nov. 6, you must register in person at the Tennessee Election Commission, Metro Office Building First Floor, 800 Second… Read MoreOct 8, 2012
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2012 Southern Festival of Books features Vanderbilt faculty
Vanderbilt professors are well represented among the authors participating in the 2012 Southern Festival of Books: A Celebration of the Written Word Oct. 12, 13 and 14 in downtown Nashville. The free festival, which began in 1989, is a three-day celebration of authors, writing and reading. Every… Read MoreOct 5, 2012
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Anchor Link connects students to campus life
There is a new system on campus that is transforming the way Vanderbilt manages the co-curricular student experience: Anchor Link. A joint initiative between the Office of the Dean of Students and Vanderbilt Student Government, Anchor Link is an online student involvement… Read MoreOct 5, 2012
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Benefits and Health Fair set for Oct. 10, 11
Human Resources representatives will be on hand to answer your Open Enrollment or other benefits questions at this year’s Benefits and Health Fair, scheduled for Oct. 10 and 11. Medical, dental, vision, retirement and disability representatives also will be available. Come to the fair for free “Know Your Numbers”… Read MoreOct 5, 2012
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Registration for SEC Symposium now open
Registration is now open for the 2013 SEC Symposium, which will have the theme “Impact of the Southeast in the World’s Renewable Energy Future.” This SEC event, which is led by the University of Georgia, takes place at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, Feb. 10-12, 2013. To… Read MoreOct 5, 2012
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Memorial gathering for Mary McClure Taylor set for Oct. 9
Mary McClure Taylor (John Russell/Vanderbilt) The Office of the Chancellor will host a gathering in memory of Mary McClure Taylor from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, in the second-floor lobby of Kirkland Hall. Taylor, the beloved university receptionist who left a lasting impression of warmth,… Read MoreOct 5, 2012
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Our favorite Tweets of the week, Sept. 29-Oct. 5
We love hearing from our fans, friends and followers, and we have some very vocal ones on Twitter. Below are just a few of our favorite Tweets from the past week. Be a part of the conversation – follow @VanderbiltU today. [View the story "Our favorite Tweets… Read MoreOct 5, 2012
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VUCast: Stock Obsession
This Week on VUCast, Vanderbilt’s online newscast: Why our obsession with stock prices is killing U.S. companies. How powerful is the shrinking undecided voter? Vanderbilt takes you from farm to fork [vucastblurb]… Read MoreOct 5, 2012
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Undergrads virtually manipulate model car for fast design changes
The goal of the Adaptive Vehicle Make program is to develop software to test vehicle designs before they are built. Read MoreOct 5, 2012
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Host proteins can control HIV infection
The protein APOBEC3G contributes to spontaneous control of HIV-1 in vivo and may provide therapeutic benefits. Read MoreOct 5, 2012
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Longtime prisoner Russell Maroon Shoats focus of discussion
A panel of scholars and activists will discuss the impact of longtime prisoner, writer and activist Russell Maroon Shoats on grassroots political activism Oct. 11 at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreOct 4, 2012
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Premiere of ‘Escape Fire’ movie Oct. 4 at Belcourt
The Vanderbilt Center for Integrative Health, MissionPoint Health Partners, the Shade Tree Family Clinic, the Clinic at Mercury Courts and the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing have come together to premiere the movie, Escape Fire: The Fight to… Read MoreOct 4, 2012
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Plans announced for the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Williamson Medical Center
A new pediatric tower at Williamson Medical Center will bear the name the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Williamson Medical Center. Williamson Medical Center (WMC), one of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s affiliates, announced plans this week to expand its facility through construction to include upgraded surgical… Read MoreOct 4, 2012
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Obsession with stock prices hurting economy: Vanderbilt professor
The fixation on maximizing shareholder value for stockholders at the expense of other stakeholders poses a serious threat to the American economy, said Vanderbilt Law School professor Margaret Blair. Read MoreOct 4, 2012
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Discounted basketball season tickets now available
Memorial Gym (Steve Green/Vanderbilt) Vanderbilt employees who want to experience the thrill and excitement of Memorial Magic during the upcoming basketball season have the opportunity to purchase season tickets for men’s and women’s basketball. By purchasing season tickets, employees can guarantee themselves the best seats in the… Read MoreOct 4, 2012