Month: November 2012
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Join Commodore football team for bowl announcement celebration
Commodore fans are invited to join Head Coach James Franklin and his Vanderbilt student-athletes this Sunday on campus for the team’s bowl announcement celebration. The celebration will begin at 7 p.m. at the Vanderbilt Student Life Center located across 25th Avenue from Memorial Gym. Doors will open for the free… Read MoreNov 27, 2012
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Don’t miss these events at the Frist featuring Vanderbilt experts, performers
Frist Center for the Visual Arts Don’t miss these upcoming events at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts featuring Vanderbilt experts and performers. Saturday, Dec. 1, 11 a.m. “Expressions in Space: The Performative Aspect of Carrie Mae Weems” Join Bridgette Kohnhorst, director of Great Performances at Vanderbilt and Sarratt Art Gallery, as she discusses the… Read MoreNov 27, 2012
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Listen: Lifelong learners invited to sign up for Osher winter classes
Online registration is now open for the 2013 winter term of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreNov 27, 2012
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“Forged in Fire: The Jefferson Collection and the Origins of the Library of Congress”
Watch video of Mark Dimunation, chief of the Rare Book and Special Collections Division at the Library of Congress, present as part of the Vanderbilt Library Lecture Series. His talk is titled “Forged in Fire: The Jefferson Collection and the Origins of the Library of Congress.” The nucleus of the… Read MoreNov 26, 2012
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Professors tweak their pedagogical style with blogs
Humberto Garcia's blog for The Romantic Period: Romanticism and Apocalypse. Social media tools have changed the way people communicate, learn and share ideas—and the academic world is no exception. More than ever before, professors, including some here at Vanderbilt, are using blogs to supplement more traditional teaching and grading… Read MoreNov 26, 2012
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VUMC’s ‘Promise of Discovery’ campaign gets new messaging
Mary Zutter, assistant vice chancellor for integrative diagnostics, is featured in new messaging for Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s “Promise of Discovery” awareness campaign. (Vanderbilt University) Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s “Promise of Discovery” awareness campaign has received an infusion of new television messaging. New video began airing this month on… Read MoreNov 26, 2012
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Our favorite Facebook posts of the week, Nov. 16-23
This week we asked, “What are you giving thanks for this year?” The responses have been heartwarming. Take a look and join the conversation – what are you grateful for as 2012 draws to a close?… Read MoreNov 23, 2012
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VUMC to debut new homepage
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Vanderbilt University Medical Center will launch a new homepage design Friday, Nov. 30, for its website for the mc.vanderbilt.edu domain. The new design aligns with the look and functionality of patient care sites VanderbiltHealth.com and ChildrensHospital.Vanderbilt.org. This will provide both visitors and… Read MoreNov 21, 2012
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Carcinogenic chemicals cramp DNA
Researchers have determined how a DNA lesion caused by exposure to chemicals may spark cancer formation. Read MoreNov 21, 2012
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New faculty: Cecilia Hyunjung Mo shares her late father’s passion for politics
Cecilia Hyunjung Mo followed in her father's footsteps to understand the thorniest issues in political science. Read MoreNov 20, 2012
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New faculty: John Graves plays role in shaping national health policy
John Graves was part of the team hired by the Obama administration to provide statistical and economic evidence that would inform the development of the Affordable Care Act. Read MoreNov 20, 2012
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Sarratt Holiday Arts Festival begins Nov. 29
(image courtesy of Sarratt Art Studios) The 22nd Annual Sarratt Holiday Arts Festival, scheduled for Nov. 29–Dec. 7, will feature the work of 20 craft artists from the Middle Tennessee area. Handmade jewelry, pottery, leather purses, wood items for the kitchen, prints, photography and more will be available at affordable… Read MoreNov 20, 2012
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Take a holiday carriage ride and support Hillsboro-West End neighbors
The Hillsboro-West End Neighborhood Association is sponsoring horse-drawn carriage rides Saturday, Dec. 1, and Sunday, Dec. 2. See beautiful holiday lights as you ride in a horse-drawn carriage, clip-clopping through the historic Hillsboro-West End neighborhood. Tours include hot cider, refreshments, music, friendly and experienced horses and drivers, and warm… Read MoreNov 20, 2012
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VUCast Extra: Relive the Vanderbilt win over U.T.
Want to get excited about going bowling for the second year in a row—the first time in Commodore Nation history? Watching Vanderbilt beat U.T. 41 to 18 will get you in the mood to buy those tickets. Let’s Go Bowling! And be sure to check out Bowl Central. [vucastblurb]… Read MoreNov 20, 2012
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Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt offers toy safety tips for the holiday shopping season
As parents and relatives hit the stores this holiday season to acquire the hottest gadgets, gizmos and toys, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is offering tips on buying age-appropriate items and avoiding hidden dangers. Read MoreNov 20, 2012
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NCS golf tournament raises $15,000 for Children’s Hospital
L-r: Chris Lee, Carol Capps, Jeff Kimble and Luke Gregory. (Vanderbilt University) The Ninth Annual Network Computing Services Golf Tournament was held Sept. 27 at Vanderbilt Legends Club in Franklin, Tenn. This year’s event raised $15,000 to support pediatric cancer research. Jeff Kimble, director of Network Computing… Read MoreNov 19, 2012
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Peters’ introductory image processing lecture notes an online hit
Electrical engineering professor Alan Peters has posted the lecture notes to his popular introductory image processing course online. Read MoreNov 19, 2012
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Vanderbilt Relevant Religion to examine impact of Karl Barth
Vanderbilt University Divinity School will offer a three-hour community education class Dec. 1 on the life and beliefs of Karl Barth, one of the most influential Christian theologians of the 20th century. Read MoreNov 19, 2012
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Dores defeat Vols in final home game
(Joe Howell/Vanderbilt) Saturday, Vanderbilt rewarded Commodore fans with a 41-18 thumping of Tennessee, ending the Vols’ 29-game winning streak at Vanderbilt Stadium. Read MoreNov 19, 2012
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Bird’s eye view of gut development
A new map of the developing gut of quail offers valuable tool for studying intestinal diseases. Read MoreNov 19, 2012