Year: 2012
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Sharfstein wins James Willard Hurst Prize
Daniel J. Sharfstein has been awarded the 2012 James Willard Hurst Prize for sociolegal history by the Law and Society Association. The prestigious prize, which is awarded annually, goes to the author of the best work in sociolegal history published during the previous calendar year. Sharfstein was recognized for … Read MoreJun 27, 2012
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‘Look Before You Lock’ to prevent child heat stroke and death
It took less than 10 minutes for temperatures to rise from 79 to a blazing 113 degrees inside a parked SUV on the plaza at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The SUV was used to illustrate the danger of leaving children unattended in vehicles — part of a special safety demonstration… Read MoreJun 27, 2012
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Kudos: Read about faculty, staff and alumni awards, appointments and achievements
Samar Ali, a Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt Law School alumna, has been named international director for the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. Ali’s role includes overseeing TNTrade as well as the ECD’s other international initiatives, including managing four international offices. Carter (Vanderbilt) Erik Carter, associate professor of… Read MoreJun 27, 2012
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Spelling out HIV risk in urban China
Research reveals clues to HIV risk in Chinese men who have sex with other men. Read MoreJun 27, 2012
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Vandy rocketeers come in third in national competition
For the third year in a row the Vanderbilt Aerospace Club has come in third in the national rocket competition that is part of the NASA University Student Launch Initiative. Read MoreJun 26, 2012
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Federal Forum: Campaign Hype or Substantive Policy?
Watch video of the Federal Forum on “The Administration’s College Affordability & Completion Agenda: Campaign Hype or Substantive Policy?” hosted by The Office of Federal Relations. The keynote speakers were Douglas L. Christiansen, vice provost for enrollment, and dean of admissions, and Christina West, assistant vice chancellor of federal relations. Read MoreJun 26, 2012
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“The Mighty Sky” at Dyer Observatory
Watch “The Mighty Sky,” a special event at Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory featuring a presentation by Leland Melvin, NASA associate administrator for education and two-time Space Shuttle astronaut, with music from an upcoming album of the same name performed by Nashville-based singer-songwriter Beth Nielsen Chapman and Nashville-based musicians The Long Players. Read MoreJun 26, 2012
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Construction work will affect Medical Center Drive
Medical Center Drive (Vanderbilt University) From 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 30, construction work will take place in front of the Vanderbilt University Hospital emergency department. This will affect three ambulance parking spaces. Medical Center Drive traffic will be shifted, resulting in one northbound and one southbound lane… Read MoreJun 26, 2012
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Eat at Mimi’s Café in July and help Children’s Hospital
Visit Mimi’s Café July 1-31 and purchase a $1 balloon icon or $5 coupon book and proceeds will benefit the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, your local Children’s Miracle Network hospital. On July 6, receive free muffins with your donation. Mimi’s Café has Tennessee locations… Read MoreJun 26, 2012
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Young receives 2012 DOE Early Career Award
Jamey D. Young, chemical and biomolecular engineering, has received a Department of Energy Early Career Award for his proposal entitled, “Enhancing metabolic flux to photosynthetic biofuels.” Read MoreJun 26, 2012
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Education is the key to promoting political participation: Vanderbilt poll
The flag of the Dominican Republic (Paul Stein) One of the most important factors influencing citizens to participate actively in political campaigns in the Americas is education, according to a survey conducted by Vanderbilt University. “Working for a political party or campaign is uncommon,” the researchers wrote in a… Read MoreJun 25, 2012
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Grant bolsters VU autism training for Tennessee educators
A grant from the Tennessee Department of Education will allow the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders to conduct statewide autism training for Tennessee's schools. Read MoreJun 25, 2012
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Homepage design ranked 8th among peers
Vanderbilt’s homepage has been ranked the eighth best designed college website by digital agency the Brick Factory. The Vanderbilt homepage and top-level pages are managed by the Office of University Web Communications. Read MoreJun 22, 2012
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Online ticket referral program launched
Cheerleaders and fans welcoming players at the Star Walk. (John Russell/Vanderbilt) Vanderbilt athletics announced a new addition to the fan ticket experience for the 2012 football season with an online referral program that rewards Commodore fans for helping to spread the word about tickets to their friends and family. Read MoreJun 22, 2012
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‘Breastfeeding Welcomed Here’ campaign launched
“Breastfeeding Welcomed Here” is a partnership between the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center, Health Plus, and the NashVitality campaign, an organization that celebrates and promotes efforts that make the healthy choice an easy choice for all of Nashville. Read MoreJun 22, 2012
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Tips for a healthier Fourth of July cookout
Grilled vegetables are a healthy and satisfying summer dish. (iStock) What’s a Fourth of July cookout without burgers on the grill, creamy potato salad, chips and dip, cold beer and apple pie? An Independence Day celebration wouldn’t be complete without an outdoor feast. But before you dig in to… Read MoreJun 22, 2012
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Lehman receives Dolan Spirit Award
Lara Beth Lehman, who works at Peabody Library, was honored June 19 by the University Staff Advisory Council with the 2012 Karen L.A. Dolan Spirit Award. Read MoreJun 22, 2012
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Tennessean column: Charter school studies find good, bad results
Educational researchers think the verdict is still out on the benefits of charter schools. Read MoreJun 22, 2012
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Kids’ cells okay after mom’s cancer radiation
Study finds no evidence of increased mitochondrial mutations in the children of women treated with radiation for cancer. Read MoreJun 22, 2012
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Psychologist wins Vision Sciences Society award
Assistant Professor of Psychology Geoffrey Woodman has received the 2012 young investigator award from the Vision Sciences Society. Read MoreJun 21, 2012