Month: April 2013
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Free Vanderbilt teacher professional development course to be offered online
K-12 teachers across the country will have the opportunity to take a professional development course from Vanderbilt University faculty next spring via the university’s partnership with leading massive online open course provider Coursera. Read MoreApr 30, 2013
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Consumer taste for high altitude beans shifts opportunity to small farmers
Economic prospects improved for small mountain farmers in Guatemala when consumers developed a taste for coffee brewed with beans grown at high altitude, according to a new study from the Vanderbilt Institute for Coffee Studies. Read MoreApr 29, 2013
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Commodores set record for best league start with wins over Mississippi State
Vanderbilt’s dominance has begun to challenge some historic marks on the heels of another weekend sweep — this one against Mississippi State. Read MoreApr 29, 2013
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VU alumni honor John Lachs for educational contributions
John Lachs, the Centennial Professor of Philosophy at Vanderbilt University, has received the 2013 Vanderbilt Alumni Education Award. Read MoreApr 29, 2013
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Fava beans’ impact on urine sodium
Eating fava beans increases dopamine in blood and urine, but does not stimulate urinary sodium excretion. Read MoreApr 29, 2013
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Toni Morrison to appear at Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt
Toni Morrison (Angela Radulescu) Literary legend and Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Toni Morrison will make an appearance at Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt shortly after her Senior Day speech. She will sign books for the first 100 guests. Morrison will appear at Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt in… Read MoreApr 26, 2013
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University Club announces board appointments
The University Club of Nashville has announced the 2013 Board of Directors. Read MoreApr 26, 2013
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Science and math students take ‘green’ campus tour
On April 8, first-year students in the School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt (SSMV) participated in the annual “Earth, Wind and Fire” tour to learn about energy production and the sustainable features of Vanderbilt’s campus. The Sustainability and Environmental Management Office (SEMO) and Plant Operations act as hosts each year. Read MoreApr 26, 2013
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Shop at Costco without a membership May 18-19
Shop at Costco without a membership on Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., thanks to a special promotion for Vanderbilt staff and faculty. The offer is only available at Nashville and Brentwood locations. To participate, bring this flyer and show your Vanderbilt… Read MoreApr 26, 2013
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Nashville Kids Triathlon is May 19
The Nashville Kids Triathlon takes place Sunday, May 19. There is still time to Join Team Vanderbilt! Read MoreApr 26, 2013
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Our favorite Tweets and Instagrams: End of the semester edition
Nostalgia and excitement are in the air this week. Students are ready for finals to be over, but for those who are graduating, it’s a bittersweet time. Below are a few of our favorite Tweets and Instagrams as the semester comes to a close. [View the… Read MoreApr 26, 2013
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Factor reduces virus-related asthma attacks
An immune system factor associated with severe asthma may actually reduce asthma attacks induced by viral infections. Read MoreApr 26, 2013
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Saturday’s marathon to force road closures around campus
There will be several Vanderbilt-area road closures on Saturday due to the St. Jude Country Music Marathon and half Marathon. Read MoreApr 25, 2013
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Free head and neck cancer screening May 3
(Vanderbilt University) A sore throat can be a symptom of allergies or a cold virus but if the sore throat persists it may be an early symptom of head and neck cancer. Vanderbilt will hold a free head and neck cancer screening day, Friday, May 3, 9 a.m. –… Read MoreApr 25, 2013
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Rethinking prisons subject of conference
Rethinking Prisons conference brings together more than 100 scholars, activists, and practitioners from across the US, as well as Canada and Brazil, to discuss issues raised by prisons and the death penalty. Read MoreApr 25, 2013
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Tracking gunfire with a smartphone
A team of computer engineers from Vanderbilt University’s Institute of Software Integrated Systems has developed an inexpensive hardware module and related software that can transform an Android smartphone into a simple shooter location system. Read MoreApr 25, 2013
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Events honor, celebrate VU’s women scientists
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is celebrating its women scientists with five events this month that feature inspiring women sharing their research achievements and lives. Read MoreApr 25, 2013
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Coordinated messaging key to federal support: Cooper
In an era of budget cutting and belt-tightening, how can science get more support from the federal government? Read MoreApr 25, 2013
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McEvoy to lead Anesthesiology’s educational affairs
Matthew McEvoy, M.D., is joining Vanderbilt’s Department of Anesthesiology faculty later this month as vice chair for Educational Affairs and residency program director. Read MoreApr 25, 2013
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Free head and neck cancer screening event set for May 3
Vanderbilt will hold a free head and neck cancer screening day, Friday, May 3, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center, Odess Head and Neck Surgery Clinic, 7209 Medical Center East, South Tower. The Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center for Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences is located at 1215 21st Ave. S. and parking is available in the East Garage. Read MoreApr 25, 2013