Month: January 2014
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Vanderbilt’s investment office announces two new hires
Brandon Banks and Natasha Cupps are new investment managers for Vanderbilt University, according to Anders Hall, vice chancellor for investments and chief investment officer. Read MoreJan 3, 2014
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New session of Weight Watchers at Work begins Jan. 8
A new 10-week session of Weight Watchers at Work starts Wednesday, Jan. 8, at the Student Life Center. The difference between “at work” meetings and traditional Weight Watchers meetings is that all costs are paid in sessions. This means that everything is paid at the time of joining. The cost… Read MoreJan 3, 2014
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Get discounts to ‘Red,’ ‘An Evening with Tony Bennett,’ ‘Ghost’ at TPAC
Vanderbilt staff and faculty are eligible for a discount on tickets to select performances of these upcoming shows at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. Red Feb. 13, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 20, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 22, 2:30 p.m. Read MoreJan 3, 2014
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Brenda Gilmore, MEd.’88, elected to Women in Government leadership
Rep. Brenda Gilmore, MEd.’88, has been elected as state director for Women in Government, a group that advocates for women serving in state legislatures. She was elected to the position by her female colleagues in the state General Assembly. Read MoreJan 3, 2014
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Health Plus offices have moved
A rendering of the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center. (Moody-Nolan/Vanderbilt) The Health Plus offices have moved. Look for Health Plus in 2014 at the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center, around campus and at offsite locations. Health Plus’ programs and services are available to faculty and staff and are a… Read MoreJan 2, 2014
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Enter basketball sustainability challenge, win VIP treatment at upcoming game
Your group could win a catered in-game VIP hospitality event, tickets for 20 people, a signed premium item and on-court recognition at the Vanderbilt vs. Texas A&M men’s basketball game on Feb. 15. Read MoreJan 2, 2014
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Staff survey focus groups begin Jan. 13
The next phase of the Vanderbilt Staff Community Survey will begin Jan. 13, when our survey partner, Avatar Solutions, will conduct more than 90 focus groups with employees selected at random from the entire staff database. Read MoreJan 2, 2014
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Emerging playwright now in residence at Vanderbilt
Sheri Wilner, an emerging playwright whose work has been performed all over the United States, will spend the spring semester as the Fred Coe Playwright-in-Residence at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreJan 2, 2014
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Vanderbilt announces expansion plans for Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital
Vanderbilt University plans to build a four-floor inpatient expansion on top of the existing structure of the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, hospital officials announced Dec. 31. Read MoreJan 2, 2014
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Pennies vs. Pounds: How “supersizing” could actually lead to healthier choices
New research finds consumers may be just as willing to supersize healthy food as they are fast food if they feel they’re getting a deal. Read MoreJan 2, 2014
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Vanderbilt announces expansion plans for Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital
Vanderbilt University plans to build a four-floor inpatient expansion on top of the existing structure of the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, hospital officials announced Dec. 31, 2013. Each floor of the expansion will add approximately 40,000 square feet to Children’s Hospital that will be used to fulfill… Read MoreJan 2, 2014