Month: May 2014

Shape up this summer by challenging yourself to build healthier physical, nutritional and wellness habits. Explore ways to incorporate new fitness activities, healthy eating and personal well-being into your daily life. Read More

Chris Lehmann, M.D., professor of Pediatrics and Biomedical Informatics at Vanderbilt, has been appointed by the U.S. Government Accountability Office as the first pediatrician to serve on the Health Information Technology (HIT) Policy Committee. Read More

The next Bedside Matters, an hourlong, monthly rounds geared toward helping Vanderbilt University Medical Center health care providers deal with the social and emotional issues of caring for patients and families, will be on Wednesday, May 21. Read More

At last week’s Commencement, the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Class of 2014 was charged with focusing on developing relationships with their patients and stepping up as leaders in their profession while making a positive impact in health care. Read More

Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing and dean of Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, told graduates during Commencement and Investiture ceremonies last week that “this is the most exciting time to be a new master’s or doctorally prepared nurse because nursing is more appreciated than ever. Read More

Most people probably don’t think much about the chemical compound that flavors curries and gives the Indian spice turmeric its yellow color. For Odaine Gordon, Ph.D., who celebrated his doctoral degree at last week’s Graduate School commencement, this compound — called curcumin — has special significance. Read More

Executive Chief Nursing Officer Marilyn Dubree, MSN, R.N., reviewed the challenges of the past year and highlighted what Vanderbilt University Medical Center nursing is doing to prepare for the future at last week’s State of Nursing address, scheduled to coincide with National Nurses Week. Read More

Brent Tener has been named director of Vanderbilt's Office of Student Financial Aid and Undergraduate Scholarships following a national search, Vice Provost for Enrollment and Dean of Admissions Douglas L. Christiansen announced May 15. Read More

Two Nobel laureates were among the presenters at the Financial Markets Research Center’s annual conference at Vanderbilt University, which was held this year in honor of Hans Stoll of Vanderbilt. Read More

Vanderbilt Campus Dining is offering a limited-time summer discount on faculty and staff meal plans. Enjoy cuisine from Vanderbilt’s award-winning chefs, all within walking distance of your office, at a special price: 15 meals for the price of 10. That’s $4.83 per meal (a “meal” constitutes one entree, two… Read More

Please join us for the launch of the 2014 Tennessee Men’s Health Report Card on Tuesday, June 10, in Ed Jones Auditorium at the Ellington Agricultural Center, 440 Hogan Road in Nashville. The event will begin with a meet and greet from 10 to 10:30 a.m., followed by… Read More

(Steve Green/Vanderbilt) Stay in shape this summer with a membership to the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center. Memberships, good through Aug. 31, are available for Vanderbilt faculty, staff, spouses, dependents and alumni. Price is per person. May–August 2014: $120 June–August: $90 July–August:… Read More

Join the celebration as Vanderbilt recognizes National Employee Health and Fitness Day May 21. Read More

Among those graduating May 10 from the School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt is Hume-Fogg High School valedictorian Chelsea Guo. Read More

The protein CaMKII acts as a calcium sensor in a positive feedback pathway that enhances glucose-stimulated insulin secretion. Read More

Vanderbilt hosted a networking luncheon in April with Tennessee higher education institutions to explore forming a Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. HERC members share a commitment to hiring the most diverse and talented faculty, staff and executives. Read More

Employees can earn up to $2,500 for referring an R.N. or L.P.N. through Vanderbilt’s Referral Bonus Program now through Aug. 1. Read More

In light of the first cases of Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus being reported in the United States, all Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students are reminded about ways to minimize the spread of this infection if travelling to affected regions of the world. Read More

Barbara Schulz A memorial service to celebrate the life of Barbara Schulz is planned for 7 p.m. Saturday, May 31, in Benton Chapel on the Vanderbilt campus. Schulz was a longtime staff member in the Vanderbilt General Counsel’s office, retiring in 2011 after 22 years of service. She died… Read More

As Vanderbilt engineering students raced around Featheringill Hall, working to complete undergraduate classes, a handful scheduled time in a ground-floor shop. One in particular knew he was on the last lap to getting a degree and is gunning to get back on a racetrack. Read More