Year: 2014
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Attention Baby Boomers: Get screened for hepatitis C
Occupational Health Clinic (Vanderbilt University) The Centers for Disease Control recommends that adults born between 1945-1965 (the generation known as Baby Boomers) be tested once for hepatitis C. If you have Vanderbilt Aetna health insurance, you can have this test done at the Occupational Health Clinic at no… Read MoreJul 3, 2014
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Game Plan for your Health video now live
You now can watch the 2014 Game Plan for your Health video, “Manage your Energy, Maximize your Life.” Being our best requires us to take a close look at how we manage our energy. Without managing our energy, relationships, work performance and our general love for life may suffer. Read MoreJul 3, 2014
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World on Wednesdays seeks presenters on international topics
International Student and Scholar Services is seeking students, faculty, staff and community members who may be interested in collaborating with ISSS for its upcoming World on Wednesdays(WOW) program during fall 2014 as presenters of diverse and international topics. One mission of ISSS is to facilitate and promote international… Read MoreJul 3, 2014
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Medical Center limited submission opportunity: Burroughs Wellcome Fund
Vanderbilt may nominate five candidates for the 2015 Career Awards for Medical Scientists, which supports physician-scientists bridging advanced postdoctoral/fellowship training and the early years of faculty service. Grants are $700,000 for a five-year period. Proposals must be in the area of basic biomedical, disease-oriented or translational research. Proposals… Read MoreJul 3, 2014
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Vanderbilt IT launching new, more secure wireless solution
Vanderbilt IT has introduced a new wireless onboarding solution to help ensure that Vanderbilt students, staff and faculty have a more secure Wi-Fi connection. Read MoreJul 3, 2014
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Vanderbilt selected to participate in Undiagnosed Diseases Network
Armed with a $7.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, Vanderbilt University Medical Center is one of six medical centers around the country selected to participate in a network to develop effective approaches for diagnosing hard-to-solve medical cases. Read MoreJul 3, 2014
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Vanderbilt acquires historic Sony Music Entertainment Building
Vanderbilt University's acquisition of the historic Sony Music Entertainment Building on 18th Avenue South will provide additional academic space close to campus. Read MoreJul 2, 2014
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Vanderbilt experts offer tips for safe grilling
As the long July Fourth holiday weekend approaches, many outdoor cooking enthusiasts will pull their grills from winter hibernation. Some will be sorry they did. Read MoreJul 2, 2014
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Susan Gray School now enrolling students
(Vanderbilt University) Have you heard about one of Peabody College’s “tucked-away treasures”? The Susan Gray School is an inclusive preschool for children 1-5 conveniently located near Peabody Library in the OMC Building. Susan Gray’s school day is 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., but the school is open from 7:30 a.m. to… Read MoreJul 2, 2014
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VUIT changes access to email quarantined as spam
(iStock Photo) On Wednesday, July 9, Vanderbilt University Information Technology will migrate the Vanderbilt Vmail (Exchange 2010) environment from ForeFront Online Protection (FOPE) to Exchange Online Protection (EOP). EOP is the latest version of Microsoft’s message transport and hygiene platform and includes enhanced anti-spam and anti-malware protection, greater flexibility… Read MoreJul 2, 2014
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Become a First Friend and promote cultural exchange
(iStockphoto) Join International Student and Scholar Services in welcoming new Vanderbilt international students this fall by becoming a First Friend. First Friends fill out an application and are matched with an incoming international student based on their common interests. Matches will meet for the first time at… Read MoreJul 2, 2014
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Rand to open more dining concepts for summer
(Steve Green/Vanderbilt) Rand Dining Center will open more concepts for the remainder of the summer for retail and summer conference guests. Additions include The Grill featuring burgers and fries, Tex Mex and The Deli. Rand will continue to offer Chef James Bistro hot and cold meals, a full salad bar,… Read MoreJul 2, 2014
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Tennessee-based congressional staff spend day at Vanderbilt
Tennessee-based congressional staff members spent the day on campus June 25 to learn firsthand about Vanderbilt services and resources. Read MoreJul 2, 2014
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Vanderbilt experts offer tips for safe grilling
by Trisha Pasricha As the weather becomes even warmer and a long July 4th holiday weekend approaches, many outdoor cooking enthusiasts will pull their grills from winter hibernation. Some will be sorry they did. While most people use their grills to prepare delicious food without incident, according to the Tennessee… Read MoreJul 2, 2014
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Two Vanderbilt offices relocate to 1801 Edgehill Ave.
The Health Professions Advisory Office and the Office of Honors Scholarships have relocated to 1801 Edgehill Ave. Two Vanderbilt University offices serving students have moved to a new location. The Health Professions Advisory Office (HPAO) and the Office of Honors Scholarships (OHS) have relocated from the… Read MoreJul 1, 2014
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Star-Spangled Brass: Steven Smartt embarks on a full-blown musical journey
Steven Smartt, BME’71, MME’72—associate dean for academic services in the Graduate School, assistant provost for research, and assistant professor of the practice of education—leads a parallel life. A trumpet player since elementary school, the Nashville native earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music education from Peabody College. He… Read MoreJul 1, 2014
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Runner’s High: Idealism, energy and a touch of naiveté led me to William. Marathon training showed me just how tough I was.
By Andrea McDermott Sanders, MEd’06 “We are looking for a student to tutor our son. …” So began an email blast that went out to all Peabody graduate students Sept. 13, 2004. Dr. Anderson Spickard, MD’89, a physician in Vanderbilt University’s internal medicine and public health department, and his… Read MoreJul 1, 2014
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Vanderbilt selected to participate in Undiagnosed Diseases Network
Armed with a $7.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Vanderbilt University Medical Center is one of six medical centers around the country selected to participate in a network to develop effective approaches for diagnosing hard-to-solve medical cases (undiagnosed diseases). Read MoreJul 1, 2014
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New leadership and members named for Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board
The Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board of Directors is pleased to announce new leadership and the addition of eight new members. Patti White, BA’76, is president and Perry Brandt, BA’74, JD’77, is president-elect. New members include Ryan Grant, BS’01; Eileen C. Hart, BA’10, MSN’12; Larkin Martin, BA’85; Kate Morgan, BS’06; Alex Quintana, BA’05, MSF’06; Tim Warnock, BA’84; Valerie Williams, BE’95; and Justin Wood, BA’03, JD’06. Read MoreJul 1, 2014
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University-wide limited submission opportunity: Simons Foundation MMLS Award
Vanderbilt may nominate one candidate for the Simons Investigators in the Mathematical Modeling of Living Systems (MMLS) Award, which supports junior faculty for five years at $100,000 per year. An additional $10,000 per year will be provided to the investigator’s department. In addition, the institution will receive 20 percent… Read MoreJun 30, 2014