Year: 2017
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Herculano-Houzel featured at (Lunch) Box talk Nov. 1
A noted neuroscientist who studies the number of neurons present in the brains of different species, including humans, will discuss her groundbreaking work during a lunchtime talk Wednesday, Nov. 1. Read MoreOct 30, 2017
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Journalists hear from chancellor, four Vanderbilt professors on big issues ahead
The Poynter-run institute's sessions covered global trade, the Affordable Care Act, cybersecurity, climate change and hate groups. Read MoreOct 30, 2017
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Commodore Giving: Donate tickets for final three home football games to Nashville youth
Following a successful first year of giving the next generation of Commodore fans the opportunity to experience Vanderbilt game day, the athletic department is continuing the program for our final three home games this season against Western Kentucky on Nov. 4, Kentucky on Nov. 11, and Missouri on Nov. 18. Read MoreOct 30, 2017
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Chancellor Charter tour explores the immigrant and refugee experience in Nashville
Vanderbilt students, faculty and staff joined Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos on Saturday for a tour through the city's "international corridor" to hear from citizens and leaders in Nashville's immigrant and refugee communities. Read MoreOct 30, 2017
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Former NATO Commander talks about global leadership on ‘The Zeppos Report’
Retired four-star Adm. James Stavridis joins Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos on the latest edition of the podcast to discuss 21st-century global security and the role of American universities. Read MoreOct 30, 2017
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Disparities in influenza outcomes
Neighborhood determinants – represented by census tract data – contribute to the risk of influenza hospitalization and could be used to guide interventions such as vaccinations to high-risk areas. Read MoreOct 30, 2017
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Last chance to complete Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment for 2018 benefits ends tomorrow! All benefits-eligible employees must complete Open Enrollment, even if you don't plan to make changes or you plan to waive coverage. Learn more at vu.edu/oe. Read MoreOct 30, 2017
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Emergency tabletop exercise scheduled for Nov. 7
Vanderbilt’s Office of Emergency Preparedness, Fire and Workplace Safety will host representatives from across the university who play a key role in disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery for an emergency tabletop training exercise on Nov. 7. Read MoreOct 30, 2017
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SustainVU: Slay energy vampires this Halloween
Are energy vampires lurking around your home or office, tricking you into using extra energy? Find out which electronics are the culprits. Read MoreOct 27, 2017
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Goldberg Lecturer to offer ‘bird’s eye view’ of Roman art
Bettina Bergmann, a leading expert on Greek and Roman art who creates three-dimensional models to explore the visual and intellectual world of the ancient Romans, will speak at Cohen Hall Nov. 2. Read MoreOct 27, 2017
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VUToday: The genetic gift from Neanderthals in weekly roundup of VU news stories
University News and Communications publishes “VUToday,” a compilation of Vanderbilt mentions in the media, twice weekly. Read a selection of Vanderbilt news stories for the week of Oct. 23. Read MoreOct 27, 2017
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Meet Vanderbilt’s first Academic Pathways fellows
Seven outstanding Ph.D.’s with diverse backgrounds and experiences have come to Vanderbilt to pursue postdoctoral training with an eye toward academic careers. Read MoreOct 27, 2017
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HR workshops: ‘Dealing With Change’ and ‘Crucial Conversations’
In "Dealing With Change," the five stages people go through during times of change will be discussed, as well as practical ways to navigate those stages and deal with the anger, pressure and stress that change can produce. In "Crucial Conversation," the emphasis is on learning how to speak and be heard while encouraging others to do the same. Read MoreOct 27, 2017
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HR workshop Nov. 16: ‘Workplace Communication Skills’
Improve your workplace communication skills and gather tools to increase your effectiveness at this HR workshop Nov. 16. Read MoreOct 27, 2017
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Impulsivity in Parkinson’s Disease
A noninvasive MRI technique may help predict a troubling side effect of common medications for Parkinson’s Disease and improve clinical treatment plans. Read MoreOct 27, 2017
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Faculty, students and alumni will deliver ‘ideas worth sharing’ at TEDx event Nov. 12
The Office of Student Leadership Development is hosting the third annual TEDxVanderbiltUniversity event from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, in Sarratt Cinema. Read MoreOct 26, 2017
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School of Nursing receives HRSA grant for Clinic at Mercury Courts mental health providers
The two-year Title VIII grant from the Health and Human Services Administration allows the Clinic at Mercury Courts, a nurse-managed primary care clinic located in one of Nashville’s most economically depressed areas, to add a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, social worker and psychiatrist to its existing primary care team. Read MoreOct 26, 2017
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Ph.D. student publishes ‘Farzana’s Journey’ to help kids understand water quality issues
Chelsea Peters, a Ph.D. student in environmental engineering, recently returned from giving out 500 copies of her book to children in Bangladesh. Read MoreOct 26, 2017
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College career expert: Four myths about job-hunting in college, and what to do right now
As college students prepare to head home for Thanksgiving, many of them are bracing for a question they may not be able to answer: “What do you want to do after you graduate?” Read MoreOct 26, 2017
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Vanderbilt leads international effort to develop universal flu vaccine
Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center are leading an international effort to develop a universal influenza vaccine that would protect everyone against all strains of the flu anywhere in the world. Read MoreOct 26, 2017