Year: 2017
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VICC investigators land support from Komen Foundation
Three breast cancer investigators from Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) have been awarded research grants from Susan G. Komen, a nonprofit foundation devoted to supporting cancer research, community health outreach, advocacy and public policy initiatives. Read MoreSep 28, 2017
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Kilkelly named chief of Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology
Jill Kilkelly, M.D., has been named chief of the Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology after serving as interim chief since November 2016. Read MoreSep 28, 2017
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New Women’s Health clinic focuses on PCOS
A new clinic aimed at helping women with one of the most common hormone disorders recently opened at the Center for Women’s Health at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks. Read MoreSep 28, 2017
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No appointment necessary
Vanderbilt University Medical Center officials cut the ribbon at the Sept. 21 open house celebrating Vanderbilt Health’s new Bellevue Walk-In Clinic. Read MoreSep 28, 2017
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Utility work planned to begin mid-December for reimagined ‘West End neighborhood’
Construction and utilities work is planned to begin in December to bury overhead utilities in preparation for new residential colleges and a beautification effort along the West End corridor of Vanderbilt’s campus. Read MoreSep 28, 2017
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Annual reports on crime statistics, security and fire safety available after Sept. 29
Vanderbilt University publishes an annual report to provide information on security-related services offered by the university. The 2017 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report will be available after Sept. 29. Read MoreSep 28, 2017
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Portion of 21st Avenue South closed Sept. 29-30
The two southbound lanes of 21st Avenue from the crosswalk at Medical Center Drive to the east entrance of the Medical Center East parking garage will be closed from 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, to set up a crane at the Medical Arts Building drop-off. Read MoreSep 27, 2017
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Reinhart-King named Biomedical Engineering Society fellow
Cynthia Reinhart-King, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Engineering and professor of biomedical engineering, is a member of the 2017 class of fellows of the Biomedical Engineering Society. Read MoreSep 27, 2017
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‘Journalism in the Trump Era’ panel set for Sept. 30
News media leaders will convene on campus Sept. 30 for a panel discussion open to the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreSep 27, 2017
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Work/Life Connections–EAP recommends annual depression checkup
Oct. 5 is National Depression Screening Day, which serves as a reminder that clinical depression is a common medical illness affecting more than 20 million American adults each year. Like screenings for other illnesses, depression screenings should be a routine part of health care. Read MoreSep 27, 2017
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Vanderbilt statement regarding potential use of Major League Soccer stadium for university events
Vanderbilt University today issued the following statement regarding efforts to bring a Major League Soccer team to Nashville and the potential use of a new stadium for university events. Read MoreSep 27, 2017
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Register for group or private swim lessons at the VRWC
Develop new skills or prepare for the next meet with the Vanderbilt Swim School. Online registration for group and private swim lessons at the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center is available now. Read MoreSep 27, 2017
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Vanderbilt celebrates LGBTQI+ History Month in October
Emmy-nominated actor Tituss Burgess, "I Am Not Your Negro" filmmaker Raoul Peck, and "RuPaul’s Drag Race" star Shea Couleé highlight the October schedule for LGBTQI+ History Month at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreSep 27, 2017
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Spencer to give Emerging Scholars Lecture Oct. 5
Sade Spencer of the Department of Neurosciences at the Medical University of South Carolina will be the guest presenter of the Discovery Science Emerging Scholars Lecture Oct. 5. Read MoreSep 27, 2017
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VU Theatre opens new season with adventure tale staged as radio drama
Vanderbilt University Theatre will perform "Kid Simple: A Radio Drama in the Flesh," an imaginative play that uses sound effects to help tell the story, for two weekends starting Sept. 29. Read MoreSep 27, 2017
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Fired for refusal to defend travel ban, Yates candid on Russia investigation, DACA, presidential pardon
Titled “The Presidency and the Rule of Law,” the conversation among Sally Yates, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and Jon Meacham kicked off the Vanderbilt Chancellor’s Lecture Series for 2017-18. Read MoreSep 27, 2017
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Workshop will chart the future of television news preservation
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded funding to Vanderbilt for a workshop and planning effort to examine and address the challenges of preserving TV news in the 21st century. Read MoreSep 27, 2017
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Eat and learn about the history of violence at lunchbox talk
A historian of early modern Europe will compare violence in the 16th and 17th centuries with conditions today during a lunchtime talk Wednesday, Oct. 4. Read MoreSep 27, 2017
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Large pay disparities can be regarded as fair, with proper motivational orientation
When employees are guided by the pursuit of gains and advancement, they can view pay disparities as fair, according to new research by Tae-Youn Park of Vanderbilt’s Owen Graduate School of Management. Read MoreSep 27, 2017
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All benefits-eligible employees must complete Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment is Oct. 17–31. All benefits-eligible employees must complete Open Enrollment, even if you don't plan to make changes to current elections or you wish to waive coverage. Read MoreSep 27, 2017