Year: 2017
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Life Phase Series: De-stress with yoga on the lawn April 13
Join Lori Cowan, Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center group fitness coordinator, for a 45-minute outdoor yoga class that will rejuvenate and de-stress you while providing the opportunity to enjoy the spring weather on Vanderbilt’s campus. Read MoreMar 22, 2017
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Portions of Children’s Way closed March 25, April 1
A project to resurface Children’s Way will close portions of the roadway on Saturday, March 25, and Saturday, April 1. Read MoreMar 22, 2017
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12 students chosen as newest class of Ingram Scholars
Twelve incoming first-year students have been chosen as the newest members of the Ingram Scholarship Program. Read MoreMar 22, 2017
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Apply now for ‘Business of VU’ program that launches this fall
University faculty, staff and students are invited to apply now for a five-session program this fall that provides an in-depth look into higher education and the business operations of Vanderbilt. Read MoreMar 22, 2017
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Faculty invited to learn about University Courses March 30
The Office of the Provost will host the University Courses Workshop Luncheon on Thursday, March 30. All interested faculty are invited to attend. Read MoreMar 22, 2017
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Blair students win at MTNA national competition
Blair School of Music senior Mary Grace Johnson and student string ensemble Claudius Quartet brought home national honors from the 2016-17 Music Teachers National Association national competition held March 17-20 in Baltimore. Read MoreMar 22, 2017
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Blocking neuroblastoma cell growth
An inhibitor of cell metabolism may be a good therapeutic target for neuroblastoma, which accounts for about 15 percent of pediatric cancer-related deaths. Read MoreMar 22, 2017
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Women in STEM – Lecture and Panel Discussion
Vanderbilt University celebrates and explores the accomplishments and stories of Women in STEM fields through a lecture and panel discussion. Keynote speaker and author, Rachel Swaby presents her lecture “From the Center of the Earth to the Stars: The Unknown History of Women in Science”, highlighting influential women from her… Read MoreMar 21, 2017
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Black girlhood as a theological problem focus of Antoinette Brown Lecture
Eboni Marshall Turman, a womanist scholar with a strong passion for helping black women rise above gender bias and racism, will deliver the Antoinette Brown Lecture March 23. Read MoreMar 21, 2017
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Study shows active surveillance preserves quality of life for prostate cancer patients
Faced with the negative quality-of-life effects from surgery and radiation treatments for prostate cancer, low risk patients may instead want to consider active surveillance with their physician, according to a study released Tuesday by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). Read MoreMar 21, 2017
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Learn how to prep simple meals for busy people
View these short videos and download the handouts to gain valuable tips on making small changes in your nutrition habits that can add up in big ways. Read MoreMar 21, 2017
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CARE event will discuss respecting differences April 6
“Workplace Civility: Respect Our Differences” is the topic of an April 6 lunchtime discussion sponsored by CARE (Civility, Appreciation and Respectful Environments). All in the Vanderbilt community are invited to attend. Read MoreMar 21, 2017
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Save the date for Lavender Celebration April 19
The Lavender Celebration, an annual celebration of the achievements and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual and allied graduating students as well as current student leaders, is scheduled for Wednesday, April 19. Read MoreMar 21, 2017
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Chancellor Charter tour shows how Music City got its name
About 30 Vanderbilt staff, students and faculty members spent Saturday learning how Nashville became Music City during the second Chancellor’s Charter tour. Read MoreMar 20, 2017
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‘Flying saucer’ quantum dots hold secret to better, brighter lasers
Vanderbilt University chemists collaborated in research that ‘squashes’ the shape of nanoparticles to create inexpensive lasers that continuously emit light in a customizable rainbow of colors. Read MoreMar 20, 2017
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Goldberg Lecturer to examine duplication in Chinese sculpture
A Duke University associate professor of art and art history will discuss the history of duplication in Chinese sculpture at the Norman L. and Roselea J. Goldberg Lecture in Art History March 23. Read MoreMar 20, 2017
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SkyVU Town Hall scheduled for April 4
Come to the SkyVU Town Hall at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, in the Student Life Center’s ballroom. During this one-hour event, leaders will share the progress made since last October and preview summer plans. Read MoreMar 20, 2017
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Benefits to splitting U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, Fitzpatrick tells Congress
Vanderbilt law professor Brian Fitzpatrick testified March 16 before a House Judiciary subcommittee about the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Read MoreMar 20, 2017
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Panel discussion on health care reform set for April 3
“Perspectives on Health Care Reform: From Obamacare to the American Health Care Act” is open to Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students. Read MoreMar 20, 2017
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Delirium in the ED
Interventions for delirium in the emergency department setting are needed to preserve patients’ long-term function and cognition, Vanderbilt investigators have found. Read MoreMar 20, 2017