Year: 2018
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Vanderbilt Campus Dining focuses on special diets and food allergies
As food allergies and intolerances grow nationwide, Vanderbilt Campus Dining continues to improve the experience of diners with food allergies and intolerances on campus. Read MoreDec 5, 2018
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Registration open for 2019 Vanderbilt Soccer summer camps
Registration is now open for the 2019 Vanderbilt Soccer summer camps. Read MoreDec 5, 2018
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Governor’s Academy for School Leadership 2019 cohort at Vanderbilt named
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam announced the participants selected for the 2019 Governor’s Academy for School Leadership, a partnership with Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development. Read MoreDec 5, 2018
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Wellcast: What do you need to know about the flu shot?
Listen to Dr. Tom Talbot, chief epidemiologist for Vanderbilt University Medical Center, speak with Tanicia Haynes from Occupational Health about the importance of the flu shot and common misconceptions associated with the vaccination. Read MoreDec 5, 2018
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Start your work day with a new Health Plus Mindful Break recording
In just four minutes, Health Plus can help you get your day started with intention. Read MoreDec 5, 2018
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Executive Education: The best leaders never stop learning
Continue to develop yourself and leadership abilities with our three-day program Dealing with Ambiguity: Managing with Strategic Intent, taught by Vanderbilt professor Ranga Ramanujam. Read MoreDec 5, 2018
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Tennessee Governor Haslam announces 2019 fellows for Governor’s Academy for School Leadership
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam announced on November 29 the participants selected for the 2019 Governor’s Academy for School Leadership (GASL), a one-year fellowship program to cultivate and develop future school leaders across Tennessee and improve school effectiveness and student performance. Read MoreDec 5, 2018
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Ethan Lippmann wins inaugural $2.5M Chan Zuckerberg Initiative grant for neurodegenerative disorders research
The five-year, $2.5 million award supports Ethan Lippmann's goal of better understanding how blood-brain barrier dysfunction impacts neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Read MoreDec 5, 2018
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‘The Hate U Give’ author to deliver Feb. 13 lecture; book discussion set for Jan. 31
Angie Thomas, author of the best-selling young-adult novel "The Hate U Give," will deliver a keynote lecture to the Vanderbilt community on Feb. 13. In addition, Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer James Page Jr. will host a discussion of the book on Jan. 31 in advance of her visit. Read MoreDec 5, 2018
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Smith to serve as chair of Immersion Faculty Steering Committee; schools appoint key faculty leaders for program
A new group of faculty members have been appointed to leadership and advisory roles designed to support the continued launch of Immersion Vanderbilt across campus. Read MoreDec 5, 2018
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Master of Public Health program accepting applications for fall 2019
The Vanderbilt Master of Public Health is a two-year interdisciplinary program to train public health scientists and leaders dedicated to improving public health and preventing disease and disability. Read MoreDec 5, 2018
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VU and VUMC phone service temporarily unavailable Dec. 16
Vanderbilt IT will upgrade the telephone system at 4 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 16. During this timeframe, all regular phones (including Lync/Skype for Business phones) at VU and VUMC will be unavailable. Read MoreDec 5, 2018
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My Southern Health: Don’t let holiday decorating wreak havoc on your back
Here’s how to maintain good posture and stay safe while lifting, carrying and reaching. Read MoreDec 5, 2018
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VISE celebration includes technology ‘show and tell’ and symposium
The Vanderbilt Institute for Surgery and Engineering—dedicated to cross-disciplinary collaborations that advance discovery—will host a celebration and symposium at its new campus home Dec. 12. Read MoreDec 4, 2018
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Ethnicity proves reliable indicator of what microbes thrive in the gut
Changing the gut microbiome to beat illness really does hold great potential, but first scientists must answer what constitutes a healthy gut microbiome and in whom. Read MoreDec 4, 2018
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Statement on flyers containing racist and homophobic language found on campus printers
VUPD is investigating reports of flyers containing offensive language discovered on printers in some locations on campus. Read MoreDec 3, 2018
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Humane dispersal of roosting crows to begin Dec. 6
Plant Operations will implement distress calls and other methods in an effort to drive roosting birds from campus near the Chaffin Place and Lewis House residence halls, South Garage and the Veterans Affairs Hospital. Read MoreDec 3, 2018
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Alumni couple gives $5M to support student scholars, faculty leaders at Vanderbilt University
The commitment from alumni Elizabeth Sauereisen Allen, BS’83, and Vanderbilt Board of Trust member Greg Allen, BA’84, builds on their legacy of generosity toward the university and continues their support for faculty and program leadership, as well as current and future student scholars. Read MoreDec 3, 2018
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Accelerator—Finance bootcamp adds more classes, expands to 5 days for summer 2019
The Accelerator—Finance Bootcamp provides college students with an intensive introduction to the world of finance, exposing them to everything from financial modeling to valuation and preparing them for successful summer internships and postgraduate careers. Read MoreDec 3, 2018
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Executive Education: The best leaders are strong communicators
Looking for strategies to improve your communication style? Vanderbilt Professor Kimberly Pace can help you do this in her Communication Strategies for Senior Leaders program. Read MoreDec 3, 2018