Year: 2019
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Annual report on crime statistics, security and fire safety now available
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report provides information on security-related services offered by the university. The 2019 report will be available after Sept. 30. Read MoreSep 23, 2019
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Arun Gandhi discusses planting ‘seeds of peace’ in the world with VU community
Arun Gandhi, a world-renowned sociopolitical activist, journalist, author and the grandson of Mohandas “Mahatma” Gandhi, shared the ways he works to foster peace in the world and lessons he learned from his grandfather during the Dean’s Diversity Lecture at Peabody College of education and human development Sept. 16. Read MoreSep 20, 2019
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Guengerich, Sanders-Bush named ASPET fellows
Vanderbilt University’s F. Peter (Fred) Guengerich, PhD, and Elaine Sanders-Bush, PhD, are among 22 prominent scientists named this week to the inaugural class of fellows of the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET). Read MoreSep 20, 2019
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Political scientist Kira Sanbonmatsu to deliver talk on women in Congress Oct. 3
Political scientist Kira Sanbonmatsu will discuss “A Seat at the Table: Do Women in Congress Matter?” at 6 p.m. Oct. 3 at the John Seigenthaler First Amendment Center. Read MoreSep 20, 2019
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Vanderbilt Career Center hosts largest Career Fair yet, networking events, inclusivity discussion, more
The Vanderbilt Career Center kicked off the fall semester with a series of events in September designed to provide students with opportunities to improve their résumés, network with potential employers, discuss inclusivity in the workplace and more. Read MoreSep 20, 2019
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Eight new endowed chair holders honored
Vanderbilt’s eight newest endowed chair holders were recognized by Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente, deans, colleagues, family members and donors Sept. 16 at the Student Life Center. Read MoreSep 20, 2019
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Software Carpentries boot camp set for Oct. 24–25
Vanderbilt Software Carpentries, a two-day boot camp scheduled for Oct. 24–25, aims to help graduate students and other researchers get their work done in less time and with less pain by teaching basic research computing skills. Read MoreSep 19, 2019
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Think Pink! Breast Cancer Awareness Expo is Oct. 2
The Think Pink! Breast Cancer Awareness Expo is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, in the Light Hall North Lobby. Visit the expo to learn about breast cancer prevention, screenings and more. Read MoreSep 19, 2019
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A Healthier You: ‘An Ergonomics Approach to Creating a Healthy Workplace’ Oct. 3
"A Healthier You" is a monthly educational series offered the first Thursday of every month to provide information on a variety of topics including nutrition, physical activity and the psychosocial components of health and well-being. Read MoreSep 19, 2019
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Health insurance premiums for 2020 benefits announced
Monthly health insurance payroll premiums for 2020 benefits are now available. Open Enrollment begins at 8 a.m. Oct. 17 and ends at 11:59 p.m. Oct. 31. Read MoreSep 19, 2019
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Actor and activist George Takei to deliver Chancellor’s Lecture Oct. 2
George Takei, an actor and social justice advocate who had a founding role in the original "Star Trek" television series, will speak at Vanderbilt Oct. 2 as part of the Chancellor’s Lecture Series. Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente will host the free event at 6:30 p.m. in Langford Auditorium. Read MoreSep 19, 2019
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Flulapalooza set for Sept. 25
Vanderbilt University Medical Center will host its ninth annual mass influenza vaccination event on Wednesday, Sept. 25. Flulapalooza 2019 will be held from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. in a tent between Light Hall and the Veterans Administration Hospital. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to get a free flu shot during the event. Read MoreSep 19, 2019
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Limited Submission Opportunity: Creating Opportunity and Independence Grants
Vanderbilt University may submit one application to the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation for the Creating Opportunity and Independence program. The goal of the program is to enhance the quality of life for individuals living with spinal cord injury and their families. Read MoreSep 19, 2019
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2020 Takeda Innovators in Science Award-Rare Diseases
Vanderbilt University may nominate one early career scientist and one senior scientist in the field of rare diseases for the 2020 Innovators in Science Award, sponsored by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited and administered by the New York Academy of Sciences. This year’s award competition is focused on the therapeutic area of rare diseases. Read MoreSep 19, 2019
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From our Social ‘Dores
Did you know that we have a group of social media ambassadors, called the Social 'Dores, who provide content for @VanderbiltU's Instagram? Starting this week, we'll be highlighting their content biweekly—keep an eye out on our Instagram to see what they get up to throughout the semester! Read MoreSep 19, 2019
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Microvilli in motion
Live cell imaging studies have revealed that microvilli — finger-like protrusions on the surface of epithelial cells — move and collide as they form the brush border. Read MoreSep 19, 2019
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Danny Glover, David Cole and Bruce Raynor to discuss political activism and advocacy at VLS Oct. 10
Actor and activist Danny Glover, ACLU National Legal Director David Cole and labor leader Bruce Raynor will discuss social justice advocacy at Vanderbilt Law School Oct. 10. at 6 p.m. Tickets will be available to the Vanderbilt community Sept. 25. Read MoreSep 19, 2019
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Gamazon receives NIH Genomic Innovator Award
VUMC's Eric Gamazon has received a Genomic Innovator Award from the National Human Genome Research Institute, part of the NIH. Read MoreSep 19, 2019
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Antibody “road block” enables fine-tuning for cardiac recovery, decreases risk of heart failure
A new study published by Vanderbilt mechanobiology researchers details a possible solution for fine-tuning inflammation and cellular activity in cardiac recovery – thanks to an antibody initially developed for rheumatoid arthritis. Read MoreSep 19, 2019
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Potential prostate cancer biomarkers
An analysis of more than 140,000 people of European ancestry has identified blood protein biomarkers associated with prostate cancer risk. Read MoreSep 19, 2019