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Wellcast: How to be purposeful with resilience through the holidays
Nov. 20, 2018—The Work/Life Connections–Employee Assistance Program interviews manager Jim Kendall about the secret of becoming “holiday resilient.” Listen to the wellcast to discover the best ways to manage the potential stress and chaos of the season.
Master of Public Health program hosts information sessions
Nov. 20, 2018—Vanderbilt's Master of Public Health program will hold information sessions on Tuesday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 30.
Flexner Deans’ Lecture Series: Laura Rothstein Nov. 30
Nov. 20, 2018—Laura Rothstein, professor of law and Distinguished University Scholar at the University of Louisville's Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, will discuss "Emerging Issues for Health Care Professional Programs for Individuals with Disabilities: Southeastern Community College Revisited" on Friday, Nov. 30. The Flexner Deans’ Lecture Series talk will begin at noon in Light Hall, Room 208.
Report: SAILS math remediation program did not increase math achievement
Nov. 20, 2018—Researchers evaluated Tennessee's online course that students complete during high school to avoid taking remedial math in college.
Phase change materials demonstrate promise in propagating photons for data transmission
Nov. 19, 2018—A team learned that the broad gradient in the infrared optical properties of vanadium dioxide, as it transitions from insulating to metallic, offers distinct implications for nanophotonics.
Infographic: What Principles Guide FutureVU?
Nov. 19, 2018—FutureVU, a framework for the development of Vanderbilt's campus over the next 20 to 30 years, considers core themes in support of the university's Academic Strategic Plan.
Get Cyber Monday deals on Vanderbilt basketball tickets
Nov. 19, 2018—For two hours on Monday, Nov. 26—Cyber Monday—Vanderbilt fans can purchase tickets for select men's and women's home SEC games at a discounted rate.
Executive Education: Effective coaches are the heart of any organization
Nov. 19, 2018—Take our Leadership Coaching program to learn best practices from coaching expert and Vanderbilt professor Mark Cannon.
Annual showcase celebrating Native American Heritage Month set for Nov. 26
Nov. 19, 2018—The annual Art of Resistance showcase will celebrate Native American traditions through song, ceremonial dance, poetry and storytelling on Nov. 26 from 6:30 to 8 p.m in Sarratt Cinema.
Don’t forget to power down before leaving for the holiday break
Nov. 19, 2018—Your reductions in energy use can have a large impact when aggregated across the entire university.
Vanderbilt writer-in-residence talks ‘Flags and Anthems’ at upcoming Sports and Society event
Nov. 19, 2018—Vanderbilt Writer-In-Residence Alice Randall, a best-selling author and award-winning songwriter, will lead a Sports and Society lecture on “Flags and Anthems" Thursday, Nov. 29.
Briefings on National Academies of Sciences sexual harassment study set for Nov. 26
Nov. 19, 2018—Recommendations from the national report “Sexual Harassment of Women: Climate, Culture and Consequences in Academic Sciences, Engineering and Medicine” will be presented on campus Nov. 26.
Disruptive Women Lead cohort kicks off with interactive sessions and team building at the Wond’ry
Nov. 19, 2018—The Wond’ry played host to 21 women of color from Vanderbilt, Belmont, Lipscomb, Middle Tennessee and Spelman universities for the Nov. 10 kickoff of the first Disruptive Women Lead cohort.
‘Work-Life Balance from a Womanist Perspective’ Nov. 27
Nov. 18, 2018—The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center’s next Work-Life Workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 27, at 11:30 a.m. in Sarratt Student Center, Room 216/220.
Be a leader for wellness with Health Plus’ Wellness Commodores
Nov. 18, 2018—You can play an important role in creating a culture of wellness at Vanderbilt. Wellness Commodores lead by example through their enthusiastic commitment to wellness.