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First two steps of Go for the Gold are available
Jun. 6, 2018—Vanderbilt's award-winning three-step Go for the Gold program can help you achieve a healthier and more productive life by identifying health risks and taking action to reduce those risks.
June issue of Faculty Senate’s ‘Engage’ newsletter now available
Jun. 6, 2018—The June 2018 issue of "Engage," the newsletter of Vanderbilt University's Faculty Senate, is now available.
University staff member describes daughter’s recovery after Waffle House shooting
Jun. 6, 2018—Ray Waggoner, a controls specialist in the Division of Administration's utility distribution department, details his daughter Tia's ongoing recovery following the Waffle House shooting April 22. Tia was treated at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and continued her recovery at the Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital.
SPARK autism study, now in third year, continues
Jun. 6, 2018—Led by the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s Zachary Warren, associate professor of pediatrics, the SPARK study is looking for individuals of all ages with a professional diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to become part of the largest autism study ever undertaken in the United States.
Limited Submission Opportunity: Searle Scholars
Jun. 6, 2018—Vanderbilt University may nominate two candidates for the 2019 Searle Scholars Program, which supports the independent research of outstanding individuals who have recently begun their first appointments as tenure-track assistant professors.
Alumni Association Board announces 2018 honorees
Jun. 5, 2018—The Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board announces its 2018 alumni award recipients.
Vanderbilt LifeFlight offers safety tips for CMA Fest
Jun. 5, 2018—As Nashville welcomes visitors from around the world to the CMA Fest this week, Vanderbilt LifeFlight officials are urging fans to take necessary precautions to avoid illness and injury.
Building the tiniest recording studios in Music City to understand vocal learning
Jun. 4, 2018—Humans aren't the only animals who can learn vocal communication from others. By studying the process in zebra finches, we may better understand how it works in humans, too.
Faculty and staff—lead the way on Giving Day tomorrow
Jun. 4, 2018—Your gift of any size tomorrow will count toward our donor goal of 6,300 and help unlock challenge gifts of more than $1 million for Vanderbilt. Please plan to make a gift to the area of the university that means the most to you. Not only will your gift help us meet our record-breaking goal, but it also will count toward our Faculty-Staff Campaign totals. Learn more at vu.edu/givingday.
VUToday: Congressional balance of power, carbon nanotube development in weekly roundup of VU news
Jun. 1, 2018—The Vanderbilt University Division of Communications publishes “VUToday,” a compilation of Vanderbilt mentions in the media, three times per week. Read a selection of Vanderbilt news stories for the week of May 28.
Get $10 off personal training session with new Rec membership
Jun. 1, 2018—Start a new membership at the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center between June 1 and July 31 to receive $10 off a 60-minute personal training session.
New co-directors of Vanderbilt Program in Interprofessional Learning named
Jun. 1, 2018—Shannon Cole, instructor of nursing at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, and Dr. Melissa Hilmes, assistant professor of radiology and radiological sciences at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, have been named co-directors of the Vanderbilt Program in Interprofessional Learning (VPIL).
School of Nursing recognizes faculty, staff, colleagues and honorary nurses
Jun. 1, 2018—Two longtime friends of Vanderbilt University School of Nursing were named honorary VUSN nurses, a leading researcher was recognized for service to faculty and students, and outstanding faculty and staff members received awards during the School of Nursing’s spring Faculty/Staff Assembly May 17.
Commodore Insider: National Commodore Club executive director discusses Giving Day
May. 31, 2018—Mark Carter, executive director of the National Commodore Club, joins this week's "Commodore Insider" podcast to discuss Giving Day June 5, when Vanderbillt alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends will come together for 24 hours to show Commodore pride by giving to the university.
Spread the #give4thegold spirit
May. 31, 2018—Giving Day is only four days away. Help us spread the word by posting on social media using #give4thgold, and be sure to make your gift on June 5.