Joan Brasher

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    Get discount on Shen Yun Performing Arts Feb. 18, 19

    Vanderbilt employees qualify for a special discount on Shen Yun Performing Arts: Reviving 5,000 Years of Civilization at TPAC. In Shen Yun, discover the glory of a fantastically rich culture, that of classical China, brought to life through brilliantly choreographed dance and mesmerizing, all-original orchestral… Read More

    Nov 29, 2011

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    ‘Love Letters from Nam’ booksigning Dec. 2

    Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt will host a book signing for Charity Maness, author of It’s Lonely Here in Hell: Love Letters from Nam” on Dec. 2, 4-7 p.m. Maness’ book is based on the life of Jim Piper, brother of Gary Piper, senior LAN… Read More

    Nov 29, 2011

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    China conference gets virtual greeting from chancellor

    About 40 scholars, including two from Vanderbilt, gathered in Southeast China for a conference on folklore. Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos greeted the cohorts by way of a prerecorded video message. (Photo by Willie Smythe) Vanderbilt scholars gathered with colleagues in the People’s Republic of China recently to discuss folklore… Read More

    Nov 16, 2011

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    Pizza Perfect’s ‘Just say no to turkey’ deal

    Pizza Perfect is offering the Vanderbilt community a special deal for November, the “Just say no to turkey” deal, which includes spinach lasagna, fresh bread, house salad and a gallon of brewed tea for 10 people for $94. Delivery and set-up included. The first department to call and order… Read More

    Nov 9, 2011

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    November issue of ‘Vanderbilt View’ on stands and online

    The November issue of Vanderbilt View – featuring an article on the Yellow Ribbon Program at Vanderbilt  – is available on stands and online now. The issue also includes articles on Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt, new Divinity professor… Read More

    Nov 8, 2011

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    New Bookstore Opens

    Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt celebrates grand opening Nov. 11 (Joe Howell/Vanderbilt) After months of planning and hard work, the bookstore has set up shop in a highly visible new location that will serve not only the Vanderbilt community, but its neighbors as well. Formerly tucked away in Rand… Read More

    Nov 1, 2011

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    Editor’s Note

    Another example of outstanding work produced at Vanderbilt: this photo by staff photographer Joe Howell. He captured members of the Vanderbilt swim team at the bottom of the Centennial Sportsplex pool. Pictured (l-r) are Zoe Cooper-Surma, Laura Dillon and Stephanie Falcone. (Joe Howell/Vanderbilt) Before coming to Vanderbilt, I worked… Read More

    Nov 1, 2011

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    Anthropologist explores modern Africa and black immigrant experience in America

    In her interactions with black immigrants over the years, Jemima Pierre said she discovered a surprising sentiment. "They told me, 'I never knew I was black until I came to the U.S.' I found that fascinating." Read More

    Oct 28, 2011

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    Tiffiny Tung awarded Chancellor’s Cup

    Tiffiny Tung (Daniel Dubois/Vanderbilt University) The Department of Anthropology’s Tiffiny Tung was surprised with the 2011-12 Chancellor’s Cup on Oct. 13 when Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos interrupted what Tung thought was to be a departmental meeting. “I was so pleased when you came to Vanderbilt,… Read More

    Oct 14, 2011

  • Medical Center Drive to be closed Saturday 6 a.m. to noon

    Medical Center Drive to be closed Saturday 6 a.m. to noon

    (Daniel Dubois/Vanderbilt) On Saturday, Oct. 15, from 6 a.m. until noon, Medical Center Drive between Pierce Ave. and Children’s Way will be partially obstructed by a crane. Traffic direction will be present to maintain flow of both north and south bound traffic. Contact: Billy Roberts, (615) 343-4443; Dennis… Read More

    Oct 13, 2011

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    Faculty featured at Southern Festival of Books Oct. 14-16

    Several Vanderbilt faculty members will be featured at this year’s Southern Festival of Books, a celebration of authors, writing and reading. The annual three-day event takes place in downtown Nashville at Legislative Plaza and the Tennessee Capitol Building Oct. 14-16. The festival will feature dozens of authors, including novelists… Read More

    Oct 11, 2011

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    Professor struck by car ignites pedestrian safety measures

    New crosswalk signage is popping up around campus, thanks to some concerned individuals. (Steve Green/Vanderbilt University) Last December, Malcolm Getz was standing at the corner of 21st Avenue and Grand, facing the Mellow Mushroom restaurant. When the light changed and the crosswalk signal indicated it was safe… Read More

    Oct 10, 2011

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    Jemima Pierre

    Anthropologist explores modern Africa and black immigrant experience in America Jemima Pierre (Joe Howell/Vanderbilt) In her interactions with black immigrants over the years, Jemima Pierre said she discovered a surprising sentiment. “They told me, ‘I never knew I was black until I came to the U.S.’ I found that… Read More

    Oct 3, 2011

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    Editor’s Note

    A rooftop view of a Vanderbilt LifeFlight helicopter making its approach. (Anne Rayner/Vanderbilt) I recently updated my Facebook status to read “I’m thinking of going off the grid.” I wasn’t planning to disappear into the wilderness sans smart phone to live off the land. But I was experiencing a… Read More

    Oct 3, 2011

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    Lyne Bingham, What’s Your Story?

    Lyne Bingham was photographed at J-J’s Market and Café, Nashville, Tenn. (John Russell/Vanderbilt)     Lyne Bingham’s gestures say a lot, whether she’s in the midst of a lively conversation or conducting a symphony orchestra. Such expressiveness and easy sociability in a person with Asperger’s syndrome might come as… Read More

    Oct 3, 2011

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    ‘Seven Habits of Healthy People’ offered Oct. 11

    Developed with FranklinCovey, The 7 Habits of Healthy People is a one-day engaging experience based on the timeless principles found in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, the best selling business and audio book of all time, authored by Dr. Stephen R. Covey. Read More

    Sep 26, 2011

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    Shining a light on prostate cancer may save a life

    These days, just about anyone who sees a pink lapel ribbon knows it symbolizes breast cancer awareness. But a light blue ribbon? Well, that’s another story. The symbol for prostate cancer awareness is far less recognizable than its feminine counterpart, just as the disease itself is far less in… Read More

    Sep 22, 2011

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    Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off at Black Cultural Center

    Pictured (l-r) Professor of Spanish and editor of "Afro-Hispanic Review" William Luis, Nashville Mayor Karl Dean, NAHCC's Mario Moreno, Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center Director Frank Dobson and NAHCC's Yuri Cunza. (Photo courtesy of NAHCC)     Hispanic Heritage Month kicked off Sept. 15 at the Bishop Joseph… Read More

    Sep 16, 2011

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    Last chance to buy football season tickets

    This is the last week to get discounted season tickets. Read More

    Sep 13, 2011

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    Where Were You on 9/11?

    It has been a decade since the 9/11 terrorists attacks, in which more than 3,000 people died at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania. But time has not fully healed the wound: Don’t we all remember where we were that day? The View invited members of the Vanderbilt community to share their stories, and we have captured a few of them here. Read More

    Sep 9, 2011