Communications And Marketing
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Watch: “Primordial Ice Reservoirs of the Solar System”
Watch video of the Seyfert Lecture given by Dr. David C. Jewitt. Read MoreMar 30, 2010
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Watch: A discussion of “The Color Purple”
Watch video of an InsideOut of the Lunch Box discussion of the musical based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the moving film by Steven Spielberg. Read MoreMar 29, 2010
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Media Advisory: Official opening of virtual control room allows Vanderbilt physicists to participate in world’s largest particle accelerator without leaving campus
On Tuesday, March 30, Vanderbilt's high-energy physicists are opening a virtual control room that will allow them to participate fully in the experiments that will be conducted on the world's largest particle accelerator, the $9 billion Large Hadron Collider located in Switzerland. The LHC is beginning its research program on Tuesday and the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), which operates the machine, has invited the world's science press to cover the event. Read MoreMar 29, 2010
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Media fellowship on energy and the environment available at Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University encourages active journalists to apply to attend its 2010 media fellowship "Securing Our Future: Energy Solutions and the Environment," May 19-21, 2010 in Nashville, Tenn. Read MoreMar 26, 2010
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Listen: Owen professor says no ethical breach when companies “poach”
A professor at the Owen Graduate School of Management believes that the practice of "poaching" other companies' employees should be accepted or even encouraged in the business world. Tim Gardner is the co-author of the paper "The Ethics of Lateral Hiring," which is being published in Business Ethics Quarterly. Read MoreMar 26, 2010
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Financial regulatory reform discussion with Sen. Bob Corker at Vanderbilt
Sen. Bob Corker, a member of the Senate Banking Committee who has played a role in helping craft the Senate's version of regulatory reform legislation, is coming to the Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management to hold a discussion on regulatory reform with academic experts, banking leaders and finance graduate students. Read MoreMar 25, 2010
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In a Dark, Dark House premieres April 9 at Vanderbilt
In a Dark, Dark House, which debuts April 9 at Neely Auditorium at Vanderbilt University, two estranged brothers are reunited on the grounds of a private psychiatric facility, resulting in painful confessions and revelations of long-held secrets. Read MoreMar 25, 2010
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Watch: VUCast: Patients take on Wii
VUCast: Calling Dr. Wii; seeing stars; and a food fight at Rand! Read MoreMar 25, 2010
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Watch: “Whatever Happened to Hope: Why Barack Obama Cannot Become a Transformational President”
Watch video of a talk by Rick Perlstein, an author and political journalist who has written extensively about the history of conservatism in modern America. Read MoreMar 25, 2010
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Is there a middle ground between creationism and evolution?
The battle between creationists and Darwinians sometimes appears to be irresolvable. Pick science or religion – you can't have both. Read MoreMar 23, 2010
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View the stars for free at Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory’s Open Telescope Nights
Vanderbilt's Dyer Observatory is free and open to the public March through November during monthly Open House Telescope Nights and Open House Days. Read MoreMar 23, 2010
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2010 Vanderbilt Day on the Hill
State lawmakers had the opportunity to learn about Vanderbilt's significant impact across all of Tennessee when administrators as well as students participated in Vanderbilt University's Day on the Hill on March 16. Read MoreMar 23, 2010
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Watch: Watoto Children’s Choir
Watch video of the world-renowned Watoto Children's Choir. Read MoreMar 22, 2010
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Watch: “The Red Scarf and The Black Briefcase”
Watch video of actress Kimberly Jannarone and singer-pianist Kate Soper performing "The Red Scarf and The Black Briefcase," a cabaret-style performance based on the poetry of Vanderbilt's Rick Hilles. Read MoreMar 22, 2010
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The Unusual Use Of Blood Pressure Medicine Saves Baby’s Life
A non-cancerous tumor was slowly strangling a two-month-old baby. A Vanderbilt University Medical Center doctor gave the baby a very common blood pressure medicine and within a day, there were miraculous results. Barb Cramer has the story. Read MoreMar 21, 2010
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Berry Lecture focuses on end of life issues
Sensitive issues about medical care for dying patients will be addressed in this year's Berry Lecture, sponsored by the philosophy department at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreMar 19, 2010
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Watch: VUCast: Remembering Memorial Magic during March Madness
Remembering Memorial Magic during March Madness and greed is not good. It's VUCast time for March 19. Read MoreMar 19, 2010
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Vanderbilt Central Library renovation to transform campus learning environment
Vanderbilt University's Central Library will undergo a $6 million renovation that addresses 21st century teaching and research needs for students and faculty while enhancing the experiences of community visitors. Read MoreMar 19, 2010
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Statement from Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs Jeffrey R. Balser on health care reform legislation
Vanderbilt University supports the comprehensive health care reform legislation pending before Congress. As one of the largest private employers in Tennessee and the home of one of the nation's leading academic medical centers, Vanderbilt cares deeply about the health and well being of its patients, employees, students and fellow citizens. Read MoreMar 19, 2010
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Watch: “Sibling Rivalry: Can the religious offspring of Abraham get along?”
Watch Robert Wright's March 17 talk "Sibling Rivalry: Can the religious offspring of Abraham get along?” Read MoreMar 18, 2010