Communications And Marketing
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Event seeks prostate cancer survivors for feedback on improved care
Survivors of prostate cancer are being sought to provide feedback for a Vanderbilt University project trying to improve care. Read MoreJan 15, 2019
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Registration now open for Global Health Case Competition
The Global Health Case Competition is an opportunity for undergraduate, graduate and professional students from diverse disciplines and backgrounds to collaborate in developing innovative solutions to a global health problem. Read MoreJan 15, 2019
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2020 Breast Cancer Alliance Exceptional Project Grant
Vanderbilt University may submit two letters of intent for the Breast Cancer Alliance Exceptional Project Grant. The mission of the Breast Cancer Alliance is to improve survival rates and quality of life for those impacted by breast cancer through better prevention, early detection, treatment and cure. Read MoreJan 15, 2019
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Limited Submission Opportunity: The Memorial Foundation Grant
Vanderbilt University may submit one application to The Memorial Foundation Grant. The Memorial Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations that provide services to people who live in the geographic area served by Nashville Memorial Hospital. Read MoreJan 15, 2019
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Have dinner with the provost Jan. 24
Students are invited to join Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente on Thursday, Jan. 24, at Rand Dining Hall, where she will serve up dinner and discussion. Read MoreJan 14, 2019
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Women’s Center seeking nominations for 2019 awards
The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center is seeking nominations for its annual awards that recognize and honor Vanderbilt community members for their contributions to the advancement of university women. The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, Feb. 22. Read MoreJan 14, 2019
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POSTPONED: Service Award Ceremony is Jan. 29
The annual Service Award Ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 29, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Student Life Center. Vanderbilt University staff celebrating 20 years of service in 2018 will be honored, and the prestigious Commodore Award and Diversity Leadership Award will be presented. Read MoreJan 14, 2019
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Babies and You: ‘Nutrition Eating for Two’ Jan. 17
Health Plus offers the Babies & You prenatal education program to Vanderbilt faculty/staff, spouses, or dependent children. Read MoreJan 14, 2019
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Baseball ranked No. 1 in preseason poll
The Commodores were tabbed the country's top team in D1Baseball.com's annual preseason poll, the publication announced Monday. Vanderbilt's last preseason No. 1 ranking came in 2015, when the program was the unanimous top pick following its first national championship the prior season. Read MoreJan 14, 2019
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Programs for Talented Youth accepting applications for summer 2019
Summer Academy at Vanderbilt for the Young, a program through Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth, offers weekly summer courses for qualifying gifted students in rising first through sixth grades. Career Connections, a day program within SAVY, offers accelerated courses for rising seventh-graders during the month of July. Read MoreJan 14, 2019
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My Southern Health: Ideas for healthier office meeting food
Stacey Kendrick, health educator at Vanderbilt Health, recommends ideas for healthier eating while meeting. Read MoreJan 11, 2019
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Study identifies novel genetic factors for colorectal cancer risk
A large-scale study conducted among East Asians and led by Vanderbilt researchers has identified multiple, previously unknown genetic risk factors for colorectal cancer. Read MoreJan 10, 2019
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Bile acids mediate metabolic benefits of weight-loss surgery
A team of Vanderbilt investigators has pinpointed the role of bile acids and a specific signaling pathway in the positive metabolic effects of weight-loss surgery. Read MoreJan 10, 2019
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Save the date: 2019 Out in Front conference is Feb. 23
Out in Front, a unique conference curated for undergraduate and graduate LGBTQIA+ students, is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 23. This year's theme is "Homegrown Futures: Queer Southern Imagination." Read MoreJan 10, 2019
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Save the date: 2019 Summer Camp Fair is Feb. 28
The Vanderbilt Child and Family Center will host the 2019 Summer Camp Fair on Thursday, Feb. 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Light Hall North Lobby. The free fair is a great opportunity for families and students to speak to camp representatives about summer camp opportunities. Read MoreJan 10, 2019
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Faculty invited to professional development offerings this spring
Faculty are invited to a series of development workshops, webinars and writing sessions to be held throughout the spring 2019 semester. Each session will present advice and tools for how to navigate a specific aspect of professional academic life. Read MoreJan 10, 2019
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School for Science and Math students place in national competition
Three members of the School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt’s senior class are semifinalists in the Regeneron Science Talent Search. Read MoreJan 9, 2019
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Employees: Beware of scam calls offering printing supply services
Employees across the university should be vigilant and aware of recent phone calls from scammers claiming to be from office supply vendors. Read MoreJan 9, 2019
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Risk modeling, data integration drive NASA next-gen air travel safety project
Sankaran Mahadevan is leading a team of Vanderbilt engineers in an ambitious NASA effort to revolutionize air traffic control. Read MoreJan 9, 2019
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Engineering senior ropes crown in Missouri rodeo contest
Kaitlyn Ayers, a biomedical engineering senior, is likely the only Vanderbilt engineering student whose gap year will include a tiara, a horse and pole bending. Read MoreJan 9, 2019