Communications And Marketing
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Safe and Sound Week fire safety tips – gift card prize available for employee participation
The Office of Workplace Safety is hosting a photo contest for all university employees to showcase safe work practices in their facilities during this week’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration Safe and Sound Week. Read MoreAug 10, 2018
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Vanderbilt launches Global Research and Engagement Micro-Grant program
The Office of the Provost has announced a micro-grant funding program for the 2018-19 academic year to help faculty pursue international research, scholarship and creative expression projects or to pursue strategic, time-sensitive opportunities for global research and engagement. Read MoreAug 10, 2018
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Training for SPIN external funding opportunity database
Vanderbilt University faculty, staff and graduate students are invited to attend a campuswide training on SPIN, Vanderbilt’s external funding opportunity database, on Wednesday, Aug. 29, hosted by the Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations. Read MoreAug 10, 2018
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My Southern Health: Smart strategies for avoiding child heatstroke in the car
During this time of year, it is important to remember that heatstroke can and does happen to children left in hot cars. The safety experts at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt want you to know that every minute counts. Read MoreAug 10, 2018
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VUToday: Cost of human life, Harry Potter in the classroom in weekly roundup of news
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 Aug. 6. Read MoreAug 10, 2018
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Engineering’s Zelik named Emerging Leader by Chamber, YP Nashville
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Karl Zelik has been named an Emerging Leader by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and YP Nashville. Zelik received the distinction in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction category. Read MoreAug 9, 2018
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Employees invited to football open practice Thursday, free food provided
Vanderbilt football will host its annual open practice for university faculty and staff and Vanderbilt University Medical Center employees on Thursday, Aug. 16, from 4 to 5:45 p.m. Free hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks will be provided. Read MoreAug 9, 2018
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Spend a Day at Dyer Observatory tomorrow
Employee Appreciation is partnering with the Division of Public Affairs to host a free event at Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory for university employees and their families. A “Day at Dyer” is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 10, from noon to 4 p.m. and will feature fun activities for both children and adults. Read MoreAug 9, 2018
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Employees encouraged to participate in Safe and Sound Week – gift card prize available
The Office of Workplace Safety is hosting a photo contest for all university employees to showcase safe work practices in their facilities during next week’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration Safe and Sound Week, Aug. 13-19. Read MoreAug 8, 2018
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2019 health care benefits—active enrollment required
All fully benefits-eligible faculty and staff are required to make an active plan selection during this year's Open Enrollment. Read MoreAug 8, 2018
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Access to Vanderbilt Listserv temporarily suspended
In response to an offensive campaign that exploited Vanderbilt’s list serv service, access to Vanderbilt Listserv was temporarily suspended on Tuesday, July 31. VUIT is working to restore administrative functionality back to list owners while carefully guarding Vanderbilt’s security profile and reputation. Read MoreAug 8, 2018
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First 2018-19 Flexner Deans’ Lecture Series event on Aug. 13
Dr. William Stead, chief strategy officer for VUMC, will deliver, 'The Annette and Irwin Eskind Family Biomedical Library – Past and Future – Changing What Clinicians Need To Know and How They Learn.' Read MoreAug 8, 2018
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National Diabetes Prevention Program available for employees
Health Plus is offering new sessions of the one-year lifestyle change program, the National Diabetes Prevention Program, for faculty/staff or spouses with prediabetes or a history of gestational diabetes. Read MoreAug 8, 2018
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Kayak clinics offered at the Rec
Join our trained kayak instructors on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center pool for weekly kayak roll classes. Read MoreAug 6, 2018
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How to prepare kids for back-to-school
Cicely Woodard, MEd’03, the 2018 Tennessee Department of Education’s Teacher of the Year, offers several tips for helping kids get back into the school routine. Read MoreAug 6, 2018
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My Southern Health: After lung cancer, aspiring minister aims for a ‘significant life’
On a humid summer day in 2006, Taylor Stokes became ill on a plane from dehydration and inhaling fumes on the jetway. Stokes, however, describes that unpleasant experience as “providential.” It led to a lung cancer diagnosis. Read MoreAug 6, 2018
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My Southern Health: What does it mean to have dense breasts?
Learning you have dense breasts can prompt many questions, including how this affects your risk of breast cancer. Read MoreAug 6, 2018
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VIDL awards funding to enhance teaching
The Vanderbilt Institute for Digital Learning distributed more than $32,000 in grants and awards this spring as part of its Innovation Programs initiative. Read MoreAug 3, 2018
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Get immersed in nature at ‘Day at Dyer’ Aug. 10
A “Day at Dyer” is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 10, from noon to 4 p.m. and will feature fun activities for both children and adults. Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory is located atop one of Nashville’s tallest peaks surrounded by scenic Radnor Lake State Park in a beautiful natural setting. Read MoreAug 3, 2018
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Fall Faculty Assembly is tomorrow
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will discuss his vision for the upcoming academic year and present several of the university’s highest honors to faculty at the fall assembly on Aug. 23. Read MoreAug 3, 2018