Communications And Marketing
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Diabetes Prevention Program for employees receives CDC recognition
Vanderbilt Health & Wellness has received a Certificate of Full Recognition from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for its Diabetes Prevention Program for employees. Read MoreAug 2, 2018
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Babies and You: ‘Facing the Challenges of Pregnancy’ Aug. 16
Health Plus wants to support you in having a healthy pregnancy by offering Babies & You, a prenatal education program to encourage early and consistent prenatal care.The program is offered to Vanderbilt faculty/staff, spouses, or dependent children. Read MoreAug 2, 2018
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University condemns racist emails; investigation reveals external attack
Vanderbilt University Information Technology has found that the racist, white supremacist emails received by members of the Vanderbilt community this week were sent from external systems using sophisticated masking techniques. Read MoreAug 2, 2018
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The Conversation: ‘Why I use Harry Potter to teach a college course on child development’
Associate Professor of Psychology Georgene Troseth explains how she uses Harry Potter books to make child development more relatable to her first-year Vanderbilt students, many of whom grew up on the wildly popular tomes, for "The Conversation." Read MoreAug 1, 2018
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Check out ‘The Star Chamber’ during a Day at Dyer Observatory 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. One of Dyer’s unique features is “The Star Chamber,” a land sculpture and camera obscura conceived by artist Chris Drury. Read MoreAug 1, 2018
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ApoE4 Alzheimer’s Gene Screening on Aug. 3
The Center for Cognitive Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in partnership with the Generation Program will be offering ApoE4 Alzheimer’s Gene Screening on Friday, August 3. Read MoreAug 1, 2018
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Limited Submission Opportunity: Japan Foundation Institutional Project Support Program
Vanderbilt University can submit one application or the Japan Foundation Institutional Project Support Program. This annual program is designed to encourage innovative and sustained growth of Japanese studies in the United States. Read MoreAug 1, 2018
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Limited Submission Opportunity: VentureWell Faculty Grants Program
Vanderbilt University can submit 2 proposals for the VentureWell Faculty Grants Program. The program supports the creation of new or transformation of existing courses and programs to help students develop novel, STEM-based inventions and gain the necessary entrepreneurial skills needed to bring these ideas to market. The grant will provide $30,000 (overhead not allowed)for a duration of 1-3 years. Read MoreAug 1, 2018
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Vandy Cooks: ‘Middle Eastern Cuisine’ Aug. 17
Join Chef Jesse Kraft, senior culinary planning manager for the Vanderbilt Medical Center’s Sodexo team, to create Chickpea and Rice Stew. Read MoreAug 1, 2018
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SeRenade Program: ‘Parents, Peers and Musical Play for Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder’ Aug. 3
The SeRenade Program uses small, group music classes for families with young children with and without autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Families learn strategies for promoting social and other positive behaviors through music. Read MoreJul 31, 2018
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Message from Provost Wente and Interim Vice Chancellor Smith on offensive email
Dear colleagues, Late last night, we became aware that a deeply disturbing email containing racist language and promoting white supremacy was sent to members of the Vanderbilt community. The language and sentiment contained in this message are abhorrent and antithetical to our values as a university community. We condemn this… Read MoreJul 31, 2018
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Facilities University celebrates graduates, opens next enrollment to campus community
Twelve Vanderbilt staff and faculty members graduated from Facilities University on July 9. Classes are open to all campus community members for the next academic year. Read MoreJul 27, 2018
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VUToday: Best value colleges, America’s lost buildings and early voting 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 July 23. Read MoreJul 27, 2018
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VERITAS upgrade set for Aug. 2
VERITAS, VU’s reporting system for employee or visitor injuries, property or auto damage, safety concerns, complaints or other incidents requiring Risk Management review, will be upgraded on Thursday. For approximately eight hours the tool will not be available for use. Read MoreJul 27, 2018
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My Southern Health: Valsartan recall: What you should know
If you are wondering what to do after hearing news about the recall of certain drugs used to treat high blood pressure, the first message from experts at Vanderbilt Health is this: keep taking your medication. Read MoreJul 26, 2018
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Bring your family to a Day at Dyer Observatory Aug. 10
Employee Appreciation is partnering with the Division of Public Affairs to host a free event at Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory Aug. 10 for university employees and their families. Read MoreJul 25, 2018
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New Game Plan for Your Health video available
Step 3 of Go for the Gold, the Game Plan for Your Health video "Well-being: Keep Your Eye on the P.I.E.," is now available to view. Read MoreJul 25, 2018
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Second annual Facilities Field Day celebrates team building
Staff from the Division of Administration’s facilities department participated in the second-annual Facilities Field Day July 20 to celebrate and promote the department’s commitment to diversity, inclusion and employee appreciation. Read MoreJul 25, 2018
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Simply Mac offering pre-orders for Tax Free Weekend July 27-29
Simply Mac is offering pre-orders on items discounted for Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students during Tennessee’s Tax Free Weekend, July 27–29. Read MoreJul 23, 2018
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Lane closures at 21st Avenue and Edgehill July 25
Electrical work will take place on Wednesday, July 25 at the intersection of 21st Avenue and Edgehill Avenue. Expect lane closures and traffic control. Read MoreJul 23, 2018