Communications And Marketing

Applications are being solicited for support by the American Cancer Society–Institutional Research Grant (IRG). These funds are designed to provide seed money to support junior faculty members with an interest in cancer research who do not have external grant support. Read More

Seven lucky Vanderbilt staff members joined Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos at the Nashville Predators' season opener Oct. 10 at Bridgestone Arena. Read More

The roof, on the third floor of Rand outside the wall of windows and across from the Anchor, has been covered in trays containing sedum, a plant material. Watch a time lapse of the green roof installation. Read More

A historian pairing with a computer scientist to teach a course on virtual reality? A new University Course, Virtual Reality for Interdisciplinary Applications, offers just that, with the overarching goal that everyone can, and should, be technically confident. Faculty-designed, cross-disciplinary curriculum is at the heart of the University Courses initiative, tapping into the natural synergies across Vanderbilt’s schools and colleges. Read more about the University Courses and other internal faculty funding programs—including TIPs, Discovery Grants, Research Scholar Grants and University Courses—at the VUBreakThru blog. Read More

Dr. Rachel Mace, associate professor of clinical pediatrics, will discuss "Choosing a Pediatrician" from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, in Light Hall, Room 411. Read More

Today, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) officials announce completion of an agreement with Cigna Health Insurance for VUMC’s full participation in Cigna Connect, an Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliant exchange-based individual insurance plan option. Read More

Tennessee’s principal licensure exam is a poor predictor of effective leadership, and raising the cut score required for licensure could be counterproductive to diversity efforts, according to a new study by Vanderbilt University’s Tennessee Education Research Alliance. Read More

From 6 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, Medical Center Drive will be reduced to one southbound and one northbound lane each of traffic from the pedestrian crosswalk in front of Vanderbilt University Hospital to the south exit of the hospital. Read More

The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center is offering a pair of American Red Cross certification courses this fall. Read More

If you are ready to turn over a new leaf, now is the opportunity to join Weight Watchers at Work. The fall session begins Wednesday, Oct. 11. Meetings are Wednesdays at 11 a.m., with a brief weigh-in and meeting, ending by noon. The location is Medical Center North (D-4220 for October). Read More

The world’s foremost longitudinal examination of gifted children is the subject of a new film, “Quick Learners; High Achievers: Study of Mathematically Precocious Youth.” Read More

In this session, the five distinct stages people frequently go through when confronted with change will be discussed, as well as strategies to effectively lead a team through them. Read More

The Office of Graduate Medical Education (GME) is collecting supplies to aid residents of Puerto Rico as it recovers from Hurricane Maria. Read More

Feeling tired during the day? Excessively tired, even after a night’s sleep? That and loud snoring at night could be signs of a bigger problem, said Beth Malow, director of the Vanderbilt Sleep Center. Read More

On Oct. 9 at 4:05 a.m., the Metro Nashville Police Department and VUPD responded to a robbery at the Rite Aid located at 2416 West End Ave. Read More

In celebration of Campus Sustainability Month, join SustainVU for several sustainability-themed events in October. Read More

Vanderbilt community members who are going to be away from their dorm, office or home for an extended period of time during fall break should remember to power down before they leave. Read More

University News and Communications publishes “VUToday,” a compilation of Vanderbilt mentions in the media, twice weekly. Read a selection of Vanderbilt news stories for the week of Oct. 2. Read More

Nominations will be accepted for two Vanderbilt University awards beginning Oct. 15: the 2017 Commodore Award and the new Distinguished Leadership Award to Recognize Staff Leadership in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Read More

Vanderbilt anticipates the opportunity to nominate one candidate for the 2018 David Mahoney Neuroimaging Program of the Dana Foundation. Read More