Communications And Marketing
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Students to share their study abroad experiences in India and Vietnam
On Thursday, Jan. 19, Vanderbilt's Global Education Office invites you to hear from two current Vanderbilt students about their own SIT independent research investigations and experiences abroad at the first Study Abroad Project Showcase. Read MoreJan 13, 2017
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Learn how to help older adults with mental health issues Jan. 18
If you care for parents or elders and are concerned they may be dealing with depression, anxiety or other mental health issues, you’ll want to attend January’s Boomers, Elders & More session. Read MoreJan 13, 2017
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Center for Quantitative Sciences requests feedback about Summer Institute course offerings
The Vanderbilt Center for Quantitative Sciences hosts its 4th annual Summer Institute Aug. 7–18, 2017, and requests feedback regarding this year's course offerings. Read MoreJan 13, 2017
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Report 2016 contributions to outside retirement plans by April 1
If you contribute to a non-Vanderbilt University retirement plan through an outside business in which you are at least a 50 percent owner, you need to report your 2016 contributions to Human Resources by April 1. Read MoreJan 13, 2017
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VUToday: Tribute to Dewey Daane, Schaffner comments on Trump vaccination safety plans in weekly roundup of VU news stories
A tribute to recently deceased finance professor J. Dewey Daane appeared in "The Wall Street Journal," and "The New York Times" interviewed infectious disease expert Dr. William Schaffner about President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to start a commission on vaccination safety. Read a selection of Vanderbilt news stories for the week of Jan. 9. Read MoreJan 13, 2017
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Women’s Center seeks nominations for annual 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. Read MoreJan 12, 2017
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Updates announced for EpicLeap’s November Go Live
For the past several months, the EpicLeap team has been hard at work building and designing an ecosystem for clinical, operational and technology needs that will help make care seamless at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). Read MoreJan 12, 2017
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River of Hope Radiothon
The Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals River of Hope Radiothon, which aired on WRVW-FM 107.5 The River on Dec. 8 and 9, 2016, raised $123,161 in pledges for Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Read MoreJan 12, 2017
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Peter Rousseau wins inaugural ‘Journal of Political Economy’ prize
Peter L. Rousseau, Vanderbilt University professor of economics and professor of history, has been named co-recipient of the inaugural Robert E. Lucas Jr. Prize by the "Journal of Political Economy." Read MoreJan 12, 2017
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Distinguished visitor
(photo by Anne Rayner) An overflow crowd greeted Rear Admiral Sylvia Trent-Adams, the U.S. Deputy Surgeon General, for her lecture Monday at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. The nation’s top nurse gave an overview of factors that influence the health policy process and health care delivery system, and discussed… Read MoreJan 12, 2017
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January issue of ‘EDI Connect’ now available
Read the January 2017 issue of “EDI Connect,” the official newsletter of the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Read MoreJan 12, 2017
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DNA duplicator small enough to hold in your hand
Imagine a “DNA photocopier” small enough to hold in your hand that could identify the bacteria or virus causing an infection even before the symptoms appear. Read MoreJan 11, 2017
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Brightspace will replace Blackboard in summer 2017
Vanderbilt will launch Brightspace as its primary course management system in summer 2017 replacing Blackboard, the university’s current system. Read MoreJan 11, 2017
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Adults and children needed for ‘listening in noise’ study
Vanderbilt researchers are seeking participants for a study of how children and adults listen in the presence of background noise. Specifically, the researchers want to learn why children have a harder time listening in noisy environments than adults. Read MoreJan 11, 2017
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Babies and You: ‘Exploring child care options’ Jan. 19
Rhonda Laird, director of the Vanderbilt Child and Family Center, will discuss what to look for when exploring child care options at the next installment of Babies and You. The talk is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, in Light Hall, Room 411. Read MoreJan 11, 2017
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VRWC offers personal training
The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center invites you to join our personal training program in the new year. Available for one-hour or 30-minute training sessions, our trainers set up direct meetings with you to fit your schedule. Read MoreJan 11, 2017
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Get discounts to Nelly, ‘Posterity,’ ‘Sound of Music,’ ‘Raisin’ Cane’ at TPAC
Vanderbilt University staff and faculty are eligible for a discount on tickets to select performances of the following upcoming shows at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. Read MoreJan 11, 2017
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Provost to host Open Dore On Location at Black Cultural Center Jan. 17
The next Open Dore On Location, informal discussion sessions with Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente, will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, at the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center. All faculty and staff are invited to attend. Read MoreJan 11, 2017
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Sarratt Art Studios offers spring classes beginning Jan. 23
Many of the classes are designed for beginners, but experienced artists are welcome as well. Classes are affordable and meet once per week for six weeks. Read MoreJan 11, 2017
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‘Pharmacy Services Impact on Health of Pharmacy Desert Residents’ Jan. 13
This month’s Community Research Partners meeting will feature Organized Neighbors of Edgehill (ONE) and their Vanderbilt University School of Nursing research partners. The presentation will focus on a study of how access to pharmacy services impacts the health of Edgehill residents. Read MoreJan 11, 2017