Communications And Marketing
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Participants needed to study metabolic effects of the timing of meals
A Vanderbilt research effort is interested in how the time of day that you eat may affect your energy and weight. Researchers will examine your energy (metabolism) on two separate occasions, each time for two and a half days in an enclosed room (called a “whole-room calorimeter”) that measures energy balance. Read MoreNov 9, 2016
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Get friends and family discount for Vanderbilt vs. Ole Miss
Vanderbilt Athletics would like to thank loyal faculty and staff members by offering a special deal for the Vanderbilt vs. Ole Miss football game on Nov. 19. Read MoreNov 9, 2016
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Vanderbilt Classifieds now a secure site
The Vanderbilt Classifieds, a free online service for Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students, now requires users to log in using their VUnetID and password. Read MoreNov 9, 2016
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Computer science professors, peers teach mobile cloud computing to diverse majors
Thanks to the Cross-College Teaching Initiative that began this semester, computer science professors Doug Schmidt and Jules White launched the University Course "Tackling Big Questions with Mobile Cloud Computing." Read MoreNov 8, 2016
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Kennedy Center lecture on “Brain Injury in Premature Birth and Developmental Delay” set for Nov. 29
Vittorio Gallo, Ph.D., Wolf-Pack Chair in Neuroscience Research and director of the Center for Neuroscience Research with the Children’s Research Institute at Children’s National Medical Center, will present a lecture on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at Vanderbilt Kennedy Center (VKC). Read MoreNov 8, 2016
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Master of Public Health program offers information sessions
Vanderbilt’s Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) program prepares leaders to take on today’s most pressing and complex health challenges. Learn more about our innovative program from M.P.H. faculty members, current students and program staff at one of our upcoming campus information sessions. Read MoreNov 8, 2016
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My Southern Health: What to know about genetic testing and personalized medicine
Personalized medicine is about tailoring treatment to individual patients based on their genetics. Georgia L. Wiesner, director of the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center’s Clinical and Translational Hereditary Cancer Program, explains the “4 Ps” of personalized medicine and the benefits it offers. Read MoreNov 8, 2016
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Calling all Vanderbilt startups: Flash Pitch competition is Dec. 1
Vanderbilt's Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization and the Wond’ry are hosting a Flash Pitch competition for students. Similar to the popular television show "Shark Tank," participants will have 90 seconds to present their winning ideas to a panel of investors and entrepreneurship experts. Read MoreNov 7, 2016
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New system launching for course and teaching evaluations
Following a multi-committee review process that included both faculty and staff representation, students in the four undergraduate schools, the Graduate School and Vanderbilt Divinity School will utilize a new software system to complete their end-of-semester course and teaching evaluations beginning Dec. 2. Read MoreNov 7, 2016
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VUToday: High-performance batteries, research on liars featured in weekly roundup of VU stories
'Time' highlighted the work of a team of Vanderbilt engineers who created a high-performance battery using junkyard metal scraps and laundry detergent salt, while professor Lisa Fazio’s research examining how liars create the “illusion of truth” was featured by the BBC. Read a selection of Vanderbilt news stories for the week of Oct. 31. Read MoreNov 4, 2016
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Get discounted tickets to Vandy–Ole Miss game Nov. 19
Vanderbilt Athletics is offering a Friends and Family promotion with discounted tickets to the Nov. 19 Vanderbilt–Ole Miss game. Read MoreNov 4, 2016
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Sarratt Holiday Arts Festival runs Nov. 28–Dec. 10
Do your holiday shopping and support local artists and businesses from the Vanderbilt and Nashville communities. This year’s festival will run two weeks beginning Nov. 28, with new items introduced each week. Read MoreNov 3, 2016
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Get free T-shirt at Vanderbilt swim meet Nov. 4
Vanderbilt Swimming is hosting in-state rival Tennessee on Friday, Nov. 4, at 5:30 p.m. at Centennial Sportsplex. Read MoreNov 3, 2016
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‘Caring for the Caregiver’ Nov. 16
On Nov. 16, Tabitha Satterfield with the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability will offer tools to help caregivers learn to care for themselves so they can effectively care for their loved ones. Read MoreNov 3, 2016
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WOW presents ‘Morocco on the Move’ Nov. 16
The World on Wednesdays series presents 'Morocco on the Move' on Nov. 16. Read MoreNov 3, 2016
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A DARPP role in gastric cancer
Vanderbilt researchers have discovered a link between Helicobacter pylori infection, inflammation and gastric cancer that could suggest new anti-cancer therapies. Read MoreNov 3, 2016
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Kellie Pickler’s visit
Country music recording artist Kellie Pickler performed for and visited with patients at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt earlier this year as part of a segment for her television series, “I Love Kellie Pickler.” Read MoreNov 3, 2016
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Election 2016: Making Some Sense of the 2016 Presidential Election
This Osher Lifelong Learning course will examine the upcoming 2016 elections from every angle. We will look at the effects of political advertising as well as the changing art of political polling in an era when people avoid taking surveys. We will examine the potentially historic effects this election might… Read MoreNov 2, 2016
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Commodore Giving allows fans to donate game tickets to local youth
The Vanderbilt athletic department has announced a new initiative in time for the holiday season. The Commodore Giving program encourages fans to purchase tickets to a game that in turn will be donated to children throughout the community. Read MoreNov 2, 2016
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CRP: ‘Parent-Based Sleep Education in Autism’ Nov. 4
Community Research Partners presents “Parent-Based Sleep Education in Autism: A Community-Academic Research Partnership” from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4. Read MoreNov 2, 2016