Chris Skinker
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Political Scientist Alan E. Wiseman to speak at Vanderbilt Sept. 22
Vanderbilt will commemorate U.S. Constitution Day on Thursday, Sept. 22, with a free lecture by Alan E. Wiseman at Flynn Auditorium at Vanderbilt Law School. Wiseman, associate professor of political science and co-director of the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions, will examine the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution. Read MoreSep 16, 2011
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Jim Lovensheimer: “Why Musicals Matter”
Watch video of the Sept. 6 Chancellor’s Lecture Series. Associate Professor of Musicology at the Blair School of Music Jim Lovensheimer presented “Why Musicals Matter” Sept. 6 at Vanderbilt University as part of the 2011-12 Chancellor’s Lecture Series. Lovensheimer illustrated how we can learn a lot about ourselves as a… Read MoreSep 12, 2011
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Musicologist Jim Lovensheimer will discuss the scholarly attributes of musicals at Vanderbilt University Sept. 6
The first lecture of the 2011-12 Chancellor’s Lecture Series will recognize the research of Associate Professor of Musicology Jim Lovensheimer, who will present “Why Musicals Matter” on Sept. 6. The lecture will take place at 5:30 p.m. in Turner Hall at the Blair School of Music. Read MoreAug 18, 2011
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Bluebird on the Mountain concert to feature Dave Berg, George Teren and Annie Mosher Aug. 20
Singer-songwriters Dave Berg, George Teren and Annie Mosher take the spotlight Saturday, Aug. 20th, at historic Dyer Observatory for the fourth Bluebird on the Mountain concert of the 2011 season. Read MoreAug 10, 2011
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Bluebird on the Mountain at Dyer Observatory set for July 16
Bluebird on the Mountain continues with the third concert of the series on Saturday, July 16. Singer-songwriters Thom Schuyler, J. Fred Knobloch, Tony Arata and instrumentalist Jelly Roll Johnson will perform at Vanderbilt’s Dyer Observatory at 8 p.m. Gates will open at 6. Read MoreJul 14, 2011
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Second Bluebird on the Mountain concert set for June 18
Singer-songwriters Jon Randall, Jessi Alexander and Shane McAnally will perform in concert Saturday, June 18, at Dyer Observatory. Read MoreJun 15, 2011
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‘Opera on the Mountain’ set for June 4 at Dyer Observatory
Dyer Observatory (Neil Brake/Vanderbilt) Make reservations online or by calling (615) 832-5242 Vanderbilt’s Dyer Observatory will again host the Nashville Opera for a very special evening of music at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 4. The concert will take place in the observatory’s patio tent and guests… Read MoreMay 24, 2011
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Bluebird on the Mountain series launches eighth season May 21
Singer-songwriters Dana Cooper, Kim Carnes and Greg Barnhill will open the 2011 Bluebird on the Mountain concert series at Dyer Observatory Saturday, May 21. Read MoreMay 17, 2011
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Latest research on key education policies to be presented April 8-12
Matthew Springer, director of the National Center on Performance Incentives, is one of the Peabody researchers who will be presenting new research at the American Educational Research Association Conference in New Orleans April 8-12. (Anne Rayner / Vanderbilt) The latest research on the nation’s key education issues, from incentive pay… Read MoreApr 8, 2011
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Vanderbilt law professor gives input to first report from White House commission on bioethics
Nita Farahany The Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues released its first report Thursday focusing on the emerging field of synthetic biology. Vanderbilt associate professor of law and philosophy Nita Farahany is on the bioethics commission. Read MoreDec 16, 2010
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Chapman Bluebird on the Mountain concert rescheduled for Oct. 16
Marshall Chapman The Bluebird on the Mountain concert featuring Marshall Chapman has been rescheduled for Saturday, Oct. 16, at Dyer Observatory. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. for the 7 p.m. show. Joining Chapman onstage will be Matraca Berg and Will Kimbrough. Tickets sold for the Aug. 21 show,… Read MoreOct 8, 2010
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Lori McKenna, Tom Douglas and Natalie Hemby to perform at Dyer Observatory
Lori McKenna The fifth show of the 2010 Bluebird on the Mountain concert series is set for Saturday, Sept. 18, and will feature singer-songwriters Lori McKenna, Tom Douglas and Natalie Hemby. The show starts at 8 p.m. with gates opening at 6 p.m. Season tickets for this year’s series are… Read MoreSep 16, 2010
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Marshall Chapman, Gary Nicholson and Al Anderson take the stage at Dyer Observatory
Marshall Chapman will play at the final Bluebird on the Mountain performance this year. Fourth concert of the Bluebird on the Mountain scheduled for August 21 The fourth show of the 2010 Bluebird on the Mountain concert series is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 21, and will feature… Read MoreAug 2, 2010
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Tony Arata, Thom Schuyler, J. Fred Knobloch and Jelly Roll Johnson take the stage at Dyer Observatory
Third concert of the Bluebird on the Mountain set for July 24 Tony Arata performs at the next Bluebird on the Mountain concert The third show of the 2010 Bluebird on the Mountain concert series is set for Saturday, July 24, at Vanderbilt’s Dyer Observatory… Read MoreJul 20, 2010
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Kent Blazy, Cory Batten and Marv Green to perform at Dyer Observatory
Kent Blazy Hit songwriters Kent Blazy, Cory Batten and Marv Green will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 19, in the second concert of the 2010 Bluebird on the Mountain Series. Held on the scenic grounds of Vanderbilt’s Dyer Observatory, Bluebird on the Mountain showcases artists from one of Nashville’s… Read MoreJun 15, 2010