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Rick Steves to discuss “Travel as a Political Act” March 19

Rick Steves, author of more than 50 European travel guidebooks and host of the public television series Rick Steves’ Europe, will discuss how thoughtful travel expands our world view and shapes how we address the challenges confronting our nation politically Monday, March 19, at 7 p.m. in the ballroom of Vanderbilt University’s Student Life Center. Read More

Thank you for the research

  Printha K. McCallum, right, and her mother, Lenda Bates DuBose Lenda Bates DuBose knew she would not survive peritoneal cancer. Yet the… Read More

Vanderbilt Printing Services to become FSC certified

Tom Fox, director of Vanderbilt University Printing Services, has announced that his facility has begun the process of becoming Forest… Read More

Vanderbilt campus expands plastics recycling

Just in time for a strong finish in RecycleMania, the Vanderbilt campus recycling program is expanding plastics recycling to include all plastic containers. Read More

Rawson accepted into American Academy of Chefs

Chef Gary Rawson (Steve Green/Vanderbilt) Gary Rawson, executive chef and manager of Vanderbilt Dining, has been accepted into the American… Read More

Monthly test of Vanderbilt outdoor warning sirens March 3

(iStockphoto) The monthly test of the Vanderbilt outdoor warning sirens will be Saturday, March 3, immediately following the test of the Metro sirens at… Read More

Get free tax prep assistance ahead of April filing deadline

Vanderbilt employees earning less than $55,000 per year qualify for free tax preparation assistance through the VITA program. (photo courtesy of United Way of… Read More

Scholarship applications for Blair precollege program due March 2

(Image courtesy of Blair School of Music) Applications are still being accepted for merit- and need-based scholarships for Blair School of Music’s precollege program… Read More

Blood drives, bone marrow, tissue/organ donor registries scheduled for March

(Image courtesy of the American Red Cross) Opportunities to donate blood through the American Red Cross, as well as to register for the national… Read More

Tasti D-Lite offers Vanderbilt discount

Looking for a treat that won’t blow your diet? Try Tasti D-Lite, which is offering the Vanderbilt community a 20 percent discount daily with… Read More

Listen: Philosophy talks continue with Robert Talisse

Robert Talisse   A new series of talks – the Berry Lectures in Public Philosophy – continues March 1 with Robert Talisse, professor and… Read More

Vanderbilt physicist wins Sloan research fellowship

Physicist Kirill Bolotin is one of 126 researchers who received Sloan Foundation research fellowships this year. Read More

John Lachs: “Why Is Good Enough Not Good Enough for Us?”

Watch video of Vanderbilt University Centennial Professor of Philosophy John Lachs on Feb. 23 kick-off a new series of talks that aims to make philosophy accessible… Read More

Benbow to lead national commission on educator preparation

Camilla Benbow will co-chair a new accrediting body designed to help ensure that every classroom in the nation has an effective teacher. Read More

‘Apparent Light’ opens at Space 204

"Seattle Sky" by Rebecca Cummins The movement of light is explored through image sequences and installation in the newest Space 204 exhibition. Rebecca Cummins’… Read More

Vanderbilt expert: Don’t ignore warning signs of hedge-fund fraud

A Japanese hedge fund company some are calling the Japanese “Bernard Madoff” seems to be reaffirming the maxim that if returns are too good to be true, there probably is something wrong. Read More

Vanderbilt biologist recognized by entomology society

Julian Hillyer is the 2012 recipient of one of the Entomological Society of America’s annual recognition award. Read More

‘Toolkit’ makes bedtime less stressful for children with autism

A new resource developed by the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center could improve sleep for children with autism. Read More

Great Performances brings ‘Julius Caesar’ to Vanderbilt stage

(Image courtesy of The Acting Company) Great Performances at Vanderbilt will present a production by The Acting Company of William Shakespeare’s… Read More

Vanderbilt Poll: Santorum leading Republican candidate in Tennessee

Rick Santorum is the favored candidate in Tennessee as the state approaches its Super Tuesday primary election March 6, according to a new poll from the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions at Vanderbilt University. Read More