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Former ambassadors: United States must repair damage to international reputation
The reputation and prestige of the United States is "at a very low ebb" in much of the world and a vigorous campaign of public diplomacy is needed to reestablish moral leadership, agreed two former U.S. ambassadors who spoke at a Vanderbilt forum. Read MoreNov 17, 2005
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Biomedical pioneer speaks on tissue engineering and drug delivery innovations
One of the most prolific medical inventors in history, Robert S. Langer, spoke at Vanderbilt Nov. 11 about a variety of topics including how drug delivery technologies, including novel polymers and intelligent microchips, promise to create new treatments for cancer, heart disease and many other illnesses. Read MoreNov 15, 2005
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Vanguard founder discusses mismanagement of mutual funds, crisis in American investing
John C. Bogle, founder of The Vanguard Group and president of the Bogle Financial Markets Research Center spoke at Vanderbilt Nov. 15 about how disregard for the "relentless rules of arithmetic" and other mismanagement by mutual fund managers has "robbed investors of trillions." Read MoreNov 15, 2005
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Auschwitz survivor and Nazi Youth movement member discuss their "uncommon friendship"Auschwitz survivor and Nazi Youth movement member discuss their "uncommon friendship"
An Auschwitz concentration camp survivor and a member of the Nazi Youth Movement discuss their "uncommon friendship" as part of Vanderbilt\'s Holocaust Lecture Series Thursday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Law School. Read MoreNov 11, 2005
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Auschwitz survivor and Nazi Youth movement member discuss their “uncommon friendship”Auschwitz survivor and Nazi Youth movement member discuss their “uncommon friendship”
An Auschwitz concentration camp survivor and a member of the Nazi Youth Movement discuss their "uncommon friendship" as part of Vanderbilt's Holocaust Lecture Series Thursday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Law School. Read MoreNov 11, 2005
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Panel discusses Vanderbilt sociologist’s new book on neo-bohemia
Hipsters, poseurs, waitresses and polka were among the many topics raised during a panel discussion with Vanderbilt sociologist Richard Lloyd about his new book, Neo-Bohemia: Art and Commerce in the Postindustrial City. Read MoreNov 10, 2005
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Lost Delta Found publication celebrated with music, discussion
The work of three Fisk University scholars who researched the lives and music of people in the Mississippi Delta in the 1940s was celebrated Nov. 3 with music and discussion in Fisk\'s historic Jubilee Hall. Read MoreNov 4, 2005
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Forum discusses science, religion and the mission of higher education
The Rev. Edward A. Malloy, president emeritus of the University of Notre Dame and a member of the Vanderbilt University Board of Trust, spoke during a Oct. 27 seminar in Buttrick Hall on science, religion and the mission of higher education. Read MoreOct 28, 2005
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Experts discuss the Scopes monkey trial and the continuing controversy surrounding the teaching of evolutionExperts discuss the Scopes monkey trial and the continuing controversy surrounding the teaching of evolution
Legal, political, historical and religious experts gathered to discuss the continuing debate surrounding the Scopes monkey trial in a forum preceding the performance of the Great Tennessee Monkey Trial Oct. 19. Read MoreOct 15, 2005
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SADDAM HUSSEIN TRIAL: VANDERBILT EXPERTS
Vanderbilt's Newton was involved in the creation of the Iraqi Special Tribunal and trained its judges. Mike Newton, acting associate clinical professor of law at Vanderbilt University, is an expert on the Iraqi Special Tribunal and international criminal law. Read MoreOct 13, 2005
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Constitutionality of Constitution Day debated at forum
When Vanderbilt\'s administration contacted Law School Dean Ed Rubin about a new federal requirement requiring that every educational institution receiving federal funds celebrate Constitution Day, Rubin initially considered submitting a list of constitutional law classes currently in session. Read MoreSep 22, 2005
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Literacy experts discuss their work with children in special lecture
Listen to a Sept. 13 lecture by Karen R. Harris and Stephen E. Graham, the first holders of the Currey Ingram Chair of Special Education at Peabody College. The two professors of special education are committed to improving the literacy abilities of all children, including those with learning disabilities. The chair was made possible through a gift from John Rivers Ingram and Stephanie Currey Ingram. Introductory speakers at the lecture were: Peabody Dean Camilla Benbow, Provost Nicholas Zeppos and Chancellor Gordon Gee. Read MoreSep 14, 2005
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InterVU: Vanderbilt experts discuss Supreme Court nominee’s confirmation process, new brain research
Listen to InterVU, one of Vanderbilt University\'s public affairs podcasts, to learn what to expect from the Senate confirmation hearings for John Roberts, nominee for chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Political scientist and legal expert Stefanie Lindquist is interviewed. The second segment features David Zald, assistant professor of psychology, who has researched the impact of a gory or erotic image on vision. Read MoreSep 12, 2005
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InterVU: Vanderbilt experts discuss Supreme Court nominee‘s confirmation process, new brain research
Listen to InterVU, one of Vanderbilt University‘s public affairs podcasts, to learn what to expect from the Senate confirmation hearings for John Roberts, nominee for chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Political scientist and legal expert Stefanie Lindquist is interviewed. The second segment features David Zald, assistant professor of psychology, who has researched the impact of a gory or erotic image on vision. Read MoreSep 12, 2005
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Gee to Fall Faculty Assembly: University is soaring
Attracting and retaining top quality students and faculty is the key to maintaining the momentum of a university that is on an "upward soar," Chancellor Gordon Gee said during his annual address to the Fall Faculty Assembly. Read MoreAug 26, 2005
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Economics pioneer Reinhard Selten to speak at Vanderbilt, Nobel Prize winner to discuss "bounded rationality" on Sept. 7
Reinhard Selten, winner of the Nobel Prize for Economics in 1994, will speak on Wednesday, Sept. 7, at Vanderbilt University to begin the Chancellor\'s Lecture Series for the academic year. Selten will discuss "bounded rationality," a central theme in behavioral economics. Read MoreAug 17, 2005
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Economics pioneer Reinhard Selten to speak at Vanderbilt, Nobel Prize winner to discuss “bounded rationality” on Sept. 7
Reinhard Selten, winner of the Nobel Prize for Economics in 1994, will speak on Wednesday, Sept. 7, at Vanderbilt University to begin the Chancellor's Lecture Series for the academic year. Selten will discuss "bounded rationality," a central theme in behavioral economics. Read MoreAug 17, 2005
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Claim that all federal judges are liberal activists is wrong, Vandy professor says
A Vanderbilt political science and law professor says research does not support the Christian Right\'s portrayal of federal judges as liberal activists. Listen to an interview with Stefanie Lindquist. Read MoreJun 14, 2005
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Vanderbilt professor comments on filibuster showdown
Vanderbilt professor Bruce Oppenheimer says there is potential for a bitter brawl in the Senate over the President\'s judicial nominations. Listen to an interview with this expert on Congress. Read MoreJun 14, 2005
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Professor of Law Margaret Blair comments on the President’s social security reform
A Vanderbilt corporate law scholar believes the President\'s social security reform plan comes at a dangerous time for low and middle-class employees. Listen to an interview with Professor of Law Margaret Blair. Read MoreJun 14, 2005