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Limited Submission Opportunity: Conservation, Food and Health Foundation grants
Sep. 16, 2019—Vanderbilt University may submit one application to the Conservation, Food and Health Foundation (CFH) Support for Programs in the Developing World funding opportunity. The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation seeks to protect natural resources, improve the production and distribution of food, and promote public health in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East.
Wellcast: ‘Healthy hydration for summer fun’
Sep. 16, 2019—Blair Hitchcock, director of sports nutrition, discusses why proper hydration is important for physical activity, the signs of dehydration, and current recommendations for hydration during physical activity.
Save the date: Vanderbilt Center for Addiction Research Science Day is Nov. 18
Sep. 16, 2019—The third annual Vanderbilt Center for Addiction Research Science Day will be held Monday, Nov. 18, at the Belcourt Theatre.
Chief Justice John Roberts visits Vanderbilt Law School
Sep. 16, 2019—U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. discussed the influences on his writing and fielded questions from Vanderbilt students and faculty during a wide-ranging conversation at the Law School Sept. 10.
Blair Academy Festival of Music set for Sept. 22
Sep. 13, 2019—The Blair School of Music’s program for young children, teens and adults is now The Blair Academy. In celebration of the new name, Blair is hosting an afternoon of musical fun, including performances, activities, crafts, stories, backstage tours and more.
Registration open for Mr. C’s Kids Club
Sep. 12, 2019—Register for Mr. C’s Kids Club and receive a special Vanderbilt prize pack, tickets to various athletic events and other exclusive activities.
Dr. David Satcher to discuss ‘Highs and Lows of Public Health Practice’ Sept. 18
Sep. 11, 2019—Dr. David Satcher, founding director and senior adviser of The Satcher Health Leadership Institute at Morehouse University School of Medicine, will give the 10th annual David Satcher Lecture, part of the Flexner Dean's Lecture Series at Vanderbilt, on Wednesday, Sept. 18. Satcher will discuss "Revisiting the Highs and Lows of Public Health Practice."
Register to attend 2019 Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Science Day through Sept. 12
Sep. 11, 2019—The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center's 2019 Science Day will showcase more than 100 posters submitted by undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and research faculty and staff conducting research in the labs or programs of VKC members and investigators. Science Day is set for Tuesday, Sept. 17, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Vanderbilt Student Life Center.
Vanderbilt Translational Research Forum is Oct. 4
Sep. 11, 2019—The 2019 Vanderbilt Translational Research Forum will feature more than 20 nationally recognized Vanderbilt researchers presenting their translational science, as well as a special guest speaker.
Department of Art faculty and staff exhibition opens Sept. 12
Sep. 11, 2019—Department of Art faculty and staff will hold a group exhibition showcasing new work in their research and studio practice Sept. 12–Oct. 18. The exhibition will be in the Space 204 gallery at E. Bronson Ingram Studio Arts Center.
Join the Health Plus ‘You Can Do It’ Challenge
Sep. 11, 2019—Live well every day by joining the Health Plus “You Can Do It” Challenge. Compete to take small steps for better well-being and have fun.
Enroll in Health Plus blood pressure management program
Sep. 11, 2019—Control is the Goal is a blood pressure management program available to Vanderbilt faculty and staff who have high blood pressure (hypertension) or are at high risk for developing high blood pressure.