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38th Holocaust Lecture Series begins Oct. 6 with ‘Etty,’ a one-woman play
The first event for Vanderbilt's 38th Annual Holocaust Lecture Series is "Etty," a one-woman theatrical play by Susan Stein, set for Tuesday, Oct. 6, in the All Faith Chapel at Vanderbilt Divinity School. Read MoreOct 1, 2015
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10 questions with Erin Elgass, the field commander of the Spirit of Gold Band
Erin Elgass, a Blair Music Education major and an alto saxophone player, is the junior field commander for the Spirit of Gold Band. In the wake of the Commodores’ big win against Austin Peay, Elglass discusses perfecting the sound that rallied the Commodores to the victory. Read MoreSep 30, 2015
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Our favorite #vandygram photos of the week
See more of our favorite photos on the Get Social website, and share your images by tagging them #vandygram. Read MoreSep 25, 2015
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‘Biggest Winner’ fall weight-loss program runs Oct. 12-Nov. 20
The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center presents the 2015 "Biggest Winner" program to help you lose weight and build the skills necessary to reach your personal health goals. Read MoreSep 25, 2015
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Best-selling author, NPR host Krista Tippett to speak Sept. 29
Krista Tippett, best-selling author and host of NPR's On Being, presents "The Mystery and Art of Living" on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m. in Benton Chapel as part of the Chaplain's Speaker Series. Read MoreSep 24, 2015
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Complete ‘Go for the Gold’ by Oct. 31, earn $240 wellness credit
Faculty and staff paying for Vanderbilt Health Plan benefits can earn a wellness credit of up to $240 for completing "Go for the Gold" by Oct. 31. Read MoreSep 24, 2015
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Neuroscience research center symposium and poster session is Oct. 9
The Eighth Annual Symposium and Poster Session for the Silvio O. Conte Neuroscience Research Center at Vanderbilt University will be Friday, Oct. 9, from noon to 5:30 p.m. in 1220 Medical Research Building III. Read MoreSep 23, 2015
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Obituary: Jacob T. Brewer, BS’04, ‘Simply One of the Best’
Jacob “Jake” Brewer, a White House senior policy adviser to the Office of Science and Technology Policy, died Sept. 19 in a collision with a car in Mount Airy, Maryland, while participating in a charity bicycle ride for cancer treatment programs. He was 34. Read MoreSep 22, 2015
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Jonathan Franzen to discuss new novel Sept. 23 at Ingram Hall
National Book Award-winning author Jonathan Franzen will discuss his new novel, "Purity," Sept. 23 in Ingram Hall at Vanderbilt's Blair School of Music. Read MoreSep 18, 2015
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Artist Coco Fusco speaks on performance and politics in Cuba Sept. 22
Interdisciplinary artist and writer Coco Fusco will introduce her forthcoming book, "Dangerous Moves: Politics and Performance in Cuba, on Tuesday," Sept. 22, at 4:10 p.m. at Vanderbilt's Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center. Read MoreSep 16, 2015
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Complete Go for the Gold Step 3: ‘Game Plan For Your Health’
The third and final step in Go for the Gold is now available. The Game Plan for Your Health video features personal interviews with Vanderbilt faculty and staff and provides practical ways to take charge of your health. Read MoreSep 16, 2015
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Participants wanted for Disability Mentoring Day Oct. 21
Disability Mentoring Day at Vanderbilt is scheduled for Oct. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, Room 241. Read MoreSep 15, 2015
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Those who dwell on their past might be doomed to repeat their mistakes
New research shows that focusing on past behaviors is not always the best strategy to avoid repeating mistakes. Read MoreSep 10, 2015
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Results of ‘Housing First and Fast’ project discussed Sept. 11
Cara Robinson, assistant professor in urban studies at Tennessee State University, will present a summary of her research and recommendations for future homeless housing initiatives from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Sept. 11 at the Hadley Park Community Center. Read MoreSep 9, 2015
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Complete Go for the Gold Step 2 – Wellness Actions Log
Use the Wellness Actions Log to keep track of the things you do to maintain or improve your wellness, set personal goals and follow your progress. Read MoreSep 9, 2015
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Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair set for Sept. 17
The 2015 Vanderbilt University Research Fair provides undergraduate students a chance to showcase their research work in a campus-wide celebration. Read MoreSep 9, 2015
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10 questions with Odie Blackmon
Odie Blackmon, an adjunct professor in Vanderbilt’s Blair School of Music, is a Grammy-nominated, CMA-Award-winning songwriter that lives and learns in our music studios. The Hustler sat down with Blackmon to hear more about the Nashville songwriting business up close and personal. Read MoreSep 9, 2015
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Babies & You: ‘Mindfulness for Childbirth and Parenting’
Laura Osterman, health promotion coordinator for Health Plus, will lead the next installment of Babies & You. Read MoreSep 4, 2015
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Vandy Walks: ‘Natchez Trace Historical Tour’ is Sept. 17
Learn about the generals, future presidents, Chickasaw chiefs, evangelists, settlers and land pirates who traveled the road during the formative period of the southern United States. Read MoreSep 4, 2015
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Complete Go for the Gold Step 1 – Compass Health Assessment
Go for the Gold's first step helps you identify personal health risks and find ways to improve your health. Read MoreSep 4, 2015