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VU football season opener moved to Sept. 3
The Vanderbilt-Western Kentucky football season opener at Vanderbilt Stadium has been moved to Thursday, Sept. 3. Read MoreJun 18, 2015
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Walk, bike the Gulch at mayor’s Open Streets festival
Mayor Karl Dean invites Nashvillians to spend June 27 at the city’s first-ever Open Streets Nashville festival, set to take place in the Gulch neighborhood. Open Streets festivals open stretches of city streets to people and close them to cars, encouraging participation in physical activity and healthy recreation. Read MoreJun 17, 2015
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Dores advance in winner’s bracket at College World Series
A rain-delayed, come-from-behind victory in their opening game against Cal State Fullerton and stellar pitching and a critical home run against Texas Christian have propelled Vanderbilt through the winner's bracket at the College World Series. The Dores play again on Friday. Read MoreJun 17, 2015
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Commodores pull out win at College World Series
Jeren Kendall launched a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth to lift Vanderbilt to a 4-3 comeback victory over Cal State Fullerton in the College World Series Monday afternoon at TD Ameritrade Park. Read MoreJun 15, 2015
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Kindermusik for Families classes begin Tuesday; try first class for free
After-work summer Kindermusik for Families classes held on Tuesdays and Thursdays begin June 16. You are invited for a free trial class to experience the joy and benefit of making music with your family. Read MoreJun 15, 2015
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Commodores scheduled to resume play Monday
Sunday night's Vanderbilt-Cal State Fullerton game at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha was suspended due to rain. Vanderbilt trails 3-0 in the bottom of the 6th. The Commodores and Titans are scheduled to resume play at 11 a.m. Monday on ESPN2. Read MoreJun 15, 2015
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Tennessee for a Lifetime conference presents ‘lessons on aging’ July 25
The Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability and the Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging will host the second Tennessee for a Lifetime conference on Saturday, July 25, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Tennessee Tech University. Read MoreJun 12, 2015
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Red Cross blood drive is June 26
The next Vanderbilt Red Cross blood drive takes place Friday, June 26, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., at Frist Hall Atrium. Read MoreJun 12, 2015
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Wellcast: ‘Organic vs. conventional foods’
As the organic food movement grows, there is a lot of information (and misinformation) about whether organically grown foods are actually better for consumers. Laura Osterman breaks it down. Read MoreJun 12, 2015
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Vanderbilt researcher’s look at fatty liver disease hits home with dad’s diagnosis
Jamey Young, assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, wants to learn more about the estimated 5-10 percent of people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease who never develop its deadliest complications in the hopes of developing new treatments. Read MoreJun 11, 2015
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Fans invited to send off Commodores to College World Series
Vanderbilt fans are invited to a send-off celebration as Head Coach Tim Corbin and the baseball team depart for Omaha. The team will depart on Thursday, June 11, at 8 a.m. (fans can begin arriving at 7:45 a.m.) from Parmer Field House. Read MoreJun 10, 2015
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Attending CMA Fest? Get these safety tips
Vanderbilt LifeFlight officials are urging festival-goers to take necessary precautions against heat-related illnesses, sunburn, alcohol overconsumption and even blisters from improper foot care to make the event more enjoyable. Read MoreJun 10, 2015
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Commodores are College World Series bound
Vanderbilt clinched a return trip to the College World Series with a 4-2 win over Illinois Monday afternoon. They next will meet Cal State Fullerton at 7 p.m. Sunday in Omaha. In addition, a trio of Commodores were selected in the first round of the MLB draft, including No. 1 overall pick Dansby Swanson. Read MoreJun 9, 2015
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Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt among nation’s best
The Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt again has been named a national leader in pediatric health care by "U.S. News & World Report." Children’s Hospital achieved national rankings for a maximum of 10 out of 10 pediatric specialty programs. Read MoreJun 9, 2015
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Commodores dominate in Super Regional opener
Vanderbilt jumped on Illinois early and cruised to a 13-0 win in the Super Regional opener at Illinois Field Saturday night. The second game in the best-of-three series was postponed Sunday due to weather and is re-scheduled for 3 p.m. today. In addition, several Dores are expected to go highly in Monday's MLB draft. Read MoreJun 8, 2015
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Vandy Walks: ‘Annuals and Perennials in Bloom’ with Laura Barker
This free event takes place Monday, June 15, noon to 1. Read MoreJun 4, 2015
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Babies and You: ‘Breastfeeding—a positive choice’
A free talk on the value of breastfeeding will be held June 18 at 1 p.m. at Light Hall 419. Read MoreJun 4, 2015
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Employee mammogram campaign underway; five locations, some walk-ins available
Mammograms are an important tool in breast cancer detection. Vanderbilt offers convenient mammograms to employees, at several imaging centers. Some locations allow walk-ins during certain hours. Read MoreJun 4, 2015
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Lunch and Learn: ‘What is the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program?’
The Vanderbilt Child & Family Center will host a Lunch and Learn on June 24 from noon to 1 p.m. in Light Hall, Read MoreJun 4, 2015
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Beware leaves of three: Tips for avoiding poison ivy
It’s the time of year when backyards attract children, trails beckon hikers, and poison ivy attacks the unwary. The Tennessee Poison Center at VUMC provides tips for avoiding or treating the itch-causing plant pest this summer. Read MoreJun 3, 2015