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Team OMEDS wins 2014 Tech Venture Challenge
The goal of the competition is three-fold: it serves as an educational and networking opportunity for students, it assists inventors in moving technologies forward with commercialization plans, and it spotlights some of Vanderbilt’s leading technologies. Read MoreApr 14, 2014
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VU-developed Web portal to participate in NSF Innovation Corps Program
Vanderbilt’s Team Filtergraph is headed to Michigan to participate in the National Science Foundation Innovation Corps Program. Filtergraph is a dynamic, Web-based portal that allows users to sort and manage large data sets. Read MoreApr 10, 2014
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From Vanderbilt to Rolling Stone: alumna speaks at StamJam
Rolling Stone writer and cofounder of Rolling Stone Country, Beville Dunkerley, BS’97, returned to campus on Saturday to speak at StamJam, a concert hosted by Stambaugh House. Dunkerley spoke with The Hustler about her work at Rolling Stone and her path to country music after graduating from Vanderbilt. Read MoreApr 10, 2014
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Professional development will look at ‘The Cultural Lives of Emerging Adults’
On Thursday, April 10, the Office of the University Chaplain and Religious Life will offer a professional development opportunity in partnership with the Office of the Dean of Students titled “Transitioning into Adulthood: The Cultural Lives of Emerging Adults.” Patricia Snell Herzog, assistant professor in the Department of Sociology and… Read MoreApr 8, 2014
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Tech giants, Vanderbilt engineers to create standards for ‘Internet of Things’
Vanderbilt's Institute for Software Integrated Systems has joined a consortium of prominent tech firms to develop engineering standards for Internet-connected electronics. Read MoreApr 7, 2014
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Judge Jeff Bivins, JD’86, appointed to Tennessee Supreme Court
Governor Bill Haslam has appointed Judge Jeff Bivins, JD’86, a member of the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals, to the Tennessee Supreme Court, replacing Justice William C. Koch Jr., who is retiring July 15. Read MoreApr 7, 2014
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Former Vanderbilt roommates are entrepreneurs behind tech startup
Former Vanderbilt roommates Paul Osetinsky, BS’08 and Hayden Williams, BA’08, are the tech entrepreneurs behind Treatings, a New York City-based startup that allows you to get professional advice from total strangers over a cup of coffee. Read MoreApr 7, 2014
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Wellcast: ‘Fit vs. Fat: What Matters More?’
Obesity is no longer evaluated by just weight. Learn more. Read MoreApr 3, 2014
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Sign up now for Sarratt Youth Art Institute summer camps
Sarratt Youth Art Institute has planned fun and creative summer weeks of hands-on studio art classes for children ages 5-16. Read MoreApr 3, 2014
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Rites of Spring weekend pass available for faculty, staff
The Music Group at Vanderbilt promises a hot lineup for this year’s Rites of Spring Music Festival. Scheduled for Friday, April 11, and Saturday, April 12, the festival is the perfect way to relax and listen to some of the best names in music. This year’s artists include 2 Chainz, Steve Aoki, Delta Rae, Twenty One… Read MoreApr 3, 2014
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‘Models, Mechanisms and Origins of Disease’ April 7
“When Things Go Awry: Models, Mechanisms and Origins of Disease” is the topic of a Dinner and Data event on Monday, April 7. Read MoreApr 2, 2014
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Kimberly Bryant, BE’89, featured as one of the CNN 10 visionary women
CNN has recognized Kimberly Bryant, BE’89, and her efforts to teach black girls computer coding, in The CNN 10: Visionary Women. The list celebrates Women’s History Month by highlighting the efforts of 10 women “who are helping other women find success, self-esteem and sometimes a safe haven.”… Read MoreMar 26, 2014
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Wellcast: Helping children develop healthy eating habits
Listen to the new Health and Wellness Wellcast, Helping children develop healthy eating habits, featuring Jessica Bennett, a dietician with the Vanderbilt Nutrition Clinic. Read MoreMar 21, 2014
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Vandy Cooks with Chef Majid ‘Magic’ Noori March 28
Chef Majid "Magic" Noori (Vanderbilt) Join Vanderbilt Athletics’ Chef Majid “Magic” Noori to learn how to create healthy foods for game day parties and celebrations with family and friends on March 28, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. … Read MoreMar 21, 2014
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Wear your sneakers to work for National Walking Day
Vanderbilt will observe National Walking Day April 2 with a 20-minute group walk led by senior leaders from Medical Center North to Library Lawn. Read MoreMar 21, 2014
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Check out these Trans* Pride Days events
The Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex Life at Vanderbilt is hosting a series of events to mark Trans* Pride Days April 3-9. Read MoreMar 21, 2014
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Celebration of Learning will highlight products of student learning
Vanderbilt's Center for Teaching will hold a Celebration of Learning April 21 to highlight students and the products of their learning experiences in courses at Vanderbilt this year. Read MoreMar 20, 2014
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Alumnus Mangiafico wins Library of Congress challenge
Jim Mangiafico, PhD’96, is the winner of the “Markup of U.S. Legislation in Akoma Ntoso” challenge, conducted by the Library of Congress. The challenge, conducted at the request of the U.S. House of Representatives, will advance the exchange of legislative information worldwide. Read MoreMar 17, 2014
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Conference for siblings of adults with disabilities April 4-5
The Sixth Annual Tennessee Adult Brothers and Sisters (TABS) Conference will take place April 4-5 at Holiday Inn Vanderbilt. Read MoreMar 14, 2014
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Alumna named first female president of Florida Memorial University
Roslyn Clark Artis, EdD’10, is the 13th president of Florida Memorial University. The appointment is historical for the university as Artist is the first woman president in its 135 years of operation. Read MoreMar 14, 2014