External Story
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Fine Arts Gallery presents portraits by Everett Raymond Kinstler
The Fine Arts Gallery presents its exhibit "America Creative: Portraits by Everett Raymond Kinstler" beginning March 23. Read MoreFeb 23, 2018
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Limited submission opportunity: 2019 Takeda Innovators in Science Award—Regenerative Medicine
Vanderbilt University may nominate one early career scientist and one senior scientist in a field of Regenerative Medicine for the 2019 Innovators in Science Award, sponsored by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited and administered by the New York Academy of Sciences. Read MoreFeb 23, 2018
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VU BreakThru: Impact of school choice in affluent districts
School choice is often touted as way for students in low-income areas to attend better schools. But what benefits does school choice offer for students in affluent areas with access to high-performing schools? As part of Vanderbilt’s Sterling Ranch TIPs program outside of Denver, two Peabody graduate students investigated these high-choice, high-status environments to find out. Read more about TIPs grants and other internal faculty funding programs—including University Courses, Discovery Grants and Research Scholar Grants—at the VU BreakThru blog. Read MoreFeb 22, 2018
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Provost Wente discusses fostering a culture of respect for women in The Open ‘Dore
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente discusses fostering a culture of respect for women and for everyone in the February issue of "The Open Dore," which is now available online. Read MoreFeb 22, 2018
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CPR/AED/first aid certification course available at the Rec
The adult and pediatric first aid/CPR/AED blended learning course prepares you to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children and infants. Read MoreFeb 20, 2018
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Construction projects transforming campus discussed at USAC meeting
At its February meeting, the University Staff Advisory Council welcomed Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Facilities Officer Mike Perez, who gave an overview of the FutureVU initiative. Perez spoke about current projects as well as future areas of focus and provided a vision of what the Vanderbilt campus may look like by 2023. Read MoreFeb 20, 2018
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Duke’s Gustavo Silva to give Discovery Science Emerging Scholars Lecture March 1
Gustavo Silva, assistant professor of biology at Duke University, will discuss “K63 Ubiquitin and the Regulation of Translation in Response to Oxidative Stress” beginning at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 1, in Preston Research Building, Room 206. The talk is part of the Discovery Science Emerging Scholars Lecture series. Read MoreFeb 20, 2018
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Weiss, Mahadevan-Jansen honored by OSA; Weiss also named SPIE Fellow
Engineering professors Sharon Weiss and Anita Mahadevan-Jansen have been named fellows of The Optical Society (OSA), a leading international association for optics and photonics. In addition, Weiss has been named a fellow of SPIE, the international society advancing an interdisciplinary approach to the science and application of light. Read MoreFeb 20, 2018
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Koutsoukos honored as an IEEE Fellow
Xenofon Koutsoukos, professor of electrical engineering, computer engineering and computer science, has been named an IEEE Fellow by the board of directors of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. The honor recognizes Koutsoukos for his contributions to the design of resilient cyber-physical systems. Read MoreFeb 19, 2018
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SENSE Theatre presents ‘HATS’ March 9-10
SENSE Theatre and the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center will present the play "HATS" at 7 p.m. March 9 and 10 at the Troutt/Black Box Theatre Complex on Compton Avenue, near Belmont Boulevard. SENSE Theatre includes youth with autism spectrum disorder and trained peer actors from the University School of Nashville. Read MoreFeb 16, 2018
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Visionary Italian architect, engineer to show how sensing technologies can reshape cities Feb. 22
Carlo Ratti, director of MIT's Senseable City Lab and an architect and engineer by training, will deliver the School of Engineering’s John R. and Donna S. Hall Engineering Lecture on Thursday, Feb. 22. The lecture also will be streamed live. Read MoreFeb 15, 2018
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Limited submission opportunity: Breast Cancer Research Alliance Exceptional Project Grants
Vanderbilt University may submit three letters of intent for the Breast Cancer Alliance Exceptional Project Grant. The mission of the Breast Cancer Alliance is to improve survival rates and quality of life for those impacted by breast cancer through better prevention, early detection, treatment and cure. Read MoreFeb 15, 2018
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High-choice, high-status school districts
In VU BreakThru, Peabody alumni Kristin Baese and Eve Rifkin discuss school reform in Sterling Ranch – a planned community outside of Denver that won a 2015 Trans-Institutional Programs (TIPs) award and continues to flourish. Read MoreFeb 14, 2018
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Duvall elected into American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering College of Fellows
Duvall conducts research on advanced drug delivery systems designed for regenerative medicine applications, such as tissue engineering, wound healing, vascular bypass grafts and protection of tissue from degenerative diseases. Read MoreFeb 14, 2018
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CampVandy 2018 registration now open
The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center’s summer day camp is an opportunity for campers to learn lifelong skills and stay fit. CampVandy promotes experiential learning through active programming for campers ages 5-13. Read MoreFeb 14, 2018
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Provost’s Open Dore On Location at Law School Feb. 19
The next Open Dore On Location is scheduled for 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, at Vanderbilt Law School, Room 105. All faculty and staff are invited to attend this informal discussion session with Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente. Read MoreFeb 13, 2018
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VU BreakThru: University Course goes to the state capitol
Assistant Professor of Health Policy Gilbert Gonzales took several students from his University Course "The Nation’s Health: From Policy to Practice" to the state capitol late last month to watch Gov. Bill Haslam’s final State of the State Address. This VU BreakThru blog post, written by Gonzales, highlights some of the governor's remarks that are pertinent to the course. Read more about University Courses and other internal faculty funding programs—including TIPs, Discovery Grants and Research Scholar Grants—at the VU BreakThru blog. Read MoreFeb 13, 2018
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My Southern Health: Male bonding is good for your health
Dr. Nathaniel Clark, associate professor of clinical psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, explains his study indicating that male bonding may reduce your stress or help you adapt to stressful situations. Read MoreFeb 9, 2018
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Expecting a baby? Health Plus supports your healthy pregnancy
Health Plus wants to support you in having a healthy pregnancy by offering Babies and You, a prenatal education program to encourage early and consistent prenatal care. Read MoreFeb 7, 2018
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Know Your Numbers for National Heart Month
February is National Heart Month. Throughout February, have your blood pressure, height, weight and body mass index checked at Know Your Numbers events on and off campus. Read MoreFeb 7, 2018