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‘I Am More’ video series highlights VU student-athletes’ passions outside of sports
Vanderbilt Athletics is spotlighting student-athletes who harbor passions away from the sports they play. The "I Am More" series will feature new videos each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Read MoreJan 25, 2018
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Vanderbilt IRIS Initiative: Shaping the infrastructure of tomorrow
Vanderbilt is a recognized leader in the innovation of civil infrastructure, and the Vanderbilt Initiative for Intelligent Resilient Infrastructure Systems builds on that foundation by defining strategies to protect the nation from floods. Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering Caglar Oskay explains the group’s work in this VU BreakThru blog post. Read MoreJan 25, 2018
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Celebrate American Heart Month with Count on Your Heart events
Health Plus encourages you to take action to reduce your risk for heart disease. Join in a variety of fun and informative events and programs with Count On Your Heart. Read MoreJan 24, 2018
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Boomers, Elders and More: ‘Planning for senior care’ Feb. 8
Join Barbara Moss as she presents information on the legal planning we all need to do as we age. The discussion is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, in Light Hall, Room 411. Read MoreJan 24, 2018
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Johns Hopkins’ Dionna Williams to give Emerging Scholars Lecture Feb. 1
Dionna Williams of the Department of Molecular and Comparative Pathobiology at Johns Hopkins University will speak at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, in Light Hall, Room 512. Read MoreJan 24, 2018
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January issue of provost’s ‘Open Dore’ newsletter now available
Read the January 2018 issue of "The Open Dore," Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente’s newsletter, which is now available online. Read MoreJan 24, 2018
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January issue of ‘Engage’ newsletter now available
The latest issue of the Faculty Senate's newsletter features information about upcoming town halls hosted by the Data Science Visions Working Group and the Shared Governance Committee. Read MoreJan 24, 2018
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The Tennessean: New Vanderbilt residences boldly connect Nashville and the world
Vanderbilt is in the midst of a construction boom, creating new living communities for undergraduates and the many faculty, staff, graduate students and visiting scholars who make its educational experience distinctive. "But the true work that we’re engaging in is making good on our commitment to shape America’s future leaders, one brick at a time," writes Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in "The Tennessean." Read MoreJan 23, 2018
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‘My Grandfather Would Have Shot Me: A Black Woman Discovers Her Family’s Nazi Past’ Jan. 26
Jennifer Teege will discuss her international best-selling memoir Friday, Jan. 26, in Benton Chapel as part of the Holocaust Lecture Series. Read MoreJan 22, 2018
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My Southern Health: Six useful cough remedies for kids
So many things can cause a child’s cough. Here’s how to help soothe it. Read MoreJan 22, 2018
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My Southern Health: The Tide Pod challenge – what parents need to know
The latest dangerous teen challenge involves eating Tide Pods, which can be harmful and potentially fatal. Read MoreJan 22, 2018
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Registration now open for 2018 Global Health Case Competition
The Vanderbilt Global Health Case Competition, sponsored by the Vanderbilt Institute of Global Health, gives students the opportunity to work together to develop solutions to global health problems. The competition is open to undergraduate, graduate and professional students from all areas of study. Read MoreJan 22, 2018
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The Conversation: What we can learn from closure of charter school praised by DeVos
On Jan. 11, the D.C. Public Charter School Board voted unanimously to shut down a charter school previously praised by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and first lady Melania Trump. Associate Professor of Public Policy and Education Claire Smrekar breaks down why some charter schools fail and what factors may lead to their success in "The Conversation." Read MoreJan 19, 2018
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Art department, the Wond’ry present symposium about Black Mountain College’s immersive teaching Feb. 1–2
The art department and the Wond'ry present a two-day interdisciplinary symposium Feb. 1–2 to examine the contemporary relevance of Black Mountain College's unique pedagogical approach to art, design and education. Read MoreJan 19, 2018
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Vanderbilt IRIS Initiative: Shaping the infrastructure of tomorrow
Learn about recent developments for the Vanderbilt Initiative for Intelligent Resilient Infrastructure Systems, a 2016 TIPs project led by associate professor of civil and environmental engineering Caglar Oskay focused on improving the nation's flood infrastructure, in this VU BreakThru blog post. Read MoreJan 18, 2018
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ScholarSips, fundraiser for VU student scholarships, is Feb. 24
The Vanderbilt Woman’s Club will host the 12th annual ScholarSips, a dinner, dance and silent auction event benefiting the Ada Bell Stapleton/Blanche Henry Weaver Scholarship Fund, from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Vanderbilt Legends Club. The scholarship fund provides financial assistance to a deserving Vanderbilt students. Read MoreJan 17, 2018
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Babies and You: ‘Breastfeeding – A Positive Choice’ Jan. 18
Carol Huber, a lactation consultant in Vanderbilt's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, will present "Breastfeeding: A Positive Choice" from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, in Light Hall, Room 411. Read MoreJan 17, 2018
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Be a leader for wellness this year with Wellness Commodores
The Wellness Commodore Program plays an important role in creating a culture of wellness at Vanderbilt. Read MoreJan 17, 2018
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C-Suite Café opens at Owen School
The C-Suite Café, operated by Nashville-based Osa Roasters, has opened up shop in the former student lounge area at the Owen Graduate School of Management. Read MoreJan 17, 2018
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Student-athletes, faculty, staff visit historic Memphis sites to mark MLK Day
Vanderbilt Athletics sponsored a day trip to Memphis Jan. 14 in recognition of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. The group of Commodore student-athletes, staff members and faculty visited the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel, the site of King’s assassination 50 years ago this April, among other historic sites. Watch video and read reflections on their experience. Read MoreJan 16, 2018