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Limited Submission Opportunity: Mary Kay Foundation Cancer Research Grant
Vanderbilt University is anticipating the opportunity to submit one application for the Mary Kay Foundation Translational Research Grant, which supports innovative translational research in ovarian, uterine, breast or cervical cancer that could lead to improvement in diagnosis, prognosis, prevention or treatment of the cancer. Read MoreOct 25, 2017
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Vandy Walks: ‘Ghost Trees and Urban Legends’ Oct. 31
Looking for the perfect Halloween lunch break? Meet at Rand Hall Terrace at noon Oct. 31 for a tour around Vanderbilt’s campus with Steve Baskauf of Vanderbilt University Biological Sciences. Read MoreOct 25, 2017
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October issue of Faculty Senate’s ‘Engage’ newsletter now available
The latest issue of the Faculty Senate newsletter features important legislation coming before the faculty this year. Learn about a proposed change that will be discussed at the November meeting. Read MoreOct 23, 2017
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LSO: Arthur Vining Davis Higher Education, Interfaith Leadership and Religious Literacy, and Public Educational Media Grants
Vanderbilt may submit one application to the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations Grants. The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations are pleased to support projects in the following areas: Private Higher Education, Interfaith Leadership and Religious Literacy, and Public Educational Media. Read MoreOct 23, 2017
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Limited submission opportunity: Henry Luce Foundation Advancing Public Scholarship on Religion and Theology
Vanderbilt may submit one application to the The Henry Luce Foundation Advancing Public Scholarship on Religion and Theology program. The program aims to support collaborative, experimental, and field-shaping initiatives that enliven the practice of public scholarship. Read MoreOct 23, 2017
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My Southern Health: Tackling sinus issues
To just be pockets of air, sinuses certainly can cause serious discomfort. Here, Bobo Tanner, co-founder of the Vanderbilt Asthma, Sinus, Allergy Program, answers questions about what causes sinus issues and how these conditions are treated. Read MoreOct 20, 2017
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My Southern Health: How to assess your breast cancer risk
Do you know what it means to be at “high” or “elevated” risk for developing breast cancer? Do you know if you are at high risk? Read MoreOct 20, 2017
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Yale’s Pinelopi Goldberg presents the 2017 Steine Lecture in Economics Nov. 16
Pinelopi Goldberg of Yale University will present the 2017 Steine Lecture in Economics, “Trade Policy in an Era of Growing Inequality," Nov. 16 at 4 p.m. Read MoreOct 20, 2017
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University of Chicago’s Manasi Deshpande presents Emerging Scholars Lecture Nov. 6
Manasi Deshpande, assistant professor of economics at the University of Chicago, will present the College of Arts and Science Emerging Scholars Lecture Nov. 6. Read MoreOct 20, 2017
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Limited submission opportunity: Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award
The Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program is open to academic institutions in the states, districts and territories of the United States of America that grant a bachelor's or higher degree in the chemical sciences, including biochemistry, materials chemistry and chemical engineering. Read MoreOct 18, 2017
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The Science of Our Senses
Mark Wallace, Ph.D., drops his glasses on his desk and they land with a metallic clang. He is making a point about autism. “There’s sound energy and light energy that come from the same place in space,” said Wallace, dean of the Graduate School at Vanderbilt University and Louise B. Read MoreOct 17, 2017
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Provost’s Open Dore on Location at Blair School Oct. 25
The next Open Dore On Location is scheduled for 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, at the Blair School of Music. All faculty and staff are invited to attend the informal discussion sessions with Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente. Read MoreOct 17, 2017
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Limited submission opportunity: VentureWell Faculty Grants Program
Vanderbilt University may submit two proposals for the VentureWell Faculty Grants Program. Read MoreOct 13, 2017
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Historian + Scientist = New University Course
A historian pairing with a computer scientist to teach a course on virtual reality? A new University Course, Virtual Reality for Interdisciplinary Applications, offers just that, with the overarching goal that everyone can, and should, be technically confident. Faculty-designed, cross-disciplinary curriculum is at the heart of the University Courses initiative, tapping into the natural synergies across Vanderbilt’s schools and colleges. Read more about the University Courses and other internal faculty funding programs—including TIPs, Discovery Grants, Research Scholar Grants and University Courses—at the VUBreakThru blog. Read MoreOct 11, 2017
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Babies and You: ‘Choosing a Pediatrician’ Oct. 19
Dr. Rachel Mace, associate professor of clinical pediatrics, will discuss "Choosing a Pediatrician" from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, in Light Hall, Room 411. Read MoreOct 11, 2017
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Register for American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid/CPR/AED courses
The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center is offering a pair of American Red Cross certification courses this fall. Read MoreOct 10, 2017
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Fall session of Weight Watchers at Work begins Oct. 11
If you are ready to turn over a new leaf, now is the opportunity to join Weight Watchers at Work. The fall session begins Wednesday, Oct. 11. Meetings are Wednesdays at 11 a.m., with a brief weigh-in and meeting, ending by noon. The location is Medical Center North (D-4220 for October). Read MoreOct 10, 2017
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My Southern Health: Sleep apnea – what you need to know
Feeling tired during the day? Excessively tired, even after a night’s sleep? That and loud snoring at night could be signs of a bigger problem, said Beth Malow, director of the Vanderbilt Sleep Center. Read MoreOct 9, 2017
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Get up to $240 wellness credit for completing Go for the Gold by Oct. 31
Faculty and staff paying for Vanderbilt Health Plan benefits beginning Jan. 1, 2018, can earn a wellness credit of up to $240 for completing Go for the Gold by Oct. 31. Read MoreOct 4, 2017
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Register for the Health Plus pumpkin carving competition
Join Health Plus for a pumpkin carving competition in celebration of the last week of this season’s Vanderbilt Farmers’ Market. Carve or decorate a pumpkin with others in your department and bring it to the Farmers' Market on Thursday, Oct. 26, for voting. Read MoreOct 4, 2017