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Babies and You Aug. 18: Preparing for labor and birth
Bethany Sanders, a certified nurse midwife at the West End Women’s Health Center, will discuss preparing for labor and birth from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, in Light Hall, Room 411. Read MoreAug 12, 2016
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Engineering’s Greg Walker named ASME Fellow
Greg Walker has been selected to be a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers for “exceptional engineering achievements and contributions to the engineering profession.” Read MoreAug 12, 2016
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Eight engineering graduate students receive NSF research fellowships
Eight entering engineering graduate students have received research fellowships from the National Science Foundation, as did two Vanderbilt engineering undergraduate students who are pursuing their graduate studies elsewhere. Read MoreAug 12, 2016
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VKC Science Day set for Sept. 19; registration now open
The annual Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Science Day is Monday, Sept. 19, and registration to attend is now open on the VKC website. Read MoreAug 11, 2016
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Peabody professor named ‘Emerging Leader’ by Nashville Chamber
Michelle Reising Scobey, assistant professor of the practice and co-director of the M.Ed. clinical psychological assessment program at Peabody College, has been given an Emerging Leader award by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Young Professionals Network of Nashville. Read MoreAug 11, 2016
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School of Nursing dean emerita named ‘living legend’
Colleen Conway-Welch, dean emerita of the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, has been named a Living Legend by the American Academy of Nursing, one of nursing’s most distinguished and prestigious professional organizations. Read MoreAug 11, 2016
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Taking Flight
Growing up in the shadow of a low-performing school in Topeka, Kansas, Charity McCracken, BS’16, was told time and again she should not hope for more. But that didn’t stop her from wanting to become a teacher. Read MoreAug 10, 2016
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August issue of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion newsletter now available
Read the August 2016 issue of "Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Matter," the official newsletter of the EDI office. Read MoreAug 9, 2016
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Society for Judaeo-Arabic Studies international conference at Vanderbilt Aug. 15-18
The 17th International Conference of the Society for Judaeo-Arabic Studies will be held at Vanderbilt Aug. 15-18. The conference will feature world-renowned scholars speaking on all issues of Judaeo-Arabic language, literature, philosophy, society and culture. Read MoreAug 5, 2016
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My Southern Health: How to handle food allergies at school
For children just diagnosed with serious food allergies, navigating class parties or school lunches may seem impossible. Stacy Dorris, assistant professor of pediatrics, offers tips on how to proactively manage food allergies at school. Read MoreAug 5, 2016
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From ‘EDI Matter’: A conversation with Divinity student Isaac Broune
Isaac Broune, a journalist for 17 years in his native Cote d’Ivoire, is a second-year student at Vanderbilt Divinity School, where he holds the Nathan and Morris Brandon Scholarship. Learn more about this outstanding international scholar. Read MoreAug 5, 2016
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From ‘EDI Matter’: A conversation with computer engineering major Emir Rodzi
Emir Farid Mohammed Rodzi, a rising junior from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is majoring in computer engineering and enjoys playing basketball. He is one of three siblings currently studying abroad. Learn more about Emir’s Vanderbilt experience. Read MoreAug 5, 2016
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From ‘EDI Matter’: An international student addresses ‘Why Vanderbilt?’
“So what made you choose Vanderbilt?” Xuning "CiCi" Zhang answers the question that has popped up in almost every first conversation she has had with an American peer. Learn more about her experiences as an international student from China. Read MoreAug 5, 2016
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My Southern Health: How to lighten the load with children’s backpacks
As children head back to school in Middle Tennessee, Gregory Mencio, the Neil E. Green, M.D. Chair in Pediatric Orthopaedics, provides some important tips parents should know about backpack safety and injury prevention. Read MoreAug 3, 2016
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VUSN honors near-record number of students during pinning ceremonies
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing recognized 360 students—one of the largest classes in its history—during pinning ceremonies July 31 at Vanderbilt’s Langford Auditorium. Read MoreAug 3, 2016
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My Southern Health: Make sure to include these 5 things in your birth plan
Be ready to be flexible, but make sure your birth plan outlines your desires for the big day, says Bethany Sanders, instructor of clinical nursing. Read MoreAug 1, 2016