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‘Making Time for You’ topic of Parenting Group meeting Feb. 14
Jessica Turner, author of Stretched Too Thin and The Fringe Hours: Making Time for You, will discuss self-care for parents at the next meeting of the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center’s Parenting Group. Read MoreFeb 1, 2019
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Executive Education: The best leaders never stop learning
Continue to develop yourself and your leadership abilities with our three-day program Dealing with Ambiguity: Managing with Strategic Intent taught by Vanderbilt Professor Ranga Ramanujam. Read MoreFeb 1, 2019
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Health Plus presents ‘Improving Your Rhythm of Sleep’ Feb. 7
Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early? Margie Gale, RN, MSN, CEAP reviews specific tools and tasks supported by the evidence-based treatment for insomnia, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi), for sleep improvement. Read MoreJan 30, 2019
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Executive Education: Learn the communication skills you need to advance your career
This interactive two-day program will help you build your strategic communication skills and improve your career outcomes. Read MoreJan 30, 2019
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Wellcast: ‘PrEP: Not Just Another Acronym’
In this episode, Dr. Sean Kelly, assistant professor in the Division of Infectious Disease at VUMC, talks about pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). PrEP is a medication regimen to prevent transmission of HIV in high risk populations. Read MoreJan 30, 2019
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Limited Submission Opportunity: V Foundation Pediatric Cancer Research Awards
Vanderbilt (VU + VUMC, collaboratively) has been invited to participate in the V Foundation 2019 Pediatric Cancer Research Grant Program. Vanderbilt may choose one nominee for the Pediatric Cancer Research Grant Program. The single nominee may apply in either the V Scholar or the Translational program type for support. Read MoreJan 30, 2019
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Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s ‘Educate to Advocate’ event Feb. 4
Educate to Advocate is held each year to prepare disability self-advocates, family members, and allies of individuals with disabilities to speak with their elected representatives on Disability Day on the Hill, which will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 12. Read MoreJan 30, 2019
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Enabling Innovation seminar Feb. 8
Edward D. McGruder, Chief Scientific Officer at Elanco Animal Health, will present, "Entrepreneurs Wanted: How to achieve exceptional results with small, focused teams.” The seminar will take place on Friday, Feb. 8, at 2 p.m. in 214 Light Hall. Read MoreJan 30, 2019
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Campus food drive to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank
Starting, Feb. 4, donation bins will be placed in Munchie Marts across campus for students, faculty and staff to donate nonperishable sides to the Second Harvest Food Bank. Read MoreJan 29, 2019
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Limited Submission Opportunity: Henry Luce Foundation American Art Exhibition Competition
Vanderbilt University may submit one application to The Henry Luce Foundation’s American Art Exhibition Competition, which supports scholarly loan exhibitions that significantly advance the study and understanding of art of the United States, including all facets of Native American art. Read MoreJan 29, 2019
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Executive Education: Leadership coaching that will enhance your team
Sign up for Vanderbilt Executive Education’s Leadership Coaching program and learn the techniques you need to achieve the best results. Read MoreJan 28, 2019
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Two primary care locations at One Hundred Oaks now taking patients
The Vanderbilt Primary Care Internal Medicine and Pediatrics practice has moved from Medical Center East to One Hundred Oaks, making it the second primary care practice at that location. Read MoreJan 25, 2019
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Executive Education: Coach your team to success
Whether you manage entry-level employees or executives, coaching effectively and building employee skills to address shortcomings and develop leaders is one of the most powerful competencies you can develop. Read MoreJan 25, 2019
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Sidewalk detour to open at School of Nursing
A sidewalk detour on 21st Ave. South will open for pedestrian traffic on Jan. 28. Read MoreJan 25, 2019
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Life Phase Series: ‘Raised-Bed Gardening with an Expert’ Feb. 26
Laura Barker, a horticultural specialist with Vanderbilt Plant Operations’ Grounds Maintenance team, will discuss raised-bed gardening from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center teaching kitchen. Read MoreJan 24, 2019
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Boomers, Elders and More: ‘The Joys and Tolls of Caregiving and the Importance of Self-Care’ Feb. 20
The Vanderbilt Child and Family Center will host Jim Kendall from Work/Life Connections-EAP to discuss “The Joys and Tolls of Caregiving and the Importance of Self-Care”. Read MoreJan 24, 2019
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Caregiver support group to meet Feb. 13
The caregiver support group hosted by the Vanderbilt Child and Family Center is open to all Vanderbilt faculty, staff, and students caring for a loved one. The support group is a safe space to discuss the stresses, challenges, and rewards of caregiving. Read MoreJan 24, 2019
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Health Plus presents ‘Count on Your Heart’ event series
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Health Plus encourages employees to take action to reduce their risk for heart disease. Read MoreJan 23, 2019
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Vandy Cooks featuring ‘Tennessee Magazine’s’ Tammy Algood Feb. 8
Join Tammy Algood, current recipe developer for "The Tennessee Magazine," at the February installment of Vandy Cooks from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, in the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center teaching kitchen. Read MoreJan 23, 2019
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Women’s Center to host work-life balance workshop series
The Margaret Cuninggim Women's Center presents "Work-Life Workshops", a lecture-based lunchtime program covering a blend of self-care and professional development topics such as navigating organizational politics, salary negotiation strategies, stress management, mindfulness and more. Read MoreJan 22, 2019