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My Southern Health: Common prostate ailments
Douglas Milam, associate professor of urologic surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, discusses what prostate issues might cause you trouble and what you can do about them. Read MoreMar 14, 2017
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My Southern Health: Kids and sinus infections
Siva Chinnadurai, associate professor of otolaryngology at Monroe Carrell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, discusses the causes and treatments for sinus infections. Read MoreMar 14, 2017
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‘Duplication in Chinese Sculpture’ topic of Goldberg art lecture March 23
Stanley Abe, a Duke University associate professor in the Department of Art, Art History and Visual Studies, will deliver the Norman L. and Roselea J. Goldberg Lecture in Art History at Vanderbilt on Thursday, March 23. Read MoreMar 14, 2017
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Spring forward Sunday for Daylight Saving Time
Don’t forget to set clocks forward one hour before going to bed this Saturday night. Daylight Saving Time takes effect locally at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 12. Read MoreMar 8, 2017
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Free ‘Hidden Figures’ screening and discussion March 19
Vanderbilt will host a screening of the Academy Award-nominated film Hidden Figures on Sunday, March 19, in Sarratt Cinema. The screening will begin at 2 p.m. and will be followed by a discussion led by Nicole Joseph, assistant professor of mathematics education. Read MoreMar 7, 2017
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VU Cheerleading and Dance Team to host workshop for grades 8–12
The Vanderbilt spirit squads will host a workshop to prepare 8th–12th grade students for upcoming high school or college cheerleading and dance team tryouts. Participants will work on skills and get feedback from Vanderbilt coaches. Read MoreMar 7, 2017
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Register your children today: CampVandy runs June 5–July 28
Registration is now open for CampVandy 2017, which promotes experiential learning through active programming for campers ages 5–13. Read MoreMar 2, 2017
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Outdoor Recreation’s climbing competition is April 3
The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center (VRWC) and Vanderbilt Outdoor Recreation will host “Commodore Climb 3:The Chalk Knight Rises” on Monday, April 3, at the VRWC Climbing Wall. Read MoreMar 2, 2017
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AERA articles by Vanderbilt researchers among ‘most read’ of 2016
Emily Tanner-Smith, Jason Grissom and more Peabody researchers are featured on this year's list. Read MoreMar 2, 2017
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Make note of modified hours over Spring Break
Most Vanderbilt schools are observing Spring Break March 6-10. Read MoreMar 1, 2017
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Blair precollege scholarship application deadline is March 13
The Blair School of Music precollege scholarship application deadline is March 13. Auditions are held by appointment in March and April. Read MoreMar 1, 2017
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Get TPAC discounts to ‘Tiempo Libre,’ ‘Disenchanted,’ ‘Riverdance,’ ‘Curious Incident’
Vanderbilt University staff and faculty are eligible for a discount on tickets to select performances of the following upcoming shows at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. Read MoreMar 1, 2017
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Applications accepted for S10 instrumentation grants from NIH
The NIH S10 program encourages applications from groups of NIH-supported investigators to purchase or upgrade a single item of expensive, specialized, commercially available instrumentation or an integrated system. Read MoreFeb 28, 2017
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Call for applications: 2017 Stanley Cohen Innovation Fund
The Vanderbilt University School of Medicine is now soliciting applications for research awards from the Stanley Cohen Innovation Fund. Read MoreFeb 28, 2017
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My Southern Health: Spring allergies may be worse in the South
Hay fever can pose more of a challenge in Southern cities. Here’s why and what to do about it. Read MoreFeb 28, 2017
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My Southern Health: The ABCDEs of caring for the heart during cancer treatment—and beyond
People who have dealt with cancer may also need to take special care of their hearts. Here’s how. Read MoreFeb 28, 2017
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Project to repave campus sidewalk begins March 6
The campus sidewalk leading to 24th Avenue South adjacent to the Community Partnership House (Office of the University Chaplain and Religious Life) and the Branscomb Quad will be repaved beginning Monday, March 6. Read MoreFeb 23, 2017
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Community Scholars Program grant applications available for graduate, postgraduate trainees
The Community Scholars Program is sponsored by the Meharry-Vanderbilt Community Engaged Research Core to support community-engaged research. The program provides support for two graduate or postgraduate trainees. Read MoreFeb 23, 2017
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WOW: ‘Global health and development initiatives in Guinea, the Congo and Kenya’ March 15
International Student and Scholar Services invites you to World on Wednesdays, where the Vanderbilt community engages in presentations, informal conversations and topical lectures on global issues. Read MoreFeb 22, 2017
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Ash Wednesday services offered at Children’s Hospital
Ash Wednesday services will be offered for patients, families, visitors and staff at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Read MoreFeb 22, 2017