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iLens: ‘Karski & the Lords of Humanity’ Jan. 26
Vanderbilt's International Lens film series presents Karski & the Lords of Humanity on Thursday, Jan. 26, in Sarratt Cinema. Read MoreJan 25, 2017
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Hot Chocolate 15/5k will close roads near campus Feb. 11
The Hot Chocolate 15/5k is coming to Nashville on Saturday, Feb. 11. Road closures will be in effect, including two westbound lanes of West End Avenue from 25th Avenue to 26th Avenue from approximately 6:50 to 9:50 a.m. Read MoreJan 25, 2017
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WOW: ‘Ghost Mining Towns in Mongolia and Appalachia’ Feb. 8
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 MoreJan 25, 2017
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VKC workshops to discuss disability resources related to health care, HS transition, accessing services
Disability resources related to health care, transition from high school, and accessing disability service information will be the focus of the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s Spring 2017 Britt Henderson Training Series. Read MoreJan 25, 2017
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Get discount on tickets to Southern Women’s Show
The Southern Women’s Show is coming to Nashville’s Music City Center March 30–April 2, and you’re invited to attend at a discounted rate. Read MoreJan 20, 2017
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Apply for passport Jan. 25 at the Study Abroad and Passport Fair
Take advantage of the opportunity to apply for a U.S. passport without having to leave campus when representatives from the U.S. Postal Service offer passport services Wednesday, Jan. 25. Read MoreJan 19, 2017
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Celebrate Chinese New Year Jan. 28 in Hillsboro Village
Vanderbilt University is a sponsor of the 2017 Chinese New Year celebration in Hillsboro Village on Saturday, Jan. 28, from noon to 3 p.m. Read MoreJan 19, 2017
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First graders needed for longitudinal reading study
The Education and Brain Laboratory in the Department of Special Education at Peabody College is seeking participants for a longitudinal study investigating children's reading progress from second through fifth grades. Read MoreJan 19, 2017
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Barsky to sign book at Barnes & Noble Feb. 1
Robert Barsky, professor of French and comparative literature, will discuss and sign his book Undocumented Immigrants in an Era of Arbitrary Law: The Flight and Plight of People Deemed Illegal, now out in paperback, beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, at Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt. Read MoreJan 18, 2017
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Join Women’s Center for Work-Life Workshop Jan. 24
“Strengths Philosophy: Living Out What You Do Best” is scheduled for noon Tuesday, Jan. 24, in Sarratt Student Center, Room 363. Read MoreJan 17, 2017
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Students to share their study abroad experiences in India and Vietnam
On Thursday, Jan. 19, Vanderbilt's Global Education Office invites you to hear from two current Vanderbilt students about their own SIT independent research investigations and experiences abroad at the first Study Abroad Project Showcase. Read MoreJan 13, 2017
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Learn how to help older adults with mental health issues Jan. 18
If you care for parents or elders and are concerned they may be dealing with depression, anxiety or other mental health issues, you’ll want to attend January’s Boomers, Elders & More session. Read MoreJan 13, 2017
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Center for Quantitative Sciences requests feedback about Summer Institute course offerings
The Vanderbilt Center for Quantitative Sciences hosts its 4th annual Summer Institute Aug. 7–18, 2017, and requests feedback regarding this year's course offerings. Read MoreJan 13, 2017
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Acting NCI director Lowy to present HPV research lecture
Douglas R. Lowy, acting director of the National Cancer Institute, will deliver the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center George Daniel Brooks Lecture at Vanderbilt University Medical Center on Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 11 a.m. in Light Hall, Room 208. The title of the presentation is “Preventing HPV-associated Cancers: Short-term and Long-term Approaches.” Read MoreJan 11, 2017
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Adults and children needed for ‘listening in noise’ study
Vanderbilt researchers are seeking participants for a study of how children and adults listen in the presence of background noise. Specifically, the researchers want to learn why children have a harder time listening in noisy environments than adults. Read MoreJan 11, 2017
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Get discounts to Nelly, ‘Posterity,’ ‘Sound of Music,’ ‘Raisin’ Cane’ at TPAC
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 MoreJan 11, 2017
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Sarratt Art Studios offers spring classes beginning Jan. 23
Many of the classes are designed for beginners, but experienced artists are welcome as well. Classes are affordable and meet once per week for six weeks. Read MoreJan 11, 2017
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‘Pharmacy Services Impact on Health of Pharmacy Desert Residents’ Jan. 13
This month’s Community Research Partners meeting will feature Organized Neighbors of Edgehill (ONE) and their Vanderbilt University School of Nursing research partners. The presentation will focus on a study of how access to pharmacy services impacts the health of Edgehill residents. Read MoreJan 11, 2017
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Nominations sought for 2016 Research Staff Awards, 2017 School of Medicine Faculty Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2016 Research Staff Awards and the 2017 School of Medicine Faculty Awards. Read MoreJan 11, 2017
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Are you the greenest group on campus?
The 2017 basketball sustainability competition, presented by Waste Management, Vanderbilt Athletics, and the Sustainability and Environmental Management Office, invites all Vanderbilt groups, teams, departments, classes and campus organizations to compete for the title of “greenest group on campus.” Read MoreJan 4, 2017