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Emerita professor signs memoir about son’s struggle with bipolar disorder Dec. 3
Charlotte Pierce-Baker, Vanderbilt professor of women's and gender studies and English, emerita, will sign copies of her book This Fragile Life beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt. Read MoreNov 28, 2016
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Pilot and feasibility grants available for research related to diabetes and obesity
The Vanderbilt Diabetes Center, the Vanderbilt Diabetes Research and Training Center (DRTC), and the Vanderbilt Center for Diabetes Translation Research (CDTR) announce the availability of pilot and feasibility grants in the following areas. Read MoreNov 21, 2016
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SECURITY NOTICE: Sexual assault on campus
On Nov. 11, 2016, a female student reported to a Campus Security authority that she was sexually assaulted by a male student in a residence hall room on Oct. 30, 2016. Read MoreNov 18, 2016
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Conference will explore ‘Chronic Consequences of Global Infectious Diseases’
The VECD Fogarty Global Health Fellowship Program will host a three-day international conference on the convergence of non-communicable and infectious diseases Jan. 22-24, 2017, at the Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreNov 17, 2016
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Thanksgiving Potluck is Nov. 22
Join Vanderbilt undergraduate and graduate students, scholars, and campus and community partners for delicious food and conversation on Tuesday, Nov. 22. Read MoreNov 16, 2016
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‘Addressing Stigma and Promoting Mental Health for LGBT Communities’ Dec. 12
Kristen L. Eckstrand, a psychiatry resident at the University of Pittsburgh, will discuss "Addressing Stigma and Promoting Mental Health for LGBT Communities" as part of LGBTI Health Grand Rounds Monday, Dec. 12. Read MoreNov 15, 2016
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Women’s Center Work-Life Workshops: ‘Developing Moral Leadership’ Nov. 16
Kat Baker, associate director of Vanderbilt's Cal Turner Program for Moral Leadership in the Professions, will be featured in the next installment of the Margaret Cuninggim Women's Center's Work-Life Workshops. Baker will discuss "Developing Moral Leadership" on Wednesday, Nov. 16. Read MoreNov 10, 2016
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Learn about copyright clearance for course readings with SIPX
Trainer Betsy Post-Garza, customer success manager for Ex Libris-ProQuest Learning Solutions, will return to the Vanderbilt campus Nov. 15 and 16 to provide instruction and support for using SIPX to manage and streamline the copyright clearance process with Blackboard and coursepacks. Read MoreNov 10, 2016
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‘Policing and the Black Lives Matter Movement’ Nov. 14
This event brings Arjun Sethi to Flynn Auditorium to discuss the realities of police brutality, the system of policing, the criminal justice system, and the growth of the Black Lives Matter Movement in response to these realities. Read MoreNov 10, 2016
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Participants needed to study metabolic effects of the timing of meals
A Vanderbilt research effort is interested in how the time of day that you eat may affect your energy and weight. Researchers will examine your energy (metabolism) on two separate occasions, each time for two and a half days in an enclosed room (called a “whole-room calorimeter”) that measures energy balance. Read MoreNov 9, 2016
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Vanderbilt Classifieds now a secure site
The Vanderbilt Classifieds, a free online service for Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students, now requires users to log in using their VUnetID and password. Read MoreNov 9, 2016
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Master of Public Health program offers information sessions
Vanderbilt’s Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) program prepares leaders to take on today’s most pressing and complex health challenges. Learn more about our innovative program from M.P.H. faculty members, current students and program staff at one of our upcoming campus information sessions. Read MoreNov 8, 2016
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Get discounted tickets to Vandy–Ole Miss game Nov. 19
Vanderbilt Athletics is offering a Friends and Family promotion with discounted tickets to the Nov. 19 Vanderbilt–Ole Miss game. Read MoreNov 4, 2016
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Sarratt Holiday Arts Festival runs Nov. 28–Dec. 10
Do your holiday shopping and support local artists and businesses from the Vanderbilt and Nashville communities. This year’s festival will run two weeks beginning Nov. 28, with new items introduced each week. Read MoreNov 3, 2016
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Get free T-shirt at Vanderbilt swim meet Nov. 4
Vanderbilt Swimming is hosting in-state rival Tennessee on Friday, Nov. 4, at 5:30 p.m. at Centennial Sportsplex. Read MoreNov 3, 2016
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WOW presents ‘Morocco on the Move’ Nov. 16
The World on Wednesdays series presents 'Morocco on the Move' on Nov. 16. Read MoreNov 3, 2016
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CRP: ‘Parent-Based Sleep Education in Autism’ Nov. 4
Community Research Partners presents “Parent-Based Sleep Education in Autism: A Community-Academic Research Partnership” from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4. Read MoreNov 2, 2016
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‘Room for Improvement in the U.S. Economy’ topic of Steine Lecture Nov. 14
Narayana Kocherlakota of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis will discuss "Room for Improvement in the U.S. Economy" from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14. Read MoreOct 31, 2016
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Workshop: Can there be common ground in Palestine–Israel?
Join Shaul Cohen for a workshop, 'Can There Be Common Ground? Environment, Identity and Community in Palestine–Israel,' on Friday, Nov. 4, at 6 p.m. Read MoreOct 28, 2016
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Life Phase Series: Celebrating Native American heritage
November is Native American Heritage Month. Pazetta B. Mallette presents the culture, contributions and current issues facing Native Americans on Nov. 15 in 428 Light Hall. Read MoreOct 27, 2016