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Gervais speaks at International Council of Creators of Music gathering
American songwriters face a much different legal landscape than their peers elsewhere when it comes protecting their rights under copyright laws, Vanderbilt law professor Daniel Gervais told a gathering of songwriters and composers at Loew’s Vanderbilt Plaza Hotel. Read MoreOct 22, 2014
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Diabetes research funding available
The Vanderbilt Diabetes Center, the Vanderbilt Diabetes Research and Training Center, and the Vanderbilt Center for Diabetes Translation Research announce the availability of pilot and feasibility grants. Read MoreOct 22, 2014
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Meet basketball coaches at free lunchtime event Nov. 4
Vanderbilt faculty and staff are invited to a free event featuring Women’s Basketball Coach Melanie Balcomb and Men’s Basketball Coach Kevin Stallings on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Read MoreOct 22, 2014
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Basketball tip-off luncheon Nov. 13
Head coaches Melanie Balcomb and Kevin Stallings will preview their seasons and teams when Vanderbilt Athletics hosts the “Basketball Tip-Off Luncheon” Thursday, Nov. 13, in the Student Life Center. Read MoreOct 21, 2014
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THATCamp to offer inspiration, resources on digital humanities
The Humanities and Technology Camp (THATCamp), described as a collaborative "unconference" that focuses on promoting and developing skills related to digital humanities in an informal manner, is scheduled for Oct. 24 and 25 at the Curb Center for Art, Enterprise and Public Policy. Read MoreOct 21, 2014
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Global panel to discuss copyright law at Vanderbilt
There will be a forum on copyright law Oct. 24 in Flynn Auditorium at Vanderbilt Law School. Read MoreOct 21, 2014
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Weight Watchers at Work offers support during the holidays
If you are dreading the holiday season with all of its special events and the possibility of gaining too many pounds, please give Weight Watchers at Work a try. Read MoreOct 21, 2014
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Jobs for Life aims to connect people with disabilities to work opportunities
Putting Faith to Work, an innovative project of the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, is partnering with Covenant Presbyterian Church and its Nashville Jobs for Life program to offer a series of classes for individuals with disabilities. Read MoreOct 20, 2014
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Wellness Bash is Oct. 29
The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center will host a Wellness Bash from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29. Read MoreOct 20, 2014
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Student Health Center reopens at Zerfoss Building
The Zerfoss Student Health Center has reopened, effective Monday, Oct. 20. Read MoreOct 20, 2014
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University-wide limited submission opportunity: Rita Allen Foundation
Vanderbilt University may nominate one candidate for the Rita Allen Foundation Scholars Award Program for 2015. Read MoreOct 17, 2014
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University-wide limited submission opportunity: Beckman Award
Vanderbilt University may nominate one candidate for the 2015 Arnold O. Beckman Postdoctoral Fellows Award. Read MoreOct 17, 2014
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World on Wednesdays: Cultural stigmas in Africa
Learn about the challenges to education for girls in his country and strategies that may give hope for more equitable learning. Read MoreOct 17, 2014
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Vanderbilt exoskeleton clinical trial discussed at leadership exchange
Some of Denver’s top executives learned Oct. 16 how collaboration across Vanderbilt University schools and departments leads to world-changing technology. But they also found out about a collaboration closer to their home – a clinical trial at Denver’s renowned Craig Hospital involving its spinal cord rehabilitation patients and Vanderbilt researcher Michael Goldfarb’s robotic lower-limb exoskeleton. Read MoreOct 17, 2014
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Senior Leader Walk is postponed due to rain chance
Join Health Plus and Vanderbilt senior leaders for a campus walk beginning at one of five locations and ending at the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center field house. Read MoreOct 15, 2014
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‘Ethical Issues of Involvement in Disability Support Organizations’ Oct. 27
A Vanderbilt Kennedy Center panel will discuss "Ethical Issues of Involvement in Disability Support Organizations" beginning at noon Oct. 27 in Room 241 of the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center/One Magnolia Circle Building. Read MoreOct 15, 2014
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Trick or treat with the Greeks and student-athletes Oct. 31
Vanderbilt’s Office of Greek Life and Student Athlete Advisory Council will host the annual Trick-or-Treat with Greeks and Student Athletes from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31. Read MoreOct 15, 2014
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Vanderbilt celebrates Food Day Oct. 24
For the second year, Vanderbilt will observe national Food Day with a number of events to enhance the university community’s awareness of healthy eating. Read MoreOct 14, 2014
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Vanderbilt students observe fall break Oct. 16-19
You might notice students with bags in hand, packing car trunks or hopping cabs over the next few days. The Vanderbilt campus will be a bit quieter as students enjoy a fall break from classes Oct. 16-19. Read MoreOct 14, 2014
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Hormonal therapies for transgender individuals Nov. 7
Vanderbilt School of Medicine's Office for Diversity Affairs and the Program for LGBTI Health will sponsor “Hormonal Therapies for Transgender Individuals” beginning at noon Friday, Nov. 7, in Light Hall, Room 415A-C. Read MoreOct 14, 2014