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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
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Research Subjects’ Bill of Rights available online
As the number of opportunities to participate in research studies continues to grow, the Vanderbilt Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) would like study participants to be aware of the Research Subjects’ Bill of Rights. Read MoreOct 13, 2014
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Peabody College to host open house for professional programs Oct. 30
The Peabody College Office of Graduate Admissions will host an open house featuring its professional programs on Thursday, Oct. 30. Read MoreOct 13, 2014
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Student Health Center temporarily closed due to flooding
The Zerfoss Student Health Center is closed temporarily due to a water pipe rupture on Oct. 12 that resulted in widespread flooding and significant damage to all rooms in the facility. Cleanup and repairs are anticipated to take at least a week. Read MoreOct 13, 2014
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Vanderbilt Translational Research Forum is Nov. 7
The 2014 Vanderbilt Translational Research Forum features more than 15 nationally recognized Vanderbilt researchers presenting their translational science, as well as guest speaker David Ransohoff, professor of medicine and epidemiology at UNC-Chapel Hill and the inaugural speaker at the National Institute of Health’s “Mind the Gap” seminar series. Read MoreOct 10, 2014
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Human sacrifice in Etruscan art topic of lecture at Parthenon
An Oct. 14 lecture by Larissa Bonfante, an Etruscan civilization expert, is in honor of retiring Vanderbilt Professor Jack Sasson. Read MoreOct 10, 2014
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WOW: ‘Making a global impact through MPH program’
ISSS presents World on Wednesdays, where Vanderbilt and the community discuss global issues. Read MoreOct 10, 2014
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Air Force general, astronaut was almost neither: Q&A
Kevin Chilton will visit Vanderbilt on Oct. 24 to share his experiences. Read MoreOct 10, 2014
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Our favorite photos of the week
Whether it was Reunion/Homecoming fun – the Commodore Quake, a visit from Bill Nye the Science Guy and more – or the arrival of fall on campus, there were lots of great photos shared by the Vanderbilt community this week. Take a look at our favorite #vandygrams. Got a great… Read MoreOct 10, 2014