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The Vanderbilt community is invited to the Diverse Dores Community Jamboree on Wednesday, Sept. 3, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. The event is hosted by the Office of Intercultural Affairs, International Student and Scholar Services, the Office of the University Chaplain and Religious Life, The Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center,… Read More

Harvey Burrell (John Russell/Vanderbilt) The Curb Center for Art, Enterprise and Public Policy will sponsor a special screening Aug. 15 of Endless Abilities, a documentary co-directed by 2014 Vanderbilt graduate Harvey Burrell. Endless Abilities documents the cross-country road trip undertaken by four friends in the spring… Read More

Vanderbilt is asking for fan support to help win the national Spirit Cup award, which includes $10,000 toward the university’s general scholarship fund. Read More

Express Care at the Occupational Health Clinic (Vanderbilt University) Since 1974, the Occupational Health Clinic has been caring for Vanderbilt faculty and staff. Join us for the clinic’s 40th anniversary celebration from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, in the OHC lobby at 640 Medical Arts… Read More

The Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management (Vanderbilt University) The Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management’s Executive Development Institute offers short, two- and three-day programs that are open to anyone. No prerequisites are required, and the courses include no grades or college credits. Vanderbilt faculty and staff can… Read More

(image courtesy of TPAC) Vanderbilt staff and faculty are eligible for discounts on tickets to select performances of the following shows coming to the Tennessee Performing Arts Center: Jay Leno Sept. 11, 8 p.m. Once Sept. Read More

Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt will welcome Phil Dixon, one of America’s foremost experts on baseball history, for a very special signing and discussion of his latest book, 1938, on Saturday, Aug. 9, beginning at 7 p.m. The summer of 1938 was pivotal for baseball and American history. That year, John… Read More

The Meharry-Vanderbilt Community Engaged Research Core is sponsoring its annual Community Research Day from 8:30 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23, at the offices of the United Way of Metro Nashville, 250 Venture Circle. The event will feature an interactive poster session in which community organizations present research… Read More

Dore Jam, which attracts thousands of Commodore football fans to campus for an afternoon of autographs, photos and family fun, will be held at Vanderbilt's Indoor Multipurpose Facility this year for the first time. Read More

Vanderbilt employees and their families are invited to a special shopping event at area Costco stores from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 2-3. Shoppers who purchase a Costco membership at the event will receive an… Read More

This class works on increasing endurance and muscular strength while helping you achieve your wellness goals. Read More

Get faculty/staff discount on tickets to this year's Commodore Quake, featuring Ludacris and Iggy Azalea. Read More

The 2014 Vanderbilt Appreciation Night with the Nashville Sounds is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 23. The game will begin at 6:35 p.m. Get reserved tickets for $8 each when purchased by Aug. 22. Order online at soundsgroups.com with the user name “VNIGHT14” and the password… Read More

Vanderbilt employees who are interested in becoming season ticket holders in football, men’s basketball or women’s basketball can purchase season tickets now via payroll deduction. Payment for season tickets can be spread out over multiple months for full-time employees. Employees also receive a 20 percent discount on season tickets. Read More

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is pleased to announce the Outstanding Investigator Award (OIA). The OIA will support investigators with outstanding records of productivity in cancer research with up to $600,000 in direct costs per year for seven years to provide funding stability. NCI anticipates making about 50 awards annually. Vanderbilt may submit more than one application to this program, provided each is scientifically distinct. The OIA will allow funded investigators the freedom to embark on long-term projects of unusual potential in cancer research; the opportunity to take greater risks and be more… Read More

Nashville Ballet Executive Director Paul Vasterling Stronger Arts/Stronger Cities, a monthly series hosted by Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt, will continue Thursday, July 17, at 7 p.m. with Nashville Ballet Executive Director Paul Vasterling. Each installment of Stronger Arts/Stronger Cities features a one-hour interview with a leader… Read More

Summer Academy at Vanderbilt for the Young (Vanderbilt University) The Saturday Academy at Vanderbilt for the Young (SAVY) provides a dynamic, fast-paced curriculum experience to qualifying gifted children in kindergarten through grade 6. Vanderbilt professors, master teachers and graduate students offer accelerated SAVY courses that cover a wide variety of… Read More

Watch for road closures near VUMC July 19. Read More

It's not too late to participate! Log 250,000 steps in the third quarter to win a prize. Read More

International Student and Scholar Services is seeking students, faculty, staff and community members who may be interested in collaborating with ISSS for its upcoming World on Wednesdays(WOW) program during fall 2014 as presenters of diverse and international topics. One mission of ISSS is to facilitate and promote international… Read More