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Annual reports on fire safety, security now available
To comply with the Fire Safety Right-to-Know portion of the Higher Education Opportunity Act, Vanderbilt publishes an annual safety report summarizing fire incidents in Vanderbilt residence halls and Greek houses. See the report online. Copies also may be requested from the Vanderbilt University Police Department, 111 28th… Read MoreOct 2, 2013
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TPAC discounts for Alton Brown, ‘We Will Rock You,’ Mannheim Steamroller, ‘A Christmas Story’
Vanderbilt staff and faculty are eligible for a discount on tickets to select performances of the upcoming TPAC shows: Alton Brown Live: The Edible Inevitable Tour Nov. 7, 8 p.m. We Will Rock You Nov. 12,… Read MoreOct 2, 2013
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Read about ‘31 Days of Miracles’ on Wishing Well in October
The Children’s Miracle Network, of which Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is a founding partner, turns 30 this year. To celebrate, Wishing Well—the blog about child health and wellness hosted by Children’s Hospital—is sharing a special series in October. Called “31 Days of Miracles,” the series… Read MoreOct 2, 2013
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Office of LGBTQI Life to host faculty-staff gathering Oct. 24
Vanderbilt’s Office of LGBTQI Life will host a gathering for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and intersex faculty and staff on Thursday, Oct. 24. The event will be from 5 to 7 p.m. in Alumni Hall, Room 206. The aim of the gathering is for LGBTQI faculty… Read MoreOct 2, 2013
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Workshop on data analysis using JMP statistical software Oct. 16
(iStockphoto) The Vanderbilt Software Store and SAS Institute will host two free JMP workshops for Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students. Both workshops are scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 16, in Buttrick Hall, Room 015. The Introductory Session will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m., with a Q&A to follow from… Read MoreOct 2, 2013
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‘Difficult art’ aims to challenge, confront
The Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery opened a new exhibit, "Difficult Art and the Liberal Arts Imagination," Sept. 27. Read MoreSep 27, 2013
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Renowned Book of Revelation scholar to deliver Cole Lectures
Elaine Pagels, author of "Revelations: Visions, Prophecy and Politics in the Book of Revelation," will deliver the 2013 Cole Lectures at Benton Chapel Oct. 3 and 4. Read MoreSep 26, 2013
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Architectural historian to discuss Edward Durell Stone at Oct. 3 event
Architectural historian and Vanderbilt alumna Mary Anne Hunting will present “Edward Durell Stone, Modernist Architect: From Vanderbilt to Kennedy Center,” at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3. Read MoreSep 25, 2013
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Vanderbilt employees needed for annual disAbility Mentoring Day 2013
The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center is seeking Vanderbilt employees who are willing to mentor an individual with disabilities through job shadowing on disAbility Mentoring Day 2013, Oct. 16. Read MoreSep 25, 2013
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School of Nursing to host blood drive Sept. 30
(Vanderbilt University) Vanderbilt University School of Nursing will host an American Red Cross blood drive from noon to 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30. The event will be held in the Frist Hall Atrium at the School of Nursing. Every two seconds in the United States, someone needs… Read MoreSep 25, 2013
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Kolditz to discuss leadership in the War on Terror at National Security Symposium
Retired Brig. Gen. Thomas A. Kolditz will discuss “Leadership Lessons from the War on Terror” Oct. 4 in Sarratt Cinema. His talk marks the annual National Security Symposium at Vanderbilt hosted by the Vanderbilt NROTC Alumni Association. Read MoreSep 24, 2013
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Patterson wins competitive young scholar fellowship
Evelyn Patterson, assistant professor of sociology, is a recipient of a 2013-2014 Woodrow Wilson Foundation Career Enhancement Fellowship for Junior Faculty. Read MoreSep 24, 2013
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Listen: Marionette show at Vanderbilt brings ancient Maya tales to life
The adventures of ancient Maya mythical heroes will be dramatized in a free marionette show that premieres Sept. 26 at Vanderbilt University's Central Library. Read MoreSep 20, 2013
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Live Facebook chat on hereditary cancer risk
Join an upcoming live Facebook Chat in which Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center experts will answer your questions about hereditary cancer risk on Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. Read MoreSep 20, 2013
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A call for photos from the VU community, including staff, patients
The 21st Century Memory and Longing Project, a Curb Creative Campus Initiative and public art project exploring the relationship between memory and longing, invites members of the Vanderbilt community to submit photos. Read MoreSep 20, 2013
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Check out our favorite Vandygrams
[View the story "Our favorite images of the week" on Storify]… Read MoreSep 20, 2013
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‘Orange is the New Black’ actress to be featured at LGBTQI event
Laverne Cox, who plays Sophia Burset, an incarcerated transgender woman of color on the Netflix original series Orange is the New Black, will be the featured speaker as part of this year’s National Coming Out Week events at Vanderbilt University. Cox will speak at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, in… Read MoreSep 20, 2013
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Prosecutor in 16th Street Baptist Church bombing case to speak
Donald Cochran (photo courtesy of Belmont University) Donald Cochran, professor of law at Belmont University, will discuss the prosecution of Bobby Frank Cherry, who was convicted in 2002 for his involvement in the 1963 bombing of Birmingham’s 16th Street Baptist Church that resulted in the death of… Read MoreSep 18, 2013
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SECURITY NOTICE: Robbery
On Sept. 18 at 3:38 a.m. and 3:40 a.m., three Vanderbilt students reported being robbed. At 3:38 a.m., two students were walking from Sarratt Student Center/Rand Hall toward Branscomb Quad when two black males approached them and pointed a handgun, instructing them to get on the ground. One student was… Read MoreSep 18, 2013
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King to deliver annual Levi Watkins Jr. Lecture
The 12th annual Levi Watkins Jr. Lecture is scheduled for noon on Tuesday, Oct. 15, in Light Hall, Room 208. Read MoreSep 17, 2013