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Vanderbilt Nutrition and Diet Assessment Core established
The Vanderbilt Nutrition and Diet Assessment Core has been established to facilitate all types of human research. Read MoreJul 19, 2013
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In new Frist exhibition, geometric shapes express cultural patterns
The works of former Vanderbilt art professor Amelia Winger-Bearskin will be part of the new exhibit 'Abstractometry' at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts. Read MoreJul 19, 2013
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World on Wednesdays seeks presentations on international issues
International Student and Scholar Services is seeking presenters for its World on Wednesdays fall series. WOW features a different topic of global interest each week, with presentations by students, staff and faculty. ISSS seeks to promote international awareness throughout the Vanderbilt community. Past WOW events have… Read MoreJul 17, 2013
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Free event at Arrington Vineyards will benefit Children’s Hospital
The family-friendly Arrington Vineyards Harvest Party Aug. 17 will feature hot air balloons, wine tastings, live jazz music and a concert by Kix Brooks. Read MoreJul 16, 2013
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Universitywide limited submission opportunity: Searle Scholars Program
Vanderbilt may nominate two candidates for the 2014 Searle Scholars Program, which supports the independent research of outstanding individuals who have recently begun their first appointments as tenure-track assistant professors. Grants are $300,000 for a three-year period. Applicants are expected to be pursuing independent research careers in biochemistry,… Read MoreJul 16, 2013
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Fyffe wins first place in DOE fuel cycle research competition
Lindsey Morgan Fyffe, a doctoral student in environmental engineering, has been awarded a first place prize in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Innovations in Fuel Cycle Research Awards competition. Read MoreJul 15, 2013
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Commodore Award nominations due Friday
Nominations are being sought for the 2013 Commodore Award, Vanderbilt’s highest staff honor. Read MoreJul 12, 2013
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Universitywide limited submission opportunity for Beckman Young Investigators Program
Award sponsored by Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation Vanderbilt University may nominate one candidate for the 2014 Beckman Young Investigators Program. This award provides $750,000 over a period of four years to provide research support to the most promising young faculty members in the… Read MoreJul 12, 2013
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Vanderbilt engineering grad student wins NASA fellowship
Engineering graduate student Electa Baker is one of 65 individuals selected as 2013 NASA Space Technology Fellows. Read MoreJul 11, 2013
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Immigration reform and higher education topic of federal forum
Immigration reform and its implications for higher education will be the topic of a federal forum July 31 at Vanderbilt. Read MoreJul 10, 2013
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Weekend program for gifted students now taking applications
(Vanderbilt University) Weekend Academy at Vanderbilt University (WAVU) is a residential academic program for gifted students. Over a weekend, students engage in an accelerated two-day course of study designed and taught by Vanderbilt University faculty and scholars. WAVU also provides an opportunity for students to come together to… Read MoreJul 10, 2013
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Krahn receives U.S. academy’s environmental engineering certification
Steven L. Krahn, professor of the practice of nuclear environmental engineering, has been accepted by eminence into the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists as a Board Certified Environmental Engineering Member in the specialty practice of hazardous waste management. Read MoreJul 9, 2013
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Alumni Game will rekindle Memorial magic Aug. 3
Commodores past and present will participate in a men's basketball game, along with other festivities, on Saturday, Aug. 3, at Memorial Gym. Read MoreJul 9, 2013
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SAVY sets dates for fall 2013 and spring 2014 terms
The dates are set for the spring and summer sessions of Saturday Academy at Vanderbilt for the Young (SAVY), a dynamic, fast-paced curriculum experience for qualifying gifted children in grades K-6. Read MoreJul 9, 2013
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VUSN to offer Lean Methodology in Health Care course
Vanderbilt School of Nursing’s Health Systems Management program is offering a Lean Methodology in Health Care course this fall. Lean is a quality improvement methodology first developed by Toyota and applied to numerous industries, including health care. Read MoreJul 9, 2013
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Planned VUH power outage 1 a.m. on July 11
On Thursday, July 11, 1-2:30 a.m., emergency power to 120 volt “red” outlets throughout Vanderbilt University Hospital and patient room lighting will be interrupted. Read MoreJul 5, 2013
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Free conference on youth sports safety for parents, coaches, nurses
Youth coaches, athletic trainers, teachers, school nurses and parents of young athletes are invited to attend the Youth Sports Safety Conference hosted by the Program for Injury Prevention in Youth Sports at Vanderbilt. This informative free event will take place Monday, July 22, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Read MoreJul 3, 2013
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Christmas in July TPAC special discount
Cool off with TPAC's "Christmas in July" special on Nashville Ballet’s Nutcracker tickets. Read MoreJul 2, 2013
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Beware of phishing scams linked to Independence Day
The Division of Information Technology wants to remind the community of the dangers of email phishing scams, which spike following major news events and holidays, such as July 4. VUIT cautions all Vanderbilt faculty, students and staff to exercise additional caution and to stop and think before clicking on Web links,… Read MoreJul 1, 2013
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Four Vanderbilt University football players dismissed from team, suspended from the university
Four members of the Vanderbilt University football team have been dismissed from the team for violation of team rules. The four students have also been placed on interim suspension from the university, effective immediately, pending further investigation and/or a hearing. They may not return to campus for any purpose without… Read MoreJun 29, 2013