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  • Vanderbilt University

    Register now for Summer Academy at Vanderbilt for the Young

    Registration has begun for the Summer Academy at Vanderbilt for the Young (SAVY), which provides a dynamic, fast-paced curriculum experience to qualifying gifted children in rising 1st-7th grades. Read More

    Feb 8, 2013

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    Author Rob Bell talks ‘What We Talk About When We Talk About God’ March 14 at Vanderbilt University

    Rob Bell (Photo provided by HarperOne) Rob Bell, author and founding pastor and pastor emeritus of Mars Hill Bible Church, will discuss his new book What We Talk About When We Talk About God Thursday, March 14, at Vanderbilt University. His talk, which is free and open to… Read More

    Feb 8, 2013

  • Vanderbilt University

    ‘Greenest’ campus group can win VIP basketball tickets

    Is your group, department or division the "greenest" on campus? If so, you can be VIP guests at the Vanderbilt vs. Georgia basketball game Feb. 27. Read More

    Feb 8, 2013

  • Vanderbilt University

    Walkway closed Feb. 12-13 to accommodate multipurpose facility construction

    The north end of the new multipurpose facility takes shape. (Brock Williams/Vanderbilt) The walkway from 25th Avenue South to the entrance of the Student Recreation Center will be closed from 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12, and Wednesday, Feb. 13, to accommodate construction on the new… Read More

    Feb 8, 2013

  • Vanderbilt University

    Get discounted Nashville Predators tickets

    The Predators are back on the ice. Be sure to get your Vanderbilt discount. The February home schedule has the Preds playing eight games against Western Conference opponents including Central Division rivals Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings. February Schedule Thurs., Feb. 7, vs. L.A. Kings Sun., Feb. 10, vs. Chicago Blackhawks… Read More

    Feb 7, 2013

  • Vanderbilt University

    Vanderbilt stages a Signing Day worth celebrating

    Yahoo! Sports’ Pat Forde gives a play by play of Vanderbilt Football’s National Signing Day activities. Read More

    Feb 7, 2013

  • Vanderbilt University

    ‘Champions’ wanted for nationwide cancer prevention study

    What if you could prevent even one family member from hearing the words, “You have cancer”? The American Cancer Society is seeking volunteers from the Vanderbilt community to become “champions” who spread the word about a historic cancer research study coming to Langford Auditorium April 25. Many… Read More

    Feb 6, 2013

  • Vanderbilt Osher OLLI

    Sign up for Vanderbilt’s Osher Lifelong Learning spring term

    Important Supreme Court decisions, the Nashville Ballet, and a “behind-the-scenes” look at special law enforcement agents are among the varied topics offered by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Vanderbilt this spring. Read More

    Feb 5, 2013

  • Vanderbilt University

    Peter Guralnick to speak at Solomon Burke film screening

    A documentary about soul singer Solomon Burke will be screened at the Country Music Hall of Fame Saturday, Feb. 9, with remarks by Peter Guralnick, a Vanderbilt University writer-in-residence. Read More

    Feb 4, 2013

  • The Blakemore Trio (Vanderbilt University)

    Blakemore Trio schedules CD release party

    The Blakemore Trio (Vanderbilt University) The Blakemore Trio will celebrate the release of its debut CD recording, The Blakemore Trio Plays Beethoven and Ravel, at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, in Ingram Hall at the Blair School of Music. The CD is out this month on Blue… Read More

    Feb 4, 2013

  • (image courtesy of Shen Yun Performing Arts)

    Special Vanderbilt offer available to Shen Yun Performing Arts

    (image courtesy of Shen Yun Performing Arts) Shen Yun Performing Arts, a stage show celebrating 5,000 years of Chinese culture through dance and music, will be at TPAC’s Andrew Jackson Hall Feb. 15-17. Service fees will be waived for Vanderbilt faculty and staff when they purchase tickets… Read More

    Feb 4, 2013

  • Second City to perform at Vanderbilt

    Second City to perform at Vanderbilt

    Chicago’s legendary comedy theater The Second City will appear at Vanderbilt’s Student Life Center Feb. 15 for shows at 7 and 10 p.m. The performance will feature some of the best sketches, songs and improvisations from The Second City’s 45-plus year history. Read More

    Feb 1, 2013

  • Vanderbilt University

    Tree removal to close part of Highland Avenue Feb. 4

    Highland Avenue from 25th Avenue South to the Highland Garage entrance will be closed from noon to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, for the removal of a dead tree on Olin Lawn. The tree was damaged during an overnight storm Jan. 30, revealing extensive decay by carpenter ants. Contact:… Read More

    Jan 31, 2013

  • Etruscan statues

    Leading Etruscan scholar to discuss mysterious culture

    Alexandra Carpino, professor of art history at Northern Arizona University, will deliver the American Institute of Archaeology’s Ferdinando and Sarah Cinelli Lecture in Etruscan and Italic Archaeology Feb. 5 at the Parthenon in Centennial Park. Vanderbilt's History of Art and Classical Studies departments are co-sponsors. Read More

    Jan 31, 2013

  • Vanderbilt University

    Get free pancakes, support Children’s Hospital

    Enjoy a free short stack of IHOP’s signature buttermilk pancakes from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, and in turn make a donation to the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, your local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. Participating locations are listed on IHOP’s… Read More

    Jan 31, 2013

  • The Margaret Cuninggim Women's Center's Mentoring Award (Vanderbilt)

    Women’s Center seeking applications for annual awards

    The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center is accepting applications for the following awards that recognize students, staff and faculty who are making a difference in the lives of Vanderbilt students. The Margaret Cuninggim Women's Center's Mentoring Award (Vanderbilt) The Muliebrity Prize honors an undergraduate or graduate student… Read More

    Jan 31, 2013

  • Vanderbilt University

    Celebrate National Heart Month with these events

    February is National Heart Month and March is National Nutrition Month. Both present great opportunities to love your heart. Health Plus invites you to participate in Count on Your Heart throughout February and March. Read More

    Jan 31, 2013

  • Vanderbilt University

    AlertVU procedures revised following Wednesday’s storm

    An approaching storm accompanied by the possibility of tornadoes prompted the activation early Wednesday morning of the AlertVU system. The activation revealed a procedural problem that prevented the vast majority of campus from receiving the severe weather notification. The cause of the failure is known, and solutions… Read More

    Jan 30, 2013

  • (Photo by Aerial Innovations of Tennessee. Courtesy of Brasfield & Gorrie/Vanderbilt)

    Search under way for faculty directors of College Halls

    Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education Cynthia Cyrus and Dean of Students Mark Bandas will co-chair a search committee to find the first faculty directors of Moore and Warren colleges, a critical step in developing the two college halls now under construction at the corner of 21st and West End avenues. Read More

    Jan 29, 2013

  • Abigail Washburn and Kai Welch (Image courtesy of Vanderbilt U.S.-China Center for Education and Culture)

    Appalachia meets China in free musical workshop at Student Life Center

    Old-time banjoist Abigail Washburn will lead the kung fu-meets Appalachia-meets indie folk band Wu Force in a musical workshop at Vanderbilt's Student Life Center Feb. 4. Read More

    Jan 28, 2013