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SNHL in children subject of Glasscock Lecture
Paul Lambert Paul Lambert, professor and chair of the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of South Carolina, will speak about “Evaluation of the Child With Sensorineural Hearing Loss” at 7 a.m. Friday, Oct. 12. The talk will be in Room 8380 of Medical Center East’s South Tower at… Read MoreOct 10, 2012
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‘Long Story Bit by Bit’ opens Oct. 12
"Long Story Bit by Bit: Liberia Retold, Photography by Tim Hetherington" will be on view at the Vanderbilt Fine Arts Gallery Oct. 12-Dec.6. (photo by Tim Hetherington) Long Story Bit by Bit: Liberia Retold, Photography by Tim Hetherington opens Friday, Oct. 12, at the Vanderbilt Fine Arts Gallery and will… Read MoreOct 10, 2012
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Women’s soccer ‘pink out’ game is Oct. 12
(iStockphoto) Friday, Oct. 12, has been designated “Taking a Kick at Breast Cancer Night” by the Vanderbilt women’s soccer team. Fans that show up dressed in pink will get free admission to the home game against Ole Miss. The Commodores, led by coach Derek Greene, chose this event… Read MoreOct 10, 2012
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Services for adults and seniors with physical disabilities topic of lecture
Home and community-based services for adults and seniors with physical disabilities will be the topic of a Geriatrics and Gerontology Interest Group lecture from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16. The lecture will be held in Medical Center East, South Tower, Room 8380B. Read MoreOct 10, 2012
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New session of Weight Watchers at Work starts Oct. 24
(Image courtesy of Weight Watchers) A new 10-week session of Weight Watchers at Work starts Wednesday, Oct. 24, at the Vanderbilt Student Life Center. The group meets at 11 a.m. in Meeting Room 3, on the Student Life Center’s lower level. The difference between “at work” meetings… Read MoreOct 10, 2012
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Family Night at Dyer Observatory is Oct. 23
Vanderbilt faculty, staff and their families are invited to a special night at Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23. Read MoreOct 8, 2012
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Tennessee voter registration deadline is TODAY
The deadline to register to vote in Tennessee is Monday, Oct. 8. If you are not yet registered to vote in Tennessee and plan to do so on Election Day, Nov. 6, you must register in person at the Tennessee Election Commission, Metro Office Building First Floor, 800 Second… Read MoreOct 8, 2012
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Registration for SEC Symposium now open
Registration is now open for the 2013 SEC Symposium, which will have the theme “Impact of the Southeast in the World’s Renewable Energy Future.” This SEC event, which is led by the University of Georgia, takes place at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, Feb. 10-12, 2013. To… Read MoreOct 5, 2012
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Discounted basketball season tickets now available
Memorial Gym (Steve Green/Vanderbilt) Vanderbilt employees who want to experience the thrill and excitement of Memorial Magic during the upcoming basketball season have the opportunity to purchase season tickets for men’s and women’s basketball. By purchasing season tickets, employees can guarantee themselves the best seats in the… Read MoreOct 4, 2012
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Volunteers still needed for disAbility Mentoring Day
(photos courtesy of Vanderbilt Kennedy Center) The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities is seeking staff to mentor individuals with disabilities through job shadowing for disAbility Mentoring Day at Vanderbilt, scheduled from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17. disAbility Mentoring Day includes job-shadow and… Read MoreOct 3, 2012
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Veteran Republican political consultant to appear Oct. 16
Fred Davis Fred Davis, who served as a media strategist for both George W. Bush and John McCain, will be the second guest in the three-part Election Event Series being sponsored by the Department of Political Science, the First Amendment Center, the… Read MoreOct 2, 2012
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Get discounts on upcoming Irish music, holiday-themed performances at TPAC
The Tennessee Performing Arts Center is offering discounts to the Vanderbilt community on these upcoming performances: Eileen Ivers, the original star of Riverdance, and her band Immigrant Soul blend Irish, American, African and Latin influences in their high-energy concerts. Ivers is a founding member of Cherish the Ladies… Read MoreOct 2, 2012
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Get discounts on Predators tickets
Members of the Vanderbilt community can receive discounted tickets to upcoming Nashville Predators home games, including: Oct. 13 vs. St. Louis Blues Oct. 16 vs. Colorado Avalanche Oct. 18 vs. Vancouver Canucks Oct. 20 vs. Pittsburgh Penguins All games start at 7 p.m. Discounted ticket prices: $31 – Goal… Read MoreOct 2, 2012
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‘Obesity: Did Our Numbers Really Go Down?’ lecture Oct. 5
The Community Research Partners Meeting, “Obesity Through the Lens of Public Health: Did Our Numbers Really Go Down?” will take place Friday, Oct. 5. It will be held at the downtown YMCA at 1000 Church Street in Nashville, 8:30-10 a.m. A light breakfast will be provided. RSVP to… Read MoreOct 1, 2012
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Flulapalooza returns Oct. 17-18
“Flulapalooza 2″ will be TWO days offering DOUBLE the options, with the same, super-fast setup as last year. Oct. 17, 2012, 6 a.m–1 p.m. Oct. 18, 2012, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. The tent will be set-up between Light Hall and VA. This event is for ALL Vanderbilt faculty, staff,… Read MoreSep 28, 2012
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DigitalVU month kicks off Oct. 9
The fourth annual DigitalVU month kicks off Oct. 9. The month of workshops, open houses, lectures, discussions and more is designed to share information on all things online, from social media, to website management, to programming topics and more. View a current listing of events and RSVP. Several… Read MoreSep 28, 2012
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‘Post’ reporter to speak on energy and environmental policy
“Energy and Environmental Policy at a Crossroads: The 2012 Election,” a talk by Washington Post reporter Juliet Eilperin, will take place Oct. 8 at 12:05 p.m. at the Law School’s Hyatt Room. … Read MoreSep 28, 2012
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Creative writing submissions wanted for Identity Sculptures Project
"A Bowl of Red Blooms," sculpture by Lori Anne Parker-Danley. The Identity Sculptures Project, a Curb Creative Campus initiative exploring the relationship between creativity and human identity, is seeking submissions from Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students that respond to the topic “creative identities.” Submissions may be in… Read MoreSep 28, 2012
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Volunteers needed for disAbilty Mentoring Day
Staff are invited to participate in disAbility Mentoring Day Oct. 17. (Photo courtesy of Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities) The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities is seeking staff to mentor an individual with a disability through job shadowing on… Read MoreSep 27, 2012
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More than 500 caregivers available through Vanderbilt Sitter Service
(iStockphoto) More than 500 caregivers are currently available through the Vanderbilt Sitter Service directory. Vanderbilt students and employees who enjoy providing care and companionship and who want to earn extra income comprise the directory. Caregivers for infants, preschoolers, school-aged children, teenagers, special needs children, adults and senior… Read MoreSep 26, 2012