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Compete with colleagues or just have fun recording your steps to celebrate heart health and qualify for a chance to win prizes. The more steps you accumulate, the more prize drawing entries you achieve. Read More

“How to Tackle Antisemitism: On Campuses and Beyond” is the topic of a Vanderbilt Holocaust Lecture Series event on Tuesday, Feb. 9. The virtual event will begin at 6 p.m. CT. Read More

The VINSE Spotlight Podcast interviews researchers associated with the Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering to highlight the depth and breadth of discoveries and innovations related to the institute. Read More

February is National Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Health Plus encourages you to take action to reduce your risk for heart disease. Join in a variety of fun and informative events and programs with Count on Your Heart. Read More

The health risk assessment is a tool to identify personal health risks and ways to improve. Read More

The VINSE Spotlight Podcast interviews researchers associated with the Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering to highlight the depth and breadth of discoveries and innovations related to the institute. Read More

Whitney Loring, assistant professor of pediatrics and assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, will discuss “Kids and Neurodiversity” at the next meeting of the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center’s Parenting Group. Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit one letter of inquiry to The Henry Luce Foundation’s 2021 American Art Exhibition Competition, which supports scholarly loan exhibitions that significantly advance the study and understanding of art of the United States, including all facets of Native American art. Read More

Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC) may submit up to three nominations for the 2021 Microsoft Research Faculty Fellowship. The Microsoft Research Faculty Fellowship recognizes innovative, promising new faculty whose exceptional talent for research and innovation identifies them as emerging leaders in their fields. Read More

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center may nominate one candidate for the Pew Charitable Trusts' 2022 Pew-Stewart Scholars for Cancer Research Program. This program supports assistant professors of outstanding promise in science relevant to the advancement of a cure for cancer. Read More

Vanderbilt University may nominate one candidate for the Pew Charitable Trusts' 2022 Pew Biomedical Scholars Award. The award supports assistant professors of outstanding promise in science relevant to human health. Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit two letters of intent for the 2022 Breast Cancer Alliance Exceptional Project Grant. The mission of the Breast Cancer Alliance is to improve survival rates and quality of life for those impacted by breast cancer through better prevention, early detection, treatment and cure. Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit one letter of intent to the 2021 Covenant Foundation Grants. The Covenant Foundation invites applications for innovative programs in Jewish schools, community organizations and other institutional settings. Read More

The Provost’s Office of Inclusive Excellence has launched the First-Generation Students website, which includes information, resources and support services for first-generation students at Vanderbilt University. Read More

Vanderbilt’s Inclusive Book Group will meet online Wednesday, March 3, to discuss Maya Angelou’s I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. Read More

Fats are a necessary part of a healthy diet, but it's important to choose the right types of fat. Limit saturated and trans fats, which increase bad cholesterol. Increase omega-3 and unsaturated fats, which help lower cholesterol. Read More

Join the Curb Center at Vanderbilt for a virtual discussion with New York Times bestselling author William Deresiewicz, whose new book explores changing ideas about the nature of art and the role of the artist in society—from Music Row to Silicon Valley and much more. Read More

Heard Libraries’ Digital Scholarship and Communications Office and the Spatial Analysis Research Lab will host two virtual geographic information system (GIS) workshops for spring 2021. Read More

The Vanderbilt Microbiome Initiative 2020-21 boot camp series will introduce participants to a new analytical workflow and web-based visual tools to study and investigate the microbiome. Workshop II in the series is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Read More

Art historian Vivien Green Fryd will be among noted scholars discussing “Reframing the Legacy of the Capitol” during a program hosted by the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts on Jan. 26. Read More