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Meharry-Vanderbilt Community Engaged Research Core announces new round of mini-grants for fall 2020
The Meharry-Vanderbilt Community Engaged Research Core invites proposals for activities that promote ongoing, mutually beneficial, health-oriented research partnerships between community organizations and academic researchers. Read MoreSep 2, 2020
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Warren Center to host ‘Liberating Zoom: Strategies for Better Collaborations’ Sept. 3
The Warren Center’s second installment of a series on making Zoom a more productive and inclusive space will focus on collaborative work online Sept. 3. Read MoreSep 2, 2020
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‘This is Public Health’ virtual fair set for Sept. 16
Thinking about a career in public health? Explore multiple public health schools and programs during a unique virtual event on Wednesday, Sept. 16. Read MoreSep 2, 2020
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Funding opportunity: 2020 Reynolds Foundation Breast Cancer Pilots
The Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and Richard S. Reynolds Foundation announce a new funding opportunity for breast cancer studies proposing translational innovations. Read MoreSep 2, 2020
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Wond’ry hosts Fantasy Football Draft Party featuring IBM’s Watson Sept. 9
For the second year, the Wond’ry at Vanderbilt University is hosting an NFL Fantasy Football Draft Party using IBM’s Watson. Join online for this fun and competitive event on Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. CT. Read MoreAug 31, 2020
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Present your idea at Wond’ry’s Innovation Open Mic Sept. 16
Want to get the undivided attention of founders, CEOs and other experts to listen to your idea for a new product, service or technology and provide feedback? University-affiliated innovators can apply to present their idea at our next Innovation Open Mic Night. Read MoreAug 30, 2020
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Talking to kids about COVID-19 topic of Parenting Group meeting Sept. 10
Jessika Boles, lead of the Child Life Team at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital, will offer advice on talking to kids about COVID-19 at the next meeting of the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center’s Parenting Group. Read MoreAug 30, 2020
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VINSE Spotlight Podcast: Ross Koby–Mechanochemistry
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 MoreAug 29, 2020
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Wond’ry launches Innovation Portal
The Wond’ry has launched the Innovation Portal, a tool to assist the Vanderbilt community in accessing Wond’ry resources. Read MoreAug 28, 2020
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Vanderbilt community mourns passing of Robert Gotcher
Robert Edward Lee “Bob” Gotcher, BA’46, MD’49, of Hillsborough, California, died peacefully at home on Aug. 19 surrounded by family. Read MoreAug 26, 2020
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Single Parent Group announces fall schedule; next meeting Sept. 3
The Single Parent Group, sponsored by the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center, will meet on four Thursdays this fall. Read MoreAug 26, 2020
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Join the online Nashville Hope Choir
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced all kinds of choirs—church, synagogue, community, college—to take a break from in-person singing. While online singing can never replace making music together in the same physical space, the Nashville Hope Choir at Blair Academy offers a “for this moment” substitute. Read MoreAug 25, 2020
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Young Commodores fans invited to join Mr. C’s Kids Club
Registration is now open for kids, grade 8 and younger, to join Mr. C's Kids Club for the 2020-21 season. Read MoreAug 25, 2020
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A Healthier You: ‘Nourish a Healthy Mind and Body’
Watch the A Healthier You presentation, “Nourish a Healthy Mind and Body.” Health Plus is part of Health and Wellness. Health Plus’ mission is to advance healthy lifestyle practices for faculty and staff. Read MoreAug 23, 2020
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All three steps of Go for the Gold now ready
Vanderbilt's award-winning three-step Go for the Gold program can help you achieve a healthier and more productive life by identifying health risks and taking action to reduce those risks. Read MoreAug 23, 2020
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Join Health Plus Fit for Fall Team Challenge
Get active this fall by joining the Health Plus Fit for Fall Team Challenge. Compete to take small steps toward greater fitness together. Read MoreAug 23, 2020
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Research-related IT resources at Vanderbilt info sessions Aug. 31, Sept. 18
The Office of the Vice Provost for Research, Research IT Services and VUIT sponsor a variety of research-related IT resources at Vanderbilt. Read MoreAug 23, 2020
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2021 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists–All Categories
These awards honor exceptional young scientists by celebrating their extraordinary achievements, recognizing their inspiring promise, and accelerating their innovations. The three award categories are: Chemistry, Physical Sciences and Engineering, and Life Sciences. Read MoreAug 23, 2020
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VINSE Spotlight Podcast: Kaitlyn Ryder–sending electronics to space
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 MoreAug 21, 2020
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Blair School offers tai chi sessions via Zoom
Take a break from your desk and Zoom with tai chi instructor Cindy Hui-Lio on Wednesdays from 12:15 to 1 p.m. Read MoreAug 21, 2020