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Medicine, Health and Society Virtual Coffee Hour: ‘Politics in a Pandemic’ April 16
The Center for Medicine, Health and Society’s virtual coffee hour series continues Thursday, April 16, at noon CST (1 p.m. EST). This week’s topic is “Doing Politics in a Pandemic.” Read MoreApr 15, 2020
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Virtual screening of documentary ‘The Vote’ in commemoration of suffrage centennial set for April 16
The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center will screen a segment of The Vote, a yet-to-be-released documentary from PBS’s American Experience series on American women’s fight for women’s suffrage in the United States. The documentary screening will be held on April 16 at 3 p.m. via Zoom, and will be followed by a brief discussion, also on Zoom. Read MoreApr 13, 2020
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Health Plus: How to stay healthy and productive while working remotely
If you're planning on working remotely for a time, there are many ways to ensure you stay healthy, productive and engaged in life. Read MoreApr 13, 2020
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Health Plus Well-being Navigator provides resources during COVID-19
The Well-being Navigator from Health Plus provides resources for taking care of yourself and the people you love during COVID-19. Read MoreApr 13, 2020
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Webinar on federal funding for humanities research scheduled for April 14
A webinar covering federal funding for Humanities research is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, from 1 to 2 p.m. The webinar will be broadcast remotely. Read MoreApr 9, 2020
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Funding Opportunity: American Cancer Society-Institutional Research Grant
Applications are being solicited for support by the American Cancer Society‐Institutional Research Grant. These funds are designed to provide seed money to support junior faculty members with an interest in cancer research who do not have external grant support. Read MoreApr 9, 2020
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2021 Breast Cancer Alliance Young Investigator Grant
This is a joint competition for Vanderbilt University (VU) and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) investigators. All investigators should follow these instructions. Vanderbilt may submit four applications (two VU and two VUMC) for the Breast Cancer Alliance (BCA) Young Investigator Grants. The mission of the BCA is to improve survival rates and… Read MoreApr 9, 2020
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Campus Dining now offering virtual nutrition counseling for students
Vanderbilt Campus Dining has announced it is now offering virtual nutrition counseling for students with the university's campus dietitian. Read MoreApr 8, 2020
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‘COVID-19 Update Through a Public Health Lens’ featuring Dr. William Schaffner April 10
Dr. William Schaffner, an internationally renowned infectious disease specialist and public health expert, will provide the latest updates on COVID-19 and answer questions from the audience. Read MoreApr 6, 2020
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Parenting Group virtual meeting April 15
The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center’s Parenting Group will host a virtual meeting on Wednesday, April 15, from noon to 1 p.m. Read MoreApr 5, 2020
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Single Parent Group virtual meeting April 8
The Single Parent Group, sponsored by the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center, will host a virtual meeting on Wednesday, April 8, from noon to 1 p.m. Read MoreApr 5, 2020
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CARES Act allows retirement hardship withdrawals
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was enacted into law on March 27, 2020. The CARES Act permits Vanderbilt University to allow qualified COVID-19 coronavirus related distributions available from the Vanderbilt University Retirement Plan. Read MoreApr 2, 2020
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Book discussion of ‘A Well-Behaved Woman’ moves online April 7
The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center, in partnership with the Heard Libraries, has moved an “inclusive book group” discussion of "A Well-Behaved Woman" online April 7. Read MoreApr 2, 2020
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WeGo Public Transit modifies services in response to COVID-19
Starting Monday, March 30, WeGo Public Transit will begin operating a modified service plan until further notice in response to recent ridership changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read MoreMar 29, 2020
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Get active in April with Health Plus
Get creative and get active in April with Health Plus. Show us how you are staying active in the month of April and win big. Read MoreMar 27, 2020
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Listen: ‘Coping and Emotional Health during COVID-19’
Rosemary Cope, a clinician with the Employee Assistance Program, shares suggestions for emotional well-being for employees and their children during the coronavirus outbreak. Read MoreMar 26, 2020
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Beware of new phishing scam
Be aware—malicious individuals are using email to pose as Vanderbilt leaders in an attempt to steal personal information and attack the institution. Read MoreMar 26, 2020
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Employee Assistance Program ConnectCARE offers teleconsulting sessions via phone, Zoom
Work/Life Connections-Employee Assistance Program ConnectCARE now offers teleconsulting sessions via phone or Zoom telehealth videoconferencing. Read MoreMar 26, 2020
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2020 Conservation, Food and Health Grants
Vanderbilt University may submit one application to the Conservation, Food and Health Foundation (CFH) Grants program. The CFH seeks to protect natural resources, improve the production and distribution of food, and promote public health in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East. Read MoreMar 25, 2020