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Thomas Altmeyer will give a gallery talk related to the photography exhibition “Long Live Freedom! Resistance by Young Germans to National Socialism" on Tuesday, Feb. 4, beginning at 7 p.m. in Sarratt Student Center, Room 220. The exhibition is on display through Feb. 29 in the Sarratt Art Gallery. Read More

Join the Vanderbilt Child and Family Center for a lunch and learn on Tuesday, Feb. 11, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Nursing School’s Godchaux Nursing Annex, Room 160. Read More

The new Transit Hub, located west of Rand/Sarratt, is partially open and set to be completed in early February. The Facilities Department is hosting a series of town halls for the Vanderbilt community to voice their concerns, ask questions and learn more about the West End Neighborhood project. The next town hall is at 5 p.m. March 12 in the Carmichael Towers East Lounge. Read More

Halfway, a short play by Tom Angland adapted from true stories of citizens returning from prison to society, will be performed as part of the Vanderbilt Curb Center’s Form of Reform exhibit. 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

Vanderbilt's Diabetes Prevention Program has demonstrated its effectiveness at helping employees lose weight as a means of preventing Type 2 diabetes and has received a five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health to expand the program using telehealth. Read More

Intimidated by the prospect of preparing your grad student or postdoc tax return? Are you ready to take the next step with your finances? Emily Roberts, author of "Personal Finance for Ph.D.s," is returning to campus Feb. 3 and 4 to offer basic insights on financial management for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. Read More

Pam Brown from Insight Counseling Centers will discuss self-care and mental health support for caregivers from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, at the Living Room of Godchaux Nursing Annex. Read More

James Grossman, executive director of the American Historical Association, and Paula M. Krebs, executive director of the Modern Language Association, will discuss "Humanities for the Next Generation" on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at 4:10 p.m. at the Vanderbilt Central Library Community Room. Read More

The 2020 REDCap Day event will be held Tuesday, Feb. 25, beginning at 8 a.m. in Light Hall on the Vanderbilt University Medical Center campus. Vanderbilt and Meharry REDCap users are invited to learn about upcoming features in REDCap, unique ways others are using REDCap to do great work, EPIC/REDCap integration and upcoming REDCap trainings. Read More

Vanderbilt Campus Dining is hungry for feedback, and it’s easier than ever to let them know about your experience. Text and Tell is Campus Dining’s new in-the-moment feedback solution. Read More

Dr. Kimberly Manning, associate vice chair of diversity, equity and inclusion at Emory University School of Medicine, will discuss "The Patient as our Teacher: Timeless Lessons and Teachable Moments" on Wednesday, Feb. 12, as part of the Flexner Dean's Lecture Series. Read More

John Murray, associate professor of genetics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, will discuss “Decoding Animal Development at Single Cell Resolution” on Monday, Jan. 27, beginning at 12:15 p.m. in Medical Research Building III, Room 1220. Read More

"Managing Expectations, Encouraging Hope: Sharing the Truth in Research Advertising," a Research Ethics Grand Rounds Lecture, is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, at the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center (One Magnolia Circle Building), Room 241. Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit one application to the Dr. Scholl Foundation Grant Program. The Dr. Scholl Foundation is dedicated to providing financial assistance to organizations committed to improving our world. Read More

Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, collaboratively) may nominate one candidate for the 2020 Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research Career Development Award. The Rally Foundation aims to support the development of independent research of highly qualified individuals still early in their careers. Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit only one application to the Richard Davoud Donchian grant program. The Richard Davoud Donchian Foundation provides funds to nonprofit organizations whose programs result in the strengthening of the human spirit and the enhancement of personal integrity. Read More

The Communication of Science and Technology program will host the Wick Poetry Center’s Traveling Stanzas: Poets for Science exhibit Feb. 3-5 at the Engineering and Science Building atrium/lobby. Read More

The P.R.I.D.E. (Pursuing Respect, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity) program aims to create a visible network of support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex individuals and their allies by providing an avenue through which any member of the Vanderbilt community can show their support. Read More

Geraldine Dawson, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and director of the Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development at Duke University, will discuss "Paradigm Shifts in Approaches to Early Detection and Intervention in Autism Spectrum Disorder" on Thursday, Jan. 30, from 4:10 to 5:10 p.m. at the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, One Magnolia Circle Building, Room 241. Read More