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Barnes & Noble will host a pop-up shop in Vandyville this Saturday, Aug. 31, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., at the corner of Jess Neely Drive and Natchez Trace. This week’s shop will feature items from the Nike sideline apparel line. Read More

Learn gentle, fluid tai chi movements and breathing techniques in a peaceful atmosphere to reduce chronic stress and anxiety. Learn how to “tune in” to your body and balance your movements. Read More

As a caregiver, maintaining your well-being is critical for those you care for. On Sept. 18, we will discuss a variety of  intentional self-care actions to help you preserve your compassion. Read More

The Caregiver Support Group meets the second Wednesday of each month and offers a safe place to discuss the stresses, challenges and rewards of providing care for a loved one. Read More

The purpose of this study is to measure a metabolite called α-aminoadipic acid (2-AAA) in blood. Different amounts of 2-AAA in the body may alter the risk of developing diabetes Read More

Join Danny McKissack and Laura Barker from the Vanderbilt Plant Operations Grounds Maintenance team for “Fall Gardening with the Experts” on Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center. Read More

The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center and Health Plus present “Community Supported Agriculture Boxes Bring Local Produce to You.” The discussion is set for Wednesday, Sept. 25, from noon to 1 p.m. at the VRWC demonstration kitchen. Read More

VU can nominate one candidate for the Chemistry and one candidate for the Physical Science & Engineering award categories. VU and VUMC are holding a joint competition to select one candidate for the Life Sciences award category. Read More

Participate in programs to measure blood pressure, weight and body mass index. These numbers can be used on your yearly Compass Health Assessment and Wellness Actions Log for the Go for the Gold program. Read More

Monday’s weekly seminars are on a cutting-edge topics in Cell or Developmental Biology, as well as Stem Cell and Epithelial Biology. Read More

This is a joint competition for VU and VUMC investigators. All investigators should follow these instructions. Vanderbilt University may submit one nomination to the Southeastern Universities Research Association's Distinguished Scientist Award competition. This award is presented to research scientists from a SURA member institution (Vanderbilt University is a standing member) whose extraordinary work fulfills the SURA mission to “advance collaborative research and strengthen the scientific capabilities of its members and the nation.” The award comes with a $5,000 cash honorarium. Read More

Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC combined) anticipates the opportunity to nominate up to two candidates for the Moore Inventor Fellows competition. The Moore Foundation aims to support inventions at an early stage that could lead to proof-of-concept work or advance an existing prototype that tackles an importation problem in the areas of scientific research, environmental conservation, or patient care. Each fellow will receive a total of $825,000 over three years. Read More

Blair Academy at Vanderbilt offers seven weekly Kindermusik classes for fall 2019. Taught by Maestro teacher Amy Alley, the tiered program of classes for infants, toddlers, young children and their caregivers teaches age appropriate movement, language, singing and language skills in a joyful and caring way. Read More

The Meharry-Vanderbilt Community Engaged Research Core invites proposals for activities that promote on-going, mutually beneficial, health-oriented research partnerships between community organizations and academic researchers.  Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit two proposals for the VentureWell Faculty Grants Program. The program supports the creation of new or transformation of existing courses and programs to help students develop novel, STEM-based inventions and gain the necessary entrepreneurial skills needed to bring these ideas to market. The grant will provide $30,000 (overhead not allowed) for a duration of three years. Read More

The Auditory Development Lab is seeking typically developing children ages 9-12 to participate in a research study. The purpose of the study is to evaluate how children listen and how their brains process sound in noisy environments. Read More

Blair's nationally renowned faculty is dedicated to helping each student achieve his or her particular musical goals, whether they be to achieve at the highest level or play for enjoyment. Read More

On Friday, July 26 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Vanderbilt Place between 25th and 24th Avenues will be reduced to one lane for paving. Read More

Derek Buss from VUH Inpatient Physical Therapy will discuss creating a home exercise program from noon to 12:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, in Light Hall, Room 214. The talk is part of A Healthier You, a monthly educational series providing information on a variety of topics including nutrition, physical activity and the psychosocial components of health and well-being. Read More

The Johnson & Johnson WiSTEM2D Scholars Program aims to fuel the development of female STEM²D leaders and feed the STEM²D talent pipeline by awarding and sponsoring women at critical points in their research careers, in each of the STEM²D disciplines: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Manufacturing and Design. Read More