MyVU News
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Feminism in America: A televised revolution
The first year the three big networks aggressively covered the women's movement was 1970. A new book by a Vanderbilt professor shows how well they did it. Read MoreDec 17, 2014
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VUIT wants to hear from you: Take survey now
There's still time to take the VUIT Faculty and Staff Satisfaction Survey, the results of which will be used to further improve service and support. Read MoreDec 17, 2014
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VU forum discusses midterm elections, federal policy predictions for new year
A recent forum examined the Republican victories in the midterm elections, the legislation considered during the “lame duck” congressional session, and the outlook for federal policy issues when Congress returns to Washington in January 2015. Read MoreDec 17, 2014
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Two Vanderbilt researchers awarded NEH grants
Vanderbilt's Marshall Eakin and Humberto Garcia are among the latest recipients of research grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Read MoreDec 15, 2014
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Vanderbilt faculty name their favorite reading this year
MyVU asked a handful of Vanderbilt faculty members to name the book that left a lasting impression on them this year. Their diverse recommendations span fiction, nonfiction, history, thriller, biography, memoir and more. Read MoreDec 15, 2014
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Chorus brings holiday cheer to Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Members of the Vanderbilt Community Chorus caroled for staff and patients at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center on Dec. 10. Read MoreDec 12, 2014
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Watch The Melodores compete on NBC’s ‘The Sing-Off’
The Melodores, a Vanderbilt student a cappella group, is one of six teams selected to compete on "The Sing-Off’s" one-night-only holiday special. The show will air Wednesday, Dec. 17, on NBC. Read MoreDec 11, 2014
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Vanderbilt student and staff member part of Obama Nashville visit
A Vanderbilt doctoral student in Brazilian history and a staff member with the Center for Latin American Studies had a memorable day as drivers for President Obama's Dec. 9 visit to Nashville. Read MoreDec 11, 2014
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Cochlear implants focus of symposium
More than 1,200 attendees from more than 40 countries are in Nashville this week for the 14th Symposium on Cochlear Implants in Children. Read MoreDec 11, 2014
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Tennessee’s STEM investment showing promise
The Tennessee STEM Innovation Network is demonstrating progress, according to a Vanderbilt research study. Read MoreDec 10, 2014
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A wingman can help when trying to resist sweet holiday treats
Need some help resisting those fattening cakes and cookies this holiday season? One difference maker could be the company you keep at holiday parties. Read MoreDec 10, 2014
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Forget shouting: Guide to productive family arguments over holidays
Vanderbilt philosophy professors Scott Aikin and Robert Talisse offer specific steps for managing what some dread most during the holidays: the heated arguments at the family dinner table. Read MoreDec 9, 2014
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Pantelides elected electrical engineering association fellow
Sokrates Pantelides has been elected a 2015 fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. His election brings the total number of IEEE fellows on campus to a dozen. Read MoreDec 9, 2014
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Sustainability experts: A dozen ways to go green for the holidays
Vanderbilt’s Sustainability and Environment Management Office offers 12 steps that everyone can take to make the season a little greener. Read MoreDec 9, 2014
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20 fun learning activities for the holiday break
Just because school is out for the holidays doesn’t mean children have to take a break from learning. Faculty in the Department of Teaching and Learning at Vanderbilt's Peabody College offer 20 learning activities that are so much fun, they won’t feel like homework. Read MoreDec 9, 2014
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Struck by car, Blair senior wants to increase pedestrian safety, disability awareness
On a Monday afternoon in early September, Blair School of Music senior Kelby Carlson was crossing Children’s Way, the street that runs in front of the Blair School, just as he had done countless times before. Carlson, who is blind, was with his service dog, a 4-year-old yellow lab named Elvis. Read MoreDec 8, 2014
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Employee reimbursement process moves to Concur Jan. 1
Starting Jan. 1, all employee reimbursements will be done through Concur. Read MoreDec 8, 2014
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New Concur interface to debut with the new year
Concur, Vanderbilt’s online travel and expense system, will unveil a new look in January 2015. Read MoreDec 5, 2014
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National Endowment for the Arts awards fellowship to Vanderbilt MFA student
Anders Carlson-Wee, a second-year Vanderbilt MFA student and former professional rollerblader, is the recipient of an NEA Creative Writing Fellowship in Poetry. Read MoreDec 5, 2014
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Wallace visits Nashville for book launch
Perry Wallace, a true hero in Nashville and Vanderbilt history, came home to the Vanderbilt campus for a visit and to help launch a book about his life. Read MoreDec 5, 2014