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VANTAGE lab’s Gold LEED certification is 14th certified project at Vanderbilt
The Vanderbilt Technologies for Advanced Genomics laboratory, located in the basement of Medical Center North, recently achieved LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Read MoreMay 1, 2013
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Children’s Hospital offers playground safety tips for spring
As the weather finally begins to warm across Middle Tennessee, families may be looking for some outdoor diversions, such as visiting a local park. The Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is offering tips to keep playground visits safe and injury-free. Read MoreMay 1, 2013
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Free Vanderbilt teacher professional development course to be offered online
K-12 teachers across the country will have the opportunity to take a professional development course from Vanderbilt University faculty next spring via the university’s partnership with leading massive online open course provider Coursera. Read MoreApr 30, 2013
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Commodores set record for best league start with wins over Mississippi State
Vanderbilt’s dominance has begun to challenge some historic marks on the heels of another weekend sweep — this one against Mississippi State. Read MoreApr 29, 2013
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Toni Morrison to appear at Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt
Toni Morrison (Angela Radulescu) Literary legend and Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Toni Morrison will make an appearance at Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt shortly after her Senior Day speech. She will sign books for the first 100 guests. Morrison will appear at Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt in… Read MoreApr 26, 2013
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Science and math students take ‘green’ campus tour
On April 8, first-year students in the School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt (SSMV) participated in the annual “Earth, Wind and Fire” tour to learn about energy production and the sustainable features of Vanderbilt’s campus. The Sustainability and Environmental Management Office (SEMO) and Plant Operations act as hosts each year. Read MoreApr 26, 2013
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Our favorite Tweets and Instagrams: End of the semester edition
Nostalgia and excitement are in the air this week. Students are ready for finals to be over, but for those who are graduating, it’s a bittersweet time. Below are a few of our favorite Tweets and Instagrams as the semester comes to a close. [View the… Read MoreApr 26, 2013
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Rethinking prisons subject of conference
Rethinking Prisons conference brings together more than 100 scholars, activists, and practitioners from across the US, as well as Canada and Brazil, to discuss issues raised by prisons and the death penalty. Read MoreApr 25, 2013
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Smooch a Pooch is win-win event for stressed students and dogs
Vanderbilt Libraries and two student groups that help adoptable dogs seeking permanent homes teamed up for the perfect study break Tuesday. Read MoreApr 24, 2013
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Event to connect inventors and entrepreneurs April 30
Venture Match, a “speed dating” event to match entrepreneurs and inventors, will be held April 30 at the University Club of Nashville. Read MoreApr 24, 2013
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Meet the Titans at Mayor’s Field Day; Vanderbilt volunteers needed
Learn fun, new ways to be active at the 2013 Mayor's Field Day, a free event May 4 at LP Field. Read MoreApr 24, 2013
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Celebration of Teaching is May 3
The Center for Teaching and the Graduate School will honor the achievements of the Vanderbilt teaching community at the annual Celebration of Teaching May 3 at The Commons Center. Read MoreApr 22, 2013
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Aerospace club wins payload design category of annual NASA rocket contest
For the fourth year in a row, the Best Payload Design award went to the Vanderbilt Aerospace Club in the 12th annual NASA University Student Launch Initiative Sunday, April 21, in a field at Bragg Farms in Toney, Ala. This is the sixth year the club has entered the national rocketry competition. Read MoreApr 22, 2013
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M. Eric Johnson named dean of Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management
Former Owen Graduate School of Management professor M. Eric Johnson will return as dean beginning July 1, leaving the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. Read MoreApr 22, 2013
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New pricing structure announced for 2013-14 University Central parking permits
The pricing structure of regular parking permits for University Central faculty and staff will change for the 2013-14 academic year. Read MoreApr 22, 2013
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Faculty directors named for new College Halls
As Moore and Warren Colleges take shape at the corner of West End and 21st avenues, two award-winning faculty members have been named to lead the new residential colleges that are part of the College Halls at Vanderbilt system. Read MoreApr 22, 2013
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Vanderbilt makes switch from coal power to natural gas
Vanderbilt University will replace its coal-fired co-generation facility, converting it to burn natural gas to meet the power needs of the university and medical center. Read MoreApr 19, 2013
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Vanderbilt Police establishes new emergency preparedness unit
The Vanderbilt University Police Department has established a new unit dedicated to preparing for and managing emergency situations, such as those related to severe weather, large special events, dignitary visits and Vanderbilt sporting events and concerts. Read MoreApr 19, 2013
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Boston Marathoner reflects on experience; tragedy prompts response from Vanderbilt community
Amanda Hachey had just crossed the finish line at Monday's Boston Marathon when she heard the first of two loud explosions. She reflects on her experience, while other members of the Vanderbilt community respond to the tragedy. Read MoreApr 17, 2013
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Beware of phishing linked to Boston Marathon bombings
Information Technology Services at Vanderbilt wants to remind the community of the dangers of email phishing scams, which spike following major news events, such as the Boston Marathon bombings April 15. Read MoreApr 16, 2013