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New dean of The Ingram Commons changing mindsets around math learning
Vanderbilt professor and Dean of The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons Melissa Gresalfi wants people to stop hating math. She's researching and teaching new ways to embrace the subject's potential for creativity. Read MoreJun 25, 2019
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Limited submission opportunity: Community Foundation Discretionary Grants
The Community Foundation is positioned to assess community needs and opportunities and support quality programs providing solutions. Their discretionary grants are awarded to respond to new programs, emerging needs and innovative services for the benefit of our community. They are particularly interested in grant proposals addressing currently unmet community needs and providing long-term solutions. Read MoreJun 25, 2019
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University announces enhanced, inclusive adoption, fertility and surrogacy benefits
Effective July 1, university adoption, fertility and surrogacy benefit programs will be enhanced to better support all eligible employees. Read MoreJun 24, 2019
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Employees, families enjoy afternoon of fun at Employee Appreciation Day at Dyer event
More than 200 Vanderbilt employees and their family members enjoyed wonderful weather and participated in fun activities at this year’s Employee Appreciation Day at Dyer event. Read MoreJun 24, 2019
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Vanderbilt announces plan to demolish towers on West End Avenue
Vanderbilt University will bring down one of its tallest campus buildings when it conducts a controlled implosion of the Carmichael West Tower 3 residence hall on Saturday, July 27. The implosion of the 14-story tower is scheduled for 9 a.m. A livestream of the event will be available at vu.edu/towers. Read MoreJun 24, 2019
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Fans invited to Hawkins Field for College World Series watch parties
With the Vanderbilt baseball team advancing to the College World Series finals, Vanderbilt Athletics is hosting watch parties at Hawkins Field for each championship game. All events will be free to the public, and free t-shirts and food will be given to the first 500 fans. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Read MoreJun 24, 2019
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Save the date: Center for Science Outreach High School Student Research Symposium
Save the date for the annual Center for Science Outreach High School Student Research Symposium, set for Wednesday, July 10. The event will be held in the Featheringill Hall Atrium from 8:30-11:30 a.m., with a keynote address from 1:30-2:30 p.m. by Erin Calipari, assistant professor of pharmacology. Read MoreJun 24, 2019
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Vanderbilt reaches College World Series finals
The Commodores staged a late rally to drop Louisville, 3-2, at the College World Series on Friday night, clinching a spot in the championship in Omaha. Vanderbilt will face off against Michigan in a best-of-three series for the NCAA title beginning Monday at 6 p.m. Read MoreJun 22, 2019
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Vanderbilt among founders of EdPrepLab, new teacher and principal preparation initiative
Vanderbilt University is among 15 institutions in the country to serve as a founding program partner of the Educator Preparation Laboratory (EdPrepLab),a new initiative by the Learning Policy Institute and Bank Street Graduate School of Education. EdPrepLab is intended to help educator preparation programs ensure that… Read MoreJun 21, 2019
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Black men in same-sex relationships seek church, internet, for support
According to research by sociologist Sandra L. Barnes, many black men in same-sex relationships seek the church and online groups for spiritual support. Read MoreJun 21, 2019
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Campus community invited to ceremony recognizing Vanderbilt for sustainable building practices
Vanderbilt will be recognized for its sustainable building efforts on Tuesday, June 25, when the U.S. Green Building Council presents the university with a plaque designating the Engineering and Science Building and Eskind Biomedical Library with LEED Gold status. Vanderbilt Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will join Vice Chancellor for Administration Eric Kopstain for remarks beginning at 2 p.m. Read MoreJun 21, 2019
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Our favorite #vandygram of the week
As you know, we love celebrating the achievements of our wonderful community, which is why this week our favorite #vandygram goes to @put_city, who shared this shot from her graduation party! We love how this photo captures the happiness of completing such a big endeavor - congrats Dr. Putnam! Read MoreJun 21, 2019
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Garland selected 5th by Cleveland in NBA draft
Vanderbilt guard Darius Garland was selected fifth overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA draft Thursday night, becoming the eighth first-round selection and the second-highest pick in Commodore basketball history. Read MoreJun 20, 2019
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Mad vs. sad: Depression is often disguised as anger
Anger and increased irritability can be common issues among people who are struggling with varying degrees of depression. Read MoreJun 20, 2019
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Learn about the Consumer Driven Health Plan at upcoming HR workshops
Human Resources will host five one-hour workshops throughout June, August and September focused on the Consumer Driven Health Plan and ways to use the Health Savings Account. Read MoreJun 20, 2019
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Walking the red carpet at Cannes … for class credit!
A group of Vanderbilt students from a diverse array of majors took part in “the experience of a lifetime” when they participated in a faculty-led Maymester class that took them across France, including a stop at the Cannes Film Festival. Rising junior Caroline Crawford reflects on the experience. Read MoreJun 20, 2019
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Department of Cell and Developmental Biology Seminar
Jennifer Sucre, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology at Vanderbilt University Medical School and Secondary Faculty Candidate for CDB presents “Modeling the Lung: Wnt Signaling in Lung Development and Disease”. Read MoreJun 20, 2019
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Commodores outlast Bulldogs at College World Series
Vanderbilt senior Stephen Scott crushed two home runs and right-handed freshman pitcher Kumar Rocker was elusive as the Commodores advanced with a 6-3 win against Mississippi State at TD Ameritrade Park on Wednesday, moving to within one win of the College World Series finals. Read MoreJun 19, 2019
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Sync Higi to report blood pressure, weight to Health Plus
Understanding and tracking weight and blood pressure is an important part of wellness. Faculty and staff can now check blood pressure and weight with Higi machines – making staying on top of your health numbers convenient, simple, fun and rewarding. Read MoreJun 19, 2019
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Wellcast: ‘The Mediterranean Diet Goes Global’
Marilyn Holmes, associate director of the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center and a registered dietitian, talks about the many healthy components of the Mediterranean diet for International Mediterranean Diet Month. Read MoreJun 19, 2019