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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2018 V Foundation Robin Roberts Cancer Survivorship Research Grant
The V Foundation has established a new initiative in honor of Robin Roberts, which will fund research related to cancer survivorship and reduction of long-term complications of cancer treatment. Read MoreJul 18, 2018
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University leadership showcases FutureVU progress during SCUP tour
The Division of Administration hosted over 50 architects, designers and higher-education leaders from the Society for College and University Planning July 16 to showcase Vanderbilt’s FutureVU vision. Read MoreJul 18, 2018
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Student-athletes find expanded opportunities through summer internships
For many student-athletes, summer means intensive physical training coupled with taking classes to lighten their course load during the playing season. More rare is the opportunity to explore another hallmark of the college experience: a summer internship. Read MoreJul 18, 2018
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Wellcast: Is my spending an addiction?
Listen to the Employee Assistance Program interview local therapist, Michael Murphy LCSW, about the dangers of emotional spending. Read MoreJul 17, 2018
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USAC leadership announced for 2018-19
The University Staff Advisory Council announced its 2018-19 officers and executive committee chairs. USAC is an advisory group to the university’s administration on issues that are important to staff such as policies, benefits and practices. Read MoreJul 17, 2018
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Risk and Insurance Management quarterly newsletter now available online
Learn about Vanderbilt's Protection of Minors policy, services offered by the Office of Risk and Insurance Management, and more in the latest edition of the office's quarterly newsletter. Read MoreJul 17, 2018
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Center for Quantitative Sciences Summer Institute set for Aug. 6-17
Vanderbilt's Center for Quantitative Sciences is offering four courses in August designed to sharpen quantitative research skills and provide methods and tools to deepen understanding in biostatistics and bioinformatics. Read MoreJul 17, 2018
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CampusPrint pricing reduced for FY’19
CampusPrint, Vanderbilt University’s print management system, has announced a price reduction for FY’19 beginning Aug. 1. Read MoreJul 16, 2018
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Lyrical Brew: Ciona Rose featuring Rebecca Wells on July 20
The Vanderbilt Bookstore's monthly poetry night, 'Lyrical Brew', will feature noted Nashville poet Ciona Rouse introducing novelist Rebecca Wells reading, discussing, and signing her books, including the best-selling Ya-Ya Sisterhood series. Read MoreJul 16, 2018
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Vanderbilt professors to advise Facebook data research initiative
Social Science One will study the impact of Facebook on democracy around the world. Vanderbilt political science professors Elizabeth Zechmeister and Noam Lupu will serve on the regional advisory committee focusing on research involving Latin America. Read MoreJul 16, 2018
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Dore Jam set for Saturday
Vanderbilt Athletics' annual fan day activity, Dore Jam, is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 4, at the Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, offering fans an opportunity to meet their favorite Commodore student-athletes, get autographs, listen to live music and participate in an array of family-friendly activities. Read MoreJul 16, 2018
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My Southern Health: The symptoms of cholangiocarcinoma
The signs of this rare bile-duct cancer typically go unnoticed at first. Here’s what to know. Read MoreJul 13, 2018
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My Southern Health: Opioid addiction and pregnancy
Get a primer on these addictive drugs and how they affect pregnant women. Read MoreJul 13, 2018
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Vanderbilt engineer to participate in NAE’s Frontiers of Engineering symposium
Brett Byram, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, has been selected to take part in the National Academy of Engineering’s 24th annual U.S. Frontiers of Engineering symposium Sept. 5-7 in Lexington, Massachusetts. Read MoreJul 13, 2018
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Doug Schmidt named associate provost for research development and technologies
Research tech expert and computer scientist Douglas C. Schmidt was named associate provost for research development and technologies by Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente. Read MoreJul 12, 2018
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Vandy Walks: ‘Sustainability Campus Tour’ July 17
This month’s "Vandy Walks" tour will feature a guided tour of Vanderbilt’s sustainable campus features on July 17 from noon to 12:45 p.m. Read MoreJul 12, 2018
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Babies and You: ‘Caring for your newborn’ July 19
Health Plus wants to support you in having a healthy pregnancy by offering Babies & You, a prenatal education program to encourage early and consistent prenatal care.The program is offered to Vanderbilt faculty/staff, spouses, or dependent children. Read MoreJul 11, 2018
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‘Vandy Goes to War’ exhibit opens in Central Library
"Vandy Goes to War," an exhibition highlighting the dramatic effects of two world wars on Vanderbilt's campus, is on display in the Central Library lobby through Reunion/Homecoming weekend. Read MoreJul 11, 2018
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‘Joyce Tenneson—Botanical Beauty’ opens at Fine Arts Gallery July 26
Selections from two series of flower studies by celebrated portrait photographer Joyce Tenneson will be on view at the Vanderbilt Fine Arts Gallery beginning July 26. Summer gallery hours are Tuesday–Friday, noon–4 p.m.; Saturdays, 1–5 p.m.; and closed Sundays and Mondays. Read MoreJul 11, 2018
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Tommy Howe, longtime scientific glassblower for Department of Chemistry, dies
Before his retirement in 2016, Howe made major contributions to the chemistry department’s teaching and research programs as well as to other science departments in the College of Arts and Science, School of Engineering and School of Medicine. Read MoreJul 11, 2018