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Research participants needed for infant language development studies
The Vanderbilt Language Development Lab is seeking the participation of parents and their infants 11 to 12.5 months of age in studies on language development. Read MoreMar 2, 2018
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Infants sought for two research studies on music and autism
Researchers are seeking 6- to 12-month-old infants for research studies on music and autism. Read MoreMar 2, 2018
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Vanderbilt’s Jiménez named 2018 AERA fellow
Robert T. Jiménez is among 11 scholars selected as 2018 fellows by the American Educational Research Association. Read MoreMar 2, 2018
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Vanderbilt Libraries acquire three of Spinoza’s book treasures
Vanderbilt has acquired three rare 17th-century volumes by famed philosopher Baruch Spinoza, thanks to the Provost's Library Collective Initiative. They will be on public display March 12. Read MoreMar 2, 2018
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‘Economics of Popular Music’ topic of McGee Public Policy Lecture March 26
Alan Krueger, the Bendheim Professor of Economics and Public Affairs at Princeton University and current vice president of the American Economic Association, will discuss "Rockonomics: The Economics of Popular Music” on Monday, March 26. Read MoreMar 2, 2018
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Elder Care Fair offers help in navigating the caregiver maze March 14
The Vanderbilt Child and Family Center hosts its ninth annual Elder Care Fair on Wednesday, March 14, providing an excellent opportunity to obtain helpful information about available community resources and services for seniors and adult caregivers. Read MoreMar 1, 2018
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Research participants needed for neurofibromatosis study focused on reading difficulties
The Vanderbilt Education and Brain Sciences Research Lab is seeking participants age 8 to 20 for a research study focusing on reading difficulties and neurofibromatosis. Read MoreMar 1, 2018
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Vanderbilt senior earns prestigious fellowship from Luce Scholars Program
Phillip McGloin, a College of Arts and Science senior from Washington, D.C., has been named to the 2018-19 class of Luce Scholars. McGloin will gain new perspectives through immersive living and working experiences in Asia during the next year. Read MoreMar 1, 2018
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On 10th anniversary, Zeppos reflects on progress, creating a more civil society
As Nicholas S. Zeppos embarks on his second decade as Vanderbilt's chancellor, he envisions the university taking a more active role in strengthening democracy. Read MoreMar 1, 2018
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Slow food? Let’s try slow college
For years, the slow food movement has made the case for meals as a catalyst for community: the right ingredients plus sufficient time equals something much greater than the sum of its parts. The same equation holds true when it comes to educating our nation's future citizens, writes Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in this op-ed on CNN.com. Read MoreMar 1, 2018
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Venture capitalist Bruce Evans shares entrepreneurial fundraising advice at Engineering’s Chambers Lecture
School of Engineering alumnus Bruce Evans discussed his journey from Vanderbilt to the venture capital industry and offered some fundraising advice during the Spring 2018 Chambers Lecture. Read MoreMar 1, 2018
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Infographic: A Decade of Progress
From applications to Opportunity Vanderbilt, from diversity to student satisfaction, from external funding to internal investment to rankings, Vanderbilt University has made significant strides over the past 10 years. Read MoreMar 1, 2018
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What’s On My Mind: Working together to end sexual harassment
Women are essential to the success of Vanderbilt, and sexual harassment and sexual assault will never be tolerated here, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos says in this week's column. Read MoreMar 1, 2018
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Sexual misconduct task force continues focus on prevention as standing provost committee
Formed in 2009 and charged with reviewing and recommending campus strategies for preventing sexual misconduct, the Provost’s Task Force on Sexual Assault’s continuing contributions are reflected in a name change for the group. Read MoreMar 1, 2018
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SEC Academic Conference to focus on cyber security
The 2018 SEC Academic Conference, scheduled for April 8-10 at Auburn University, will focus on cyber security and includes a keynote address by Adm. Michael S. Rogers, United States Navy; commander, United States Cyber Command; director, National Security Agency; and chief, Central Security Service. Read MoreFeb 28, 2018
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Center for Latin American Studies to host 65th annual SECOLAS conference March 8-11
Several Vanderbilt faculty and students will present papers and serve on panels at the Southeastern Council of Latin American Studies conference, scheduled for March 8-11 at Vanderbilt. Read MoreFeb 28, 2018
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Wear Blue March 2, decorate your work area for colon cancer awareness
March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Wear Blue on March 2 to spread the word about colon cancer screening. As a department or group, decorate your work area in blue to raise awareness. Read MoreFeb 28, 2018
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Kennedy, Zeppos to discuss mental health and addiction advocacy March 13
Vanderbilt Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will host a discussion with former U.S. Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy on Tuesday, March 13. “A Common Struggle: Making Mental Health Essential Health” will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Langford Auditorium. Read MoreFeb 28, 2018
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VU BreakThru: Undergraduates get immersive experience in new VINSE cleanroom
Last fall, TIPs funding allowed the VINSE cleanroom to support laboratories for four courses, covering a broad range of topics spanning traditional semiconductor materials processing to cutting-edge synthesis of two-dimensional materials. Cleanroom Immersion Leader Alice Leach writes about the wide range of immersion opportunities for undergraduate students. Read more about TIPs grants and other internal faculty funding programs—including University Courses, Discovery Grants and Research Scholar Grants—at the VU BreakThru blog. Read MoreFeb 28, 2018
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Celtic Celebration at Blair launches Music City Irishfest
Fiddlers, pipers and dancers, including Blair faculty and top-level guest performers, will pay tribute to their Irish and Scottish musical roots Saturday, March 3, at the Celtic Celebration. Read MoreFeb 28, 2018