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VUToday: Vanderbilt’s support of transit initiative in weekly roundup of VU news
The Vanderbilt University Division of Communications publishes “VUToday,” a compilation of Vanderbilt mentions in the media, each weekday. Read a selection of Vanderbilt news stories for the week of Jan. 29. Read MoreFeb 5, 2018
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Town hall set for Feb. 20 on faculty public engagement
The Committee on Enhancing Faculty Voices in the Public Sphere will conduct a town hall meeting on Feb. 20 to gather input from a diverse array of voices across campus. Read MoreFeb 5, 2018
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February events at Vanderbilt celebrate, explore African American experience
Events in February at Vanderbilt University are taking a look at the central role African Americans played in American history and their experiences today through art, discussion, lectures and portrayals in film. Read MoreFeb 4, 2018
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American Red Cross lifeguarding course offered at Rec Center
Learn how to save a life at the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center this spring. The American Red Cross lifeguard certification class is an information and skills-based course, which provides participants with knowledge and skills to keep swimmers safe. Read MoreFeb 4, 2018
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WOW: ‘Mysticism in Iran: Yesterday and Today’ Feb. 21
Ashkan Bahrani will introduce attendees to Sufism, one of the major mystical traditions in Islamic civilization, from noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Student Life Center, meeting rooms 1 and 2, for "World on Wednesdays." Read MoreFeb 2, 2018
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Neuroimaging study on decision-making seeks participants
The Affective Neuroscience Lab is recruiting healthy adults between the ages of 50-65 for a multiday study of the relation between brain chemistry and decision-making. The study involves tests of cognitive (thinking) ability, personality tests and brain imaging. Read MoreFeb 2, 2018
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Curb Center boot camp will explore mindfulness in creative practice Feb. 16
Our spring 2018 Creative Practice Boot Camp is a free day of workshops designed to help you relax, focus and connect with your creative process. Read MoreFeb 2, 2018
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Get discount on tickets to ‘Inherit the Wind,’ ‘Wicked,’ more at TPAC
Vanderbilt University faculty and staff are eligible for a discount on tickets to select performances of the following upcoming shows at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. Read MoreFeb 2, 2018
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My Southern Health: We’ve been thinking about bone health backward
We often think about bone health from a nutritional standpoint. We analyze what we can put into our bodies to feed our bones—through diet or supplements—to make them stronger. That’s the wrong way to think about it, says Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Jonathan Schoenecker. Read MoreFeb 2, 2018
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Transportation experts dig into congestion, connectivity, conflicts at VISOR workshop
Three keynote speakers joined experts from Vanderbilt, the city of Nashville, other universities and transportation agencies for a daylong event to address mobility and traffic congestion challenges in Nashville. Read MoreFeb 2, 2018
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‘Alt-Right and Legacy of Racism’ focus of (Lunch) Box talk Feb. 7
Sophie Bjork-James, who studies contemporary white supremacist groups, will speak at a Thinking Out of the (Lunch) Box event Feb. 7 at the Nashville Public Library. Read MoreFeb 2, 2018
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‘Gun Violence Prevention: A Community Conversation’ Feb. 14
A panel discussion on gun violence prevention, along with a moderated public debate, will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 14, at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Read MoreFeb 1, 2018
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The Global Game Jam at the Wond’ry
On Jan. 26-28 the Wond'ry hosted the Global Game Jam for the second year in a row. Read MoreFeb 1, 2018
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Transit forum draws capacity crowd; next forum scheduled for Feb. 23
A standing room only crowd of students, faculty, staff and community members filled the multipurpose room in Kissam Center Tuesday, Jan. 30 to learn more about Nashville's proposed transit plan. Read MoreFeb 1, 2018
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Black History Month activities kick off today; see full schedule of events
Black History Month activities kick off at noon Feb. 1 with food, music, fellowship and fun at the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center. Visit the BCC website for a full schedule of events throughout the month of February. Read MoreFeb 1, 2018
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Celebration of Learning provides snapshot of immersive student learning at Vanderbilt
The Vanderbilt Center for Teaching hosted a Celebration of Learning Jan. 29 that featured 34 student projects, posters and presentations from across campus. Students from six colleges and schools exhibited their works celebrating immersive student learning. Read MoreFeb 1, 2018
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Vanderbilt selects new property management firms
New property management contracts have been awarded to CBRE and Lincoln Property Company for buildings in the Vanderbilt University Real Estate portfolio. Read MoreFeb 1, 2018
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What’s On My Mind: Celebrating our staff
Integral to Vanderbilt's mission of teaching, discovery and service is its staff, a remarkably diverse and talented team of 4,200 people. Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos recognizes the recent winners of the university's highest staff honors and all those who make the institution great in this week's edition of "What's On My Mind." Read MoreFeb 1, 2018
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Employee Appreciation Women’s Basketball Fan Fest set for Feb. 25
Vanderbilt University employees and their families are invited to cheer on the Vanderbilt women’s basketball team as they take on the Arkansas Razorbacks Sunday, Feb. 25. The free Employee Appreciation event begins with a Fan Fest at 12:30 p.m. in the Memorial Practice Gym, followed by the game at 2 p.m. Read MoreFeb 1, 2018
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Seigenthaler Series: Pulitzer Prize winner to discuss cost of war Feb. 6
C.J. Chivers, a Pulitzer Prize–winning writer who specializes in military coverage, will discuss “War and Its Costs” Feb. 6 at the John Seigenthaler Center. Read MoreFeb 1, 2018