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Alumni of Appalachian Student Health Coalition to hold panel discussion May 19
Alumni who helped start the paradigm-changing Appalachian Student Health Coalition will present a panel discussion from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, May 19, in the Heard Library Community Room. The coalition was founded by Vanderbilt medical, law, nursing and undergraduate students in 1970 to reach out to medically underserved communities in upper East Tennessee, Eastern Kentucky and Southwest Virginia. Read MoreMay 17, 2017
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Student rocketeers earn second place in NASA contest
For ten straight years, Vanderbilt has soared to success with innovative rocket designs and payloads, and this year is no exception. Read MoreMay 16, 2017
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Sick kids live longer, but brain function may suffer
Survival rates continue to rise for children living with once-fatal chronic pediatric health conditions, but their survival comes at a cost. Read MoreMay 16, 2017
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‘I See Me’ film seminar to engage black teen boys
Gilman Whiting, whose areas of research include psycho-social educational resilience, race and fatherhood initiatives will co-lead a Belcourt Theatre film series for black teenage boys. Read MoreMay 16, 2017
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Cybersecurity Alert: Reboot computers to protect against ransomware attack
On May 12, a global “ransomware” cyber attack was launched that has now reached computers in 150 countries, including the United States. The cyber attack continues to present an ongoing threat for computers and systems that have not yet been protected. Vanderbilt needs your help to further protect its network and your files. Read MoreMay 15, 2017
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Vanderbilt Athletics takes service trip to Jamaica
In partnership with Soles4Souls, Vanderbilt Athletics is spending the upcoming week on a service trip to Jamaica. Student-athletes and Vanderbilt staffers are slated to visit local schools and distribute shoes and other items to children. Read MoreMay 15, 2017
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Founding engineer at Facebook discusses why the company succeeded on ‘The Zeppos Report’
Facebook's founding engineer and Vanderbilt alumnus Jeff Rothschild discusses the company's earliest days in the latest episode of "The Zeppos Report." Read MoreMay 15, 2017
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VUToday: Nuclear tunnel collapse in weekly roundup of VU news stories
University News and Communications publishes "VUToday," a compilation of Vanderbilt mentions in the media, each weekday. Read a selection of Vanderbilt news stories for the week of May 8. Read MoreMay 12, 2017
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SkyVU Flight Check-In scheduled for June 7
SkyVU will host its second Flight Check-In on June 7 from 2 to 3 p.m. in The Commons Center’s Multipurpose Room. This session will inform the community about timekeeping and expense report changes. Read MoreMay 12, 2017
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Chancellor reminds graduates of the power of connection at Vanderbilt Commencement
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos reminded graduates at Vanderbilt’s Commencement May 12 that the university, the faculty and their classmates will continue to have an enduring influence on their lives. Read MoreMay 12, 2017
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Commencement extra-special for grandfather who marches in granddaughter’s ceremony
It was a double celebration at Vanderbilt University’s Commencement for alumnus Jim Cheshire. He marched in the procession May 12 along with other members of the Class of 1967 to mark the 50th anniversary of his graduation. His granddaughter Rachel Riendeau marched as well, receiving her bachelor’s degree along with 1,736 other members of the Class of 2017. Read MoreMay 12, 2017
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Children 8–11 with normal hearing needed for study
The Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences is looking for research subjects to better understand how children listen in background noise. Read MoreMay 12, 2017
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Employee Appreciation Picnic on Library Lawn Tuesday
Vanderbilt’s annual Employee Appreciation Picnic is scheduled for Tuesday, May 16, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Library Lawn. Famous Dave’s will be catering the event, and employees will have opportunities to enter drawings and win prizes. Read MoreMay 12, 2017
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Research ethics training for community members set for June 2
The Meharry-Vanderbilt Community Engaged Research Core is offering research ethics training for community organizations that are interested in conducting research involving the populations they serve, as well as for community organizations and individuals who are interested in partnering with academic researchers in conducting research involving humans. Read MoreMay 12, 2017
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Vanderbilt University honors 32 as emeriti faculty
Thirty-two retiring faculty members were recognized during Vanderbilt’s Commencement ceremony May 12, when the university honored their years of service and bestowed on them the title of emeritus or emerita faculty. Read MoreMay 12, 2017
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Founder’s Medalists honored at Vanderbilt Commencement
Vanderbilt Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos awarded the top scholars from each of the university’s undergraduate and professional schools with Founder’s Medals during Commencement on Friday, May 12. Read MoreMay 12, 2017
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Class meets with United Nations officials during Maymester trip
Vanderbilt students participating in a Maymester course taking place in Switzerland and Rome met with the United Nations high commissioner for human rights at the Palais Wilson building in Geneva. Read MoreMay 12, 2017
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Follow the better angels of their nature, grads are told
Acclaimed documentarian Ken Burns spoke to graduating Vanderbilt seniors during Senior Day and was awarded the Nichols-Chancellor's Medal. Read MoreMay 11, 2017
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Women’s Center begins new monthly parenting group May 17
The Margaret Cuninggim Women's Center at Vanderbilt is hosting a new group that will meet monthly. Called Parenting at Vandy, it is open to anyone with an interest in parenting. Read MoreMay 11, 2017
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School of Nursing parking lot closing May 15
A parking lot on 21st Avenue South, Lot 7, will close permanently Monday, May 15, as the university begins work on the new 29,947-square-foot addition to the School of Nursing. Lot 7 will be converted to a green space, with a drive that will allow for drop off at the entry of the renovated facility. Read MoreMay 11, 2017