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Arts and Science senior named Churchill Scholar
Jarrod Shilts, a senior from Boston, has been named one of 15 recipients of the Churchill Scholarship, which provides funding to pursue a master’s degree in a STEM discipline at Cambridge University in England. Read MoreJan 27, 2017
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Neanderthal DNA research and Affordable Care Act in weekly roundup of VU news stories
Neanderthal DNA research at Vanderbilt and the Affordable Care Act appeared in this week's roundup of VU news stories for the week of Jan. 23. Read MoreJan 27, 2017
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NFL player and LGBT trailblazer Michael Sam to speak at Vanderbilt
Michael Sam, an American football defensive end who made history when he came out as gay ahead of the 2014 NFL draft, will speak at Vanderbilt Thursday, Feb. 16, as part of the Chancellor’s Lecture Series. Read MoreJan 27, 2017
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Re:VU brochures for 2017 now available
The annual Re:VU brochure of Vanderbilt University's most commonly requested facts and figures is now available for 2017. Request your copies today. Read MoreJan 26, 2017
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Art department presents Cusomato’s ‘Frontier’ exhibit Feb. 16–March 17
The Department of Arts presents 'Frontier,' an exhibit of paintings by Vanderbilt Senior Lecturer of Art Farrar Hood Cusomato, Feb. 16–March 17. Read MoreJan 26, 2017
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Get the lowdown on Nashville’s Food Waste Initiative Feb. 1
A citywide effort to feed hungry people with food that otherwise would be wasted will be explained Feb. 1 at the downtown Nashville Public Library. Read MoreJan 26, 2017
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SECURITY NOTICE: Sexual assault on campus
On Jan. 26, 2017, VUPD received a report from a Campus Security Authority that a female student was sexually assaulted by a male student in a campus residence hall the evening of Jan. 22, 2017. Read MoreJan 26, 2017
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Baroud receives inaugural Littlejohn Dean Faculty Fellowship
A civil engineering professor who develops tools that improve infrastructure systems’ reliability and recovery from disasters like hurricanes and floods has received the inaugural Littlejohn Dean Faculty Fellowship. Read MoreJan 26, 2017
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Author Ibram X. Kendi to discuss racism at Vanderbilt forum
The author of the 2016 National Book Award for Nonfiction will speak at Vanderbilt Feb. 1. Read MoreJan 26, 2017
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Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet visits Blair for residency and concert
The Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet visits the Blair School of Music for a three-day residency Jan. 31–Feb. 2 as part of an ongoing collaborative relationship with Blair. Read MoreJan 26, 2017
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Six from Vanderbilt to speak at TEDxNashville March 17–18
Astrophysicists, artists, celebrity chefs and clinical psychologists will be among the speakers at the eighth annual TEDxNashville. Read MoreJan 25, 2017
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January issue of provost’s ‘Open Dore’ newsletter now available
Read the January 2017 issue of "The Open Dore," Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente’s newsletter, which is now available online. Read MoreJan 25, 2017
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iLens: ‘Karski & the Lords of Humanity’ Jan. 26
Vanderbilt's International Lens film series presents Karski & the Lords of Humanity on Thursday, Jan. 26, in Sarratt Cinema. Read MoreJan 25, 2017
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Hot Chocolate 15/5k will close roads near campus Feb. 11
The Hot Chocolate 15/5k is coming to Nashville on Saturday, Feb. 11. Road closures will be in effect, including two westbound lanes of West End Avenue from 25th Avenue to 26th Avenue from approximately 6:50 to 9:50 a.m. Read MoreJan 25, 2017
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WOW: ‘Ghost Mining Towns in Mongolia and Appalachia’ Feb. 8
International Student and Scholar Services invites you to World on Wednesdays, where the Vanderbilt community engages in presentations, informal conversations and topical lectures on global issues. Read MoreJan 25, 2017
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Celebrate Heart Month with Health Plus Count on Your Heart events
February is National Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. You can greatly reduce your risk by leading a healthy lifestyle. Read MoreJan 25, 2017
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Learn about heart health at National Wear Red Day Feb. 3
Attend an informative discussion on cholesterol with Julie B. Damp, associate professor of medicine and associate director of the Cardiovascular Training Program. Wear red to this event and get a heart-healthy lunch while supplies last. Read MoreJan 25, 2017
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Wellcast: What you need to know about cervical cancer
Dr. Ronald Alvarez, professor and chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at VUMC, discusses the basics of cervical cancer, including risk factors, symptoms, screening, prevention, and resources available at Vanderbilt and within the community. Read MoreJan 25, 2017
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Learn about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia research at public forum
Vanderbilt researchers will discuss their groundbreaking studies on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia at an upcoming forum, and the public is invited to attend. Read MoreJan 25, 2017
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‘Invictus’ art exhibition inspired by Vanderbilt student’s African American studies
An art exhibition inspired by a Vanderbilt undergraduate student's course work in African American history will be hosted by Religion in the Arts and Contemporary Culture at the Divinity School. Read MoreJan 25, 2017