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Women’s Center Work-Life Workshops: ‘Developing Moral Leadership’ Nov. 16
Kat Baker, associate director of Vanderbilt's Cal Turner Program for Moral Leadership in the Professions, will be featured in the next installment of the Margaret Cuninggim Women's Center's Work-Life Workshops. Baker will discuss "Developing Moral Leadership" on Wednesday, Nov. 16. Read MoreNov 10, 2016
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Where would you like to see more outdoor recycling containers?
Vanderbilt’s Sustainability and Environmental Management Office is seeking input on where additional outdoor recycling containers should be located across campus. Read MoreNov 10, 2016
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Learn about copyright clearance for course readings with SIPX
Trainer Betsy Post-Garza, customer success manager for Ex Libris-ProQuest Learning Solutions, will return to the Vanderbilt campus Nov. 15 and 16 to provide instruction and support for using SIPX to manage and streamline the copyright clearance process with Blackboard and coursepacks. Read MoreNov 10, 2016
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‘Policing and the Black Lives Matter Movement’ Nov. 14
This event brings Arjun Sethi to Flynn Auditorium to discuss the realities of police brutality, the system of policing, the criminal justice system, and the growth of the Black Lives Matter Movement in response to these realities. Read MoreNov 10, 2016
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Zeppos, Randall, Diggs reflect on election, lessons drawn from Hamilton
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and Writer-in-residence Alice Randall gathered in Langford Auditorium Wednesday evening to discuss Alexander Hamilton's influence on contemporary American politics, but it was the previous day’s momentous presidential election that pervaded the conversation. Daveed Diggs, a Tony winner for the hit Broadway musical "Hamilton," participated in a separate discussion as part of the event. Read MoreNov 10, 2016
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Take a look inside the Wond’ry
Students, faculty, staff, and business and community members filled the Wond'ry Nov. 9 at an open house featuring tours, makerspace demonstrations and more. See a video of the event. Read MoreNov 10, 2016
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Join provost for next Open Dore On Location Nov. 15
Vanderbilt faculty and staff are invited to attend 'Open Dore On Location' with Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan Wente on Nov. 15. Read MoreNov 10, 2016
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Exhibition explores role of art therapy in mental health recovery
A Department of Art exhibition examining the role of art therapy in the recovery process of patients being treated for mental disorders has been curated by alumna Lindsey Lybrand. Read MoreNov 10, 2016
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Participants needed to study metabolic effects of the timing of meals
A Vanderbilt research effort is interested in how the time of day that you eat may affect your energy and weight. Researchers will examine your energy (metabolism) on two separate occasions, each time for two and a half days in an enclosed room (called a “whole-room calorimeter”) that measures energy balance. Read MoreNov 9, 2016
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Get friends and family discount for Vanderbilt vs. Ole Miss
Vanderbilt Athletics would like to thank loyal faculty and staff members by offering a special deal for the Vanderbilt vs. Ole Miss football game on Nov. 19. Read MoreNov 9, 2016
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Vanderbilt Opera Theatre presents Mark Adamo’s ‘Little Women’
Vanderbilt Opera Theatre and Vanderbilt University Orchestra present "Little Women" in Ingram Hall Friday, Nov. 11, and Sunday, Nov. 13. Composer Mark Adamo will give a talk at 7:15 p.m. prior to the Friday show. Read MoreNov 9, 2016
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Vanderbilt Classifieds now a secure site
The Vanderbilt Classifieds, a free online service for Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students, now requires users to log in using their VUnetID and password. Read MoreNov 9, 2016
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Computer science professors, peers teach mobile cloud computing to diverse majors
Thanks to the Cross-College Teaching Initiative that began this semester, computer science professors Doug Schmidt and Jules White launched the University Course "Tackling Big Questions with Mobile Cloud Computing." Read MoreNov 8, 2016
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Over 350 college students team up for weekend of hacking Nov. 11-13 at Vanderbilt
Students from Vanderbilt and schools such as Purdue, Georgia Tech and the University of Illinois will work around the clock during VandyHacks, a hackathon, or invention marathon, Nov. 11-13. Read MoreNov 8, 2016
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Hispanic role models integral to success of VU’s HTI scholars
The opportunity to learn from Latino/a role models in the academy is among the benefits of being a Hispanic Theological Initiative fellow, according to two Vanderbilt Graduate Department of Religion students. Read MoreNov 8, 2016
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Master of Public Health program offers information sessions
Vanderbilt’s Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) program prepares leaders to take on today’s most pressing and complex health challenges. Learn more about our innovative program from M.P.H. faculty members, current students and program staff at one of our upcoming campus information sessions. Read MoreNov 8, 2016
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My Southern Health: What to know about genetic testing and personalized medicine
Personalized medicine is about tailoring treatment to individual patients based on their genetics. Georgia L. Wiesner, director of the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center’s Clinical and Translational Hereditary Cancer Program, explains the “4 Ps” of personalized medicine and the benefits it offers. Read MoreNov 8, 2016
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Johnson, emeritus biomedical engineering professor, dies
L. Ensign Johnson Jr., an emeritus professor who early in his career was one of three faculty members to lay the foundation for the biomedical engineering department at Vanderbilt, died Nov. 3. He was 85. Read MoreNov 8, 2016
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Calling all Vanderbilt startups: Flash Pitch competition is Dec. 1
Vanderbilt's Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization and the Wond’ry are hosting a Flash Pitch competition for students. Similar to the popular television show "Shark Tank," participants will have 90 seconds to present their winning ideas to a panel of investors and entrepreneurship experts. Read MoreNov 7, 2016
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Zeppos kicks off Chancellor Charters with interfaith tour
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos led his inaugural Chancellor Charter Nov. 5, guiding approximately 30 students, faculty and staff on an interfaith tour of Nashville and sharing some of the city’s history. Read MoreNov 7, 2016