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World on Wednesdays seeks presenters for spring 2015 semester
International Student and Scholar Services is seeking students, faculty, staff and community members who may be interested in collaborating with ISSS for its upcoming World on Wednesdays (WOW) program during spring 2015 as presenters of diverse and international topics. Read MoreNov 19, 2014
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Weintraub to discuss ‘Exoplanets, Extraterrestrial Life and Religion’
The possibility of extraterrestrial life and its impact on religion is the subject of Professor of Astronomy David Weintraub’s latest book, which he'll discuss in a free campus lecture on Thursday. Read MoreNov 19, 2014
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Gifted men and women define success differently, 40-year study says
New Vanderbilt research shows that gender plays a role in how once super-smart teens define success in mid-life. Read MoreNov 18, 2014
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Up close with Provost Susan Wente
In the fall of 1980, Susan Wente entered college with a plan. The forensic and drama talent she’d displayed as a high school student in Emmetsburg, Iowa, had earned her a college scholarship, but Wente had settled on an eminently practical course of study—dental hygiene. Read MoreNov 18, 2014
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HR Employee Service Center to close temporarily Nov. 19
The Human Resources Employee Service Center will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 8 a.m. to noon for a staff in-service. Read MoreNov 18, 2014
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Documentary, panel discussion to explore ‘The American Nurse’
The lives and work of five nurses on the front lines of the biggest issues facing America—aging, war, prisons and poverty—are explored in a new documentary film that will screen Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the Carmike Bellevue 8. Read MoreNov 17, 2014
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Enjoy free lunchtime women’s basketball game Nov. 24
Vanderbilt faculty and staff are invited to spend their lunchtime watching the women’s basketball team take on Saint Louis University in a regular-season game on Monday, Nov. 24. Read MoreNov 17, 2014
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Vanderbilt University and Medical Center take steps to ensure continued vibrancy and growth
Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos today announced the institution is embarking on a process to reconfigure Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a not-for-profit academic medical center that is financially distinct from the university. The move will give the medical center increased financial independence while preserving and growing the collaboration that has resulted in Vanderbilt's research, education and medical excellence. Read MoreNov 14, 2014
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Message from the Chancellor about steps to ensure continued vibrancy and growth for VU and VUMC
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos (Vanderbilt) Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) are recognized throughout our country and around the globe as leaders in education, research, service to humanity and medical excellence. We have long benefited from shared institutional goals and values. Bolstered by all ten colleges… Read MoreNov 14, 2014
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Library to offer lecture and workshop on geographic information systems
In celebration of worldwide Geographic Information Sciences (GIS) Day, the Jean and Alexander Heard Library is offering a pair of events Nov. 19. Read MoreNov 14, 2014
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VU Center for Latin American Studies and Nashville Opera announce collaboration
A new collaboration between the Center for Latin American Studies and Nashville Opera will expand programming around the first opera in Spanish to be presented in Nashville. Read MoreNov 14, 2014
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Spend Tortellini Tuesday with the provost at Rand Nov. 18
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente will serve some of her family’s favorite dishes to students at Lunch Paper in Rand Hall during a special Tortellini Tuesday Nov. 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. Read MoreNov 14, 2014
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Organic farming, nutrition experts convene at Vanderbilt for TN Local Food Summit
"Volunteer Gardener" host Jeff Poppen will join a host of national experts on organic farming and nutrition for a series of workshops and cooking demonstrations Dec. 5, 6 and 7 at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreNov 13, 2014
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Set a quit date; Great American Smokeout is Nov. 20
If you have thought about quitting smoking, consider using the Great American Smokeout, Nov. 20, as your quit date. Read MoreNov 13, 2014
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Wellcast: Diabetes prevention – make a change for life
This week’s wellcast focuses on the Diabetes Prevention Program, a Health Plus initiative geared toward Vanderbilt faculty and staff who have pre-diabetes or are at high risk for developing type-2 diabetes. Read MoreNov 13, 2014
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Limited submission opportunity: Macy Faculty Scholars Program
Vanderbilt University may nominate one candidate each from the School of Medicine and the School of Nursing for the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation’s Faculty Scholars Program. This award provides $100,000 per year for up to two years. Read MoreNov 13, 2014
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Mini-grants available for partnerships between community organizations, academic researchers
The Meharry-Vanderbilt Community Engaged Research Core is pleased to announce a new round of Community Engaged Research Mini-Grants, available for activities that promote ongoing, mutually beneficial, health-oriented research partnerships between community organizations and academic researchers. Read MoreNov 13, 2014
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Fundraiser featuring Reba McEntire, Time Jumpers benefits lung cancer research
"Dawn Sears and Friends," a fundraiser to benefit lung cancer research at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, is scheduled for Nov. 30 at Depot Square in Gallatin, Tennessee. Reba McEntire, The Time Jumpers, Riders in the Sky and Olympic figure skating great Scott Hamilton will be featured. Read MoreNov 13, 2014
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Overnight road closure near hospital entrance continues Nov. 17-21
The north entrance drive for Vanderbilt University Hospital will be closed from Monday, Nov. 17, through Friday, Nov. 21, between 10 p.m.–4:30 a.m. each night. Read MoreNov 13, 2014
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Faculty Senate meeting minutes for October 2014 available online
Minutes from the Vanderbilt Faculty Senate’s Oct. 9 meeting are now available online on the Faculty Senate website. Read MoreNov 13, 2014