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What’s On My Mind: The bright points of 2018
Dec. 21, 2018—Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos reflects on Vanderbilt's work, progress and accomplishments over the past 12 months in his final column of 2018.
Vanderbilt Osher winter term: Innovation, ‘Julius Caesar’ and more
Dec. 21, 2018—Innovative thinking in the digital age, women in the civil rights movement and acting for opera are among the winter 2019 classes offered by Vanderbilt’s Osher Institute for Lifelong Learners.
I Am Vanderbilt: Scott Glasgow
Dec. 21, 2018—As Vanderbilt University’s senior special events coordinator, Scott Glasgow says the absolute best part of his job is “game day.”
Forceno and Casey honored with Chancellor’s Heart and Soul awards
Dec. 21, 2018—Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos surprised VIRG’s Linda Forceno and Maureen Casey at the Mass Spectrometry Research Center with the Heart and Soul Staff Appreciation Award just prior to Winter Break.
Merrikh Lab working to defeat drug-resistant superbugs
Dec. 20, 2018—New Vanderbilt University biochemistry professor Houra Merrikh is working to defeat drug-resistant superbugs by blocking a molecule they need to mutate rapidly.
Rett Syndrome Education Day marked launch of comprehensive VKC Rett Syndrome Program
Dec. 20, 2018—On Oct. 27, families, clinicians, researchers, community professionals and service providers gathered for a daylong conference in partnership with Rettsydrome.org highlighting the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Rett Syndrome Program.
MLK Day lecture: ‘Diversity, Inclusion and Equity—Our Collective Responsibility’ Jan. 21
Dec. 20, 2018—Deborah Deas, professor of psychiatry and Mark and Pam Rubin Dean of the School of Medicine and chief executive officer for clinical affairs at the University of California–Riverside, will discuss "Diversity, Inclusion and Equity: Our Collective Responsibility" from noon to 1 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 21, in Light Hall, Room 208.
Mindful parenting topic of Parenting Group meeting Jan. 10
Dec. 20, 2018—Mary Agee, mindfulness coordinator at the University School of Nashville, will discuss mindful parenting at the next meeting of the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center’s Parenting Group.
Vanderbilt plays in Texas Bowl Dec. 27: What you need to know
Dec. 20, 2018—The Commodores have punched their ticket to the postseason and will take on Baylor University in the Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium in Houston on Dec. 27. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. CST.
Registration for 2019 REDCap Day event opens Jan. 11
Dec. 20, 2018—Save the date, Tuesday, Feb. 26, for the 2019 REDCap Day event.
Therapeutic Antibody Discovery and Development event is Jan. 23
Dec. 19, 2018—The event aims to expose faculty and staff to therapeutic antibody discovery in an academic setting and foster interest in submission of innovative ideas for antibody targets through an upcoming RFP for Ancora, the collaboration between Vanderbilt and Deerfield.
Use the Start! Physical Activity Program to help with New Year’s resolutions
Dec. 19, 2018—The START! Physical Activity tracker helps you track your activity and encourages you to live an active lifestyle.