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Learn to cook budget friendly, heart-healthy meals at Dayani Center
Jump-start 2015 with budget friendly, heart-healthy meals with a cooking class Jan. 22 at the Vanderbilt Dayani Center for Health and Wellness. Read MoreJan 6, 2015
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What I did over winter break: Engineers continue cutting-edge research
Relieved undergrads jetted off for winter break a few weeks ago, leaving the halls at the School of Engineering almost unnervingly empty. But anyone in need of company could find labs full of Ph.D. candidates hard at work on their research. Read MoreJan 6, 2015
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Area leaders host community forum on poor health and effects on quality of life, economy
Leading business, health care and civic officials will hold a Nashville Community Health Forum at Vanderbilt on Jan. 14 focused on the chronically poor health condition of Davidson County and Tennessee residents. Read MoreJan 6, 2015
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Vanderbilt allergist offers tips to deal with suddenly changing temperatures
John Fahrenholz, assistant professor of medicine who practices at the Vanderbilt Asthma, Sinus and Allergy Program, says that whipsawing temperatures can be a real challenge for people with allergies—and for the rest of us, too. Read MoreJan 6, 2015
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New session of Weight Watchers at Work starts Jan. 14
Weight Watchers at Work is starting a new session for the new year on Wednesday, Jan. 14. Read MoreJan 6, 2015
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Autism Tennessee: ‘Supporting Parents for Healthier Outcomes’ Jan. 9
Autism Tennessee’s parent representatives respond to an average of 3,000 requests for resources and support each year. Staff and researchers wanted to quantify how this support was enriching people’s lives. They will report their findings at a community breakfast on Jan. 9. Read MoreJan 5, 2015
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Find a healthier you in the new year at the VRWC
The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center is kicking off 2015 with several new fitness initiatives. Read MoreJan 5, 2015
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Get discounts on ‘Kinky Boots,’ ‘Dreamcoat,’ Dr. John, more at TPAC
Vanderbilt staff and faculty are eligible for a discount on tickets to select performances of the following upcoming shows at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. Read MoreJan 5, 2015
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Flood control efforts in Bangladesh exacerbate flooding, threaten millions
A low-lying island in Southwest Bangladesh provides a dramatic foretaste of the impact facing 10 percent of the world's population in terms of global sea level rise due to unforeseen consequences of last century's flood control efforts, according to a new Vanderbilt interdisciplinary study. Read MoreJan 5, 2015
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IT Support: Contact information for VU and VUMC Help Desks
To ensure that Vanderbilt faculty and staff receive the best IT support possible, Vanderbilt IT wants to make the community aware of how to access the designated support teams for the university and Medical Center. Read MoreJan 4, 2015
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Vanderbilt research stories land on ‘Ed Week’ year-end lists
Vanderbilt research landed on several 'Education Week' year-end lists for 2014. Read MoreJan 2, 2015
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American abstract artists featured in Fine Arts Gallery exhibition
The exhibit highlights the American Abstract Artists group, which was founded at a time when abstract art was not met with great acclaim. Read MoreJan 2, 2015
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‘Child Care: What to Look For’ Jan. 15
Learn about important considerations and options for quality child care on Jan. 15 at noon. Read MoreJan 2, 2015
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Wellcasts: Taking inventory in the new year
This time of year, we often take stock of where we are, where we’ve been and where we want to be. Read MoreJan 2, 2015
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Will preparation services available for free to employees
If you are enrolled in supplemental life insurance through Vanderbilt, or are benefits-eligible and have Vanderbilt-paid basic life insurance coverage, you can take advantage of free will preparation services. Read MoreJan 2, 2015
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Renowned theology professor Edward Farley has died
Edward Farley, a retired Divinity professor, prolific writer on theological education, and musician, will be remembered during a Jan. 3 memorial service at Second Presbyterian Church. Read MoreDec 31, 2014
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What is the good life?
Looking at similarities between different cultures can tell us a lot about what "the good life" means for everyone, says anthropologist Ted Fischer. Read MoreDec 29, 2014
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Baseball coach Tim Corbin named Tennessean Sports Person of the Year
Patriotic. Humble. Mentor. Champion. Those are just a few words that aptly describe Vanderbilt baseball coach Tim Corbin. Today, we add a few more: The Tennessean Sports Person of the Year. Read MoreDec 26, 2014
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The most popular research news stories of 2014
Electricity, learning, marijuana, outer space and planet Earth were the hot topics of 2014. Read MoreDec 26, 2014
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Life Phase Series: ‘A non-diet approach to healthy weight’
The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center and Health Plus present “A Non-Diet Approach to Healthy Weight” from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, and again from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Jan. 14 in the VRWC Demonstration Kitchen. Read MoreDec 23, 2014