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Goddu receives 2014 Chancellor’s Cup
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos presented the 2014 Chancellor’s Cup to Associate Professor of English Teresa Goddu during a surprise ceremony Oct. 7 in Benson Hall with many of Goddu’s colleagues and students looking on. Read MoreOct 8, 2014
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Flu vaccines continue at VCH, VUH, One Hundred Oaks, other locations
If you missed Flulapalooza, the Occupational Health Clinic will be giving flu shots at more than 100 onsite locations. Read MoreOct 8, 2014
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Free Commodore basketball fan event is Nov. 2
The Vanderbilt men’s and women’s basketball teams will host the first-ever Basketball Dore Jam fan event on Sunday, Nov. 2, from 2 to 4 p.m. in Memorial Gym. Read MoreOct 8, 2014
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Vanderbilt marks African American milestones
It's been 50 years since eight African American students first enrolled as undergraduates at Vanderbilt. The university is marking this and other milestones with a new website and with banners displayed in a central location on campus. Read MoreOct 8, 2014
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Vanderbilt represented at this weekend’s Southern Festival of Books
The Robert Penn Warren Center for the Humanities will co-sponsor a special track of veteran-focused readings, discussions and performances at this year's Southern Festival of Books, which also features appearances by Vanderbilt faculty, staff, students and alumni. Read MoreOct 8, 2014
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Zeppos named to Fulbright Canada board
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Foundation for Educational Exchange Between Canada and the United States of America, also known as Fulbright Canada. Read MoreOct 8, 2014
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New faculty: Jordan studies sleep disorders in children
As one of the few board-certified pediatric sleep specialists in the region, Atia Jordan works with a multidisciplinary team to address sleep concerns in an effort to improve the overall health and well-being of her patients. Read MoreOct 8, 2014
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New faculty: Shinall explores link between weight and workplace discrimination
Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination by employers in five areas: race, color, religion, sex and national origin. What Jennifer Shinall wants to know—should weight become the sixth? Read MoreOct 8, 2014
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Enroll in dependent day care FSA during Open Enrollment
Today's tip: Dependent day care flexible spending accounts can be used to pay for day care services for eligible dependents so that you can continue to work and know that your dependents are being cared for. Read MoreOct 7, 2014
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Blair School to host ‘A Conversation with Sheryl Crow’ Nov. 4
Musician Sheryl Crow will speak in Ingram Hall at the Blair School of Music Nov. 4 as part of the school’s Conversations Series. The event is free and open to the public. Read MoreOct 7, 2014
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Ebola not likely, but VUMC is prepared
Armed with a validated and orchestrated plan, Vanderbilt University Medical Center is prepared to safely and effectively treat patients with the bloodborne disease Ebola, should the need arise. Read MoreOct 7, 2014
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Flulapalooza vaccinations top 13,000
More than 13,000 faculty, staff and students received free flu shots at last week’s Flulapalooza, Vanderbilt’s annual mass vaccination drill. Read MoreOct 7, 2014
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Humphrey Fellows confab with Jay Steele on MNPS Academies
Jay Steele, chief academic officer for Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, met with Vanderbilt’s Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows to discuss The Academies of Nashville, a model in use in 12 Metro Nashville public high schools. Read MoreOct 7, 2014
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Federal authorities offer reward for suspect in attempted abduction
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of Scott Douglas Wallace, the suspect in an incident involving a Tennessee State University student on the Vanderbilt campus Sept. 21. Read MoreOct 7, 2014
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Christiansen named vice provost for university enrollment affairs
Douglas L. Christiansen has been reappointed dean of admissions and financial aid and named to the newly designated position of vice provost for university enrollment affairs. Read MoreOct 6, 2014
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Religion in the Arts presents Nashville artist Alicia Henry
"A Work in Progress" is the title of artist and Fisk University professor Alicia Henry's lecture at Vanderbilt Divinity School Oct. 9. Read MoreOct 6, 2014
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Third-shift custodial services move to external partner
Aramark is now providing custodial services for university buildings that had been serviced by Plant Operations during the third shift, which takes place between 11 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. The change was effective Oct. 5. Read MoreOct 6, 2014
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Babies & You: Choosing a pediatrician Oct. 16
"Choosing a Pediatrician" is the topic of discussion at this free event. Read MoreOct 3, 2014
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McCammon and Isaac inducted into the Sociological Research Association
Two Vanderbilt sociologists have been inducted into the Sociological Research Association. Read MoreOct 3, 2014
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Celebrate new home for rare Korean artifact Oct. 9
A rare Korean funerary statue that has resided for nearly 45 years outside of Payne Hall on the Peabody College campus is being restored in its new home at Cohen Memorial Hall. Read MoreOct 3, 2014