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Employee Service Center reps recognized for exceptional service
In honor of customer service week, Vanderbilt Human Resources is recognizing the nine ESC reps for their dedication to assisting more than 23,000 Vanderbilt employees year-round. Read MoreOct 3, 2014
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Be clear about purpose when starting a charter school
A key to successfully launching a charter school is clear communication about the need and purpose for the new school, according to a report from researchers at Vanderbilt’s Peabody College. Read MoreOct 3, 2014
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37th Annual Holocaust Lecture Series kicks off Oct. 7
The series explores the role of science and scientists in relation to the Holocaust. Read MoreOct 3, 2014
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Take Mayor Dean’s 5K Challenge Nov. 9
Join Nashville Mayor Karl Dean for a free 3.1 mile walk/run in Nashville on Sunday, Nov. 9! Read MoreOct 3, 2014
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Commodore Award winners recognized at campus celebration
The Commodore Award, Vanderbilt’s highest staff honor, was presented to two staff members during the Service Awards Celebration Oct. 1 in Langford Auditorium. Read MoreOct 3, 2014
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‘The Oatmeal’ cartoonist and distance runner Matthew Inman to sign book Oct. 10
Matthew Inman, a.k.a. The Oatmeal, will stop by Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt to discuss and sign his latest book Oct. 10. Read MoreOct 3, 2014
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Learn about Open Enrollment, ask questions during live webinars
New for Open Enrollment this year, HR experts will host live webinars providing an overview of your Open Enrollment options as well as the opportunity to ask questions. Read MoreOct 3, 2014
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Two notable educators join Vanderbilt Engineering School’s Board of Visitors
Two notable educators – Jim Conwell and Jay Walsh – will join the School of Engineering’s Board of Visitors at its fall meeting on campus Friday, Oct. 10. Read MoreOct 3, 2014
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‘Queen of Carbon’ to speak at VINSE Colloquium
Acclaimed MIT Professor of Physics and Electrical Engineering, Emerita, Mildred Dresselhaus will speak at the next VINSE Colloquium. Read MoreOct 3, 2014
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New facility devoted to multiscale modeling opens on Music Row
Vanderbilt's School of Engineering has opened a unique research facility focused on Multiscale Modeling and Simulation on Music Row. Read MoreOct 3, 2014
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WOW features Ingram Scholarship Program’s Andrew Legen
World on Wednesdays, presented by International Student and Scholar Services, features a different topic of global interest each week. Read MoreOct 3, 2014
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New VPN certificate implemented Oct. 15; some will need to take action
Beginning Oct. 15 at 7 a.m., the Vanderbilt IT Network Security team will implement a change that imports a new certificate and will result in cost savings and improve support. Read MoreOct 3, 2014
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Vanderbilt discount on upcoming TPAC shows
Vanderbilt staff and faculty are eligible for a discount on tickets to select performances of upcoming shows at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. Read MoreOct 3, 2014
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New faculty: Maxwell studies trauma recovery in older population
Working in trauma and critical care for most of her career, Cathy Maxwell noticed profound differences among older patients and their responses to injury. Her curiosity led her to become a nurse researcher in this area. Read MoreOct 3, 2014
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Stronger Arts/Stronger Cities presents Public Library Foundation’s Hughes
Stronger Arts/Stronger Cities will continue Oct. 23 with NPL Foundation president Tari Hughes as speaker. Read MoreOct 3, 2014
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New faculty: Inoue brings expertise in field of econometrics
Econometrics, the means by which economic ideas are tested and measured, brings theoretical, methodological and applied economics into one discipline. “You get a little bit of everything,” Atsushi Inoue said. Read MoreOct 3, 2014
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Learn about health care Flexible Spending Accounts
Open Enrollment starts next week. Today’s tip is a reminder that Vanderbilt employees are eligible to fund two different types of flexible spending accounts, also known as FSAs. Read MoreOct 3, 2014
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Panel discussion highlights life and legacy of Bishop Joseph Johnson
An esteemed group of panelists will reflect on Bishop Joseph A. Johnson Jr. as a scholar, a bishop and a civil rights activist in honor of the 100th anniversary of his birth and the 60th anniversary of his graduation as Vanderbilt’s first African American student. Read MoreOct 2, 2014
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Vanderbilt alumnus to lecture on Chinese funerary art
A Chinese art curator from the Ringling Museum of Art who is a Vanderbilt alumnus will speak at Cohen Memorial Hall Oct. 9. Read MoreOct 2, 2014
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Security bug Shellshock puts operating systems at risk
Mac and Linux users should be on the lookout for any software updates sent in the coming days from Apple to address the Shellshock security bug. Read MoreOct 2, 2014