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Vanderbilt nurses take first place at Hot Chicken Festival
The team of Melissa Morton and Katie Forrester, nurse practitioners for the trauma service at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, tied for first place in the amateur category at the 2014 Music City Hot Chicken Festival. Read MoreAug 15, 2014
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University-wide limited submission opportunity: Allen Distinguished Investigators Program
Vanderbilt may nominate two candidates for the 2015 Paul G. Allen Foundation’s Distinguished Investigators Program. Read MoreAug 15, 2014
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‘Vanderbilt Hustler’ launches vanderbilthustler.com
The "Vanderbilt Hustler" has launched vanderbilthustler.com to serve as its official website and online presence. The new URL replaces insidevandy.com. Read MoreAug 15, 2014
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Levi Watkins Jr. Lecture to feature DeBaun
The Levi Watkins Jr. Lecture will be held Oct. 14, featuring keynote speaker Michael R. DeBaun. Read MoreAug 15, 2014
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Peabody Library getting new fire safety system
An enhanced fire safety system will be installed in the Peabody Library this fall. Read MoreAug 15, 2014
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Sheryll Cashin to give fresh take on affirmative action Sept. 4 at Vanderbilt
Georgetown University law professor and Vanderbilt alumna Sheryll Cashin will discuss her new book on affirmative action Sept. 4 in the first Chancellor's Lecture of the academic year. Read MoreAug 15, 2014
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Free soccer game part of SEC Network launch party
The Commodore soccer team welcomes UAB at 4 p.m. Thursday for an exhibition game at the VU Soccer/Lacrosse Complex. The game will be part of the SEC Network’s launch party and broadcast on SEC Network +, the network’s digital platform at secnetwork.com. Read MoreAug 13, 2014
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Weight Watchers at Work announces new session
(Image courtesy of Weight Watchers) A new academic year is the perfect time for a fresh start. If you’ve been thinking about joining Weight Watchers at Work, now is the time to do it! A new 10-week session runs Sept. 3 through Nov. 5. The cost is $125 for… Read MoreAug 13, 2014
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‘Subjects with Objects’ opens Sept. 4; gallery talk Sept. 10
Painter Jonathan Richter and poet DKM will discuss various pieces and processes involved in the creation of “Subjects With Objects: A Unique Collection of Art & Text by Jonathan Richter and DKM” showing at the Divinity School Art Room (G-20) from Sept. 4 through Nov. 13. This talk is free and open… Read MoreAug 13, 2014
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Get deep discounts at Barnes & Noble sidewalk sale
Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt. (Vanderbilt University) Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt will conduct a summer sidewalk sale Aug. 14-17 during regular store hours. Already marked down clearance section items will be reduced an additional 50 percent. The Vanderbilt employee discount does not apply to sale items. For more… Read MoreAug 13, 2014
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New health coaching certificate program to be offered this fall
Vanderbilt will offer a certificate program for health professionals to educate them in helping patients set realistic health goals and provide support in reaching them. Read MoreAug 13, 2014
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Move in begins on campus
Move in has begun at the newly opened Warren and Moore Colleges on the northeast corner of campus. Read MoreAug 13, 2014
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First all-Vanderbilt undergraduate research fair and poster session Sept. 1
The Office of Honor Scholarships and Vanderbilt Undergraduate Summer Research Program are hosting Vanderbilt’s first university-wide, interdisciplinary undergraduate poster session. Read MoreAug 13, 2014
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Division of Administration announces organizational changes
Vanderbilt’s Division of Administration has announced organizational changes affecting two of its offices. Read MoreAug 13, 2014
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Department of Infection Prevention offers Ebola safety information
National and international health authorities are working to control a large, ongoing outbreak of the Ebola virus involving areas in West Africa. There are currently no reports of endemic cases of Ebola infection in the United States. There is no vaccine to prevent Ebola infection. Once someone is infected,… Read MoreAug 13, 2014
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Employees celebrated at Vandy Chills
Faculty and staff enjoyed ice cream and other frozen treats and the opportunity to connect with their co-workers during Vandy Chills on Aug. 8. Read MoreAug 13, 2014
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Watch football team practice, get free food Aug. 19
The Commodore football team invites all faculty, staff and their families to watch a practice on Aug. 19 and enjoy a free hotdog or hamburger hot off the grill while doing so. Read MoreAug 12, 2014
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Culbertson to lead Executive Development Institute at Owen
Skip Culbertson will be the new executive director at Owen's Executive Development Institute. He starts work Sept. 1. Read MoreAug 12, 2014
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Is math hard because we’re teaching it wrong?
Introducing concepts before equations may make it easier to learn math, according to a new Vanderbilt study. Read MoreAug 12, 2014
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Size matters when convincing your brain to eat healthier foods
Playing with the portions of good and not-so-good-for-you foods is better than trying to eliminate bad foods, says a Vanderbilt study. Read MoreAug 11, 2014