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University saves more than $200,000; Commons Center is Energy Bowl winner
Energy conservation measures taken on the Vanderbilt campus during December’s Energy Bowl Challenge resulted in more than $200,000 in energy savings, according to Vanderbilt Plant Operations and the Sustainability and Environmental Management Office. Read MoreJan 23, 2014
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University to reduce energy consumption due to extreme cold
(iStockphoto) As the weekend approaches, extreme cold temperatures are forecast for the Middle Tennessee area. As a result, various public utilities have asked that Vanderbilt University reduce its energy consumption to prevent strain on the power grid. The university will comply with this request by reducing heat to certain… Read MoreJan 23, 2014
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‘Trails’ offers unexpected moments for walks through campus
The Kefi Project, an organization dedicated to the creation of public art on the Vanderbilt campus, launched its newest installation, “Trails,” on Jan. 21. Read MoreJan 22, 2014
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Jazz innovator Jon Batiste and Stay Human perform Jan. 26
Great Performances at Vanderbilt presents jazz innovator Jon Batiste and Stay Human at 6 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Blair School of Music’s Ingram Hall. Read MoreJan 22, 2014
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Questions about braces? This live chat is for you
(iStockphotos) If you are interested in braces — no matter your age or needs — you’ll want to take part in a live online chat with a Vanderbilt University Medical Center orthodontist. Richard Shin, DDS, assistant professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, will answer questions from online users on… Read MoreJan 22, 2014
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Vanderbilt Weight Workshop offers free orientation
(iStockphoto) The Vanderbilt Dayani Center for Health and Wellness, in conjunction with the Health Plus faculty and staff health and wellness program, offers the Vanderbilt Weight Workshop, a holistic approach for adults to promote healthy nutrition, motivation, physical activity, empowerment and well-being. The next session will be offered on… Read MoreJan 22, 2014
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Health Plus offers tips for making exercise fun
(Vanderbilt University) If exercise is so good for us, why is it so hard to do? Exercise doesn’t have to be a chore. It can be fun, give you energy and relieve stress. Finding activities that you enjoy and making a plan that will fit your schedule can help. You… Read MoreJan 22, 2014
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Blair, MNPS efforts in harmony when it comes to music education in schools
Blair School of Music is collaborating with Metro Nashville Public Schools on several projects to enhance music education in the community. Read MoreJan 22, 2014
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Free retirement counseling available to employees
(iStockphoto) Vanderbilt employees who participate in the retirement plan are eligible for free retirement counseling. As part of an ongoing service to Vanderbilt faculty and staff, Human Resources offers 30-minute sessions with the four retirement vendors: TIAA-CREF, Vanguard, VALIC and Fidelity. During the sessions, employees will meet one-on-one with… Read MoreJan 22, 2014
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Stewart named associate vice chancellor for alumni relations
Graham Stewart, new associate vice chancellor for alumni relations Graham Stewart has been named associate vice chancellor for alumni relations at Vanderbilt University. He comes to the role from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville where he served as associate vice chancellor for alumni relations and executive director… Read MoreJan 22, 2014
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VICC receives $100,000 ovarian cancer research grant
The Kay Yow Cancer Fund, in partnership with the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association and The V Foundation for Cancer Research, has awarded a $100,000 ovarian cancer research grant to the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. Read MoreJan 21, 2014
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John Compton, charter faculty member of Vanderbilt philosophy department, has died
John J. Compton, who taught philosophy at Vanderbilt University for more than four decades, died Jan. 18. He was 85. Read MoreJan 21, 2014
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‘Deep dive’ in popular fields is aim of next generation of MOOCs
Vanderbilt University and the University of Maryland have teamed up to offer the first trans-institutional sequence of coordinated MOOCs. The sequence focuses on connecting handheld devices with cloud services to offer learners an opportunity to explore a topic in-depth across multiple MOOCs. Read MoreJan 21, 2014
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Kaiser to receive CEC Lifetime Achievement Award
Ann Kaiser, premier scholar in child language intervention, has been selected to receive the prestigious J. E. Wallace Wallin Lifetime Achievement Award of the Council for Exceptional Children. Read MoreJan 20, 2014
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Pregnant women less likely to gain excessive weight when prenatal care is communal
Women with access to group prenatal care may have the edge on maintaining a healthy weight during pregnancy, compared to those who receive traditional prenatal care, according to the results of an innovative new Vanderbilt study. Read MoreJan 20, 2014
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Vanderbilt to offer new master’s for independent school leadership
Addressing the shortage of opportunities for advanced, specialized study for those who aspire to lead independent schools, Vanderbilt's Peabody College of education and human development is launching a new M.Ed. in independent school leadership. Read MoreJan 20, 2014
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Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright to speak at Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt University's Theatre Department will host "An Evening with Doug Wright," an award-winning playwright and Ingram New Works Fellow, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. Read MoreJan 20, 2014
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Moses to receive Vanderbilt Distinguished Alumni Award
Harold “Hal” Moses, the Hortense B. the Ingram Professor of Cancer Research at Vanderbilt University, is the recipient of the 2014 Distinguished Alumni Award — the highest honor for a member of the Vanderbilt alumni community. Read MoreJan 20, 2014
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Guthrie reappointed as law school dean
Chris Guthrie will serve a second term as dean of Vanderbilt Law School. Read MoreJan 20, 2014
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New head football coach Derek Mason sets path to greatness
Nobody’s expectations for the Vanderbilt football team under new head coach Derek Mason will exceed those of Mason himself. Mason, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and Vice Chancellor David Williams spoke to reporters about the next era in Vanderbilt football Jan. 18. Read MoreJan 18, 2014