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Vanderbilt benefits news: beneficiaries, unpaid leave, more
There are a variety of things you should know about your Vanderbilt benefits, including how to change beneficiaries and how your dependent care account is affected by a leave of absence. Read MoreMay 21, 2014
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Voters overwhelmingly support Tennessee Promise Program
In the new Vanderbilt Poll, 86 percent of Tennessee voters said they approved of Gov. Bill Haslam’s Tennessee Promise Program, which makes community and technical colleges free to high school graduates. Read MoreMay 21, 2014
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Changes to email message size
On Friday, May 29, the maximum message size for an email sent through Vmail, the Vanderbilt email system for most faculty and staff powered by Microsoft Exchange, will decrease from 30 MB to 25 MB. The maximum message size includes the size of the email and any attachments combined. Read MoreMay 19, 2014
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Box content sharing service increases mobility for collaboration
More than 1,450 campus users have logged on to Vanderbilt's enterprise version of Box, a secure content sharing and collaboration service, and accessed 755GB of aggregate storage since the tool's launch last month. Read MoreMay 16, 2014
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Pre-K ‘best practices’ goal of PRI, MNPS team
Vanderbilt’s Peabody Research Institute will collaborate with Metro Schools’ newly appointed director of early learning innovation, Lisa Wiltshire, to create and document a preschool curriculum rooted in play, experimentation and discovery. Read MoreMay 16, 2014
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Children’s Hospital: Follow these tips for lawn mower safety
Injuries from lawn mowers are among the most traumatic seen at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. They are devastating to patients and their families. Read MoreMay 16, 2014
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Family Night with Nashville Symphony to be held at Centennial Park
The annual concert on the lawn for Vanderbilt employees and their families moves to Centennial Park this year in a cooperative effort with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra. Read MoreMay 16, 2014
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Wellcast: Respite – a service for family caregivers
(iStockphoto) Are you a family caregiver in need of a vacation? Do you know who would care for your loved one while you are away? Respite care may be the answer. Stacey Bonner of the Vanderbilt Child and Family Center speaks with Dana Hentschel, community relations director at Elmcroft… Read MoreMay 16, 2014
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Boomers, Elders and More: Holding a family meeting
(iStockphoto) Bringing the family and support network together to discuss a loved one’s changing situation and available options is a crucial step in elder care planning and making appropriate choices. Cindy Hancock, director of community relations at Oasis In-Home Care, will answer questions, exchange ideas and provide resources to… Read MoreMay 16, 2014
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Be a ‘biggest winner,’ set personal health and fitness goals
This fun program is designed to help you build the skills necessary to reach your personal health and fitness goals. The program consists of weekly group fitness sessions and nutrition workshops with certified personal trainer Stephanie Kemp and registered dietitian Marilyn Holmes. Read MoreMay 15, 2014
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Challenge yourself with Summer Shape Up at VRWC
Shape up this summer by challenging yourself to build healthier physical, nutritional and wellness habits. Explore ways to incorporate new fitness activities, healthy eating and personal well-being into your daily life. Read MoreMay 15, 2014
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Tener to lead Office of Student Financial Aid at Vanderbilt
Brent Tener has been named director of Vanderbilt's Office of Student Financial Aid and Undergraduate Scholarships following a national search, Vice Provost for Enrollment and Dean of Admissions Douglas L. Christiansen announced May 15. Read MoreMay 15, 2014
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Hans Stoll honored at New Frontiers in Finance Conference
Two Nobel laureates were among the presenters at the Financial Markets Research Center’s annual conference at Vanderbilt University, which was held this year in honor of Hans Stoll of Vanderbilt. Read MoreMay 14, 2014
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Get faculty, staff discount on meals through Campus Dining
Vanderbilt Campus Dining is offering a limited-time summer discount on faculty and staff meal plans. Enjoy cuisine from Vanderbilt’s award-winning chefs, all within walking distance of your office, at a special price: 15 meals for the price of 10. That’s $4.83 per meal (a “meal” constitutes one entree, two… Read MoreMay 14, 2014
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2014 Tennessee Men’s Health Report Card launch is June 10
Please join us for the launch of the 2014 Tennessee Men’s Health Report Card on Tuesday, June 10, in Ed Jones Auditorium at the Ellington Agricultural Center, 440 Hogan Road in Nashville. The event will begin with a meet and greet from 10 to 10:30 a.m., followed by… Read MoreMay 14, 2014
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VRWC offers summer membership
(Steve Green/Vanderbilt) Stay in shape this summer with a membership to the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center. Memberships, good through Aug. 31, are available for Vanderbilt faculty, staff, spouses, dependents and alumni. Price is per person. May–August 2014: $120 June–August: $90 July–August:… Read MoreMay 14, 2014
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National Employee Health and Fitness Day is May 21
Join the celebration as Vanderbilt recognizes National Employee Health and Fitness Day May 21. Read MoreMay 14, 2014
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School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt graduates new class
Among those graduating May 10 from the School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt is Hume-Fogg High School valedictorian Chelsea Guo. Read MoreMay 14, 2014
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Vanderbilt leads higher ed hiring initiative
Vanderbilt hosted a networking luncheon in April with Tennessee higher education institutions to explore forming a Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. HERC members share a commitment to hiring the most diverse and talented faculty, staff and executives. Read MoreMay 13, 2014
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Earn rewards through nurse referral program
Employees can earn up to $2,500 for referring an R.N. or L.P.N. through Vanderbilt’s Referral Bonus Program now through Aug. 1. Read MoreMay 13, 2014