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New faculty: Kevin Murphy looks for reflections of history in architecture
One of the first things Kevin Murphy did after accepting the offer to join Vanderbilt’s history of art department was explore Nashville’s historic neighborhoods. Read MoreOct 7, 2013
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New faculty: Catherine Lee enjoys solving accounting puzzles
Sifting through a logical process is appealing to Catherine Farmer Lee. “For me, research is thinking about why the puzzle pieces are shaped the way they are, then picking one piece to thoroughly study,” she said. Read MoreOct 7, 2013
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New faculty: Carwil Bjork-James examines political protest and the protest experience
Carwil Bjork-James’ research pertains to South America, but on an August afternoon a week before the fall semester started, his thoughts were on Egypt, where the death toll was still rising after a violent crackdown on anti-government protestors in Cairo. Read MoreOct 7, 2013
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New faculty: Erin Barton studies the science of play
For Erin Barton, work is play—literally. Barton’s research focuses on identifying evidence-based practices for teaching young children with disabilities how to engage in play skills. Read MoreOct 7, 2013
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SECURITY NOTICE: Burglary on campus
Vanderbilt students living on campus in Chaffin Place apartments reported that someone entered their apartment and stole several items. Read MoreOct 4, 2013
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Benefit highlights for 2014
This year’s Open Enrollment is Oct. 16-31, and all benefits-eligible employees should enroll. Read MoreOct 4, 2013
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Road closures Oct. 12
There will be several road closures Oct. 12 during the Nashville Heart Walk. Read MoreOct 4, 2013
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Join the Heart Walk Oct. 12
The 2013 Greater Nashville Heart Walk will take place Saturday Oct. 12 on Vanderbilt University Campus Sports Field. Read MoreOct 4, 2013
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New Go for the Gold Wellness Credit Options
Eligible faculty and staff will have the choice to apply Go for the Gold Wellness Credits to their Health Plan Account or toward a membership to the new Recreation and Wellness Center in 2014. Read MoreOct 4, 2013
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Wehby named Chancellor’s Cup recipient
A Faculty Senate meeting was delayed Oct. 3 by a surprise guest—Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos—who interrupted the session to award the 2013 Chancellor’s Cup, now in its 50th year. Read MoreOct 4, 2013
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Townes: VDS positioned to be world divinity school
New dean Emilie M. Townes Townes said she was drawn to Vanderbilt Divinity School because of its commitment to helping clergy and laity re-envision ministry to meet the needs of our times. Read MoreOct 4, 2013
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Johnson: At Owen, transformation happens on a personal scale
As he embarks on his tenure as dean, Eric Johnson is mindful of keeping the Owen Graduate School of Management’s close-knit culture central to the school’s mission. Read MoreOct 4, 2013
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Norman: To succeed, VUSN must collaborate and innovate
In her new role as dean, Linda Norman's top priority is to increase the School of Nursing's work with interprofessional education, practice and scholarship. Read MoreOct 4, 2013
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Commodore Quake, Homecoming banners, fall weather among our favorite Vandygrams
[View the story "Our favorite Vandygrams of the week" on Storify]… Read MoreOct 4, 2013
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New Medical Faculty 2013
See a complete list of new School of Medicine faculty for 2013. Read MoreOct 4, 2013
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New University Faculty 2013-14
See a complete list of new university faculty for the 2013-14 academic year. Read MoreOct 4, 2013
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Vanderbilt Divinity student receives Otis Social Justice Award
Nontombi Naomi Tutu, a second-year master of divinity student at Vanderbilt University, has been honored with the Otis Social Justice Award from Wheaton College in Norton, Mass. Read MoreOct 4, 2013
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Vanderbilt IT All Hands Meeting reviews progress, recognizes staff
The staff of Vanderbilt IT gathered Oct. 2 at the Student Life Center for their second All Hands Meeting since the division launched June 27. Read MoreOct 2, 2013
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Thirty-sixth Holocaust Lecture Series to examine genocide
This year, the 36th annual Holocaust Lecture Series at Vanderbilt will examine the enduring saga of genocide. Read MoreOct 2, 2013
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Annual reports on fire safety, security now available
To comply with the Fire Safety Right-to-Know portion of the Higher Education Opportunity Act, Vanderbilt publishes an annual safety report summarizing fire incidents in Vanderbilt residence halls and Greek houses. See the report online. Copies also may be requested from the Vanderbilt University Police Department, 111 28th… Read MoreOct 2, 2013