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Training and retaining teachers topic of Congressional testimony
Vanderbilt professor Marcy Singer-Gabella and other education leaders traveled to the nation’s capital Feb. 27 to testify before Congress about what is needed to train and retain the nation's top teachers. Read MoreFeb 28, 2014
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Social Security, Medicare focus of retirement sessions
Human Resources will sponsor two free education sessions on March 11 and 12 to help employees plan for their transition to retirement. Read MoreFeb 28, 2014
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Dean of libraries featured at February USAC meeting – watch video
Minutes from the University Staff Advisory Council’s Feb. 11 meeting are now available online on the USAC website. (Meeting minutes are published approximately one week after the council convenes.) Dowell Dean of Libraries Connie Vinita Dowell was the featured guest speaker for February. She discussed… Read MoreFeb 28, 2014
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Goldfarb to demonstrate bionic prosthetics at March 25 Chancellor’s Lecture
Michael Goldfarb, named by "Popular Mechanics" as one of the “10 Innovators Who Changed the World in 2013,” will deliver the March 25 Chancellor’s Lecture at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreFeb 28, 2014
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Learn how to manage hypertension
Health Plus will host two sessions in March on managing hypertension as part of the Pressure Relief Network series. The classes are free. Read MoreFeb 28, 2014
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‘German Art and the Formulation of National Identity’ opens March 13
"History's Shadow: German Art and the Formulation of National Identity" opens on March 13 at the Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery. This exhibition will continue through June 5, 2014. Read MoreFeb 28, 2014
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VU Divinity lecture looks at role of memoir in spiritual journey
Emory University church historian Roberta Bondi will discuss the importance of autobiographical writing in her life during a March 11 Vanderbilt Divinity School lecture presented by Religion in the Arts and Contemporary Culture. Read MoreFeb 28, 2014
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New Weight Watchers at Work session starts soon
A new 10-week session of Weight Watchers at Work meetings starts Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at the Student Life Center. Read MoreFeb 28, 2014
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Director of Nashville Film Festival to speak March 20
Stronger Arts/Stronger Cities, a yearlong series hosted by Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt, will continue Thursday, March 20, at 7 p.m. with Nashville Film Festival director Ted Crockett. Read MoreFeb 28, 2014
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Wellcast: The link between depression and heart disease
In a new Health and Wellness Wellcast, Janet McCutchen with Work/Life Connections and physician Paul Ragan discuss the link between heart disease and depression. Read MoreFeb 28, 2014
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Our favorite photos of the week
[View the story "Our favorite #vandygram photos of the week" on Storify]… Read MoreFeb 28, 2014
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Express care clinic adds call ahead option
The walk-in convenience of the Faculty/Staff Express Care clinic just got even better. The clinic has a new “call ahead” option. Read MoreFeb 28, 2014
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‘Voices of Nashville’ shares the immigrant experience
The Dean of Students and International Student and Scholar Services invite you to a performance of Voices of Nashville on Tuesday, March 11 at 7 p.m. Read MoreFeb 28, 2014
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Vanderbilt publications win top awards in CASE competition
Two publications produced by Vanderbilt University News and Communications have received top awards in the 2014 Council for Advancement and Support of Education’s District III competition. Read MoreFeb 27, 2014
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Day on the Hill builds Vanderbilt relationships across state
Senior leaders and a football coach helped communicate the importance of the university and medical center across Tennessee during the 13th annual Vanderbilt Day on the Hill Feb. 25. Read MoreFeb 27, 2014
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Concur open for most employee reimbursements on March 11
The new expense reporting system, Concur, will accept most employee reimbursements as of March 11. Read MoreFeb 26, 2014
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Scholarship info session for community-engaged research March 6
The Meharry Vanderbilt Alliance The Meharry-Vanderbilt Community Engaged Research Core will host a “Community Scholars Information Session” Thursday, March 6, from noon to 1:15 p.m. at the Meharry Vanderbilt Alliance, 1005 Dr. D.B. Todd Blvd., Nashville. The program provides support for two graduate or post-graduate trainees. Each will receive… Read MoreFeb 26, 2014
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Vanderbilt to test tornado sirens March 1
The Vanderbilt University Police Department will conduct a test of the university’s Outdoor Severe Weather Warning System – the Vanderbilt tornado sirens – at noon this Saturday, March 1. Read MoreFeb 26, 2014
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Vanderbilt’s Impact Symposium marks 50th anniversary; Colin Powell headlines
Vanderbilt's Impact Symposium marks its 50th anniversary this year with a slate of speakers that includes former Secretary of State Gen. Colin Powell, former U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe and former U.S. Rep. Barney Frank. Read MoreFeb 26, 2014
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Make note of modified hours over Spring Break
(Susan Urmy/Vanderbilt) Most Vanderbilt schools are observing Spring Break March 3-7. Residence halls close at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 1, and re-open at 9 a.m. Sunday, March 9. Visit the Office of Housing and Residential Education website for more information. Vanderbilt Campus Dining, the Vanderbilt libraries and… Read MoreFeb 26, 2014