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Vanderbilt to test new tornado siren
Vanderbilt University is upgrading its outdoor tornado siren system and will conduct a one-minute test of the siren at noon on Saturday, March 16. Read MoreMar 13, 2013
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Healthy cooking demonstration March 18
(Vanderbilt University) Celebrate National Nutrition Month with Health Plus. Join Executive Chef Bill Claypool for a cooking demonstration and tasting of recipes that are easy and heart-healthy. Claypool was featured in the 2012 Game Plan for Your Health video. The event will be held from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Read MoreMar 13, 2013
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Today Show: Daring student wows Billy Joel with piano skills
During a Q&A at Vanderbilt University, freshman Michael Pollack asked his childhood idol Billy Joel if he could accompany him on “New York State of Mind.” To his surprise, Joel agreed. Pollack talks about the incredible opportunity on NBC's "Today Show." Read MoreMar 13, 2013
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Black women’s spirituality among topics of Vanderbilt lecture
The Rev. Monica A. Coleman, scholar and inspirational speaker with a strong commitment to connecting faith and social justice, will deliver the 2013 Antoinette Brown Lecture March 21 at Vanderbilt University Divinity School. Read MoreMar 13, 2013
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Rites of Spring lineup announced
Vanderbilt's Rites of Spring Music Festival, scheduled for April 19-20, will feature headliners NEEDTOBREATHE and Rusko as well as Miguel, Mat Kearney, Baauer, Juvenile, The Apache Relay and Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 15. Read MoreMar 12, 2013
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Peabody Research Office wins Telly Awards
Lyle Jackson, media content producer for Peabody Research Office in the Dean's Office of External Relations, received notification that he has won three Telly Awards for his video works created on behalf of Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development. Read MoreMar 12, 2013
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Vanderbilt collaborates on NASA’s Extreme Universe Space Observatory
NASA has awarded $4.4 million to a collaboration of scientists at U.S. universities, including a Vanderbilt professor, and NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center to help build a 2.5-meter ultraviolet telescope called the Extreme Universe Space Observatory for deployment on the International Space Station in 2017. Read MoreMar 12, 2013
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Vanderbilt’s Peabody No. 1 education school for fifth consecutive year
Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development was named the top graduate school of education in the country for the fifth consecutive year by U.S. News and World Report. Read MoreMar 12, 2013
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Volunteers still needed for Commencement 2013
Vanderbilt is gearing up for Commencement 2013 and needs volunteers to help with the three-day celebration for graduates and their families. Read MoreMar 11, 2013
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Dayani Center launches eight-week boot camp
(iStockphoto) The Vanderbilt Dayani Center for Health and Wellness is offering an eight-week outdoor boot camp. Boot camp is a high-intensity class featuring cardio drills and strength training exercises, which include, but are not limited to, running, jumping, stair climbing, push-ups, sit-ups, lunges, squats and more. All fitness… Read MoreMar 11, 2013
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Custom-designed Vanderbilt shirts, promotional items available through bookstore
(Joe Howell/Vanderbilt) Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt has announced a new custom design tool to create Vanderbilt shirts, business accessories, gifts and other promotional items. Visit www.vandypromos.com to see a full selection. Use the custom design tool to add approved Vanderbilt logos, then add text and artwork… Read MoreMar 11, 2013
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iOS upgrade 6.1.2 addresses calendar and network bugs
(iStock Photo) Apple recently released iOS upgrade 6.1.2 that addresses a calendar bug that causes increased network activity (over-polling of email and calendar) for devices (iPhone, iPad) that access Exchange servers. Vanderbilt email for faculty, staff and graduate students runs on Exchange servers. ITS requests that all faculty, staff and… Read MoreMar 11, 2013
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Conference for adults with siblings with disabilities April 5-6
The 2013 Tennessee Adult Brothers and Sisters conference will be held April 5-6 at the Holiday Inn-Vanderbilt, located at 2613 West End Ave. in Nashville. The conference is open to adult siblings who have a brother or sister with a disability, siblings-in-law, cousins and professionals interested in sibling issues. Read MoreMar 11, 2013
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Listen: Protecting your eyes in the workplace
March is Workplace Eye Health and Safety Month. In a new wellcast, Mark Bogard with Vanderbilt Environmental Health and Safety talks about the use of eye protection in certain jobs and what to do for an eye injury in an emergency. Listen to interviews, tips… Read MoreMar 8, 2013
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Boot Camp begins March 25 at Dayani
The Vanderbilt Dayani Center for Health & Wellness is offering an eight-week outdoor boot camp starting March 25. Read MoreMar 8, 2013
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Creative Campus exhibit to open at Sarratt
The Vanderbilt Sarratt Student Center’s newly renovated Connector Space features the work of Nashville artist and Vanderbilt Curb Creative Campus grant recipient Lori Anne Parker-Danley in an exhibition titled The Identity Sculptures Project from March 16 to June 15, 2013. Read MoreMar 8, 2013
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Latest LEED certification is Vanderbilt’s lucky 13th
The top floor of The Commons Center recently achieved LEED Gold Certification, making it the 13th certified project on campus. Read MoreMar 8, 2013
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Discounts on March Preds games
The Predators are back on the ice. Be sure to get your Vanderbilt discount. Read MoreMar 8, 2013
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Our favorite Instagrams from Alternative Spring Break
Below are a few of our favorite Instagrams taken by our students on Alternative Spring Break. ASB was founded at Vanderbilt in 1987 and remains Vanderbilt’s premiere alternative break organization. It is currently the largest student-run organization on campus, sending over 400 students across the nation and abroad. [… Read MoreMar 8, 2013
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Black femininity in Western art topic of Goldberg Lecture
A Northwestern University professor who studies the articulation of blackness in the American visual arts will speak March 14 at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreMar 7, 2013