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Workshop for people who stutter April 6
(image courtesy of Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center) The National Association of Young People Who Stutter is hosting a one-day course for children who stutter and their families. Co-sponsored by the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences and The Stuttering Foundation, the… Read MoreMar 20, 2013
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Apply online for free Entrepreneur Boot Camp
(image courtesy of Vanderbilt CTTC) The Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization at Vanderbilt will host an Entrepreneur Boot Camp from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, at the Cool Springs Life Sciences Center. Vanderbilt faculty, staff, graduate students, professional students and post-docs are invited to attend… Read MoreMar 20, 2013
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National Walking Day is April 3
Vanderbilt will observe National Start! Walking Day April 4 with a 20-minute group walk starting at Medical Center North and ending at Library Lawn. Read MoreMar 20, 2013
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Understanding Vanderbilt emergency sirens and AlertVU
Severe weather in Nashville March 18 prompted the sounding of Metropolitan Nashville’s sirens and also prompted some questions about Vanderbilt’s notification system. Read MoreMar 19, 2013
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Divinity student’s sermon inspires title of new book by Academy of Preachers
The Academy of Preachers has selected "Uncommon Sense," the title of a sermon written by Vanderbilt University Divinity Student Adam F. Graham, as the name of its latest book, Uncommon Sense. The publication celebrates sermons of the millennial generation. Read MoreMar 19, 2013
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Vanderbilt research: Support for double majors could pay major dividends
Double major students may be the innovative thinkers society needs to tackle the complex problems of the 21st century, Vanderbilt sociologists Richard Pitt and Steven Tepper argue in a new report. Read MoreMar 18, 2013
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Three days of activities will examine Russian punk protest group
A Russian protest group whose videos have been banned in their home country while two of their members are imprisoned will be the topic of a symposium that includes a film screening, coffee house evening and roundtable discussion April 1-3 at Vanderbilt. Read MoreMar 18, 2013
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Excellence in undergraduate writing to be celebrated March 24
Vanderbilt will host its fifth annual Undergraduate Writing Symposium on March 24. The event is a forum for excellence in undergraduate writing of all kinds. Read MoreMar 15, 2013
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New Wellcast: Mindful Eating
A new Wellcast, “Use Your Brain: How to Eat More Mindfully,” is now available at the Faculty and Staff Health and Wellness website. Stacy Kendrick speaks with Regine Leger and Augusta Hass about mindful eating. This Wellcast offers ideas and tips on being conscious of what… Read MoreMar 15, 2013
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Lunch and Learn: Elder care concierge service
The Anchors Group is a community-powered concierge service that provides affordable solutions for aging independently. Learn more at the upcoming installment of the Boomers, Elders and More series. Ladawna Parham and Korey Kemper with The Anchors Group will speak on the service and how it would benefit… Read MoreMar 15, 2013
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Discount offered for ‘Romeo & Juliet’ ballet
TPAC is offering a special opportunity for the Vanderbilt community to see the Nashville Ballet’s presentation of Romeo & Juliet. Romeo & Juliet tells the ultimate story of love through emotionally laden choreography, action-packed fight scenes and theatrical performances. Grand production elements and period costumes help tell Shakespeare’s… Read MoreMar 15, 2013
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Our favorite Tweets of the weeks: A Billy Joel state of mind edition
Yep, we’ve been in a Billy Joel state of mind this week — video of his January appearance at Vanderbilt went viral in a big way this week. Some of our favorite Tweets about the piano man are below, along with favorites about Match Day and Peabody College. [… Read MoreMar 15, 2013
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Language intervention grants target children with autism
Peabody professors Paul Yoder and Ann Kaiser have received Autism Centers of Excellence grants to study language interventions for young children with autism. Read MoreMar 15, 2013
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Free information session on navigating Medicare March 21
Confused about Medicare and your health insurance options? You’re not alone! Join Human Resources for a free information session on Thursday, March 21. Read MoreMar 15, 2013
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Video: Author Rob Bell: ‘What We Talk About When We Talk About God’
Tune in to the Vanderbilt website at 7 p.m. to watch live streaming video of Rob Bell, author and founding pastor and pastor emeritus of Mars Hill Bible Church, discuss his new book "What We Talk About When We Talk About God." Read MoreMar 14, 2013
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State bill threatening VUPD ruled ‘constitutionally suspect’
Legislation under consideration by state lawmakers that would strip Vanderbilt University's right to field a commissioned police department as long as it enforces its nondiscrimination policy was called “constitutionally suspect” by the state attorney general. Read MoreMar 13, 2013
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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