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  • Vanderbilt University

    Franklin, Brentwood get direct bus/van service

    Photo courtesy of RTA Vanderbilt University commuters living in Brentwood and Franklin have reason to rejoice—new bus and van routes—with direct service to campus—have been added by the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA). If you are a potential user of this service, read on, and make… Read More

    Dec 14, 2012

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    Bradford stepping down as dean of Vanderbilt’s Owen Graduate School of Management

    James W. Bradford Jr. After eight years at the helm of Vanderbilt University’s business school, James W. Bradford Jr. announced Dec. 13 he will be stepping down as dean of the Owen Graduate School of Management at the end of this academic year. “I am proud of… Read More

    Dec 13, 2012

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    Know Your Numbers and avoid holiday weight gain

    Health Plus’ Know Your Numbers station will be set up in the Preston Research Building lobby Dec. 17, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to help you keep your weight in check over the holidays. Don’t work in or near Preston?… Read More

    Dec 13, 2012

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    ‘Tip-overs’ cause child injury, death

    (iStockPhotography) Nearly 13,000 children are injured each year in the United States from televisions tipping over, with a child dying every three weeks, according to a report released today by Safe Kids Worldwide and SANUS.  … Read More

    Dec 13, 2012

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    Vanderbilt research contributes to new theory about the birth of wide binary stars

    Research by Professor of Physics and Astronomy Keivan Stassun and postdoctoral scholar Saurav Dhital has contributed to a new theory about the formation of wide binary star systems. Stassun explores the research in a “News and Views” column in the current issue of Nature. Read More

    Dec 13, 2012

  • Nine Vanderbilt faculty members named to endowed chairs were recognized for outstanding academic achievement during a Dec. 12 ceremony. (Steve Green/Vanderbilt)

    Nine faculty honored at endowed chair celebration

    Nine Vanderbilt University faculty members named to endowed chairs were honored for outstanding academic achievements Dec. 12 during a celebration at the Student Life Center. Read More

    Dec 13, 2012

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    Renewal House helps addicted mothers defeat their demons

    Renewal House provides hope for moms struggling with addiction. Read More

    Dec 13, 2012

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    Greene to retire after 35 years of service

    Greene examines a student patient, Ashley Huff, in the Student Health Clinic. She has been a patient of his for the past three years. (Dana Johnson/Vanderbilt) After more than 35 years at Vanderbilt University, John Greene, physician and associate dean of students for student health and wellness,… Read More

    Dec 13, 2012

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    Nominations sought for 2013 faculty teaching, research awards

    Nominations are being sought for the 2013 VUMC Academic Enterprise Faculty Awards in Teaching (School of Medicine) and Research (School of Medicine and School of Nursing). Read More

    Dec 13, 2012

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    Celebrate life of Don Hall Jan. 19

    Don Hall (Neil Brake/Vanderbilt) Colleagues, students and friends are invited to join the family of the late Donald J. Hall, professor of law, emeritus, for an event celebrating his life on Saturday, Jan. 19. Hall died Nov. 29 after a long illness. He was 69. The event… Read More

    Dec 12, 2012

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    Remember to power down before leaving for the holidays

    (iStockphoto) Vanderbilt students, faculty and staff who are going to be away from the dorm room, office or home for an extended period of time over the holidays should remember to power down before they leave. Doing so is a great way to reduce one’s energy consumption and environmental… Read More

    Dec 12, 2012

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    Construction work to affect traffic on Children’s Way Dec. 17-Jan. 4

    The installation of an electrical duct bank across Children’s Way, approximately 150 feet west of 25th Avenue South and extending west along Children’s Way, will affect traffic Dec. 17-Jan. 4. A portion of Children’s Way will be affected by construction work beginning Monday, Dec. 17, through Friday, Jan. 4. Read More

    Dec 12, 2012

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    AlertVU being updated, expanded; tests set for Jan. 2 and Jan. 15

    AlertVU, Vanderbilt’s emergency notification system, is being expanded to include all members of the Vanderbilt community and is being strengthened by a new, more robust operating system. AlertVU will be tested Jan. 2 and again on Jan. 15. The test messages will provide instructions on how users can… Read More

    Dec 12, 2012

  • Morgan Ricks (Daniel Dubois/Vanderbilt)

    New faculty: Morgan Ricks gave up Wall Street to tackle economic crisis

    Morgan Ricks (Daniel Dubois/Vanderbilt) When the financial crisis hit in September 2008, Morgan Ricks knew what he had to do. “I was on a trading desk at a hedge fund when the crisis started,” Ricks said. “The day after Obama was elected, I quit my job and… Read More

    Dec 11, 2012

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    Turkey Cam gives sneak peek at annual holiday giveaway

    UPDATE: We regret that due to high demand, we are unfortunately out of aprons. Turkeys and tofurkeys are still available. Vanderbilt’s annual Turkey Toss, at which all faculty and staff may pick up a free holiday turkey, is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 14. Visit the “Turkey Cam”… Read More

    Dec 11, 2012

  • Rizia Bardhan (Joe Howell/Vanderbilt)

    New faculty: Rizia Bardhan finds solutions at the nanoscale

    Rizia Bardhan (Joe Howell/Vanderbilt) Rizia Bardhan has a large picture of Mahatma Gandhi in her office. “Gandhi has always been very special to me,” she said. “We share the same birthday. He exemplifies the power of perseverance.” Perseverance has carried the new assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular… Read More

    Dec 11, 2012

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    Vanderbilt Board of Trust member William W. Featheringill dies

    William W. Featheringill, a Vanderbilt University Board of Trust member, alumnus and entrepreneur for whom Vanderbilt’s Featheringill Hall is named, died Sunday, Dec. 9. He was 70. A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at Independent Presbyterian Church, 3100 Highland Ave. S., Birmingham,… Read More

    Dec 11, 2012

  • Megan Piphus

    Vanderbilt junior to be featured on ‘Tonight Show’

    Megan Piphus Megan Piphus, a junior in the College of Arts and Science, is scheduled to appear on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Tuesday, Dec. 11. The Cincinnati native and resident adviser in North House at The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons will perform her… Read More

    Dec 10, 2012

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    Mayor leads campus walk with faculty and staff

    (Anne Rayner/Vanderbilt) Nashville Mayor Karl Dean (foreground, second from left) was at Vanderbilt Dec. 6 to participate in a two-mile campus walk with faculty and staff. The event was part of the Walk 100 Miles with the Mayor initiative for 2012. Vice Chancellor for Public Affairs Beth… Read More

    Dec 10, 2012

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    New faculty: Gary T. Henry has a passion for education research

    Gary T. Henry (Daniel Dubois/Vanderbilt) It has been said that the next great wave of education reform is teacher preparation. If that assertion holds true, Gary T. Henry is prepared to bring evidence to the table. Henry has spent his career looking at how students and… Read More

    Dec 7, 2012