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VUMC, Cookeville Regional Medical Center announce affiliation agreement
Leaders with Cookeville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) and Vanderbilt University Medical Center announced an affiliation agreement that formalizes collaborative relationships between the two institutions. Read MoreAug 13, 2012
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Prints and poetry unite for ‘Material Glance,’ through Sept. 27
"Material Glance (Llambrec Material)" by Antoni Tàpies. Lithograph, 1975. (image courtesy of Vanderbilt Fine Arts Gallery) Material Glance: A Portfolio of Lithographs by Antoni Tàpies and Poems by Shūzō Takiguchi continues at the Vanderbilt Fine Arts Gallery through Sept. 27. Published in 1975, Material Glance (Llambrec Material)… Read MoreAug 13, 2012
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Acclaimed painter and printmaker to open StudioVU series
From "First Spring Thunder," a collection by Hung Liu. Acclaimed painter and printmaker Hung Liu will open the 2012-13 season of StudioVU: The Department of Art Lecture Series on Wednesday, Sept. 19. Liu will lecture on her work from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Wilson… Read MoreAug 13, 2012
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Wear black and support the Dores for College Colors Day Aug. 30
All Commodore fans are encouraged to wear black on Thursday, Aug. 30, when Vanderbilt University will kick off SEC football with its nationally televised game against South Carolina on ESPN. Read MoreAug 10, 2012
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Parking permit registration begins for University and Nursing
(Vanderbilt) As of Aug. 13, 2012, the Office of Traffic and Parking’s online registration website is open for University Central and School of Nursing faculty and staff. To register or renew a permit, click on the “Register Here” link below, log in, and select… Read MoreAug 10, 2012
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International Criminal Court prosecutor speaks at Vanderbilt Aug. 24
Fatou B. Bensouda, the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court who helped bring down Congolese warlord Thomas Lubanga, will speak Aug. 24 at Vanderbilt. Read MoreAug 10, 2012
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Slide show: Vandy Chills helps VU community beat the heat
(l-r) Sara Cederstrand, M.D, Britney Grayson, M.D., PhD., and Stacey Becker, RN, share a laugh at Vandy Chills. (Joe Howell/Vanderbilt) James Patrick Harty, M.D., enjoys a Nutty Buddy at Vandy Chills. (Joe Howell/Vanderbilt) Vandy Chills, the highly anticipated annual Employee Celebration Month-sponsored event at which free… Read MoreAug 10, 2012
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Our favorite tweets of the week, Aug. 3-10
We love hearing from our fans, friends and followers, and we have some very vocal ones on Twitter. Below are just a few of our favorite tweets from the past week. Be a part of the conversation – follow @VanderbiltU today. [View the story "Our favorite tweets of the… Read MoreAug 10, 2012
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Songwriter Odie Blackmon shows Nashville hopefuls the Music Row ropes
A Nashville songwriter responsible for No. 1 records by George Strait, Lee Ann Womack and Gary Allan is showing aspiring songwriters the Music Row ropes in a class at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreAug 9, 2012
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Methodist campus minister named university chaplain, director of religious life at Vanderbilt
The Rev. Mark Forrester, an affiliated United Methodist chaplain and campus minister at Vanderbilt, will now take on the top job as university chaplain and director of the Office of Religious Life. Read MoreAug 9, 2012
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OAK gets new look and functionality Aug. 12
An updated version of OAK, Vanderbilt’s course management system, will launch Aug. 12. (Vanderbilt University) OAK (Online Access to Knowledge), Vanderbilt’s course management system, is expanding its current functionality to provide additional services and customizations and to make course delivery and management more efficient. The updated version… Read MoreAug 8, 2012
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Blair pre-college and adult series start Aug. 15
(image courtesy of Blair School of Music) Blair School of Music kicks off its pre-college and adult series of classes, private lessons and ensembles on Wednesday, Aug. 15. Private lessons are offered in all orchestral and many folk instruments. Kindermusik classes for ages 18 months to 6 years… Read MoreAug 8, 2012
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Vanderbilt Campus Dining has renewed mission, updated logo
Food brings people together, creates a sense of place and a feeling of kinship. It sustains not only our bodies, but also our communities and environment. Nowhere are these sentiments more evident than Vanderbilt Campus Dining. Formerly Vanderbilt Dining Services, Vanderbilt Campus Dining is rolling out a… Read MoreAug 8, 2012
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Campus publications becoming more sustainable
Vanderbilt’s 2012-13 parking map will be the first campus publication to carry the Forest Stewardship Council TM (FSC) certified mark and will be printed on paper containing 50 percent recycled content and 30 percent post-consumer waste. Read MoreAug 8, 2012
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Largest 3-D map of the universe released to public
Star gazers – both those who have a telescope and those who don’t – should be happy to learn that the largest-ever three-dimensional map of the universe has been released to the public. Read MoreAug 8, 2012
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Have questions about Go for the Gold? Get answers here
All Vanderbilt faculty and staff can learn about their health risks and take action to reduce those risks by completing Go for the Gold. Faculty and staff on the Vanderbilt Health Plan also are eligible for a wellness credit of up to $240. The deadline is Oct. 31 to receive… Read MoreAug 7, 2012
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Registration now open for popular Creative Practice Boot Camp
Participants brainstorm and collaborate at the first Curb Creative Practice Boot Camp in September 2011. (Vanderbilt University) The second annual Curb Creative Practice Boot Camp, a one-of-a-kind hands-on workshop that was a hit among Vanderbilt community members when it was introduced last fall, is now accepting registration for all… Read MoreAug 7, 2012
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SAVY announces fall session; sign up gifted students now
Saturday Academy at Vanderbilt for the Young. (Daniel Dubois/Vanderbilt) The fall session of Saturday Academy at Vanderbilt for the Young will be held consecutive Saturdays from Sept. 22 through Oct. 27. SAVY provides a dynamic, fast-paced curriculum experience to qualifying gifted children in kindergarten and grades 1–6. Read MoreAug 7, 2012
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Learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters at information session
(image courtesy of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee) Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee will present a lunch-and-learn session from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22, in Sarratt Student Center, Room 189. A free lunch will be provided for the first 20 people… Read MoreAug 7, 2012
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Off-campus residential fire closes part of 18th Avenue South
A fire at a private residence on 18th Avenue South blocked a street adjacent to The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons at Vanderbilt on Tuesday morning, Aug. 7. The fire is contained to the residence at 1502 18th Ave. S. The Metro Fire Department has closed 18th Avenue South from… Read MoreAug 7, 2012