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Murphy's "The Obstacle Course," colored pencils, 2010; Trotman's, "Martin," Carved wood, wax and tempera, 2008. Vanderbilt art professor Marilyn Murphy has a joint exhibition with sculptor Bob Trotman at the Huntsville Museum of Art in Alabama. Connections: Marilyn Murphy… Read More

Nashville Ballet is offering an exclusive discount to the Vanderbilt community for an upcoming production. Salsa Dreams includes three dances selected by Nashville Ballet Artistic Director and CEO Paul Vasterling for their popularity and contribution to American culture – Salsa Dreams, Billy the Kid and… Read More

Cultural writer Lewis Hyde, who has a strong interest in the public life of the imagination, will speak at Vanderbilt University’s Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center Jan. 19. Read More

Temperatures outside have been dropping quickly, so parents need to be aware of a potential “silent killer” inside their homes — carbon monoxide. Poisonings from carbon monoxide (CO) are especially common during cold weather spells, as families increase the use of gas, oil and coal burning appliances. Children process carbon… Read More

From "The Strange Case of Angelica," directed by Manoel de Oliveira At 103, Manoel de Oliveira is the world’s oldest working filmmaker. His 2008 work The Strange Case of Angelica screens at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, as part of the International Lens film series at Vanderbilt. International… Read More

This week on VUCast, Vanderbilt’s weekly newscast  highlighting  research, experts, students, sports and everything Vanderbilt: Laughing gas for labor Searching for alien planets What Vanderbilt WON at the Liberty Bowl [vucastblurb]… Read More

Mayor Karl Dean (John Russell/Vanderbilt) Nashville Mayor Karl Dean was the guest speaker at the Division of Public Affairs’ bimonthly staff meeting held at Sarratt Student Center Jan. 11. The mayor, now in his second term, spoke at length about several of his focuses since taking office,… Read More

A piece from Brumbaugh's collection of letters written and received by prominent figures in 19th- and 20th-century American art. (courtesy of the Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Archives) Art history professor emeritus Thomas Brendle Brumbaugh died Dec. 18, 2011, according to the… Read More

The January 2012 issue of Vanderbilt View – featuring a cover story about Vanderbilt nurses’ work in Nashville public schools – is available on stands and online now. The issue also includes articles on the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Vanderbilt, the new… Read More

Health Plus offers lots of ways to stay fit and healthy. (Daniel Dubois/Vanderbilt University) Health Plus has announced its group fitness schedule for the first quarter of 2012, and it features lots of new classes, including: Group Fitness 101 Kettlebell Chaos for intermediate/advanced exercisers Midday Tai Chi… Read More

(courtesy of the Nashville Symphony Chorus) The Nashville Symphony Chorus will hold auditions for new members on Saturday, Jan. 14, and Sunday, Jan. 15, at Blair School of Music. An appointment must be scheduled to audition. The Nashville Symphony Chorus will perform in two concerts… Read More

  Experts from the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt will take questions about discovery and innovations in children’s care during the next “My Health Chat” on Jan. 18. Hosted monthly by Vanderbilt University Medical Center, these 30-minute interactive video chats offer… Read More

Looking for help with your financial goals in the new year? Brandon Hall, Vanderbilt’s dedicated Fidelity workplace planning and guidance consultant, will be on campus Jan. 17-20 to meet with employees in person. To sign up for a consultation, call 1-800-642-7131 or register online. Consider scheduling a… Read More

Dorothy Johnson, a University of Iowa professor who specializes in 18th and 19th French and European art, will deliver the Norman L. and Roselea J. Goldberg Lecture Jan. 19 at Cohen Hall. Read More

The Vanderbilt University Chinese Students and Scholars Association will hold its 2012 Chinese New Year  celebration at the Student Life Center Ballroom Saturday, Jan. 28, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. The event will include music, dance and traditional Chinese food in honor of China’s annual festival… Read More

(Vanderbilt University) From 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, Medical Center Drive will be reduced to one lane in each direction from the south side of the Vanderbilt University Hospital ambulance bay parking area to the north entrance at The Vanderbilt Clinic (TVC) turnaround. The Emergency Department ambulance… Read More

(Vanderbilt University) Start the year off right by making an impact in your community Jan. 13-15. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” Each year, Americans across the country answer that question by coming together on… Read More

The Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center is offering a 20 percent discount on a hearing aid purchase now through Jan. 31, 2012. A hearing test with a certified Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center audiologist must be performed prior to receiving the discount. The hearing clinic is located in Medical… Read More

Dean Paras In honor of Constantine “Dean” Paras, a Ph.D. student and teaching assistant in the Department of Biomedical Engineering who died Dec. 13, 2011, a memorial service has been planned. It will take place at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10, in Benton Chapel. All are… Read More

Works by Eric Ehrnschwender. Image courtesy of Vanderbilt University Department of Art The Vanderbilt University Department of Art is proud to welcome a solo exhibition of sculptural ceramics by Vanderbilt alumnus Eric Ehrnschwender, recipient of the prestigious Margaret Stonewall Wooldridge Hamblet award in… Read More