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(Daniel Dubois/Vanderbilt) Vanderbilt’s Office of Federal Relations has launched its own Facebook page. The OFR team plans to use the social media site as another means of promoting and communicating Vanderbilt’s federal priorities to key policymakers and their staffs. The page will provide timely, targeted… Read More

(Derek Bruff/Vanderbilt) The Vanderbilt Employees’ Credit Union will observe modified hours of operation over the holidays. The credit union will be closed Friday, Dec. 23; Monday, Dec. 26; and Monday, Jan. 2, 2012. It will be open Friday, Dec. 30. For more credit union information, visit its… Read More

Give to United Way of Metropolitan Nashville and support the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program and other community initiatives Households earning less than $49,000 per year qualify for free tax preparation assistance through the VITA program. To find a VITA site near you, dial 2-1-1 on your phone. (photo… Read More

The Vanderbilt Melodores (Steve Green/Vanderbilt) The Vanderbilt Melodores, an all-male student a cappella group, has been lauded among the “Top 10 American Collegiate A Cappella Groups” for 2011 by a popular a cappella blog. The Melodores ranked No. 6 on the list, which also featured groups that have appeared… Read More

Loews Vanderbilt Hotel is offering a special rate for Vanderbilt faculty, staff and visitors through March 31, 2012. Book your stay in a Premium Concierge room for $159 per night. This rate is subject to blackout dates and availability. Loews Vanderbilt Hotel is located at… Read More

The beam signing at last spring’s event kicking off construction for the expansion of the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. (photo by Susan Urmy) The VUMC Reporter compiles the milestones and achievements that made headlines at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in 2011. Read More

(iStockphoto) Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of injury and death among teenagers every year, and crash deaths are even higher during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Young drivers, ages 16 to 20, are more likely to crash due to their inexperience. Since parents are the most… Read More

Dean Paras Constantine “Dean” Paras, a Vanderbilt graduate student and teaching assistant in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, has died following a brief illness. Funeral services honoring Paras’ life took place Saturday, Dec. 17, in Rocky River, Ohio. Read the complete details. The… Read More

This 2011 turkey giveaway for Vanderbilt employees is Dec. 16. (Vanderbilt University) This year’s Vanderbilt Holiday Turkey Giveaway for full-time and part-time faculty and staff will take place on Friday, Dec. 16, at three locations: Langford Auditorium, One Hundred Oaks and in Williamson County. At Langford the hours of the… Read More

Ben Schmidt, research associate in chemical and biomolecular engineering, measures thin film thickness using VINSE’s profilometer. (Joe Howell/Vanderbilt University) There is much to celebrate, including the fact that in the past decade, VINSE has attracted more than $75 million in federal funding for nanoscience research, says… Read More

Give to Community Health Charities of Tennessee and help preschool children with special needs learn alongside their typically developing peers High Hopes' Inchworm Room features literacy concepts incorporated throughout the classroom to provide multiple modes of learning during the day. (image courtesy of High Hopes) The diagnosis of a… Read More

(iStockphoto) For many, packing up the family and traveling to see loved ones is as much a part of the holidays as mistletoe or candy canes. While children are staying in new or different environments, safety experts at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt say it’s important for… Read More

Be a part of Commodore Nation in Memphis as we enjoy a long weekend of Liberty Bowl events leading up to the big game! You won’t want to miss a minute of these great festivities. Fans may purchase event tickets online, in person at the McGugin… Read More

(Vanderbilt University) Vanderbilt schools are observing Winter Break Dec. 18-Jan. 8, 2012. Residence halls close at 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, and reopen at noon Friday, Jan. 6. Classes for undergraduates resume on Monday, Jan. 9. Vanderbilt employees will observe the Christmas Eve holiday Friday, Dec. 23, and the… Read More

Colin Dayan (photo courtesy of Colin Dayan) A book by a Vanderbilt professor about the legal methods used to deprive people of their personhood was named one of the top 25 academic books of the year by Choice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries. The Law… Read More

The following discounts are available for Vanderbilt employees to upcoming shows at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. To order tickets, log on and select your desired show title. Enter your promo code and click “apply.” Use the password “Vanderbilt.” David Alford returns… Read More

Fourteen Vanderbilt researchers have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Read More

(image courtesy of Carmike Cinemas) Now through Monday, Dec. 19, tickets for movies playing at Carmike Cinemas are available for the discounted price of $5 each when purchased at the Sarratt Student Center box office. Carmike Cinemas are located in Franklin, Antioch, Bellevue, Goodlettsville, Madison and Springfield. These… Read More

Teach For America inspired Neily Todd to stay in teaching beyond her two-year term. She says she now goes through the day thinking about what’s best for her students. (Vanderbilt University) The October after his graduation from the College of Arts and Science was arguably one of… Read More

Give to United Way of Metropolitan Nashville and help Family Teaching Kitchens bring healthy food options to Nashville families Chef David Owens (left) conducts the first Family Teaching Kitchen at St. Luke's Community House on Sept. 19, 2011. (Photo courtesy of United Way of Metropolitan Nashville) Being at the… Read More