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  • Vanderbilt University

    Who or what is the Tea Party movement? Survey offers some answers

    According to a new survey undertaken by sociologists from Vanderbilt University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the Tea Partiers are an old movement in new (albeit retro) packaging. Read More

    Jun 23, 2011

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    Vanderbilt 5, North Carolina 1 at CWS

    OMAHA, Neb. – After being held in check against Florida, Vanderbilt scored runs in each of its first three innings on Wednesday as the Commodores eliminated North Carolina from the College World Series with a 5-1 win at TD Ameritrade Park. Read More

    Jun 22, 2011

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    Blood drive and more set for July 5, 13

    Blood vessels (iStockPhoto) Vanderbilt will host a blood drive and tissue/organ donor registry July 5 and 13. The July 5 event will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in The Vanderbilt Clinic – TVC 2701. On July 13, it will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the north… Read More

    Jun 22, 2011

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    Weight Watchers at Work meetings start June 29

    A new session of Weight Watchers at Work meetings start on June 29 at the Student Life Center.  This session is a “Summer Sizzler” where you will receive 12 weeks for the price of 10. The difference between At Work and traditional Weight Watcher meetings is that all costs are… Read More

    Jun 22, 2011

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    AAIDD honors Kennedy Center’s Hughes

    Carolyn Hughes (Daniel Dubois/Vanderbilt) Carolyn  Hughes, professor of special education, was among 10 national researchers recognized for Exceptional Service to the Field by the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities at AAIDD’s Annual Meeting on June 6. The award recognized Hughes and colleagues from… Read More

    Jun 22, 2011

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    Bikers from Vanderbilt complete 20-mile ride in Hyannis Port

    Jeanne Gavigan (l) and Jessi Solomon during the Best Buddies bike ride June 4 in Hyannis Port, Mass. (Vanderbilt Kennedy Center) Riding tandem bikes, two pairs of bikers with Vanderbilt and Vanderbilt Kennedy Center ties—Alice Byrne and Josh Putman, and Jessica (Jessi) Solomon and Jeanne Gavigan—completed a 20-mile bike… Read More

    Jun 22, 2011

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    Health Plus offers Know Your Numbers at Kensington Garage

    Anne Rayner (Vanderbilt University) Health Plus invites you to stop by and have your weight, blood pressure and body mass index checked the week of June 23 at the club level of Kensington Garage.The service will be available 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. Read More

    Jun 22, 2011

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    Community walk is June 25

    Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt invites you to be a part of making Nashville a healthier place to live by bringing your friends and family out to a community walk as part of Mayor Karl Dean’s Walk 100 Miles Program. Since Vanderbilt is leading this walk, organizers urge walkers to… Read More

    Jun 22, 2011

  • Farmers' Market

    Health Plus presents Meet Your Farmer

    Vanderbilt Farmers Market 2010 (Vanderbilt University/Steve Green) If you like your meat fresh, then the Vanderbilt Farmers’ Market is the place to go. Walnut Hills Farm is here every week with their all natural, grass fed, dry aged beef and goat meat. Stop by and try it out for… Read More

    Jun 22, 2011

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    Precautions recommended in wake of attempted hacking

    Strengthening password is key to thwarting computer hackers. Read More

    Jun 21, 2011

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    Employees’ artwork sought for contest and exhibit

    Registration is free, and there are cash prizes involved. Read More

    Jun 21, 2011

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    Au Bon Pain opens at Medical Center Plaza

    Vanderbilt's newest dining option is now open. Read More

    Jun 21, 2011

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    Florida tops Vanderbilt 3-1 in Omaha

    OMAHA, Neb. – It took almost 17 hours from the first pitch, but finally after a 2.5-hour rain delay and an overnight suspension of play, Vanderbilt’s game against Florida in the College World Series finally came to an end Tuesday morning with the Gators topping the Commodores, 3-1. Read More

    Jun 21, 2011

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    VU-Florida game suspended until 10 a.m. Tuesday

    Vanderbilt’s baseball game against Florida will resume at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning. Read More

    Jun 20, 2011

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    Baseball camp moved to July

    Campers at 2007 baseball camp at Vanderbilt (Neil Brake/Vanderbilt) Due to the Commodores team playing in their first-ever College World Series the team will be combining and moving Day Camp 1 and Day Camp 2 to the week of July 5-8. Read More

    Jun 20, 2011

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    Stress, Worry and Optimism Class Starts July 14

    “If you don’t like something, change it.  If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” ~ Maya Angelou How often do you find yourself worrying and stewing about situations that are completely outside of your control?  How often do you beat yourself up or jump to negative conclusions?… Read More

    Jun 20, 2011

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    Kindermusik summer? It’s not too late

    Photos of young children in instructor Amy Alley`s Kindermusik class in Blair School of Music. (Vanderbilt University / Steve Green) Been dragging your heels about making summer plans? It’s not too late to register your kids for one of the very best summer music programs around. The research about… Read More

    Jun 20, 2011

  • Tennessee State Capitol

    Controversial bills might have cost General Assembly popularity points

    A new poll shows the 107th Tennessee General Assembly, marked by debate on a number of controversial issues, slipped in its approval rating in the four months it was in session. Read More

    Jun 19, 2011

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    Vanderbilt wins first game 7-3 at College World Series

    Omaha, Neb. – Playing in the first College World Series game in school history, Vanderbilt permanently etched its name in the history book, while becoming the answer to a future trivia question with a 7-3 win over North Carolina on Saturday. Former President George W. Bush throws the first… Read More

    Jun 18, 2011

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    Tickets available to International Trombone Festival concert June 25

    (iStockPhotography) The Nashville Jazz Orchestra will be in concert Saturday night, June 25, at Vanderbilt’s Langford Auditorium. This concert is part of the 40th Anniversary International Trombone Festival and features great local jazz trombonists as well as Bill Watrous, Wycliffe Gordon and Micheal Dease. The concert begins at 8… Read More

    Jun 17, 2011