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New fall classes for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, which is geared toward older adults, include the changing Arab world, challenges for U.S. tax policy, world architecture and the Civil War. Read More

  Amanda Chiavini from Fifty Forward will discuss finding and choosing respite care services and providers. Wednesday, Aug. 17 Light Hall, Room 439 Noon to 12:45 p.m. This presentation is part of the Boomers, Elders and More series. The Vanderbilt Child and Family Center is part of… Read More

Stacey Kendrick speaks with Katherine Hartmann about why developing muscle is such a critical component to a healthy lifestyle. Hartmann highlights the benefits of increasing muscle and some options for workouts. Listen here. Listen to interviews, tips and tidbits on a variety of health and wellness topics ranging from choosing child care… Read More

Health Plus invites you to stop by and have your weight, blood pressure and body mass index checked this week at these locations. Thursday, Aug. 11 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.    One Hundred Oaks, room 26119 Friday, Aug. 12 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Peabody Library Monday-Friday  Saturday 5am-9pm … Read More

Singer-songwriters Dave Berg, George Teren and Annie Mosher take the spotlight Saturday, Aug. 20th, at historic Dyer Observatory for the fourth Bluebird on the Mountain concert of the 2011 season. Read More

An international team of scientists has identified 29 new genetic variants linked to multiple sclerosis, providing key insights into the biology of an important and very debilitating neurological disease. Read More

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center invites cancer patients to a free counseling session designed to help participants cope with the side-effects of cancer treatments like hair loss and skin problems. The seminar, called “Look Good…Feel Better,” will be held 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, in the Patient and Family… Read More

Completed forms are due by Aug. 19. Read More

More than 60 experts from the fields of neurosurgery, neurology, medical and radiation oncology, pathology and neuropsychology will provide an interactive update on the latest trends, findings and research in neuro-oncology at the International Neuro-oncology Update Sept. 15-16. The deadline to register is Sept. 7. The event… Read More

Winding stairs at the Commons Center (Steve Green/Vanderbilt) Unpacking  what seems like an endless number of boxes has kept political science professors and staff busy the past week. The entire department has relocated to the Commons Center after completion of the 19,000-square-foot project to build out the… Read More

The 21st Avenue South Bridge (Neil Brake/Vanderbilt) The bridge for walkers over 21st Avenue South at Edgehill Avenue has reopened to foot traffic. Workers have been adding drainage, replacing the concrete surface and and doing other work on the bridge, said Mark Petty, assistant vice chancellor for… Read More

iStockPhoto The Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) is holding a third round of community conversations Aug. 24-25 to gain feedback from the public regarding ideas for improving the city’s transit investments along the Broadway/West End Corridor. The community conversations are scheduled to take place at the East… Read More

The Community Research Partners will hold a meeting Aug. 12 to conduct a practice session for the “Community-Based Participatory Research” training module. Input is needed from academic and community researchers experienced in CBPR. Read More

In addition to attending Vanderbilt's open practice on Saturday, Aug. 13, fans are also invited to help the team paint the town gold by distributing posters and schedule cards throughout Middle Tennessee. Read More

It’s back-to-school time, and safety experts at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt are offering safety tips for children and their parents to help prevent pedestrian injuries, which often increase as the school year begins. Read More

The Small Purchase Order (SPO) program will end Dec. 31, 2011, in favor of the more efficient and cost effective eProcurement and Pcard ordering solutions, Vanderbilt’s Procurement and Disbursement Services office has announced. Read More

Adding to her responsibilities as deputy director for the Institute for Medicine and Public Health, Dr. Katherine Hartmann has been named associate dean for Clinical and Translational Scientist Development. Read More

Dr. Michael R. DeBaun, vice chair for Clinical Research for Vanderbilt’s Department of Pediatrics, has received a $1.4 million grant from the Health Resource and Services Administration (HRSA) for the new Vanderbilt, Meharry, Matthew Walker Center for Sickle Cell Disease Excellence. Read More

New technology for file storage and web hosting is now available. Read More

Enrich your life by hosting international students in your home. Read More