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    Best season of Commodore baseball ends in Omaha

    OMAHA, Neb. – The season that no one wanted to see end finally came to a close on June 24 as the most successful team in the history of Vanderbilt baseball was eliminated from the College World Series with a 6-4 loss to Florida. The Vanderbilt Commodores at the… Read More

    Jun 24, 2011

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    Faculty-Staff Campaign deadline is June 30

    The deadline for the Faculty-Staff Campaign is upon us but you still have time to make your gift by June 30. Wherever your passion lies the choice is yours – the Faculty-Staff Hardship Fund, a particular fund in a department, a student organization or an area of… Read More

    Jun 24, 2011

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    Applications for craft fair being accepted

    The Medical Center Staff Advisory Council is accepting applications for its Needles and Pins Craft Fair. The annual fair, which benefits the EAP Employee Hardship Fund, will be held Thursday, Sept. 29, and Friday, Oct. 1, and will be conducted in conjunction with other events. Those… Read More

    Jun 24, 2011

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    New VUMC website designed with patients, caregivers in mind

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s website for patients, caregivers and the public – VanderbiltHealth.com – has undergone its first major redesign since the site launched in 2007. Read More

    Jun 23, 2011

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    Incorporate sustainability into summer excursions

    iStockphoto As vacation season heats up, cars and planes rev up to meet the needs of eager travelers.  By putting a little extra effort into the planning of your vacation, you can reduce the environmental impact of your trips with these handy and sustainable travel tips. Tourism’s Impact on… Read More

    Jun 23, 2011

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    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