Releases
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Ceremony, open discussion to mark Sept. 11 anniversary at Vanderbilt
The Vanderbilt University community will mark the five-year anniversary of Sept. 11 with a morning remembrance and an open roundtable discussion led by faculty in the afternoon. Read MoreSep 6, 2006
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Little Texas to perform under the stars at Dyer Observatory
Little Texas will perform acoustically at Vanderbilt's Dyer Observatory Saturday, Sept. 23, at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 4 p.m. Tickets are $7 for students, $12 for Vanderbilt University faculty/staff and Bluebird on the Mountain season ticket holders, and $15 for general public. There is also a $50 VIP ticket that will allow for pre-show access and a meet and greet with the band. Read MoreSep 5, 2006
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Broccoli & Desire explores connections between Maya farmers, American consumers
Have you considered how many hands it took to get the broccoli you just purchased from the field to your table? Did you know that it quite possibly came from Guatemala? Did you ever consider that someone grew that broccoli for you so they could send their kids to a better school? Read MoreSep 1, 2006
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Mexican border reflections open semester of VU Divinity programming, Community breakfasts, Relevant Religion classes offered
Reflections from the Mexican-United States border by members of the Vanderbilt University community who spent a week traveling the area open the fall semester of community programming offered by Vanderbilt Divinity School. Read MoreAug 31, 2006
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U.S. Senate debate set at Vanderbilt
U.S. Senate candidates Harold Ford Jr. and Bob Corker will square off for a statewide televised debate at Vanderbilt University's Ingram Hall Oct. 28. Read MoreAug 31, 2006
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Juices may reduce Alzheimer’s disease risk
A juice every other day could keep Alzheimer's disease at bay, new research suggests. Read MoreAug 31, 2006
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MEDIA ADVISORY — Vanderbilt students hit the road to cheer on team in season opener at Michigan
About 200 Vanderbilt University students will board buses on Friday, Sept. 1, to travel overnight to Ann Arbor, Mich., for the nationally televised football season opener between Vanderbilt and Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 2. Read MoreAug 30, 2006
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Vanderbilt University wins $10 million to study impact of performance incentives in schools; First project will test impact of bonuses in Nashville schools
A new national research and development center has been created at Vanderbilt University's Peabody College of education and human development to answer one of the thorniest questions in education policy — do financial incentives for teachers, administrators and schools affect student achievement? Read MoreAug 30, 2006
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Leader of sustainable design movement to speak at Vanderbilt; Architect William McDonough lectures on Sept. 26
Renowned architect William McDonough, a leader in the movement for sustainable architecture and product design, will speak at Vanderbilt University on Tuesday, Sept. 26. Read MoreAug 30, 2006
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Economist Niall Ferguson to speak at Vanderbilt University; Historian of the global economy opens Chancellor’s Lecture Series
Niall Ferguson, Laurence A. Tisch Professor of History at Harvard University, will speak on "The War of the World" on Tuesday, Sept. 12, at Vanderbilt University in the inaugural presentation of the 2006-07 Chancellor's Lecture Series. Read MoreAug 29, 2006
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Writer Heather Sellers to read at Vanderbilt on Sept. 28
Heather Sellers, an acclaimed memoirist, novelist, writing instructor and poet, will read from her work at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreAug 29, 2006
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Vanderbilt launches text messaging service with news alerts, more
Alerts about breaking Vanderbilt campus news, upcoming events and new research can now be received on cell phones via Vanderbilt's new text messaging service, MobileVU. Read MoreAug 29, 2006
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New Yoga-like Class Offered for Breast Cancer Survivors
The Vanderbilt Breast Center is offering a new class for breast cancer survivors during or after treatment, using the ancient Chinese practice of Qigong, pronounced "chee gung," to help promote renewal and restoration. Read MoreAug 24, 2006
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Vanderbilt University expert available on Pluto
David Weintraub, professor of astronomy at Vanderbilt University, is the author of the upcoming book Is Pluto a Planet?, to be released in the fall by Princeton University Press. In the book, Weintraub argues that Pluto, and many other celestial objects, should be considered planets, contrary to the International Astronomical Union's vote Aug. 24 in Prague. Read MoreAug 24, 2006
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Dulcimer virtuoso David Schnaufer dead at 53; Taught at Vanderbilt’s Blair School of Music since 1995
David Schnaufer, a musician who revived the use of the dulcimer in country music and taught the instrument to many students, died Wednesday of cancer at a local hospice. He was 53. Read MoreAug 23, 2006
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Noted Parkinson’s Disease Expert to Speak at Vanderbilt University Medical Center
The National Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence at Vanderbilt University will host the internationally known Parkinson's disease expert George W. Paulson, M.D., for a special presentation on Thursday, Sept. 21 Read MoreAug 23, 2006
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Bluebird on the Mountain concert features Jarvis, Cannon and White
Singer-songwriters John Jarvis, Chuck Cannon and Lari White will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, as part of the Bluebird on the Mountain concert series at Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory. Read MoreAug 22, 2006
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Hurricane Katrina one year later: Have we learned any lessons?
Hundreds of lives could have been saved from Hurricane Katrina's rampage in Louisiana if the powers-that-be had followed their own crisis plans, believed the hurricane experts and communicated to residents in graphic terms the devastation that was coming their way. Read MoreAug 22, 2006
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Constant lighting may disrupt development of preemie’s biological clocks
Keeping the lights on around the clock in neonatal intensive care units may interfere with the development of premature babies' biological clocks. Read MoreAug 21, 2006
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Vanderbilt announces Spitz’ retirement as chief investment officer
William T. Spitz, who has served as Vanderbilt University's chief investment officer since 1985, will be retiring from his position upon the appointment of his successor, university officials announced today. Read MoreAug 18, 2006