Releases
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SUPREME COURT NOMINEE: VANDERBILT EXPERT
Impact of changes to the Supreme Court: Suzanna Sherry, Cal Turner Professor of Law and Leadership at Vanderbilt Law School, is available to discuss the recent changes to the Supreme Court, including the confirmation of a new chief justice and the nomination of a person to fill the vacancy left by Sandra Day O'Connor. She also can discuss what will happen in the coming months as O'Connor continues to hear cases she may not be around to decide and what happens procedurally if a ninth justice joins the court mid-term. Read MoreSep 29, 2005
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Sports Illustrated senior writer and best-selling author Rick Reilly speaks Oct. 3 at Vanderbilt University
Best-selling author Rick Reilly, who is in his 20th year as a senior writer for Sports Illustrated, will bring his humorous insights into the world of sports, to Vanderbilt University Monday, Oct. 3, at 7:30 p.m. Read MoreSep 29, 2005
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A new weapon in the battle against HIV may come from an unusual source ó a small tropical frog
Investigators at Vanderbilt University Medical Center reported this month in the Journal of Virology that compounds secreted by frog skin are potent blockers of HIV infection. Read MoreSep 29, 2005
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Internationally known artist to kick off exhibit at Vanderbilt‘s Black Cultural Center
Antonio Carreno, recognized as one of the major contemporary abstract painters of our time, will kick off an exhibit of his work at a reception at Vanderbilt‘s Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center Oct. 10 at 4 p.m. Read MoreSep 29, 2005
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Internationally known artist to kick off exhibit at Vanderbilt’s Black Cultural Center
Antonio Carreno, recognized as one of the major contemporary abstract painters of our time, will kick off an exhibit of his work at a reception at Vanderbilt's Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center Oct. 10 at 4 p.m. Read MoreSep 29, 2005
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Vanderbilt Holocaust Lecture Series examines genocides through films, lectures and conversations
The Vanderbilt Holocaust Lecture Series, the longest continuous Holocaust series at an American university, will examine genocides throughout the world through films, lectures and conversations starting Oct. 9. Read MoreSep 28, 2005
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Attorney and best-selling author Scott Turow to give talk on death penalty at Vanderbilt University Oct. 6
Attorney and best-selling author Scott Turow will give a talk "Ultimate Punishment: A Lawyer's Reflections on Dealing with the Death Penalty" Thursday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreSep 28, 2005
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Relevant Religion course hopes to revive public civics discussion
Encouraging greater public participation in government at all levels — from a variety of political and religious viewpoints — is a goal of a three-part community course that begins Oct. 17. "Reviving Democracy: Religion, Politics and the Practice of Hope" will be taught by Ted Smith, director of the Program in Theology and Practice at Vanderbilt University Divinity School. Read MoreSep 26, 2005
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Information on Sept. 25 shooting
Three Vanderbilt University students were injured, one by a gunshot, following a party on campus at a residence hall in the early morning of Sept. 25. The shot was fired by an individual attending the party who is not a Vanderbilt student, police said. All three students were treated and released by the Vanderbilt University Emergency Department and are expected to fully recover. Read MoreSep 25, 2005
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Nashville Jazz Orchestra begins residency with Vanderbilt‘s Blair School of Music
In a union of talented musicians and students striving to master the craft, the Nashville Jazz Orchestra is establishing a residency at the Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt to help bring this unique American sound directly to the next generation of artists. Read MoreSep 23, 2005
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Nashville Jazz Orchestra begins residency with Vanderbilt’s Blair School of Music
In a union of talented musicians and students striving to master the craft, the Nashville Jazz Orchestra is establishing a residency at the Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt to help bring this unique American sound directly to the next generation of artists. Read MoreSep 23, 2005
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Vanderbilt established in top tier of national research universities
Vanderbilt University ranks 24th in the value of federal research grants awarded to faculty members, according to the National Science Foundation. Read MoreSep 22, 2005
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MEDIA ADVISORY: National Economic Council director to talk about American economy on Sept. 22
Allan Hubbard, assistant to the president for economic policy and director of the National Economic Council, will talk about America's economy at a 7:30 p.m. lecture Thursday, Sept. 22, in 103 Wilson Hall on the Vanderbilt University campus. Read MoreSep 20, 2005
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September Vanderbilt Kennedy Center events include lecture by commissioner of the Administration on Developmental Disabilities, photo exhibit
September offers several opportunities for members of the community to learn more about developmental disabilities, education and art at the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Research on Human Development. The Kennedy Center is located at the corner of 21st Avenue South and Edgehill Avenue. Read MoreSep 20, 2005
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Op-ed: Careful what you wish for, Northwest
Sometimes it is best not to cut corners. Bargain hunting for a plastic surgeon, say, does not make much sense. You just might get your money's worth. So too with airline mechanics. Looking through small, thick windows at the workers scurrying around my plane in preparation for take-off, I hope that they are all well fed and happy, the sort of loyal and devoted employees who always double-check that troublesome hydraulic joint. Read MoreSep 20, 2005
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Vanderbilt theatre season kicks off Sept. 30 with The Man Who Came to Dinner
A comedy about a celebrated radio personality recuperating from a fall in 1939 small-town America begins the Vanderbilt's Department of Theatre season. Read MoreSep 20, 2005
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Former Vanderbilt President Emmett Fields dies, Was dean of College of Arts and Science from 1960-69
Emmett B. Fields, the only person ever to have the title of president of Vanderbilt University, died at home today at 81. Read MoreSep 19, 2005
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Disability information for persons affected by Hurricane Katrina
Many people with disabilities not able to evacuate from the Gulf Coast, as well as those who did evacuate, are having difficulty finding needed resources in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. In response, Tennessee Disability Pathfinder, an online referral service for individuals with disabilities, has created a Web-based collection of resources at www.familypathfinder.org. Read MoreSep 19, 2005
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MEDIA ADVISORY – Local arts community invited to Vanderbilt town meeting
All members of the Middle Tennessee arts community are invited to a town hall meeting at Vanderbilt University at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, to hear details of a major collaborative art project involving Vanderbilt students and local artists. Read MoreSep 19, 2005
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Dores remain undefeated with win over Ole Miss
The Vanderbilt Commodores defeated the Ole Miss Rebels 31-23 Sept. 17, but not without much more drama than indicated by the final score. The so-called "cardiac" Commodores almost let a 21-point third-quarter lead slip away. Instead, fourth-year Head Coach Bobby Johnson and his team held on to remain undefeated, and carry their record to 3-0 for the first time since 1984. Read MoreSep 19, 2005