Releases
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Learn about executive development opportunities at Vanderbilt University, Business school information session on campus March 8
Busy executives often put off professional development because schedules are already too tight or they can‘t afford to leave their jobs to go back to school full time. Read MoreFeb 28, 2005
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New Vanderbilt University Institute of Imaging Science to house one of the world‘s most powerful research magnets in $26.7 million facility
Construction will begin next month on a four-floor, state-of-the-art facility in the old emergency room parking lot between the A and B wings of Medical Center North that will house the Vanderbilt University Institute of Imaging Science (VUIIS). Read MoreFeb 28, 2005
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Vanderbilt Chancellor to lead group to Mexico
Vanderbilt Chancellor Gordon Gee and a delegation of university faculty and staff will travel to Mexico next week to convene with officials from that nation‘s academic, political and business arenas. The visit will be an important step toward strengthening the partnership with Universidad de las Amercias (UDLA), formalized 14 months ago. Read MoreFeb 25, 2005
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Children at War author speaks March 17 at Vanderbilt, Peter W. Singer is expert on warfare, terrorism
Children are being used as soldiers in 40 percent of the world‘s armies, says author Peter W. Singer, who speaks at Vanderbilt University on Thursday, March 17. Read MoreFeb 25, 2005
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Former DEA agent to speak at Vanderbilt on dangers of “club” drugs
Robert Stutman, a 25-year veteran of the national Drug Enforcement Agency, will address the Vanderbilt community on the dangers of even casual drug use in a talk titled "What Did I Take? The Truth Behind Ecstasy, Coke and Other Drugs" on Monday, Feb. 28, at 6:30 p.m. in Sarratt Cinema. Read MoreFeb 24, 2005
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Vanderbilt professor: there‘s more to God than ‘The Word‘ — Role of arts in the church subject of two forums
Robin Jensen, the Luce Chancellor‘s Professor of the History of Christian Art and Worship at Vanderbilt University Divinity School, will elaborate on the potential of arts in Christian worship at two events, a community breakfast on Thursday, March 3, and an all-day forum on Saturday, April 9. Read MoreFeb 24, 2005
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Autism media fellowship available at Vanderbilt University; Application deadline extended to March 4
Journalists are encouraged to apply to attend a media fellowship, "Autism: Rates, Causes and Treatment," hosted by Vanderbilt University in conjunction with the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education April 10-13 in Nashville, Tenn. At this fellowship, journalists will have an opportunity to meet with leading autism researchers and affected families to learn about the latest advances in understanding this complex disorder. Read MoreFeb 24, 2005
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Vanderbilt Brain Institute Hosts Brain Awareness Month 2005
Brain Awareness Month is a series of events during March aimed at teaching the public about the importance of brain research to understanding, treating, and ultimately curing brain-related diseases. Read MoreFeb 23, 2005
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Constant light causes biological clocks to get out of synch, but they keep on ticking
Constant light has long been understood to disrupt our internal clocks, resulting in problems like jet lag and health problems in extended-shift workers. A study led by Vanderbilt researcher Douglas McMahon reveals that although the clocks of individuals exposed to constant light may get out of synch, they keep ticking. The findings offer insight into how to modify constant-light situations to lessen their impact on humans. Read MoreFeb 23, 2005
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2005 Hugh C. Atkinson award winner announced
Vanderbilt University Librarian Paul M. Gherman has been named the 2005 winner of the Hugh C. Atkinson Memorial Award. Gherman will receive $2,000 and a citation during the American Library Association Annual Conference in Chicago. It will be presented at the Library Administration and Management Association President‘s Program on June 26 at 1:30 p.m. Read MoreFeb 18, 2005
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Former South Korean government official to discuss nuclear threat of North Korea
The nuclear threat posed by North Korea will be the focus of a lecture by former South Korean government official Chang Hee Kang Tuesday, Feb. 22, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Vanderbilt Institute for Public Policy Studies. Read MoreFeb 18, 2005
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Vanderbilt students invite community to participate in Dance Marathon activities
Vanderbilt University‘s Dance Marathon — a 14-hour overnight gathering featuring live music and performances, games, food and dancing — will attract more than 400 students from across campus when it convenes tomorrow evening, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. Members of the public may attend the marathon and participate in its activities on a come-and-go basis for a $10 per person donation at the door. Read MoreFeb 17, 2005
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New scholarships at the Vanderbilt School of Nursing available for pediatric nursing students
Students interested in pursuing a degree in nursing from Vanderbilt, but who are concerned about financial obstacles, could get a big boost thanks to a grant from the Christy-Houston Foundation. Read MoreFeb 17, 2005
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World Bank official to speak at Vanderbilt on religion and development
The World Bank senior officer who oversees its collaboration with religious organizations will speak at Vanderbilt University about religion and development. The lecture by Katherine Marshall will be at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24, in Room 204 of the Mayborn Building on Vanderbilt‘s Peabody College campus. Read MoreFeb 16, 2005
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Vanderbilt math professor Alain Connes receives prestigious French science award
Alain Connes, Distinguished Professor in the Vanderbilt University Department of Mathematics, has been awarded one of France‘s most noteworthy scientific awards: the annual Gold Medal of the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS). Read MoreFeb 16, 2005
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MEDIA ADVISORY–Vanderbilt students to celebrate creative challenge of engineering
The engineering students at Vanderbilt University will display their ingenuity and inventiveness through a series of challenging — but fun — competitions and events to be held during National Engineers Week Feb. 21-25. In addition to spotlighting the engineering field, the competitions and activities are designed to interest students in engineering and scientific fields. The media and the public are invited. Read MoreFeb 16, 2005
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First-time surgery may save newborn from bowel transplant
The newborn baby of a Fort Campbell soldier family has become the first to receive a new type of surgery at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children‘s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Read MoreFeb 16, 2005
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Vanderbilt School of Medicine announces new chair and Institute for Global Health
Sten Vermund, M.D., Ph.D., has been named the first Amos Christie Chair in Global Health and director of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine‘s Institute for Global Health. He will assume the role effective July 1. Read MoreFeb 15, 2005
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Expert on family dynamics to speak at Vanderbilt Kennedy Center
What changes does a family go through when one of its members has a disability? Marsha Seltzer, Vaughn Bascom Professor of Social Work at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will discuss her research on this topic at the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Research on Human Development Thursday, Feb. 17, at 4 p.m. Read MoreFeb 15, 2005
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“Islam and Social Policy” to be focus of Vanderbilt panel discussion
A collection of essays addressing the "profound misunderstandings" between Islamic cultures and the Western world will be signed and discussed Wednesday, Feb. 16, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Vanderbilt. The book is edited by Steven Heyneman, professor of international education policy in the Vanderbilt University Department of Leadership, Policy and Organizations. Read MoreFeb 15, 2005