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VUCast: An undergrad’s research to boost learning apps; hear amazing talent in a student recording studio
See how an undergrad’s research is boosting learning apps Hear amazing talent inside a student-run music studio Commencement Countdown! See what’s special It’s all in this week’s VUCast – watch now. [vucastblurb]… Read MoreMay 2, 2013
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VUCast: How a student saves girls from violence; music stars sing patients’ songs; see the Dores at dawn.
See how a student is saving young women from violence one download at a time. Music therapy hits the big time. Hear stars sing young patients’ songs. How hard does the football… Read MoreApr 24, 2013
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VUCast: Students help save a man; why women with elite educations opt out of full-time work; new Dores say yes!
This week on VUCast: Watch how students help save a man and his family. Why women with elite educations opt out of full-time work See how new Dores celebrate getting their “fat… Read MoreApr 18, 2013
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The Power to Heal
The power to heal is far more complex than just the use of medications and clinical treatments. That is what Vanderbilt Medical students are learning, along with collaborative partners from the school of nursing, the law school, and local schools of pharmacy and social work. Together they volunteer as teams… Read MoreApr 17, 2013
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Sci-Fi Author Kat Zhang
She’s juggling her studies and life as a sci-fi author! Meet writing phenom Kat Zhang. [vucastblurb]… Read MoreApr 16, 2013
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Autism Robot helps children
An interdisciplinary team of autism experts and mechanical engineers at Vanderbilt University has created an interactive robot that can help children with autism learn. NAO (pronounced “now”) is the little robot “front man” for an elaborate system of cameras, sensors and computers designed specifically to help young children learn how… Read MoreApr 16, 2013
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A Vanderbilt student produces amazing music from a student-run studio
Arts and science student Branden Sanders had a vision when he came to Vanderbilt—to make recording great music more accessible and affordable. Now this Curb Scholar is making that dream a sweet-sounding reality. [vucastblurb]… Read MoreApr 11, 2013
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How one Vanderbilt student saves girls from violence
When Vanderbilt senior Dallas Jessup was just 14-years old…she launched a video crusade to teach girls how to protect themselves from sexual assault. Now this overachiever is ready to change the world even more. [vucastblurb]… Read MoreApr 11, 2013
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Justice Edwin Cameron: “South Africa’s Constitutional Transition and AIDS: A Personal Account”
Watch video of Justice Edwin Cameron discussing “South Africa’s Constitutional Transition and AIDS: A Personal Account” April 11. Cameron is a justice on South Africa’s Constitutional Court and serves as general secretary to the Rhodes Trust for South Africa. As the first senior South African official to publicly disclose his… Read MoreApr 11, 2013
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James Hudnut-Beumler: “Religious Identity in the New Century”
Watch James Hudnut-Beumler, who will step down this summer as dean of the Vanderbilt Divinity School, give a talk on the evolution of American religious trends during his school leadership. Read MoreApr 10, 2013
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VUCast: See a Vanderbilt student’s “bright” idea; plus research on why students might want to double down on majors.
See a Vanderbilt student’s bright art idea! Hear why more students should double down on their majors Watch how a special cartoon comforts sick kids at the Children’s Hospital [vucastblurb]… Read MoreApr 10, 2013
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Peabody Colloquium: “The End of Exceptionalism in American Education”
In his new book, The End of Exceptionalism in American Education, Jeffrey Henig traces the roots of the shift in school governance. Once the domain of local and state school boards, decisions about schools and schooling have begun to emerge in every level and branch of government. In this Peabody College colloquium, Henig, professor of political science and education at Columbia University, reflects on the erosion of the “special status” of education decision-making over the past 50 years. Read MoreApr 9, 2013
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Joe Sestak: “After Afghanistan: The National Security Challenges of the Next Decade”
Joe Sestak, the highest-ranking military official ever elected to Congress, addressed future national security issues for the United States during an April 4 lecture co-sponsored by the History and Political Science departments. His talk is titled “After Afghanistan: The National Security Challenges of the Next Decade.” Sestak is also a… Read MoreApr 8, 2013
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James Cone: “The Cross and the Lynching Tree”
Watch leading theologian James Cone give a talk called "The Cross and the Lynching Tree" at Vanderbilt Divinity School April 3, 2013. Read MoreApr 5, 2013
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Lunch and Learn with David Williams II
Watch David Williams II give a talk titled, "A Look into the Role Intercollegiate Athletics Plays into the Mission of Higher Education" at a Lunch and Learn event April 3. Read MoreApr 5, 2013
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Impact Symposium: Leymah Gbowee
Watch Leymah Gbowee, a 2011 Nobel laureate, speak at Vanderbilt's Impact Symposium March 19, 2013. Read MoreApr 2, 2013
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Vanderbilt Chancellor Marks 5-Year Anniversary
Nicholas S. Zeppos was named Chancellor of Vanderbilt University on March 1, 2008. What were the challenges and what lies ahead? Read more at http://vu.edu/zeppos-five… Read MoreMar 29, 2013
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Impact Symposium: Sen. George Mitchell
Watch a conversation with former Sen. George Mitchell, who served as U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Peace from 2009 to 2011 and as independent chairman of the Northern Ireland Peace Talks, facilitated by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Maraniss at Vanderbilt University March 18, 2013. Read MoreMar 29, 2013
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VUCast: Robot helps kids with autism; plus Billy Joel, Vandy-style
How a robot helps kids with autism Hear from a student who played with Billy Joel Nashville Predators warm the youngest of hearts All this and more in this week’s VUCast, Vanderbilt’s online newscast. [vucastblurb]… Read MoreMar 28, 2013
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W. James Booth: “Can the Dead Be Harmed?”
W. James Booth, professor of political science and philosophy, examines our obligations toward the dead. Read MoreMar 27, 2013