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Reconsidering a Classic: Walter Rodney’s “How Europe Underdeveloped Africa”
Watch video of one presentation that is part of a yearlong series sponsored by Vanderbilt History Seminar devoted to exploring the theme of Rich & Poor across historical space and time. The seminar on March 19, with commentators Pius Adesanmi and Paul Tiyambe Zeleza, focused on Walter Rodney’s influential and much… Read MoreMar 20, 2012
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Protests and Social Change: Civil Rights of the ’60s
Watch video of John Seigenthaler, Founder, First Amendment Center, speaking at the Osher Lifelong Learning class, “Protests and Social Change: Civil Rights of the 60’s”. Today, protests seem to be a way of life. Have you ever wondered if protests really accomplish anything? During the past 150 years, protests have… Read MoreMar 20, 2012
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Apocalypse Now? Modern Maya and Ancient Prophecies
Watch video of Mareike Sattler, senior lecturer, Anthropology Department, and Avery Dickins de Girón, assistant director of the Center for Latin American Studies, speaking at the Osher Lifelong Learning class, “Apocalypse Now? Modern Maya and Ancient Prophecies”. This seminar introduces students to Maya culture from ancient to modern times. Maya people… Read MoreMar 20, 2012
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Threats to Religious Liberty: On Campuses and Across the Nation
Watch video of scholars James F. Blumstein of Vanderbilt, Robert P. George of Princeton University and Michael Paulsen of St. Thomas School of Law discuss the intersection of religious freedom, freedom of conscience, freedom of association and freedom of speech on a range of contemporary issues at a forum March… Read MoreMar 20, 2012
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InsideOut of the Lunch Box: “The Voice”
Watch video of the most recent presentation in the InsideOut of the Lunch Box series – The Voice – which took place on March 15. We all know Music City produces some of the world’s most famous singers. What you may not know is that Music City is also the home… Read MoreMar 20, 2012
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Jeffrey Tlumak: “Do We Have Free Will? Why Does It Matter?”
Watch video of the most recent presentation in the Berry Lectures in Public Philosophy that took place on March 15 with Jeffrey Tlumak, associate professor of philosophy. He discussed “Do We Have Free Will? Why Does It Matter?” “The Berry Lectures in Public Philosophy provide a wonderful opportunity to… Read MoreMar 19, 2012
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Impact Symposium 2012 with Vicente Fox and Bill Richardson
Watch video of Vicente Fox, former president of Mexico, and Bill Richardson, a former governor of New Mexico who has served as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and as secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, speaking at the 2012 Impact Symposium on March 21. The discussion was… Read MoreMar 19, 2012
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2012 Impact Symposium with Gen. Wesley Clark and Jon Huntsman
Watch video of retired Gen. Wesley Clark and Jon Huntsman, the former Utah governor who has served as ambassador to Singapore and China and was a recent contender for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination, speaking at the 2012 Impact Symposium that took place on March 20. The discussion was moderated by… Read MoreMar 19, 2012
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VUCast Newscast: Free Health Advice
This Week on VUCast, Vanderbilt’s weekly newscast highlighting research, experts, students, sports and everything Vanderbilt: See the dramatic changes inside an innovative, fully volunteer, Vanderbilt medical clinic A Vandy professor heads to the White House Go behind the curtain with baseball coach Tim Corbin [vucastblurb]… Read MoreMar 19, 2012
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U.S. Attorney General Holder exhorts Vanderbilt students to seek liberty and learning
U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. opened the Cecil Sims Lecture at the Vanderbilt University Law School March 16 by congratulating Vanderbilt on its academic – and recent athletic – accomplishments. Read MoreMar 16, 2012
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2012 Impact Symposium with Sen. Lamar Alexander
Watch video of Sen. Lamar Alexander speaking at the 2012 Impact Symposium on March 19. This year’s theme is “Rise of the Rest: What is the Future of American Foreign Policy?” The Vanderbilt University Speakers Committee organizes the annual IMPACT Symposium, which has been a tradition at Vanderbilt since 1964. This… Read MoreMar 16, 2012
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“The Auto Industry Comes to Tennessee” – a panel discussion
Watch video of Sen. Lamar Alexander who joined other key players from the history of Tennessee’s auto industry March 12 for a panel discussion at Vanderbilt University’s Central Library. “The Auto Industry Comes to Tennessee” was co-sponsored by Vanderbilt Libraries and Owen Graduate School of Management. The panel discussion was part… Read MoreMar 14, 2012
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How the Louder Than a Bomb poetry slam changed a Vanderbilt student’s life
An incredibly powerful poetry competition called “Louder than a Bomb” is changing the lives of teens across the country. One of the competition’s most successful poets is now a student at Vanderbilt. He’s also the star of a new critically acclaimed documentary. Meet Nate Marshall. Read MoreMar 12, 2012
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VUCast Newscast: Provocative Politics
This week on VUCast, Vanderbilt’s weekly newscast highlighting research, experts, students, sports and everything Vanderbilt: Provocative Politics: the power of a sensational ad See the Civil War through the eyes of those who stayed at home Vanderbilt Emergency Medicine goes hip hop [vucastblurb]… Read MoreMar 9, 2012
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Robert Talisse: “Must Life be Tragic?”
Watch video of the most recent presentation in the Berry Lectures in Public Philosophy that took place on March 1 with Robert Talisse, professor and chair of philosophy. He discussed “Must Life Be Tragic?” “The Berry Lectures in Public Philosophy provide a wonderful opportunity to reach a broader audience beyond… Read MoreMar 2, 2012
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VUCast Newscast: Teaching Through Touch
This Week on VUCast, Vanderbilt’s weekly newscast highlighting research, experts, students, sports and everything Vanderbilt: Teaching through touch: How new technology is taking math to a new level Vandy students go inside ESPN What the mantra “no less” means to Commodore women’s basketball [vucastblurb]… Read MoreMar 2, 2012
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Green Bag Luncheon Series: Green Spring Cleaning
Watch video of the the sixth installment of the Green Bag Luncheon Series that took place on Wednesday, February 29, sponsored by Sustainability and Environmental Management Office (SEMO) and the American Studies Sustainability Project. Megan Morton of Pro Utilitas gives an up-close look at the chemicals in conventional cleaners, ways… Read MoreMar 1, 2012
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Cindy Wedel: “Preparing Your Garden for Spring”
Watch video of Community Connections’ 2nd Gardening series presentation – “Preparing Your Garden for Spring” with Cindy Wedel, Director, Service Excellence Coaching & Consulting. Cindy comes from a long line of gardeners. Her father owned “Wedel’s Greenery” a small niche retail operation in Michigan. Other family businesses were Caroline’s Gardens… Read MoreFeb 29, 2012
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John Lachs: “Why Is Good Enough Not Good Enough for Us?”
Watch video of Vanderbilt University Centennial Professor of Philosophy John Lachs on Feb. 23 kick-off a new series of talks that aims to make philosophy accessible and relevant for the public. Lachs discussed “Why Is Good Enough Not Good Enough for Us?”, which addressed the human drive for perfection. “It is… Read MoreFeb 28, 2012
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Signing Day VU Style
Take a behind the scenes look at what some are calling the best recruiting class in Vanderbilt football history. It’s the NFL draft college style. Read MoreFeb 22, 2012