9/11

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    Talking to children about 9/11

    “There is no ‘one size fits all’ approach for talking to your kids about this or any other catastrophic event,” says Vanderbilt professor of psychology Tedra Walden. Read More

    Sep 8, 2011

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    Bring in sweets Sept. 9 for Vanderbilt’s first responders

    Donate baked goods to be delivered to LifeFlight crews and others in honor of 9/11 Read More

    Sep 8, 2011

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    Fall 2011 International Lens schedule announced

    The eighth season of International Lens opens Sept. 7 with Musica Campesina, a feature film directed by Alberto Fuguet while he was a visiting professor on campus in 2009. Read More

    Sep 7, 2011

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    Take part in 9/11 commemorative events

    Vanderbilt University will observe the tenth anniversary of 9/11 with several public events including musical performances, an interfaith service and a talk by Lawrence Wright. Events are free and open to the public. Read More

    Sep 6, 2011

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    VU students to do service work over 9/11 weekend

    Vanderbilt students will participate in more than 50 service projects in the Nashville community during their second annual 9/11 Weekend of Service. Read More

    Sep 2, 2011

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    VUCast: Ten Years Later: Forever Changed

    It’s a moment in time that has changed our country forever. On the 10 year anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, hear from Vanderbilt students and employees. Plus, how the U.S. Army inspired the Commodores and a peek at our first Commons Video Blog. Read more about Sept. Read More

    Sep 2, 2011

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    Editor’s Note

    (image courtesy of Helene Dunbar) Ten years ago, tragic events took place that changed America forever. There is no getting around that. There exists in our memories the time before Sept. 11, 2001, and the time after it, and those time periods are profoundly different. The enormity of the… Read More

    Sep 1, 2011

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    Looking Back

    Student Natalie DuBose looks at prayer ribbons hanging from the remembrance tree on Sept. 13, 2001. (Vanderbilt University/Neil Brake) In the hours and days following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Vanderbilt responded to the tragedy by organizing events and services designed to give the university community opportunities… Read More

    Sep 1, 2011

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    9/11 Anniversary: How will you observe?

    Is your Vanderbilt organization or department planning to observe the anniversary in a formal way? Please let us know. Read More

    Aug 11, 2011

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    Service projects sought to mark Sept. 11 anniversary

    Registration is now officially open for Vanderbilt’s Second Annual 9/11 Weekend of Service Here is the form to officially register your service project Your service project must be registered by Tuesday, Aug.16. All Vanderbilt students, faculty, and staff that want to participate in a 9/11… Read More

    Aug 10, 2011

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    Wanted: Memories and reflections about Sept. 11

    iStockPhotos The Vanderbilt View staff and faculty magazine is seeking members of the Vanderbilt community who wish to share reflections about Sept. 11 for a 10th anniversary story being planned. Were you in New York City, Washington or Pennsylvania the day of the tragedy? Did you have family or… Read More

    Jul 15, 2011