Christmas

I wish I had an autographed photo of Irving Berlin for every time I’ve been asked, “My nephew (parole officer/cosmetologist/ exorcist) has written a really good song—how can he/she turn it into a hit?” I always respond: “Do you think if I knew the answer to that question, I’d still… Read More

Ivey Miller, 3, receives a hug and a gingerbread house kit from Santa Claus during his annual visit to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt last week. Read More

Players from the Nashville Predators hockey team brought some holiday cheer and Kids Club gift packs during a recent visit to patients at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Players Read More

With the holiday shopping season upon us, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt offers critical safety tips to those buying gifts for children. In 2015, there were 25 toy recalls, and a 2014 report released by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) shows an estimated… Read More

While most areas of campus will close for the upcoming Thanksgiving and winter holidays, some departments will offer limited service for students and employees who will be on campus during these times. Read More

Lights and decorations are a special part of the holidays, but also bring an increased potential for injury, especially to young children, according to safety experts at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. According to a report by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Emergency Departments nationwide have… Read More

Learn more about the first Christmas described in the Bible when New Testament scholar Amy-Jill Levine answers questions with the hashtag #AskVU on Tuesday, Dec. 15. Read More

Did you know that as a Vanderbilt employee, you have access to several programs to assist with stress and depression during the holidays or anytime at no cost? Read More

In honor of America Recycles Day, celebrated each year on Nov. 15, the Sustainability and Environmental Management Office has some tips for reducing waste and making your holiday season more sustainable. Read More

Every holiday season, members of the Vanderbilt Community Chorus sing holiday-themed carols to Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center patients, family members and visitors. Read More

In the latest VUCast: Watch how some shocking predators lure their prey; learn how a supercomputer uncovered a hummingbird mystery; and see Vanderbilt's national baseball champs celebrate the holidays. Watch now! Read More

With family get-togethers, holiday parties and the abundance of special treats available during the holidays, it can be a real challenge to avoid putting on pounds. “It’s a good idea to eat in a healthy way all year round, but for a lot of people it’s especially challenging during the… Read More

Santa talks with Emma Hudson during his recent visit to see patients and families at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Read More

The holidays are a relaxed time for families and friends to spend time together, but before children are out of school for the holidays and tiny friends and relatives come to visit take some time to poison proof your home. One of the most important poison prevention… Read More

Vanderbilt faculty and staff get a special discount to select performances of this stylish reimagining of a holiday classic. Read More

Noah Harrison donated a kidney to his mother, Erica Johnson, earlier this week. (Photo by John Russell) For as long as Noah Harrison can remember, he has made all of his mother’s Christmas, birthday and other special occasion gifts by hand. But this year, Harrison’s gift for… Read More

The 2011-2012 holiday schedule has been posted to the Human Resources website. Please note that Vanderbilt will observe New Year’s Day on Friday, Dec. 30, 2011. Here’s the schedule: New Year’s Day, Friday, Dec. 30, 2011* Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, 2012 Independence Day, Wednesday, July 4, 2012… Read More