Commons
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Sept. 21 panel discussion at Vanderbilt to explore Michael Jackson, diversity in America
Questions of identity surrounded Michael Jackson in life and death. A Sept. 21 panel discussion at Vanderbilt University will focus on larger issues of identity and diversity through the lens of the late pop star's life and career. Read MoreSep 16, 2009
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Back to school, first-year students arrive at Vanderbilt University Aug. 22
Vanderbilt University's newest Commodores will arrive on campus en masse on Saturday, Aug. 22. Read MoreAug 20, 2009
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The Commons wins state Environmental Stewardship Award for Green Buildings
Vanderbilt University's Commons campus recently received the 2009 Governor's Environmental Stewardship Award for the "Building Green" category. Vanderbilt University was one of 14 winners announced by Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Jim Fyke. Read MoreMay 21, 2009
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Special solar telescope viewing to be held Sunday, April 5, as ending to ‘100 Days of Astronomy’
Vanderbilt students will be able to safely see incredible features of the sun in all its naked glory on Sunday, April 5. The Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory will set up its new solar telescope outside The Commons from noon to 2 p.m. Read MoreApr 3, 2009
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Vanderbilt University students gear up for “Election GameDay” Nov. 4
Just a few weeks after hosting ESPN's GameDay on campus, Vanderbilt University students are preparing for a different match-up on Tuesday, Nov. 4, and have dubbed their Election Day activities "Election GameDay." Read MoreOct 31, 2008
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Video: The Agitator’s Daughter: A Memoir of Four Generations of One Extraordinary African-American Family
Watch video of a lunchtime "Federal Forum" on the "Passage of the Higher Education Act: the feds want us to do WHAT?" Read MoreOct 30, 2008
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Greek ambassador, Vanderbilt professor discuss roots of U.S. politics Oct. 27
Alexandros Mallias, Greece's ambassador to the United States, will join Vanderbilt University Professor of Classics, Emerita, Susan Ford Wiltshire for a discussion of the roots of the American political tradition in the ancient Greek city-states 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, in Room 237 of The Commons Center. Read MoreOct 20, 2008
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayor Karl Dean, Vanderbilt students, author John Irving – what’s the connection? Find out Oct. 12
Mayor Karl Dean will discuss one of his favorite authors, John Irving, at an event for Vanderbilt University students Sunday, Oct. 12, 3 to 4 p.m. as part of a "citywide read" initiative. Read MoreOct 10, 2008
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Best-selling author Stephen Mansfield, Vanderbilt Divinity School dean to discuss race, religion and politics at Vanderbilt University forum Oct. 1
The New York Times best-selling author Stephen Mansfield and Vanderbilt Divinity School Dean James Hudnut-Beumler bring a discussion, "Race, Religion and Politics: Evangelicals, Conservatives and Liberals Look for Common Ground," to Vanderbilt University Wednesday, Oct. 1, at 6 p.m. Read MoreSep 24, 2008
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Hip-hop, presidential election and youth vote discussed Sept. 25 at Vanderbilt University
Community leaders, educators and a hip-hop artist will gather at Vanderbilt University to discuss hip-hop, the presidential election and the youth vote Thursday, Sept. 25, at 6 p.m. in the multi-purpose room at The Commons Center. Read MoreSep 23, 2008
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VUCast: It’s move-in, move-in
Watch history in the making as the Class of 2012 move-in and become the first students to experience living and learning at The Commons. Read MoreAug 29, 2008
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A Founders Walk welcome
They walk past our founder Cornelius Vanderbilt as faculty, students and staff cheer. Watch Founders Walk, a Vanderbilt tradition for first-year and transfer students. Read MoreAug 29, 2008
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Campaign expert and political scientist John Geer speaks to students in the run-up to the Nov. presidential election
Distinguished Professor of Political Science John Geer speaks on the dynamic relationship of teaching and learning at Vanderbilt, through the lens of his perspective on Election 2008. Read MoreAug 25, 2008
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Traffic near Vanderbilt University will increase Aug. 16 for student move-in
First-year students will move in to The Commons, Vanderbilt University's new living-learning community on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Read MoreAug 15, 2008
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Vanderbilt University’s new Commons a major transformation in living and learning for first-year students
The undergraduate experience at Vanderbilt University is undergoing its most significant transformation with its new campus within a campus for first-year students, The Commons, opening Saturday, Aug. 16. Read MoreAug 12, 2008
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Vanderbilt University goes for the gold and wins for ‘green’ building efforts
Vanderbilt University is the first university in the state to receive Gold level certification for its environmentally friendly construction from the U.S. Green Building Council\'s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System. Read MoreJun 16, 2008
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Dean of The Commons moves to campus (2:23)
Students will be next-door neighbors with faculty at The Commons, Vanderbilt's new community for first-year students opening in August. VUCast's Princine Lewis has more on move in day for the dean of The Commons. Read MoreJun 11, 2008