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Academic calendar changes start spring 2012
(Vanderbilt / Steve Green) Starting spring 2012, the first day of classes following winter break will begin on Monday, Jan. 9. Beginning spring semester classes earlier than the traditional Wednesday start will give students and faculty the opportunity to commemorate the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, while maintaining the integrity… Read MoreApr 21, 2011
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Vanderbilt University receives ‘A’ rating on new report ranking the top 50 national universities on environmental and social transparency
iStock Photography Vanderbilt University received an “A” rating and was one of the top five universities recognized in a recently released analysis of environmental and social sustainability transparency. Using data collected during the spring of 2010 from university websites and other voluntary reporting initiatives, the Roberts… Read MoreApr 21, 2011
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Great-grandson of Chancellor Kirkland visits campus
The great-grandson of one of Vanderbilt’s most storied chancellors paid a visit to campus, where he was greeted by Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos. Read MoreApr 20, 2011
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Vanderbilt finance professors open NASDAQ stock exchange
Vanderbilt finance professors Robert Whaley and Jacob Sagi rang the opening bell for Nasdaq OMX in New York on Tuesday, April 19, to celebrate the start of options trading on a new group of indexes the pair developed to help protect stock gains from market fluctuations. Read MoreApr 20, 2011
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Father Ernesto Cardenal to give poetry reading May 1 at Vanderbilt
Father Ernesto Cardenal, an acclaimed poet and liberation theologian, visits Vanderbilt University Sunday, May 1, to give a reading of his poetry. Read MoreApr 20, 2011
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Admissions associate named RIF volunteer of the year
Admissions Counselor Mary Comfort Stevens was awarded the Volunteer of the Year Award by Reading is Fundamental, inc. Read MoreApr 19, 2011
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Student rocketeers achieve at NASA competition
Vanderbilt Aerospace Club is flying high after a NASA competition win. Read MoreApr 19, 2011
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Golf legend Mason Rudolph dies at 76
The golfing world lost a legend when Mason Rudolph passed away at the age of 76. He died April 18. Read MoreApr 19, 2011
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What to do during severe weather at Vanderbilt
iStockPhotography April has definitely been a stormy month in Middle Tennessee. The National Weather Service has issued a number of watches and warnings, and probably will continue to do so throughout the month. So, this is a good time to review your personal plans for what to do if… Read MoreApr 18, 2011
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Vanderbilt Bowlers Second at NCAA
TAYLOR, Mich. – Vanderbilt’s inspired run at the NCAA Bowling Championship fell just short Saturday as the Commodores fell to Maryland-Eastern Shore in the title match, 4 games to 2. Read MoreApr 18, 2011
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Save the Earth, save the air, save $$$ commuting: Find out how at the Clean Air Fair April 21
Come celebrate Earth Day with games, prizes and giveaways Thursday, April 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Medical Center Plaza Across from Langford Auditorium* at the first-ever Vanderbilt Clean Air Fair. This fair is a unique forum for employees and students to learn about alternative transportation and… Read MoreApr 15, 2011
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Save the Date: Employee Picnic and symphony events scheduled for May
The Employee Celebration Picnic for all Vanderbilt employees will be held on Friday, May 20. Mark your calendars now! Also, the Vanderbilt Family Night with The Nashville Symphony will be held on Tuesday, May 24. Don’t miss it! More details will be featured on myVU as they are confirmed. Read MoreApr 15, 2011
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Researchers discuss ethical considerations of ‘curing’ disabilities
Vanderbilt researchers from the Department of Pediatrics, Peabody College and the Divinity School joined with parent advocates for a panel discussion on the ethical considerations of "curing" disabilities. Read MoreApr 14, 2011
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Sleep strategy used by night nurses throws off their circadian clocks
As many as 25 percent of hospital nurses use sleep deprivation to adjust to working on the night shift, the poorest strategy for adapting their internal, circadian clocks to a night-time schedule. Read MoreApr 14, 2011
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VU Police Department earns accreditation from TACP
The Vanderbilt University Police Department has earned accreditation from the Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation program of the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police. Read MoreApr 13, 2011
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Brain injury strongly linked to depression, but treatments lack study
Though a direct link has been found between traumatic brain injury and depression, not enough is known about how to treat those suffering the results. Read MoreApr 13, 2011
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USAC/Kroger partnership aids employees
USAC/Kroger partnership will raise money for needy employees. Read MoreApr 12, 2011
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Combined Gifts Have Impact In Medical Center Giving Campaign
Support the areas or programs at Vanderbilt University Medical Center that most interest you. Read MoreApr 12, 2011
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Hank Ingram House hosts Pride Day to integrate individuals with disabilities into the community
The Bungee Run was a popular activity. (Vanderbilt University/Mary Donaldson) Hank Ingram House, one of the freshman residence halls that makes up The Commons, hosts an annual Field Day event as an end-of-the-year celebration. This year, the students decided to do something special. They invited… Read MoreApr 12, 2011
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Use Google with caution, media scholar says
Roughly a dozen years into its history, Google has become “the lens through which we investigate the world,” said cultural historian and media scholar Siva Vaidhyanathan. But can we trust the results of a Google search to be neutral, and is our blind faith in the search engine… Read MoreApr 11, 2011