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See Coop Curatorial Collective exhibition at Vanderbilt’s Space 204
Aug. 1, 2011—Vanderbilt University’s Space 204 will kick off its fall season with another kick-off of sorts. Coop Curatorial Collective’s inaugural exhibition, My mind is telling me know but my body is telling me yes, will be on display Thursday, Aug. 25, though Friday, Oct. 7.
Chancellor: Support Mayor’s First Day Festival Aug. 7
Aug. 1, 2011—At Vanderbilt, education is at the crux of everything we do.
Snjezana Bojic, What’s Your Story?
Aug. 1, 2011—Seventeen years ago, Snjezana Bojic left her home in war-torn Bosnia as a refugee looking to escape the brutality and deprivation of that devastating conflict. She was 22 years old, and it was the second year of a war characterized by genocide, ethnic cleansing, massive casualties and displaced people. “It was very hard living there,...
Message from Chancellor Zeppos on congressional debate and Vanderbilt
Jul. 30, 2011—Your work has enabled Vanderbilt to remain strong during the economic crisis
August issue of ‘Vanderbilt View’ online now
Jul. 29, 2011—Hear the inspiring story of a young man who survived a shark attack and went on to assist Vanderbilt researchers in developing a prosthetic leg.
Challenges confront Somali prime minister and Vanderbilt grad
Jul. 29, 2011—Abdiweli Mohamed Ali has big problems on his mind these days. Ali, a Vanderbilt alumnus and prime minister of Somalia, is the guiding force as his nation seeks prosperity after decades of religious conflicts, civil wars and colonial subjugation. Obstacles include a devastated economic infrastructure, the collapse of some state institutions and the disruptions of...
Open house Aug. 11 for MLAS adult education program
Jul. 29, 2011—Course offerings for the semester include the study of Russian cinema, American slavery, economics, fiction writing and ethics.
Reduce pollution on Air Quality Alert days and every day
Jul. 28, 2011—Throughout the hot summer days, air pollutant levels can rise, contributing to reduced lung function, wheezing, coughing and possibly triggering asthma attacks. Prior to heading out the door each day, be sure to check the Air Quality Index, especially if you have asthma or other breathing problems.
VUPD opens new communications command center
Jul. 26, 2011—The new 24-7 communications office will be available for emergency walk-up day or night.
Changes to Go for the Gold for 2011
Jul. 25, 2011—Completing Go for the Gold yearly will help you evaluate your current lifestyle, identify health risks, and decide where and how to make improvements. Use the personal recommendations you get to set your own goals based on what is important to you. What can you expect this year? A revised Wellness Actions Log (WAL). The...
Balance of skills comes in handy for HR’s Nordberg
Jul. 25, 2011—Traci Nordberg has two full-time jobs – by day she’s Vanderbilt’s associate vice chancellor for Human Resources and chief Human Resource Officer, taking care of the HR needs of 24,000 employees; by night, a devoted parent, with her husband, Peter, to three young daughters. Meeting the human resources needs of a large employer like Vanderbilt...
Faculty-Staff Campaign raises more than $1.3 million in pledges
Jul. 21, 2011—More than 1,500 Vanderbilt employees contributed to the the 2011 Faculty-Staff Campaign, raising more than $1.3 million in pledges. The Faculty-Staff Campaign is an opportunity for employees to support the school, program or organization of their choice at Vanderbilt. It was led this year by co-chairs Diane Banks and Marshall Eakin, professor of history. This...