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2011-2012 holiday schedule announced
Jul. 21, 2011—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 Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012 Thanksgiving...
Franklin completes first SEC Media Day
Jul. 21, 2011—After an onslaught of interviews that began before 8 a.m., Vanderbilt’s contingent concluded its trip to SEC Media Day just before noon on Friday. The trip to Hoover, Ala., was Head Coach James Franklin’s first appearance in front of the national media.
Thirteen Fulbright honorees named
Jul. 19, 2011—Fulbright is the largest U.S. international exchange program that offers opportunities for graduate study, research and teaching.
VUMC No. 14 in U.S. News and World Report ‘Honor Roll’
Jul. 19, 2011—Once again, Vanderbilt University Medical Center has achieved distinction as one of the nation’s leading health care providers from U.S. News and World Report in the publication’s annual rankings for “America’s Best Hospitals.”
Clinic offers one-stop approach for ALS patients
Jul. 18, 2011—On the first Friday of every month, the Neurology Clinic on the third floor of The Vanderbilt Clinic is completely transformed. There’s a lively atmosphere, with food and music, and, most importantly, a sympathetic care team composed of every imaginable discipline. This transformation is made for the benefit of patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS),...
Buy season football tickets July 25-29 and be eligible for prizes
Jul. 18, 2011—With summer training camp just around the corner for the Commodore football team, Vanderbilt employees are getting a chance to take part in the action through the Commodore Summer Countdown Contest. For the week of July 25-29, every Vanderbilt employee who purchases a football season ticket will be entered into a drawing for an ultimate...
Wanted: Memories and reflections about Sept. 11
Jul. 15, 2011—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 friends who were affected? If you weren’t...
NCC’s Carter excited for challenge ahead
Jul. 15, 2011—New National Commodore Club president has experience as both a collegiate athlete and a fundraiser.
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt urges parents to guard against extreme heat
Jul. 14, 2011—With indexes as high as 110 degrees this week in Middle Tennessee, doctors at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt are asking parents to remain vigilant against hyperthermia and other heat-related illnesses.
Large turnout at Meet the Candidates Community Picnic
Jul. 13, 2011—Vanderbilt’s Meet the Candidates Community Picnic on July 13 drew approximately 60 local candidates running on the upcoming ballot including Nashville Mayor Karl Dean, Vice Mayor Diane Neighbors and many citizens who are running in the council district and at-large races.
Fortune among YWCA honorees
Jul. 13, 2011—Seven Nashville women were announced as inductees into the 2011 Academy for Women of Achievement. These women will be honored at the 20th annual Academy for Women of Achievement celebration and induction dinner, presented by YWCA of Nashville and Middle Tennessee and First Tennessee, to be held Tuesday, Oct. 25. The 2011 honorees are: Beth...
Crews lay new sod at stadium
Jul. 13, 2011—This is the first time the field has been resurfaced since 1999 when Vanderbilt transitioned from artificial turf to natural grass.