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Enjoy the Employee Celebration Picnic this Friday
May. 16, 2011—Vanderbilt is hosting an Employee Celebration Picnic on Friday, May 20. Times and locations include: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Medical Center Plaza, adjacent to Vanderbilt University Hospital 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Vanderbilt Health at One Hundred Oaks 11 p.m. – 1 a.m., Medical Center Plaza The picnic will offer free grilled foods and...
Chancellor counsels graduates on managing change at Commencement
May. 13, 2011—“Thinking people do not turn away from trouble, from evidence of change,” said Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos. “They understand their own uneasiness as a trigger for inquiry and they begin to work toward managing the changes that are surely coming by first finding facts.”
Vanderbilt University honors top students during Commencement
May. 13, 2011—Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos presented the Founder’s Medals to the top scholars from Vanderbilt University’s undergraduate and professional schools during Commencement on Friday, May 13.
Vanderbilt University honors 16 faculty members as emeriti
May. 13, 2011—Sixteen retiring faculty members were recognized during Vanderbilt’s May 13 Commencement ceremony when the university honored their years of service and bestowed on them the title of emeritus or emerita faculty. Robert W. Blanning, professor of management, emeritus Blanning’s global experience combines the worlds of academia and business. He came to the Owen Graduate School...
Commencement moved to Memorial Gym
May. 13, 2011—Commencement is being moved to Memorial Gym located on campus at 25th Avenue South. Because of severe weather conditions the university has determined that it is unsafe to hold the ceremony on Alumni Lawn. The event remains on schedule. Shuttles will be re-routed to drop passengers off at the corner of Jess Neely and 25th avenues...
Nobel prize-winner tells seniors to be agents of change
May. 12, 2011—A Vanderbilt University graduate is a “potential great change agent,” Nobel Peace Prize-winner Wangari Maathai told seniors the day before their Commencement ceremony.
Power and AC to be out to several buildings on May 15
May. 12, 2011—On Sunday, May 15, Plant Operations will perform electrical power maintenance on campus between the hours of 4 a.m. and 6 p.m. Some buildings on campus will not have power or air conditioning during this time. The outage does not affect the baseball game with the University of Florida, Stevenson Center, Peabody, The Martha Rivers...
Employee Health and Fitness Day is May 18
May. 11, 2011—National Employee Health and Fitness Day is Wednesday, May 18. It is a day dedicated to increasing awareness of the many options for being physically active at work. There is something designed for everyone to join in the fun: Get a healthy Breakfast on the Go at 3 campus locations. Boost your daily activity with...
TPAC discounts available for three shows
May. 11, 2011—The Tennessee Performing Arts Center is offering discounts to three upcoming shows: The Color Purple is the unforgettable and inspiring story of a woman named Celie, and her journey as she finds her unique voice in the world. Nominated for eleven Tony® Awards, The Color Purple is a landmark theatrical event, a celebration of love,...
Golden touring Southeast Asia promoting higher education
May. 10, 2011—Vanderbilt admissions official Thomas C. Golden is touring Southeast Asia on behalf of the U.S. Department of State to help needy, deserving students pursue higher education in the United States.
Tennessee Women’s Health Report Card finds much work to be done
May. 10, 2011—A new report on women's health in Tennessee finds continuing areas of concern and a need for programs that support lifestyle changes to prevent long-term health consequences.
New insect repellant may be thousands of times stronger than DEET
May. 9, 2011—Discovery of a new class of insect repellant raises the possibility of formulations that are thousands of times more effective than current repellants.