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Incorporate sustainability into summer excursions
Jun. 23, 2011—As vacation season heats up, cars and planes rev up to meet the needs of eager travelers. By putting a little extra effort into the planning of your vacation, you can reduce the environmental impact of your trips with these handy and sustainable travel tips. Tourism’s Impact on the Environment Tourism takes a toll on...
Who or what is the Tea Party movement? Survey offers some answers
Jun. 23, 2011—According to a new survey undertaken by sociologists from Vanderbilt University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the Tea Partiers are an old movement in new (albeit retro) packaging.
Vanderbilt 5, North Carolina 1 at CWS
Jun. 22, 2011—OMAHA, Neb. – After being held in check against Florida, Vanderbilt scored runs in each of its first three innings on Wednesday as the Commodores eliminated North Carolina from the College World Series with a 5-1 win at TD Ameritrade Park.
Bikers from Vanderbilt complete 20-mile ride in Hyannis Port
Jun. 22, 2011—Riding tandem bikes, two pairs of bikers with Vanderbilt and Vanderbilt Kennedy Center ties—Alice Byrne and Josh Putman, and Jessica (Jessi) Solomon and Jeanne Gavigan—completed a 20-mile bike ride in the Twelfth Annual Audi Best Buddies Challenge-Hyannis Port.
Employees’ artwork sought for contest and exhibit
Jun. 21, 2011—Registration is free, and there are cash prizes involved.
Au Bon Pain opens at Medical Center Plaza
Jun. 21, 2011—Vanderbilt's newest dining option is now open.
Controversial bills might have cost General Assembly popularity points
Jun. 19, 2011—A new poll shows the 107th Tennessee General Assembly, marked by debate on a number of controversial issues, slipped in its approval rating in the four months it was in session.
Vanderbilt wins first game 7-3 at College World Series
Jun. 18, 2011—Omaha, Neb. – Playing in the first College World Series game in school history, Vanderbilt permanently etched its name in the history book, while becoming the answer to a future trivia question with a 7-3 win over North Carolina on Saturday.
Corbin added to iconic coaches mural
Jun. 16, 2011—Corbin is the first head baseball coach in Vanderbilt's history to be included in the mural on 28th and West End avenues.
All Together Now art exhibit runs June 30 to Aug. 5
Jun. 15, 2011—The Department of Art welcomes a new group exhibition of prints, collages, paintings, and mixed media works by 19 artists from across the country into Space 204. All Together Now will be displayed June 30 to Aug. 5 in the gallery.
Student Media Hall of Fame 2011 class named
Jun. 15, 2011—Five Vanderbilt University alumni who made their mark as student journalists and distinguished themselves through professions that include author, baseball writer, legal counsel, publisher and radio executive will be inducted Oct. 21 into the Vanderbilt Student Media Hall of Fame.
Zeppos to receive Massey Leadership Award
Jun. 14, 2011—This award is presented biennially in recognition of outstanding community leadership in Middle Tennessee.