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Winning name for Vanderbilt library café underscores its purpose
Apr. 21, 2011—After a Vanderbilt libraries survey of students, faculty staff and alumni generated more than 1,200 responses, the new café in Central Library has been named Food for Thought.
Academic calendar changes start spring 2012
Apr. 21, 2011—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 of course schedules and program accreditation standards. The academic...
Vanderbilt University receives ‘A’ rating on new report ranking the top 50 national universities on environmental and social transparency
Apr. 21, 2011—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 Environmental Center (REC) at Claremont McKenna College analyzed the 50 top...
Great-grandson of Chancellor Kirkland visits campus
Apr. 20, 2011—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.
Vanderbilt finance professors open NASDAQ stock exchange
Apr. 20, 2011—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.
Father Ernesto Cardenal to give poetry reading May 1 at Vanderbilt
Apr. 20, 2011—Father Ernesto Cardenal, an acclaimed poet and liberation theologian, visits Vanderbilt University Sunday, May 1, to give a reading of his poetry.
Admissions associate named RIF volunteer of the year
Apr. 19, 2011—Admissions Counselor Mary Comfort Stevens was awarded the Volunteer of the Year Award by Reading is Fundamental, inc.
Student rocketeers achieve at NASA competition
Apr. 19, 2011—Vanderbilt Aerospace Club is flying high after a NASA competition win.
Golf legend Mason Rudolph dies at 76
Apr. 19, 2011—The golfing world lost a legend when Mason Rudolph passed away at the age of 76. He died April 18.
What to do during severe weather at Vanderbilt
Apr. 18, 2011—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 we experience severe weather at Vanderbilt. Actions...
Vanderbilt Bowlers Second at NCAA
Apr. 18, 2011—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.
Save the Earth, save the air, save $$$ commuting: Find out how at the Clean Air Fair April 21
Apr. 15, 2011—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 commuter choice programs and products such...