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  • Anthony Hayes of VUMC Plant Services' electrical shop installs LED energy efficient light bulbs at Eskind Biomedical Library. (Anne Rayner/Vanderbilt)

    Vanderbilt’s energy conservation efforts pay off during heat wave

    Anthony Hayes of VUMC Plant Services' electrical shop installs LED energy efficient light bulbs at Eskind Biomedical Library. (Anne Rayner/Vanderbilt) When Nashville temperatures soared to an all-time high last Friday, the Vanderbilt campus kept its cool, thanks in part to low humidity as well as the long-term energy conservation… Read More

    Jul 5, 2012

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    Vanderbilt law professor influences SCOTUS health care decision

    A brief filed by James F. Blumstein, University Professor of Constitutional Law and Health Law and Policy at Vanderbilt Law School, provided a key legal argument relied on by Chief Justice John Roberts in his historic decision on the Affordable Care Act. Read More

    Jul 3, 2012

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    Applications being accepted for Vanderbilt adult learner graduate program

    The Master of Liberal Arts and Science Program, a unique graduate school program for working adults at Vanderbilt University, will offer classes this fall spanning spanning history, writing, philosophy and media studies. Read More

    Jul 2, 2012

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    Access to Student Rec Center track expanded

    (Vanderbilt University) Vanderbilt’s varsity running track on Natchez Trace has been opened to all students, faculty, full-time staff and patrons of the Student Recreation Center. “We’re pleased to invite these members of the Vanderbilt community to use the track facility, which was completely refurbished in 2009,” said David Williams,… Read More

    Jul 2, 2012

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    Cookout with Coach Franklin July 12

    Coach James Franklin (John Russell/Vanderbilt) UPDATE: The cookout will be held rain or shine. Tents have been set up on Library Lawn. Anchor down! All faculty and staff are invited to attend a free cookout with Vanderbilt head football coach James Franklin and his staff on Thursday, July 12,… Read More

    Jul 2, 2012

  • Demolition continues June 26, 2012, on residence halls at the former Kissam Quadrangle. (John Russell/Vanderbilt)

    Blasting begins at College Halls site; adjustments made to West End traffic

    Construction continues at the site of College Halls at Kissam, the two-year project to create Vanderbilt’s newest residential colleges. Blasting will begin at the construction site the week of July 2 and last through the month of July. Read More

    Jun 29, 2012

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    VUMC doctors urge caution with Fourth of July fireworks

    The Fourth of July is a day of picnics, parades and celebrations, and nothing quite says Independence Day like fireworks. However, doctors at Vanderbilt University Medical Center urge caution with consumer fireworks and suggest leaving these displays to the experts. Read More

    Jun 29, 2012

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    Four community leaders join Vanderbilt Center for Nashville Studies board

    The Vanderbilt Center for Nashville Studies announces the addition of four new community leaders to its Community Advisory Board: Andrea Carlton, Charles Bone, Patricia Shea and Jaynee Day. Read More

    Jun 29, 2012

  • Rising kindergartener Jariah Hendricks finishes learning about healthy bedtime routines from VUSN students at the Kindergarten Kick-Off at Kirkpatrick Elementary School. Students pictured are, from left, Allie Morrison, Melanie Parker and Mallory Moore. (Anne Rayner/Vanderbilt)

    Nursing school project helps ready children for kindergarten

    Vanderbilt University School of Nursing students, working in partnership with the Martha O’Bryan Center, United Neighborhood Health Services (UNHS) and Kirkpatrick Elementary School, developed a pilot project to increase awareness and improve access for children in the Cayce Place community who need to register for kindergarten. Read More

    Jun 28, 2012

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    Research team to present at NIH 10th anniversary technology showcase

    Vanderbilt University researchers were one of nine teams invited to participate in the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering’s 10th anniversary technology showcase June 22 in Bethesda, Md. NIBIB is an institute within the National Institutes of Health. Read More

    Jun 28, 2012

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    Vanderbilt, two others receive grant to support student fellowships in sustainability

    Front row, l-r: Wes Floyd, Kelsey Kaline and Alexandra Scovone; back row, l-r: Marc Loeffke, Patrick Starr and Charlie Molthrop. (image courtesy of Furman University) Vanderbilt and two other universities will share a $75,000 grant from the Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation to support student fellowships in community sustainability, research… Read More

    Jun 27, 2012

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    Take caution: National Weather Service forecasts near-record heat in coming days

    The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement regarding the high temperatures expected to impact much of Middle Tennessee in the coming days. Much of Middle Tennessee will experience near-record high temperatures in the coming days. (map courtesy of the National Weather Service) The NWS… Read More

    Jun 27, 2012

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    Soaring temperatures mean it’s time to conserve energy

    (iStockphoto) As the weekend approaches, temperatures across the South are expected to soar to 100 degrees or higher. As one of the largest energy consumers in Middle Tennessee, Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students are encouraged to do their part to reduce energy consumption on campus and at the medical… Read More

    Jun 27, 2012

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    ‘Look Before You Lock’ to prevent child heat stroke and death

    It took less than 10 minutes for temperatures to rise from 79 to a blazing 113 degrees inside a parked SUV on the plaza at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The SUV was used to illustrate the danger of leaving children unattended in vehicles — part of a special safety demonstration… Read More

    Jun 27, 2012

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    Homepage design ranked 8th among peers

    Vanderbilt’s homepage has been ranked the eighth best designed college website by digital agency the Brick Factory. The Vanderbilt homepage and top-level pages are managed by the Office of University Web Communications. Read More

    Jun 22, 2012

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    ‘Breastfeeding Welcomed Here’ campaign launched

    “Breastfeeding Welcomed Here” is a partnership between the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center, Health Plus, and the NashVitality campaign, an organization that celebrates and promotes efforts that make the healthy choice an easy choice for all of Nashville. Read More

    Jun 22, 2012

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    Tips for a healthier Fourth of July cookout

    Grilled vegetables are a healthy and satisfying summer dish. (iStock) What’s a Fourth of July cookout without burgers on the grill, creamy potato salad, chips and dip, cold beer and apple pie? An Independence Day celebration wouldn’t be complete without an outdoor feast. But before you dig in to… Read More

    Jun 22, 2012

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    Lehman receives Dolan Spirit Award

    Lara Beth Lehman, who works at Peabody Library, was honored June 19 by the University Staff Advisory Council with the 2012 Karen L.A. Dolan Spirit Award. Read More

    Jun 22, 2012

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    Employees now have two convenient ways to get help from HR

    Vanderbilt's Employee Service Center is staffed by a friendly, well-trained team that includes some of Vanderbilt’s most loyal and knowledgeable employees. (Vanderbilt University) Vanderbilt employees now have better, easier ways to get help from Human Resources. The department has launched a new customer service approach, comprising the Employee Service… Read More

    Jun 21, 2012

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    Record number of Vanderbilt grad students score prestigious NSF fellowships

    This year a record number of Vanderbilt Graduate School students have won prestigious National Science Foundation graduate research fellowships. Read More

    Jun 19, 2012