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  • Vanderbilt University

    Four faculty named new heads of house at Ingram Commons

    The Commons Center (Steve Green/Vanderbilt) Four new faculty heads of house will join The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons in August 2012. A committee of faculty, students and staff chaired by Dean of The Ingram Commons Frank Wcislo reviewed 20 applicants with a broad… Read More

    Apr 6, 2012

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    Programs for Talented Youth receives grant to aid low-income gifted students

    A grant for Programs for Talented Youth will fund scholarships for low-income gifted students. Read More

    Apr 6, 2012

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    April issue of ‘Vanderbilt View’ available now

    An artist's rendering of Kissam Center, the shared space at the heart of the College Halls residential complex scheduled to open in fall 2014. (Vanderbilt University) Vanderbilt’s campus will be a hub of activity this summer, as construction gets under way on College Halls at Kissam as… Read More

    Apr 6, 2012

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    Senior art show opens April 13 with reception, awards

    The massive doors between the galleries of Space 204 will slide back on Friday, April 13, revealing the hard work of Vanderbilt’s graduating studio art majors. Senior Show 2012 will be on display to the public from April 13 to May 11 in Space 204, the second-floor gallery in the… Read More

    Apr 6, 2012

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    Vanderbilt students named Truman, Goldwater and Udall scholars

    Molecular and cellular biology major Emma Steigerwald was surprised with the news that she had been named a Truman Scholar during Professor of History Tom Schwartz’s class on March 26. From left, Provost Richard McCarty, Schwartz (a member of Vanderbilt’s selection committee and a former Truman Scholar, himself), Steigerwald, … Read More

    Apr 5, 2012

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    Canadian educators visit Next Steps at Vanderbilt program

    Next Steps at Vanderbilt Director Tammy Day (center) with Joan Pynn (left) and Karen Antle of the College of the North Atlantic. (Photo by Tony Maupin) Canadian college officials toured Vanderbilt March 26 to get a closer look at the work being done in the… Read More

    Apr 3, 2012

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    Kopstain to take on finance duties at Vanderbilt

    Eric C. Kopstain joins the Vanderbilt financial team in May, announced Brett Sweet, vice chancellor and chief financial officer. Read More

    Apr 3, 2012

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    Yunus challenges students to seek social change, not money

    Nobel Peace Prize recipient Muhammad Yunus greets students during his campus visit April 2. (Joe Howell/Vanderbilt) Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus challenged Vanderbilt students to create businesses in which helping people – not making a profit – is the ultimate goal. Yunus spoke to several student groups and… Read More

    Apr 3, 2012

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    Shade Grown will celebrate the environment through poetry, song and performance

    To celebrate Earth Day, the Sustainability and Environmental Management Office (SEMO) in partnership with Vanderbilt Dining Services and the Vanderbilt Institute for Coffee Studies, will host Shade Grown, a coffee house and open mic night at The Commons Center dining hall from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 18. Read More

    Apr 3, 2012

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    Bowling team heads to NCAA Championship April 12-14

    The Vanderbilt bowling team took second place at the the NCAA tournament last year (pictured), and first place in 2007. This year will be the team's seventh visit to the NCAA. (Tim Fuller/Vanderbilt) For the seventh consecutive year, Vanderbilt’s bowling team has been selected by the… Read More

    Mar 30, 2012

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    Teaching, service awards bestowed at Spring Faculty Assembly

    Professors Paul Laibinis, Emily Nacol, Sohee Park, Suzanna Sherry and Janos Sztipanovits were recognized for their achievements in and out of the classroom by Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos at the Spring Faculty Assembly. Read More

    Mar 29, 2012

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    Chancellor: Vanderbilt faring well in difficult economic climate

    Increases in regulatory burdens combined with reductions in federal support will likely add considerable cost to doing business for research universities, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos told the Spring Faculty Assembly. Read More

    Mar 29, 2012

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    New endowed chair holders honored

    William Russell (right) embraces his father, Theodore Russell, during the March 26 endowed chair holder celebration, while his mother, Georgia Russell, and colleague Revi Mathew look on. (Anne Rayner/Vanderbilt) Nine Vanderbilt University faculty members named to endowed chairs were honored March 26 during a celebration at the Student Life… Read More

    Mar 29, 2012

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    English country dance workshop March 31

    (Steve Green/Vanderbilt) Susan Kevra, senior lecturer in French and Italian at Vanderbilt, will lead a second workshop of Jane Austen-era dances from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 31, in Alumni Hall. The event follows a successful dance workshop held in early February that drew more than 100 participants… Read More

    Mar 29, 2012

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    Children’s Hospital offers headphone safety tips to prevent long-term hearing loss

    (Vanderbilt University) With the proliferation of smart phones, portable gaming systems and media players, more children – especially teenagers – are listening to ear buds and headphones at dangerously high volume levels. The Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is offering tips to parents and teenagers to… Read More

    Mar 28, 2012

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    Watch football team in action at free scrimmage April 14

    (John Russell/Vanderbilt) All Vanderbilt faculty and staff are invited to the Black and Gold spring game at Vanderbilt Stadium beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 14. Head football coach James Franklin will split the Commodores into two teams for a scrimmage. The event will be capped off by a… Read More

    Mar 27, 2012

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    Debate team ends year on high note

    At the 2012 American Debate Association National Championship, Xin (Malia) Zhan and Saad Rehman took home the championship in the JV division, with Rehman also winning the Top Speaker Award in that division. (Photo provided by Vanderbilt Debate Team) The Vanderbilt debate team ended its year with some notable… Read More

    Mar 27, 2012

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    Department of Art’s Senior Show 2012 opens April 13 with reception, awards

    The massive doors between the galleries of Space 204 will slide back on Friday, April 13, revealing the hard work of Vanderbilt’s graduating studio art majors. Senior Show 2012 will be on display to the public from April 13 to May 11 in Space 204, the second-floor gallery in the… Read More

    Mar 27, 2012

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    Step out for National Walking Day April 4

    (Vanderbilt University) The American Heart Association will host National Walking Day April 4, when adults nationwide will wear sneakers to work, take a walk and pledge to live heart-healthy lives. To celebrate National Walking Day on the Vanderbilt campus, Health Plus staff will lead a… Read More

    Mar 26, 2012

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    Students to stage original musical at Sarratt

    Blair School of Music senior Ryan Korell (left) has written the original musical "Grounded," which Vanderbilt students will perform at Sarratt Cinema March 30. (image by Mike Todd/Vanderbilt) Once you see the original musical Grounded, you’ll never think the same way about a layover at the airport. On… Read More

    Mar 26, 2012