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  • Vanderbilt University

    Clinic offers one-stop approach for ALS patients

    On the first Friday of every month, the Neurology Clinic on the third floor of The Vanderbilt Clinic is completely transformed. There’s a lively atmosphere, with food and music, and, most importantly, a sympathetic care team composed of every imaginable discipline. This transformation is made for the benefit of patients… Read More

    Jul 18, 2011

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    Buy season football tickets July 25-29 and be eligible for prizes

    Photo by John Russell (Vanderbilt) With summer training camp just around the corner for the Commodore football team, Vanderbilt employees are getting a chance to take part in the action through the Commodore Summer Countdown Contest. For the week of July 25-29, every Vanderbilt employee who purchases… Read More

    Jul 18, 2011

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    Wanted: Memories and reflections about Sept. 11

    iStockPhotos The Vanderbilt View staff and faculty magazine is seeking members of the Vanderbilt community who wish to share reflections about Sept. 11 for a 10th anniversary story being planned. Were you in New York City, Washington or Pennsylvania the day of the tragedy? Did you have family or… Read More

    Jul 15, 2011

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    NCC’s Carter excited for challenge ahead

    New National Commodore Club president has experience as both a collegiate athlete and a fundraiser. Read More

    Jul 15, 2011

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    Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt urges parents to guard against extreme heat

    With indexes as high as 110 degrees this week in Middle Tennessee, doctors at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt are asking parents to remain vigilant against hyperthermia and other heat-related illnesses. Read More

    Jul 14, 2011

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    Large turnout at Meet the Candidates Community Picnic

    Vanderbilt’s Meet the Candidates Community Picnic on July 13 drew approximately 60 local candidates running on the upcoming ballot including Nashville Mayor Karl Dean, Vice Mayor Diane Neighbors and many citizens who are running in the council district and at-large races. Read More

    Jul 13, 2011

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    Fortune among YWCA honorees

    Seven Nashville women were announced as inductees into the 2011 Academy for Women of Achievement. These women will be honored at the 20th annual Academy for Women of Achievement celebration and induction dinner, presented by YWCA of Nashville and Middle Tennessee and First Tennessee, to be held Tuesday, Oct. 25. Read More

    Jul 13, 2011

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    Crews lay new sod at stadium

    This is the first time the field has been resurfaced since 1999 when Vanderbilt transitioned from artificial turf to natural grass. Read More

    Jul 13, 2011

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    Dore Jam football event is Aug. 7

    James Franklin (John Russell/Vanderbilt) The Vanderbilt community is invited to attend Dore Jam, the free annual meet and greet with the Commodore football team and coaches.  Vanderbilt Athletics will host Dore Jam to kick off the 2011-2012 athletic year on Sunday, Aug. 7. It is… Read More

    Jul 13, 2011

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    Construction near Kirkland wrapping up

    Construction is due to routing power directly to Wilson before the College Halls expansion at Kissam begins. Read More

    Jul 12, 2011

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    Befriend an international student through ‘First Friends’

    You could make the difference in the life of a student far from home and family. Read More

    Jul 12, 2011

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    Final shuttle launch a family affair for Dennis Hall

    The July 8 launch of the space shuttle Atlantis will be a bittersweet moment for Hall, for it will be the final voyage of America’s shuttle program, but it will also be carrying his niece, Sandy Magnus. Read More

    Jul 7, 2011

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    Meet the Candidates Community Picnic is July 13

    Vanderbilt University will host the 2011 Meet the Candidates Community Picnic on July 13 to connect voters with candidates running in the upcoming Davidson County election. Read More

    Jul 7, 2011

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    New program supports children with brain injuries

    The Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt has helped launch a new program to support children diagnosed with traumatic brain injury after they leave the hospital. Read More

    Jul 7, 2011

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    University mourns Peabody student Sarah Dargon

    Sarah Dargon, a senior at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development, died in Miami after an accident in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Students were informed of the tragedy July 6 by Mark Bandas, associate provost and dean of students, in an email. “She had many friends at… Read More

    Jul 6, 2011

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    Nine named to athletics hall of fame

    Former soccer goalie Tyler Griffin is one of nine athletes named to the Vanderbilt Athletics Hall of Fame (Neil Brake/Vanderbilt) Vanderbilt Athletics officials announced the school’s fourth Hall of Fame class on Wednesday, July 6. The Class of 2011 includes nine members and spans more than 70 years of… Read More

    Jul 6, 2011

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    Photo gallery from U2 concert

    Vanderbilt photographer Joe Howell took some marvelous shots of the U2 concert at Vanderbilt Stadium July 2. Here’s a sampling: U2 at Vanderbilt Stadium July 2 (Joe Howell/Vanderbilt)         The Edge performs at Vanderbilt Stadium July 2 at U2 concert (Joe Howell/Vanderbilt)  … Read More

    Jul 5, 2011

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    LifeFlight changes helmets to mirror Vanderbilt football

    The new Lifeflight flight helmets (Vanderbilt) Vanderbilt LifeFlight has changed its flight crew helmets to mirror those worn by Vanderbilt University football players.    … Read More

    Jul 4, 2011

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    Vanderbilt to host NCAA Women’s Golf Championship

    Vanderbilt Legends Club (Vanderbilt University) The NCAA Division I Women’s Golf Committee announced that the Vanderbilt Legends Club in Franklin, Tenn., will host the the 2012 NCAA Division I Women’s Golf Championships May 22-25. “Our committee is thrilled to have the opportunity to take our championships to Franklin and… Read More

    Jul 4, 2011

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    Dollar General gives more than $1 million to expansion project at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

    The Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is recognizing Dollar General Corporation for giving more than $1 million to Children’s Hospital’s 33-bed, 30,000-square-foot addition that is currently under construction. Read More

    Jun 30, 2011