International
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Vanderbilt physicist promotes hands-on science research in the developing world
Biophysicist Erin Rericha spent 12 days in Shanghai this summer demonstrating inexpensive methods for studying cell migration to graduate students and young faculty members from developing countries as part of an annual meeting organized by The Hands-on Research in Complex Systems School. Read MoreAug 23, 2012
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Gear up for travel at passport fair Aug. 30
iStock Planning to travel internationally and need to get a passport? Get it conveniently at the Vanderbilt Passport Fair. The fair is scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, in the Student Life Center’s Ballroom A. What you’ll need to apply: Passport application (available at the event… Read MoreAug 17, 2012
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International Lens launches fall line-up with Swedish blockbuster
Vanderbilt’s acclaimed International Lens film series returns this fall with a stellar line-up of films from all over the world, including China, Sweden, Mexico, India, Vietnam, Russia, France, Afghanistan, Cambodia, Romania and more. "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo," a hit in America, is a Swedish… Read MoreAug 17, 2012
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Be a ‘First Friend’ to an international student
International students at Vanderbilt are in need of friendship and support when they arrive. Help make their transition smooth by participating in First Friends through ISSS. (photo provided by ISSS) Each fall Vanderbilt welcomes students from around the world to our campus and community. This year, 360 international students… Read MoreJun 12, 2012
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Rick Steves to discuss “Travel as a Political Act” March 19
Rick Steves, author of more than 50 European travel guidebooks and host of the public television series Rick Steves’ Europe, will discuss how thoughtful travel expands our world view and shapes how we address the challenges confronting our nation politically Monday, March 19, at 7 p.m. in the ballroom of Vanderbilt University’s Student Life Center. Read MoreFeb 29, 2012
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Listen: International Lens continues free film series this spring
Nashville (1975) Outstanding dramatic and documentary works are free and open to the public through the acclaimed International Lens film series, which has announced its spring line-up of films. Listen to InterVU with Marci Angevine, International Lens co-chair. … Read MoreFeb 6, 2012
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Peabody to host lecture on educational change in Finland
Lecture addresses education reform differences between the United States and Finland, the top-ranked country in math, science and reading. Read MoreNov 22, 2011
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Shalom Foundation, VU establish Guatemala clinic
Surgeons, nurses and staff at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt helped open a long-awaited and much-needed surgical facility during a recent mission trip to Guatemala. Read MoreApr 28, 2011
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Top business schools launch Americas MBA program
Vanderbilt University partners with top business schools in Brazil, Mexico and Canada for new executive MBA program focused on the Americas Read MoreMar 16, 2011
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Vermund to address prevention of global HIV/AIDS March 22
Sten Vermund Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health Director Sten Vermund will present “Prevention of Global HIV/AIDS: Old Challenges and New Paradigms” on March 22 at Vanderbilt University as part of the 2010-2011 Chancellor’s Lecture Series. HIV/AIDS continues to be a global medical emergency of unprecedented proportions with multiple challenges in… Read MoreMar 3, 2011
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Revolution in the Middle East subject of Vanderbilt forum
Panelists for the forum “Revolution in the Middle East!” are Katherine Blue Carroll, assistant professor of political science; Richard McGregor, associate professor of Islamic Studies; Beverly Moran, professor of law; and Thomas Schwartz, professor of history. Cherie Fathy, a junior in the College of Arts and Science, will serve as moderator. Read MoreFeb 15, 2011
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Democracy remains strong in face of economic crisis
Mitchell Seligson, Centennial Professor of Political Science (Vanderbilt University/Steve Green) Despite one of the worst worldwide economic crises in the past half-century, support for democracy among those in Latin America and the Caribbean has not been eroded, according to the results of the latest AmericasBarometer survey. The… Read MoreJan 24, 2011
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(Not) Home for the Holidays: Far from their homelands, international students find creative ways to make the season bright
The year is winding down, and the holidays are in full swing. For most of us, it is a time of family and feasting, shopping and gift-giving, conviviality and controlled chaos. From the first bite of Thanksgiving turkey until the new year is rung in, we look forward to gathering… Read MoreDec 9, 2010
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Listen: Concert highlights music of Ariel Ramirez
Misa Criolla – a performance of musical works by the late Argentine composer and pianist Ariel Ramirez – will take place Dec. 5 in the Scarritt Bennett Center’s Wightman Chapel. The event, which is free and open to the public, begins at 5 p.m. The English translation of Misa Criolla… Read MoreDec 2, 2010
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Free Sunday concert features Andean indigenous musical elements
Misa Criolla – a performance of musical works by the late Argentine composer and pianist Ariel Ramirez – will take place Dec. 5 in the Scarritt Bennett Center’s Wightman Chapel. The event, which is free and open to the public, begins at 5 p.m. The English translation of Misa Criolla… Read MoreDec 2, 2010
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Father of Liberation Theology visits Vanderbilt on 40th anniversary of movement
Gustavo Gutiérrez, author of A Theology of Liberation: History, Politics, Salvation and other ground-breaking works on issues of spirituality and Latin American history, will speak on the Vanderbilt University campus Nov. 8. Gutiérrez’s keynote address, “Liberation Theology: 40 Years Later,” will be at 7 p.m. in Benton Chapel. The… Read MoreNov 5, 2010
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Former captive, global human rights activist Ingrid Betancourt speaks at Vanderbilt University Nov. 16
Former Colombia presidential candidate and FARC hostage Ingrid Betancourt Guerillas belonging to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, known as FARC, kidnapped Ingrid Betancourt as she campaigned for the Colombian presidency in 2002. She was held captive six years in Colombia’s rain forest until she was liberated in 2008… Read MoreNov 5, 2010
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Guatemalan ambassador to keynote workshop at First Amendment Center
Francisco Villagrán de León, ambassador of Guatemala, will speak at the First Amendment Center The Guatemalan ambassador to the United States, Francisco Villagrán de León, will speak at the First Amendment Center 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 29. The ambassador’s talk, “Challenges to Development in Guatemala,” is free and open… Read MoreOct 28, 2010
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What should BP’s new CEO do now?
The Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management will host a panel discussion on the causes and consequences of the BP Gulf oil spill Wednesday, Oct. 6, at 1 p.m. in Averbuch Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. Read MoreSep 28, 2010
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Hillsboro High School students gain an international perspective from the Hubert H. Humphrey fellows
On Sept. 30, students and teachers at Hillsboro High School will have the opportunity to mingle with educational leaders from around the world with a visit from Vanderbilt University’s Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows. The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, part of the Fulbright Exchange Program, brings accomplished mid-career professionals from… Read MoreSep 28, 2010