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Symphony CEO kicks off lecture series at Barnes & Noble at VU
Nashville Symphony CEO Alan Valentine kicks off a year-long series at Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt on Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. Read MoreDec 20, 2013
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Wellcast: The facts about rabies
Cats, bats and rats: what animals are most likely to carry rabies? Read MoreDec 20, 2013
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Phone service interruption during upgrade Jan. 12
Vanderbilt University Information Technology will upgrade the Vanderbilt telephone system on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, beginning at 4 a.m. Read MoreDec 20, 2013
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Health Plus offers tips for making changes in the new year
(Vanderbilt University) Most people see the new year as a starting point for changes that they want to make. What types of changes are you hoping to make in order to make next year a healthier year? From a nutrition standpoint, a good place to start is by getting… Read MoreDec 18, 2013
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Vanderbilt Resuscitation Program will relocate Jan. 6
The Vanderbilt Resuscitation Program will relocate to 3401 West End Ave., Suite 100, beginning Jan. 6, 2014. The new location is easily accessible when taking the Purple Shuttle. Read MoreDec 18, 2013
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Health Plus moves to new facility Dec. 22
This is the last week to exercise at the current Health Plus facility atop Kensington Garage before the move to the new Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center. Read MoreDec 13, 2013
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Exhibition featuring Hamblet Award winner Hannah Stahl opens Jan. 9
The Vanderbilt University Department of Art is proud to welcome to Space 204 its 2012 Hamblet award winner, Hannah Stahl, and her solo exhibition of stirring portraits inspired by victims of the Holocaust. Read MoreDec 12, 2013
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ViSE grant builds prototypes, encourages innovation
What if there was a program that connected surgeons, physicians, nursing staff and other medical care providers with a team of the nation’s top engineers? What if that program enabled the transfer of innovative ideas to working prototypes – financially and developmentally? Fortunately for the Vanderbilt community, there is. Established… Read MoreDec 12, 2013
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Augmentative and alternative communication workshops scheduled for Feb. 27-28
The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center (Vanderbilt University) For children with severe communication impairments who are unable to communicate using natural speech, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) can open up other forms of expression and ways to connect with family members, teachers and friends. The fifth annual Augmentative and Alternative Communications… Read MoreDec 12, 2013
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Two Vanderbilt engineers named 2014 IEEE Fellows
School of Engineering faculty members Gautam Biswas and Robert Reed have been named fellows of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Read MoreDec 9, 2013
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Wellcast: Enjoy the holidays–even when flying solo
anet McCutchen of Work-Life Connections/EAP interviews Judith Akin, Work-Life Connections/EAP consulting psychiatrist, about ways to enjoy the Holidays – even if you are spending them away from family and friends Read MoreDec 6, 2013
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Get discounts on ‘John Tesh Big Band Christmas,’ ‘I Love Lucy’ at TPAC
Vanderbilt staff and faculty are eligible for a discount on tickets to select performances of these upcoming TPAC shows: John Tesh Big Band Christmas Dec. 18, 8 p.m. I Love Lucy: Live on Stage Jan. 16, 7:30 p.m. Jan. Read MoreDec 5, 2013
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Train with Gilda’s Gang to walk or run Country Music Half Marathon
(image courtesy of Gilda's Gang) Train with Gilda’s Gang Nashville to walk or run the Country Music Half Marathon on April 26, 2014. Gilda’s Gang is a half-marathon training program sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center and serves as a fundraiser for Gilda’s Club Nashville. Inspired by Dr. Gail… Read MoreNov 26, 2013
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Watch video from 2013 Food Day celebration
On Oct. 24, Vanderbilt celebrated Food Day with events at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks and the Vanderbilt Farmers’ Market. Food Day is a nationwide celebration and a movement for healthy, affordable and sustainable food. Read MoreNov 26, 2013
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Lunch and Learn: Family caregiving resources
(iStockphoto) Representatives from the Greater Nashville Regional Council Area Agency on Aging and Disability will discuss resources available for those who are caring for a spouse or parent from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, in Light Hall, Room 437. The talk will cover the Options for Community… Read MoreNov 26, 2013
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Get discount on hearing aids from Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center
The Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center is offering a 20 percent discount on hearing aids from Dec. 1 to Jan. 31, 2014, for Vanderbilt employees and retirees. To receive the discount, visit VanderbiltBillWilkersonCenter.com/hearingdiscount. Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center is located at 1215 21st Ave. S in Nashville, and 919 Murfreesboro Rd., Hwy. Read MoreNov 22, 2013
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Registration for Summer SAVY begins Dec. 13
Summer Academy at Vanderbilt for the Young (Vanderbilt University) The Summer Academy at Vanderbilt for the Young (SAVY) provides a dynamic, fast-paced curriculum experience to qualifying gifted children in rising first through seventh grades. Vanderbilt professors, master teachers and graduate students offer accelerated SAVY courses that cover a wide… Read MoreNov 21, 2013
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Purchase of Ringling Bros. circus tickets will benefit Children’s Hospital
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus will present “Built to Amaze,” the 143rd edition of its “greatest show on Earth,” on Friday, Jan. 24, 2014. Vanderbilt faculty and staff can purchase discounted tickets to the performance, and proceeds will benefit Children’s Miracle Network and the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital… Read MoreNov 21, 2013
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Borrow an International Lens film for free
The International Lens film series is now lending DVDs of past films for free. DVDs of films that were screened at Sarratt Cinema during previous semesters of International Lens may be borrowed for up to five days. Check out the list of available films on the International Lens… Read MoreNov 21, 2013
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Wellcast: Staying Connected During Times of Transition
(iStockphoto) As with most organizations over the past year, Vanderbilt has faced changes. There are various ways that people respond to change, and having a support network is a significant part of addressing the emotional impact. The Vanderbilt Work/Life Connections–Employee Assistance Program wellcast, “Maintaining Peer Connections During Times of… Read MoreNov 20, 2013