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Wellcast: How to choose protective sunglasses
Sunglasses aren’t just fashion accessories but an important tool in protecting your eyes against UVA and UVB rays emitted from the sun. Rebecca Anderson, a licensed optician with the Vanderbilt Eye Institute, spoke with family services coordinator Stacey Bonner about how to choose the correct pair of sunglasses. Read MoreJul 12, 2013
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Babies and You: Preparing for labor and delivery
Learn about the signs and stages of labor, ways to cope, giving birth, common fears and questions. Read MoreJul 12, 2013
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Life Phase Series: Financing your first home
Sam Coleman, a Nashville area realtor with Fridrich & Clark Reality, will help answer your questions about buying a home. Read MoreJul 12, 2013
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Vanderbilt engineering grad student wins NASA fellowship
Engineering graduate student Electa Baker is one of 65 individuals selected as 2013 NASA Space Technology Fellows. Read MoreJul 11, 2013
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Immigration reform and higher education topic of federal forum
Immigration reform and its implications for higher education will be the topic of a federal forum July 31 at Vanderbilt. Read MoreJul 10, 2013
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Weekend program for gifted students now taking applications
(Vanderbilt University) Weekend Academy at Vanderbilt University (WAVU) is a residential academic program for gifted students. Over a weekend, students engage in an accelerated two-day course of study designed and taught by Vanderbilt University faculty and scholars. WAVU also provides an opportunity for students to come together to… Read MoreJul 10, 2013
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Alumni Game will rekindle Memorial magic Aug. 3
Commodores past and present will participate in a men's basketball game, along with other festivities, on Saturday, Aug. 3, at Memorial Gym. Read MoreJul 9, 2013
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SAVY sets dates for fall 2013 and spring 2014 terms
The dates are set for the spring and summer sessions of Saturday Academy at Vanderbilt for the Young (SAVY), a dynamic, fast-paced curriculum experience for qualifying gifted children in grades K-6. Read MoreJul 9, 2013
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VUSN to offer Lean Methodology in Health Care course
Vanderbilt School of Nursing’s Health Systems Management program is offering a Lean Methodology in Health Care course this fall. Lean is a quality improvement methodology first developed by Toyota and applied to numerous industries, including health care. Read MoreJul 9, 2013
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Planned VUH power outage 1 a.m. on July 11
On Thursday, July 11, 1-2:30 a.m., emergency power to 120 volt “red” outlets throughout Vanderbilt University Hospital and patient room lighting will be interrupted. Read MoreJul 5, 2013
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Christmas in July TPAC special discount
Cool off with TPAC's "Christmas in July" special on Nashville Ballet’s Nutcracker tickets. Read MoreJul 2, 2013
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Beware of phishing scams linked to Independence Day
The Division of Information Technology wants to remind the community of the dangers of email phishing scams, which spike following major news events and holidays, such as July 4. VUIT cautions all Vanderbilt faculty, students and staff to exercise additional caution and to stop and think before clicking on Web links,… Read MoreJul 1, 2013
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Four Vanderbilt University football players dismissed from team, suspended from the university
Four members of the Vanderbilt University football team have been dismissed from the team for violation of team rules. The four students have also been placed on interim suspension from the university, effective immediately, pending further investigation and/or a hearing. They may not return to campus for any purpose without… Read MoreJun 29, 2013
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Submission deadline update for Pew Scholars Program
The deadline to submit a brief research plan for the Pew Scholars Program Limited Submission to Vanderbilt’s Internal Review Committee has changed to July 9, 2013. Anyone interested in being considered as Vanderbilt’s nominee must submit the following (in PDF format) to LSO@vanderbilt.edu by 5 p.m. on July… Read MoreJun 28, 2013
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Costco special shopping event Aug. 2-4
Vanderbilt employees and their families are invited to a special shopping event at area Costco stores Friday, Aug. 2–Sunday, Aug. 4. The event’s hours on Friday are 10 a.m.–8 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–6 p.m. at the West Nashville Costco location, 6670 Charlotte Pike, and the… Read MoreJun 26, 2013
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Great Scott! The week in social media
The clock on the Kirkland Hall tower is stopped at 12 o'clock. (John Russell/Vanderbilt) [View the story "Great Scott! The week in Vanderbilt social media" on Storify]… Read MoreJun 21, 2013
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Two Vanderbilt faculty participate in international conference
Robert Barsky (Vanderbilt) Robert Barsky, professor of French and comparative literature and director of the W.T. Bandy Center at Vanderbilt, will co-host the international conference “Shifting Attitudes: Radical Upheaval and its Legacies” at the Institute for Advanced Study in Toulouse, France, on June 28. The… Read MoreJun 21, 2013
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Summer offers fresh food options
Are you trying to eat fresh and healthy this summer? Participate in the Health Plus More Matters program and focus on eating more fruits and vegetables. Click here to take the 10-week More Matters summer challenge. Check out this brochure from ChooseMyPlate.gov. It will give you all… Read MoreJun 21, 2013
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J-1 visa workshop is June 26
Whether you are new to J-1 visas, need a review or want to learn about the latest immigration regulations, this workshop is for you. Read MoreJun 21, 2013
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Verizon discount available for Vanderbilt employees
Vanderbilt faculty and staff are eligible to receive a 17 percent monthly access discount from Verizon. To be eligible for the discount, your wireless number must be on a calling plan of $34.99 or higher. (Data features of $24.99 or higher also are eligible for discounts when added to calling… Read MoreJun 21, 2013