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Alex Maier receives Knights Templar Eye Foundation grant
A $60,000 grant will support study of the brain’s involvement in strabismus, or crossed eyes, which can develop into amblyopia, or lazy eye, even when properly treated. Read MoreJun 17, 2015
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Get discount on Anthony Bourdain show at TPAC
Vanderbilt staff and faculty are eligible for a discount on tickets to "Anthony Bourdain: Close to the Bone" July 7 at TPAC. Read MoreJun 17, 2015
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Walk, bike the Gulch at mayor’s Open Streets festival
Mayor Karl Dean invites Nashvillians to spend June 27 at the city’s first-ever Open Streets Nashville festival, set to take place in the Gulch neighborhood. Open Streets festivals open stretches of city streets to people and close them to cars, encouraging participation in physical activity and healthy recreation. Read MoreJun 17, 2015
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Join the Vanderbilt Acorns! VRWC hosts summer youth swim league
The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center is sponsoring the Acorn Swim Team for summer 2015. The goal of the team is to offer Nashville youth, ages 4-18, the opportunity to learn new swimming skills and improve existing ones. Read MoreJun 17, 2015
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Kindermusik for Families classes begin Tuesday; try first class for free
After-work summer Kindermusik for Families classes held on Tuesdays and Thursdays begin June 16. You are invited for a free trial class to experience the joy and benefit of making music with your family. Read MoreJun 15, 2015
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Tennessee for a Lifetime conference presents ‘lessons on aging’ July 25
The Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability and the Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging will host the second Tennessee for a Lifetime conference on Saturday, July 25, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Tennessee Tech University. Read MoreJun 12, 2015
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Red Cross blood drive is June 26
The next Vanderbilt Red Cross blood drive takes place Friday, June 26, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., at Frist Hall Atrium. Read MoreJun 12, 2015
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VRWC offers ‘Biggest Winner’ summer weight-loss program
The VRWC's Biggest Winner program combines exercise, nutrition, and wellness to help you lose weight and build the skills necessary to reach your personal health goals. Read MoreJun 12, 2015
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Universitywide limited submission opportunity: Searle Scholars Program
Vanderbilt may nominate two candidates for the Searle Scholars Program for 2016. Read MoreJun 12, 2015
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Wellcast: ‘Organic vs. conventional foods’
As the organic food movement grows, there is a lot of information (and misinformation) about whether organically grown foods are actually better for consumers. Laura Osterman breaks it down. Read MoreJun 12, 2015
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St. Thomas Medical Group providers no longer in Aetna network
Effective June 2, the St. Thomas Medical Group has terminated its network agreement with Aetna Insurance Company. This change will affect nearly 300 of Vanderbilt’s valued employees. Read MoreJun 12, 2015
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Funding opportunity: Burroughs Wellcome Fund Career Award for Medical Scientists
The 2016 Career Award for Medical Scientists (CAMS) supports physician-scientists who are committed to an academic career bridging advanced postdoctoral/fellowship training and the early years of faculty service. Read MoreJun 10, 2015
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Faculty Senate meeting minutes for April 2015 available online
Minutes from the Vanderbilt Faculty Senate’s April 2 meeting are now available online on the Faculty Senate website. Read MoreJun 8, 2015
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Employees enjoy food and fun at Employee Celebration picnic
The Employee Celebration picnic May 14 attracted thousands to several Vanderbilt locations. Read MoreJun 5, 2015
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Private boxing lessons offered at VRWC
USA Boxing certified coach Tramaine Crook has more than five years of experience in boxing and personal training. Read MoreJun 5, 2015
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UPDATE: June 12 history of fashion talk
A June 12 talk by Alexandra Sargent at the Williamson County Public Library on the history of fashion branding has been postponed. Read MoreJun 5, 2015
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Vandy Walks: ‘Annuals and Perennials in Bloom’ with Laura Barker
This free event takes place Monday, June 15, noon to 1. Read MoreJun 4, 2015
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Babies and You: ‘Breastfeeding—a positive choice’
A free talk on the value of breastfeeding will be held June 18 at 1 p.m. at Light Hall 419. Read MoreJun 4, 2015
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Employee mammogram campaign underway; five locations, some walk-ins available
Mammograms are an important tool in breast cancer detection. Vanderbilt offers convenient mammograms to employees, at several imaging centers. Some locations allow walk-ins during certain hours. Read MoreJun 4, 2015
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Lunch and Learn: ‘What is the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program?’
The Vanderbilt Child & Family Center will host a Lunch and Learn on June 24 from noon to 1 p.m. in Light Hall, Read MoreJun 4, 2015