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LAN Management Services to transition to Dell beginning February 2015
Support of Clinical Workstations and a portion of the IT Help Desk transitioned to Dell in October. In the second phase of this transition, LAN Management Services (LMS) will move to Dell beginning February 2015. Read MoreNov 25, 2014
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Registration for summer SAVY sessions begins Dec. 9
The Summer Academy at Vanderbilt for the Young (SAVY) provides a dynamic, fast-paced curriculum experience to qualifying gifted children in rising first–seventh grades. Read MoreNov 24, 2014
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Workshop will examine scams, fraud and financial exploitation of older adults
Do you know an older adult who has been victimized by fraud? FiftyForward’s Victory Over Crime program can help. Outreach coordinator Terry Kornman will discuss “Scams, Fraud and Financial Exploitation Against Older Adults” from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3. Read MoreNov 24, 2014
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Vanderbilt neighbors offer Holiday Lights Carriage Tours Dec. 6-7
Vanderbilt is a sponsor again this year for the Holiday Lights Carriage Tours in the Hillsboro-West End neighborhood. Read MoreNov 21, 2014
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Flexner Deans’ Lecture to explore new technologies in vaccine design
Barney Graham will speak on "The Impact of New Technologies on Vaccine Design and Availability." Read MoreNov 21, 2014
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Start! Challenge: Log 1 million steps by Dec. 31
Take on the Start! Challenge and help Vanderbilt reach the goal of 2.15 billion steps for 2014. Read MoreNov 21, 2014
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‘Synchromism’ topic of Vanderbilt art history lecture
University of Pennsylvania visual arts scholar Michael Leja will discuss the early 20th-century art movement known as Synchromism when he delivers the Goldberg Lecture Dec. 4 at Cohen Hall. Read MoreNov 20, 2014
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Make note of modified hours over Thanksgiving holiday
Most Vanderbilt schools are observing a break from classes Nov. 22-30 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Campus Dining locations and Vanderbilt libraries will modify their hours over Thanksgiving Break. Read MoreNov 20, 2014
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E-Timesheet, ETO enhancements expand time reporting abilities
On Nov. 25, Human Resources will introduce new functionality to the e-Timesheet and Exempt Time Off systems. Read MoreNov 19, 2014
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World on Wednesdays seeks presenters for spring 2015 semester
International Student and Scholar Services is seeking students, faculty, staff and community members who may be interested in collaborating with ISSS for its upcoming World on Wednesdays (WOW) program during spring 2015 as presenters of diverse and international topics. Read MoreNov 19, 2014
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Documentary, panel discussion to explore ‘The American Nurse’
The lives and work of five nurses on the front lines of the biggest issues facing America—aging, war, prisons and poverty—are explored in a new documentary film that will screen Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the Carmike Bellevue 8. Read MoreNov 17, 2014
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Enjoy free lunchtime women’s basketball game Nov. 24
Vanderbilt faculty and staff are invited to spend their lunchtime watching the women’s basketball team take on Saint Louis University in a regular-season game on Monday, Nov. 24. Read MoreNov 17, 2014
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Library to offer lecture and workshop on geographic information systems
In celebration of worldwide Geographic Information Sciences (GIS) Day, the Jean and Alexander Heard Library is offering a pair of events Nov. 19. Read MoreNov 14, 2014
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Spend Tortellini Tuesday with the provost at Rand Nov. 18
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente will serve some of her family’s favorite dishes to students at Lunch Paper in Rand Hall during a special Tortellini Tuesday Nov. 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. Read MoreNov 14, 2014
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Organic farming, nutrition experts convene at Vanderbilt for TN Local Food Summit
"Volunteer Gardener" host Jeff Poppen will join a host of national experts on organic farming and nutrition for a series of workshops and cooking demonstrations Dec. 5, 6 and 7 at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreNov 13, 2014
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Set a quit date; Great American Smokeout is Nov. 20
If you have thought about quitting smoking, consider using the Great American Smokeout, Nov. 20, as your quit date. Read MoreNov 13, 2014
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Wellcast: Diabetes prevention – make a change for life
This week’s wellcast focuses on the Diabetes Prevention Program, a Health Plus initiative geared toward Vanderbilt faculty and staff who have pre-diabetes or are at high risk for developing type-2 diabetes. Read MoreNov 13, 2014
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Limited submission opportunity: Macy Faculty Scholars Program
Vanderbilt University may nominate one candidate each from the School of Medicine and the School of Nursing for the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation’s Faculty Scholars Program. This award provides $100,000 per year for up to two years. Read MoreNov 13, 2014
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Mini-grants available for partnerships between community organizations, academic researchers
The Meharry-Vanderbilt Community Engaged Research Core is pleased to announce a new round of Community Engaged Research Mini-Grants, available for activities that promote ongoing, mutually beneficial, health-oriented research partnerships between community organizations and academic researchers. Read MoreNov 13, 2014
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Fundraiser featuring Reba McEntire, Time Jumpers benefits lung cancer research
"Dawn Sears and Friends," a fundraiser to benefit lung cancer research at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, is scheduled for Nov. 30 at Depot Square in Gallatin, Tennessee. Reba McEntire, The Time Jumpers, Riders in the Sky and Olympic figure skating great Scott Hamilton will be featured. Read MoreNov 13, 2014