Speakers
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Pierre Gassmann, former head of the ICRC in Baghdad, to speak at Vanderbilt
With the United States' military involvement in Iraq playing a key role in the hotly contested presidential race between George W. Bush and John Kerry, Pierre Gassmann's insight could prove invaluable to voters trying to sort through the rhetoric. Gassmann, who until July served as head of the Baghdad delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), will discuss "Humanitarianism and the Global War on Terror: Does Neutrality Still Make Sense?" on Oct. 12 at Vanderbilt. Read MoreOct 11, 2004
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Ron Suskind goes "In Search of George W. Bush" in Vanderbilt address
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ron Suskind will speak at Vanderbilt University on Thursday, Oct. 14, delivering a lecture titled "In Search of George W. Bush: Informed Consent in the Age of Spin." Suskind's book, "The Price of Loyalty: George W. Bush, the White House and the Education of Paul O'Neill," published earlier this year, is a candid assessment of the Bush presidency by former U.S. Treasury Secretary O'Neill, the only member of Bush's innermost circle to leave and then agree to speak frankly about the inner workings of the administration. Read MoreOct 11, 2004
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Vanderbilt plans events to mark 100th birthday of Isaac Bashevis Singer, Friend of Nobel Prize winner to speak on Oct. 14
Vanderbilt University will participate in nationwide celebrations of the 100th birthday of writer Isaac Bashevis Singer with screenings of two films and a lecture by Robert D. King of the University of Texas, a friend of the Nobel Prize-winning author. Read MoreOct 7, 2004
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‘Voices of Southern Dissent’ to be heard at Vanderbilt, Essayists opposed to Bush administration policies to speak on Oct. 5
The presumption that the American South is irretrievably "Bush Country" will be challenged when several of the writers from the Where We Stand: Voices of Southern Dissent book of essays appear at Vanderbilt University for a panel discussion. Read MoreSep 23, 2004
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Women as the key to reforming the Muslim world subject of Sept. 23 lecture at Vanderbilt University
Irshad Manji, best-selling author of "The Trouble with Islam: A Muslim's Call for Reform in Her Faith," will give a public lecture at Vanderbilt University's Wilson Hall, Room 126, Thursday, Sept. 23, at 4:10 p.m. Read MoreSep 20, 2004
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Mickey Kantor to discuss role of politics in trade policy, Also will examine outsourcing of jobs in Vanderbilt speech
Former Secretary of Commerce and U.S. Trade Representative Mickey Kantor will discuss jobs, the U.S. standard of living and future trade policies when he delivers the annual McGee Lecture at Vanderbilt on Sept. 16. The lecture, titled "Politics and Trade Agreements," is free and open to the public. Read MoreSep 7, 2004
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God as seen through the eyes of Sigmund Freud and C. S. Lewis, Sneak preview of PBS special and panel discussion set for Sept. 13
Does God exist? Why is there so much pain and suffering in the world? What is happiness, and how do we find meaning and purpose in our lives? Read MoreSep 7, 2004
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Condoleezza Rice lecture, dance party among Vanderbilt graduation activities, Chancellor Gordon Gee to deliver commencement address
National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice spoke to graduating seniors, rock band the B-52's performed, parents attended lectures and Chancellor Gordon Gee will deliver the commencement address on Friday as part of Vanderbilt University's expanded celebration of graduation activities May 12-14. Read MoreMay 13, 2004
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MEDIA ADVISORY–Condoleezza Rice to speak at Vanderbilt’s Senior Day: Credential Information
National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice will speak at Vanderbilt University's inaugural Senior Class Day on Thursday, May 13, at 10 a.m. on Alumni Lawn. Senior Class Day is an addition to Vanderbilt's graduation celebrations and is held the day before the University's Commencement exercises. Rice's speech will be webcast live. A link to the webcast will be on the Vanderbilt University home page at www.vanderbilt.edu. In case of severe weather, the event will be held in Memorial Gym on 25th Avenue South. Read MoreMay 10, 2004
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MEDIA ADVISORY–Condoleezza Rice to speak at Vanderbilt’s Senior Day: Event to be webcast live
National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice will speak at Vanderbilt University's inaugural Senior Class Day on Thursday, May 13, at 10 a.m. on Alumni Lawn. Senior Class Day is an addition to Vanderbilt's graduation celebrations and is held the day before the University's Commencement exercises. Read MoreApr 23, 2004
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Professor discusses failures of integration, America’s struggle with race and class at Vanderbilt University lecture
Georgetown University law professor Sheryll Cashin will give a talk, "The Failures of Integration: America's Struggle with Race and Class 50 Years After Brown v. Board of Education," Friday, April 23, at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreApr 19, 2004
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Vanderbilt Kennedy Center guest speaker to discuss new possibilities for early identification and intervention for learning disabilities
Do dyslexia, ADHD and speech and language disorders occur jointly in some children because of a shared genetic cause? Bruce Pennington, Ph.D., a world-renowned geneticist, will address this question in a lecture in the series on development and developmental disabilities on Thursday, April 8, at 4 p.m. at the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Research on Human Development. Read MoreApr 6, 2004
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Journaling and empathy can produce better doctors; Dr. Rita Charon speaks on ‘Narrative Medicine’ on April 13 at Vanderbilt
The healing process goes better when doctors are more reflective about their feelings and take the time to better know their patients, says a speaker coming to Vanderbilt University as part of a program studying "Medicine, Health and Society." Read MoreMar 25, 2004
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Roots of William Shakespeare subject of Vanderbilt lecture; Director of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust to speak
An expert on William Shakespeare will share research into the beginnings of the greatest writer in Western civilization during a lecture at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreMar 25, 2004
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Media scholar looks at copyright issues during upcoming Vanderbilt address
A cultural historian and media scholar will address the Vanderbilt community on the subject of copyright and scholarship on Monday, April 5. Read MoreMar 19, 2004
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Vanderbilt professor to discuss role of religion in presidential campaign, Community breakfast lecture set for April 2
A Vanderbilt professor says that Republicans and Democrats fail to understand the religious community in the United States, therefore bobbling a potentially powerful factor in the 2004 presidential election. Read MoreMar 19, 2004
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Judge Damon J. Keith reflects on race in society during upcoming Vanderbilt lecture
Damon J. Keith will draw on his experience as a long-serving judge on the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to discuss the state of race relations in American society during an upcoming Vanderbilt University address. Read MoreMar 18, 2004
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Lecturer to suggest common ground for drug companies and their critics, "Ethics and the Pharmaceutical Industry" lecture is March 31
The argument between the pharmaceutical industry and consumer advocates seems like a dead end. Read MoreMar 17, 2004
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Sarah Weddington, advocate for women’s issues, to speak at Vanderbilt, Successfully argued landmark Roe v. Wade case before U.S. Supreme Court in 1973
Sarah Weddington, a nationally known attorney and advocate for women, will speak at Vanderbilt University on Tuesday, April 6. Read MoreMar 17, 2004
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Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College to commemorate, take new look at historic Brown v. Board decision at public conference
A multidisciplinary group of policy makers, researchers and practitioners will meet Friday, April 2, at Vanderbilt University's Peabody College of education to discuss the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision. Read MoreMar 11, 2004