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What’s going on at Vanderbilt on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016

Mark Wallace named dean of the Graduate School Mark Wallace, director of the Vanderbilt Brain Institute and a prolific and distinguished neurobiologist and mentor, has been named dean of the Vanderbilt University Graduate School, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan Wente announced today. Read Full Story » SHARE THIS

‘ALIEN: The Musical’ performance featured at Chancellor’s Lecture Jan. 26 A popular, locally produced musical that explores themes of immigration, race, politics and class struggle will be performed Tuesday, Jan. 26, at Blair School of Music as part of the Vanderbilt Chancellor's Lecture Series. Read Full Story » SHARE THIS

Vanderbilt education faculty named among top influencers Nine Vanderbilt professors were included in the 2016 Edu-Scholar Public Presence Rankings. Read Full Story » SHARE THIS

Edgehill’s rich culture conveyed through Curb Center art exhibition A Curb Center exhibition opening Jan. 21 considers the future for a vibrant Nashville neighborhood through some of its past and present artists. Read Full Story » SHARE THIS

Former head football coach George MacIntyre dies George MacIntyre, who served six years as head coach of the Vanderbilt Commodores and guided the squad to an appearance in the 1982 Hall of Fame Bowl, died Tuesday in Nashville following a lengthy illness. He was 76. Read Full Story » SHARE THIS

Crane removal will close Garland Avenue Jan. 12–13 The removal of a crane necessary for the construction of the Engineering and Science Building will close Garland Avenue between 24th Avenue South and 25th Avenue South from 7 a.m. next Tuesday to 5 p.m. on Wednesday. Read Full Story » SHARE THIS

Want to quit smoking in the new year? This information can help If quitting smoking is your New Year’s resolution, here’s help. Hilary Tindle, founding director of the Vanderbilt Center for Tobacco, Addictions and Lifestyle, talks to MySouthernHealth.com for a series on smoking cessation. Read Full Story » SHARE THIS

Give the gift of life at USAC blood drive tomorrow The University Staff Advisory Council will partner with the American Red Cross for a blood drive this Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Sarratt 325. Read Full Story » SHARE THIS

Watch Now VUCast: Who looks like a leader to you? In the latest VUCast: Find out why gender matters when you envision a president, leader or CEO; see what Vanderbilt blasted into space and what it's doing now; and learn how the price of cigarettes is saving babies' lives. Watch Video » SHARE THIS

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» Dayan to discuss new book at Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt Jan. 16 » Are you the greenest group on campus? » VUIT wants to hear from you: Take survey for chance to win Amazon gift card » Candidates sought for NCI Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition Award » Youth K-8 invited to experience game day with VU cheer and dance teams » Re:VU brochures for 2016 now available		» Final Hold the Stuffing weigh-ins Jan. 11–22 » Child and Family Center to host Jan. 20 Lunch and Learn on aging and injury » ‘Child Care: What to Look For’ discussion Jan. 21 » Sample ‘Mahi Mahi with Mango Salsa’ at Vandy Cooks event Jan. 22 » VRWC offers new group fitness classes » Wilderness first aid certification course available in February
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Jan. 8 — 5:30 p.m.
Art reception: “Backstory - Exploring the Boundaries of the Book”

Jan. 10 — 4 p.m.
Master class with Eugene Izotov

Jan. 11
Blair Precollege and Adult lessons and classes begin

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