National Research Council members convene to chart future of U.S. research universities

On Jan. 16, a group of stakeholders from academia, federal and state government and the private sector attended a workshop at Vanderbilt to discuss steps to ensure the future of the critical research partnership between academia and government.

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Vanderbilt to celebrate MLK Day with service activities, keynote address

Legal scholar Michelle Alexander, author of "The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness," will deliver the keynote address Jan. 21 at Vanderbilt University’s annual event commemorating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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West Tennessee Healthcare, VUMC announce affiliation agreement

Leaders with West Tennessee Healthcare and Vanderbilt University Medical Center announced Jan. 15 an affiliation agreement that will expand the scope of health care services in West Tennessee Healthcare’s service area.

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Vanderbilt Health and Wellness offers flu resources

The flu is back and hitting the nation hard. Keep yourself and your family informed about influenza with these flu tools, compiled by Vanderbilt Health and Wellness.

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VUCast: Eat More, Lose Weight!

This Week on VUCast, Vanderbilt’s online newscast: Eat more, lose weight! A Vandy nutritionist shows how it works Anger in the court! Why ticked-off judges may be better judges. See what inspires some of our professors to teach.

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Take Note

» Scholar-Sips fundraiser benefits student scholarships

» Get discount on Vanderbilt Baseball season tickets

» John Johnson to deliver 2013 Seyfert Lecture Jan. 17

» Dayani offers fitness package for nonmembers

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HR News

» Free retirement counseling available to employees

» Be a Wellness Commodore and promote better health

» Vanderbilt named healthiest employer, gets mayor’s gold award

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Events

Jan. 17 — 4:00 p.m.
Space 204: Opening reception

Jan. 17 — 4:00 p.m.
Seyfert Lecture

Jan. 17 — 7:00 p.m.
Vanderbilt Visiting Writers: Charlotte Pierce Baker

Jan. 21 — 9:30 a.m.
Martin Luther King Jr Day Commemoration

Jan. 21 — 12:00 p.m.
"MLK Day: A View from the 21st-century Pulpit"

Jan. 21 — 12:00 p.m.
MLK Commemoration: Rev. Dr. Joe Ingle

Jan. 22 — 12:00 p.m.
Adult Weight Workshop - Free Orientation

Jan. 24 — 12:00 p.m.
The Evolution of the Fairytale

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