myVU News Archive — Page 24 of 35

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos (left) and Faculty Senate Chair Paul Lim (right) present the 2014 Earl Sutherland Prize to Jane Landers, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of History. (Joe Howell/Vanderbilt)
August 22, 2014

Landers, Fuchs win awards at Fall Faculty Assembly

An international expert on slavery and emancipation during the 18th and 19th centuries was awarded the prestigious Earl Sutherland Prize for Achievement in Research during Vanderbilt University’s Fall Faculty Assembly.

Two cut-crystal trophy bowls on dark wooden bases, displayed on a table against a dark background.
August 15, 2014

Nominate a colleague for the Commodore Award

Nominations are being sought through Sept. 10 for the 2014 Commodore Award, Vanderbilt’s highest staff honor.

Chalkboard with handwritten text: “1. EAT HEALTHY 2. EXERCISE 3. ENJOY LIFE” followed by a smiley face.
August 13, 2014

New health coaching certificate program to be offered this fall

Vanderbilt will offer a certificate program for health professionals to educate them in helping patients set realistic health goals and provide support in reaching them.

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos speaks at a Vanderbilt University podium with the university emblem, with an American flag behind him.
August 8, 2014

Fall Faculty Assembly is Aug. 21

Vanderbilt baseball coach Tim Corbin will open the Fall Faculty Assembly, followed by remarks by Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos on Thursday, Aug. 21.

A man in a dark jacket appears to check or attach equipment to a seated blonde woman’s lower leg while another person observes; the scene is indoors.
August 7, 2014

VU lands award for promoting healthy lifestyles

Vanderbilt earned a 2014 Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles Award for the second year in a row.

Vanderbilt football player wearing jersey number 13 raises both arms while emerging through smoke onto the field, with teammates, a crowd, and a large Vanderbilt logo behind him.
August 6, 2014

Football season opener to impact some parking

The Vanderbilt football season begins Aug. 28 with a nationally televised game against Temple University. As with last year’s season opener, the Thursday-evening game will require some minor adjustments to employee parking.