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June 3, 2015

Beware leaves of three: Tips for avoiding poison ivy

It’s the time of year when backyards attract children, trails beckon hikers, and poison ivy attacks the unwary. The Tennessee Poison Center at VUMC provides tips for avoiding or treating the itch-causing plant pest this summer.

By Wayne Wood
June 1, 2015

UPDATE: Security Notice – burglary on campus

On Friday, May 29, at approximately 11 a.m., Vanderbilt University Communications received a call of a burglary that took place between 12:30-1:30 a.m. at the Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital Subway sandwich shop located at 2200 Children’s Way.

By VUMC News and Communications
May 29, 2015

VKC to host parental stress intervention conference July 14-17

Instructors will split the four-day conference into two, two-day sessions, with each session focusing on one of two intervention manuals created by VKC researchers to teach parents of children with disabilities how to manage stress.

By VUMC News and Communications
May 28, 2015

Customers to receive credits for some Lync long-distance calls made in April

During April, Vanderbilt IT experienced an issue with the termination of some Lync long-distance calls that resulted in overcharges. Customers who were incorrectly charged will receive their appropriate credits in May.

By VUMC News and Communications
May 20, 2015

Volunteers needed for upcoming community events

Volunteers are needed for two upcoming events sponsored by the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

By VUMC News and Communications
May 19, 2015

Mindfulness-based stress reduction available at Osher Center for Integrative Medicine

Vanderbilt’s Osher Center for Integrative Medicine is offering training sessions on mindfulness-based stress reduction.

By VUMC News and Communications
May 7, 2015

Task force named to prioritize Academic Strategic Plan health initiatives

A new faculty task force has been appointed to prioritize and refine the eight health-related initiatives in the Academic Strategic Plan and to inventory existing health-related interdisciplinary centers and institutes at Vanderbilt.
By VUMC News and Communications
May 1, 2015

Vanderbilt Kennedy Center to mark 50th anniversary with Timothy Shriver

In honor of its 50th anniversary, the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center will hold a community celebration with special guest Tim Shriver.
By VUMC News and Communications
April 29, 2015

Lync users enjoy new features, cloud technology with updated 2013 client

Mobile applications, cloud technology and Skype federation are some of the benefits of Lync 2013, recently deployed by Vanderbilt IT.
By VUMC News and Communications
April 22, 2015

Employee Celebration picnic scheduled for May 14

In celebration of employees’ hard work and accomplishments throughout the year, Vanderbilt will host the Employee Celebration picnic at several times and locations on Thursday, May 14.
By VUMC News and Communications
April 14, 2015

Levi Watkins Jr., medical pioneer and champion of racial equality, dies

Levi Watkins Jr., a renowned cardiac surgeon, champion of racial equality and diversity, and the first African American to be admitted to and graduate from Vanderbilt's School of Medicine, died Saturday from complications after suffering a stroke.
By Nancy Humphrey
April 9, 2015

VICC annual retreat slated for April 30

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center’s annual retreat will be held Thursday, April 30, 8 a.m.—3 p.m. at the Vanderbilt Student Life Center.
By VUMC News and Communications
April 2, 2015

New retirement plan structure aims to increase participation by making options more manageable

When designing the new retirement plan structure, Vanderbilt’s Retirement Plan Oversight Committee considered independent third-party research on how the number of investment choices affects retirement plan participation.
By VUMC News and Communications
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