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February 2, 2015

New ‘reset’ button discovered for circadian clock

The discovery of a new “reset” button for the brain’s master biological clock could eventually lead to new treatments for seasonal affective disorder, reduce the adverse health effects of working the night shift, and possibly even treat jet lag.

By VUMC News and Communications
January 30, 2015

Retirement plan fund selection window is open

Active employees can now choose the funds their contributions will be directed to beginning in April when Vanderbilt transitions to its new retirement plan structure.

By VUMC News and Communications
January 29, 2015

Vanderbilt Star competition rescheduled for March 22

Ten students from Vanderbilt University and Belmont University will compete for a one-song record deal.

By VUMC News and Communications
January 29, 2015

Event honors new holders of endowed chairs at VU

Six Vanderbilt University faculty members named to endowed chairs were honored for their academic achievements during a celebration Jan. 28 at the Student Life Center.

By Bill Snyder
January 29, 2015

Vice chancellor shares next steps in VU-VUMC transition

Vanderbilt department heads gathered for a meeting Jan. 22 were given more information on the plan to establish Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center as separate legal and financial entities.

By VUMC News and Communications
January 28, 2015

TIPS, Chancellor Faculty Fellow applications under review

Submissions and nominations for two new programs launched under the Academic Strategic Plan—Trans-institutional Programs, or TIPS, and the Chancellor’s Faculty Fellows Program—are in the midst of review by faculty from across the university.

By VUMC News and Communications
January 20, 2015

Protect yourself against phishing attacks

In light of a nationwide warning against phishing attacks on human resource systems, the recent Sony security breach, and a number of on-campus accounts being compromised in November, Vanderbilt IT has compiled some useful information about phishing.
By VUMC News and Communications
January 15, 2015

Legislators, stakeholders briefed on health care status of Tennessee

Tennessee must improve the health of its citizens if it wants to offer an attractive workforce to businesses, Vanderbilt Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos said during a Nashville Community Health Forum attended by state legislators and other stakeholders.
By VUMC News and Communications
January 12, 2015

Vanderbilt Kennedy Center celebrates 50 years in 2015

The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center will celebrate 50 years of transforming lives in 2015 with lectures by AUCD Executive Director Andrew Imparato and Special Olympics Chairman and CEO Timothy Shriver.
By VUMC News and Communications
January 9, 2015

Earn up to $2,500 through nurse referral program

Vanderbilt employees can earn up to $2,500 for referring a registered nurse through Vanderbilt’s Referral Bonus Program now through April 7.
By VUMC News and Communications
January 8, 2015

Vanderbilt Clothes Closet seeks coats, pants, other items

The Vanderbilt University Medical Center Clothes Closet is in need of items.
By VUMC News and Communications
January 6, 2015

Area leaders host community forum on poor health and effects on quality of life, economy

Leading business, health care and civic officials will hold a Nashville Community Health Forum at Vanderbilt on Jan. 14 focused on the chronically poor health condition of Davidson County and Tennessee residents.
By VUMC News and Communications
January 6, 2015

Vanderbilt allergist offers tips to deal with suddenly changing temperatures

John Fahrenholz, assistant professor of medicine who practices at the Vanderbilt Asthma, Sinus and Allergy Program, says that whipsawing temperatures can be a real challenge for people with allergies—and for the rest of us, too.
By Wayne Wood
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