Mary Hance, also known as Ms. Cheap from the Tenessean, signs copies of her book, Ms. Cheap's Guide to Getting More for Less, after her talk Monday. Dana Johnson
Emma Underwood gives Louis DeFelice, Ph.D., a beard trim during the first Cut-a-Thon held Monday at the Vanderbilt Hair Salon which raised $1,000. Judy Lee (not pictured) also cut hair during the fundraiser. Dana Johnson
Deborah Vandegrift, a nurse in radiology, receives this year's Commodore Award from Kevin Myatt, chief human resources officer, during the Recognition Ceremony Tuesday honoring staff with 20-45 years of service. She was given the award for her work with children receiving radiological procedures. Dana Johnson
9/12
Noon-1 p.m. The Gift of Life. A Program on Organ and Tissue Donation. 214 Light Hall. Dr. Wright Pinson and staff from Tennessee Donor Services. Door prize drawing.
Employee Softball Tournament deadline. Lynn.webb@vanderbilt.edu.
Vander-Built-by-U deadline. Send or deliver decorated mosaic tiles to Medical Art Group, T-5200, MCN (2352).
9/13
Vanderbilt vs. Auburn at Vanderbilt Stadium. 322-GOLD.
9/15
Silver Salute. The Chancellor and other administrators will congratulate staff celebrating 25-year anniversaries.
Noon-1 p.m. Is the Glass Half Empty or Half Full? Dr. James Pawelski. Wyatt Center Rotunda.
Faculty and Staff Golf Tournament. Registration Sept.15-19. Call 343-8186 for tee times. Four-person scramble at McCabe Golf Course. Lynn Smith, 322-3741. Greens fee paid.
9/16
Noon-1 p.m. Author Series. Watching the Wheels. 415 A-D Light Hall. Wayne Wood, author of Watching the Wheels, will read from his new book.
1-2 p.m. Medical Center Walking Tour. Patti Thomas. MCN lobby near shuttle drop off.
9/17
Noon–12:45 p.m. “Depression: I’ve Fallen and I Can’t Get Up.” C-2209 MCN. Jim Kendall, Work/Life Connections.
Noon-12:30 p.m. HEALTHPlus Fall Walking Club. MCN shuttle drop off.
3-5 p.m. Taste at Vandy. Langford Auditorium and nearby plaza. $1 admission will benefit the Employee Assistance Hardship Fund.
9/18
11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mobile Health Risk Assessments. Baker Building, ninth floor Accounting Conference Room.
Noon-1 p.m. Author Series. Michael Sims. 363 Sarratt. Sims is the author of Darwin’s Orchestra, and the recently released Adam’s Navel. He has held positions in both Special Collections of the Heard Library and the Fine Arts Gallery.
10 a.m.-8 p.m. Free Frist Thursday. Free admission for employees with ID’s, children under 18 are free. Free shuttle service from 11a.m.–2 p.m. Reservations required, call 343-3921 by Sept. 15.
11 p.m.–1 a.m. Night Owl Howl. Langford Lobby. A party specifically planned for Vanderbilt’s night shift workers. Guest DJ’s: vice chancellors Mike Schoenfeld and David Williams.
9/19
Noon– 1 p.m. Historical Walking Tour of Campus. Lyle Lankford. Front steps of Kirkland Hall.
Noon-1 p.m. Author Series. Bill Carey. 363 Sarratt. Carey will discuss and read from his latest book Chancellors, Commodores, and Coeds: A History of Vanderbilt University.
Additional 10 percent off at VU Bookstores. Flyer required and available at Kick-Off or by calling 343-3921.