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Wayne Wood reads from his book "Watching the Wheels" at the first Author Series. Dana Johnson

Mitzie Fudge is given a certificate for working at Vanderbilt for 25 years by Dr. Harry R. Jacobson during Monday’s “Silver Salute. Dana Johnson

Mitzie Fudge is given a certificate for working at Vanderbilt for 25 years by Dr. Harry R. Jacobson during Monday’s “Silver Salute. Dana Johnson

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.

9/22

6:30-10 a.m. and 4-7 p.m. LifeFlight Open House. Tour of helipad and LifeFlight helicopter. VUH second floor service elevators.

6:45-8 a.m. FreshFruit Giveaway. Shuttle lots. Sponsored by Health Plus and Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.

Noon-1 p.m. Tennessee Tourism. 189 Sarratt. Derrick Smith, Department of Tourist Development. Presentation and slide show. Door prize drawing.

Noon-1 p.m. Fitting In 5-9. 412 Light Hall. Stacey Kendrick. Tips of how to fit more fruits and vegetables into your diet.

9/23

Noon-1 p.m. Football 101. David Williams. 189 Sarratt.

Pre-registration for Fun Run/Walk $5 to benefit employees through the EAP Hardship Fund. 6:30-8:30 a.m., Preston Research Building; 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Courtyard Café; 3:30-5:30 p.m., Medical Center North shuttle drop-off; 5 a.m.–8 p.m., Health Plus in Memorial Gym.

1-2 p.m. Medical Center Walking Tour, Patti Thomas. MCN lobby near shuttle drop off.

9/24

11 a.m.–1 p.m. Fun Walk/Run. Three check points for start/finish. Stevenson Center Flagpole at Alumni Lawn or 21st Avenue Cross Bridge. $5 donation benefits the EAP Hardship Fund.

Noon-1 p.m. Nutri-Tainment. 208 Light Hall. Put a new spin on your “five a day.” See and taste cooking. Sponsored by Vanderbilt Dietetic Internship Program.

5:30-6:15 p.m. Consumer Debt: Taking Control of Your Money. 419 Light Hall. Dale Bub, Consumer and Debt Counseling.

9/25

7 a.m.-11 a.m. Mobile Health Risk Assessments. Connecting Corridor, TVC to Light Hall.

Noon-1 p.m. Eat Your Veggies. 412 Light Hall. Stacey Kendrick, MS. Creative ways to get your kids to eat more fruits and vegetables.

10 a.m.-8 p.m. Free Frist Thursday. Free admission with a Vanderbilt ID. Free shuttle service provided from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Reservations required, call 343-3921 by Sept. 15.

Noon-1.p.m. Author’s Series. Scott McDermott, author of Charles Carroll of Carrollton: Faithful Revolutionary.

9/26

8–8:30 a.m. Tai Chi. Medical Center Plaza. Steve Deppe.

9-10 a.m. Greg Barz. We Bring Our Drums! exhibit. Mezzanine Gallery in the Vanderbilt Hospital lobby.

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Fruit Smoothie Demonstration. Courtyard Café.

Noon-1 p.m. Historical Walking Tour of Campus. Lyle Lankford. Front steps of Kirkland Hall.